Jea Kim
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Amazing views, & vibes and solid seafood dishes.
Came here with my colleagues for an early dinner on a weekday. The restaurant was in a secluded pier with all the boats and storage yards, so compared to other bay area restaurants I’ve been to in the area, it felt more private. The patio got eventually packed by the time we were about to leave, but we were able to snag a table right away.
We started off with some oysters, shrimps, and sautéed mussels. To be honest, the oysters and the shrimps were disappointing. The oysters lacked brininess, and overall it was just too mild. The jumbo shrimp looked great, but they were slightly overcooked and came out a tad rubbery. The mussels were satisfying and the white sauce was on point.
For the entrées, we opted for the scallops, swordfish, and the blackened chicken pasta. My colleague said the scallops were his favorite, and it was the most solid dish of the three. The rice grains were perfectly al dente, and I liked how they used the claw meats instead of the tail to amplify that natural lobster flavors. They also cut it in long chunks which helped accentuate its texture. Some of the scallop pieces weren’t exactly the freshest, but a solid dish overall.
For entrées we had the scallops, swordfish, and blackened chicken pasta. My colleague was all about the scallops, and I’d say they were the best of the three. The rice had a good al dente bite, and I liked that they used claw meat instead of tail as it gave the lobster flavor a little more depth. Cutting it into long chunks made the texture pop too. Not every scallop tasted super fresh, but overall it was a pretty satisfying plate.
The swordfish was probably the thickest I’ve ever seen served as a steak, and even with the crisped edges it stayed fairly moist. Swordfish is usually kind of boring to me, but the crunchy bits in each bite kept it more interesting. Small tip: swap the fingerling potatoes for risotto—the extra moisture makes a big difference. As for the blackened chicken pasta, it had a pleasant kick, but otherwise was pretty standard.
Would come back to soak in the vibes and enjoy the waterfront setting. Food’s on par with some of the good seafood places I’ve been around Boston, but not the best in the area.