McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

We had a fun time celebrating here for my little cousin's high school graduation. I just ordered a variety of appetizers and my daughter had a Caesar salad with chicken. She really liked the salad. I really loved the Brussels Sprouts, they were tangy and flavorful, just like I like them! I didn't enjoy the gumbo too much as I'm used to the New Orleans style! It barely had any seafood and I didn't see or taste any crab! The Strawberry Lemon Drop was delicious and pretty! They made the graduate feel SUPER SPECIAL by adding her name to the dinner menu!!! That was so awesome 😎. We got to keep it as a memento.

I went on a Taco Tuesday happy hour and I was amazed . Great service by the gentleman behind the bar . The tacos were exceptional, I tried both shrimp and cod tacos. Slight edge to the shrimp tacos but both had their own unique flavor and were fantastic. All fresh ingredients with the sauce and made it all come together for a spectacular bite. Only $3 a piece was an insane deal ! Don’t miss the happy hour ! Check the pics ,margarita’s were perfectly balanced with fresh lime juice

Best restaurant experience my wife and I have ever had. Every bit of every single thing was the best we have ever had. Marissa was exceptional in every way. We were visiting Houston and may have to fly back…just to eat here again. Spectacular.

The food was phenomenal. The steaks were cooked and seasoned appropriately. Lorenzo our waiter was outstanding. He kept checking our table to make sure we had what we wanted. Thomas the manager also came to our table to make sure our needs were met. Give this place a try. You won't be disappointed 😌.

Great experience! Amazing food, the salmon was perfect and the desert… so tasty! The only negative point is the service, not polite at all and we had to wait a long time to see someone to take a sit to us. But the food worthy!

April 2025 Update: made a reservation and noted that we had an anniversary. The manager (Richard) went out of his way to have a vase of flowers on our table, personalized menus and came by to thank us for being loyal LSC members. Great service. Great food. Highly recommend their 2 course meal for $35. The pork chop and salad is spectacular. The upside down apple pie never disappoints The style of this place is nicer than the others. Not busy on the weekend. Service is reasonably quick. The managers (Thomas and Richard) are friendly. The 50/50/50 menu is really really good. The 50th anniversary wine special was good. The booths by the windows with the curtains is the way to go. Privacy in a big restaurant. We have been looking for a nice place to get a meal in town after an event, I think this will be it.

Chris was our server and was a wealth of information & suggestions. His attention to detail left nothing to be desired. The chef did an amazing job on prepairing the salmon. The appetizer, salad and main course were fabulous. Strongly suggest the downtown Houston location

A Disappointing Prelude to The Nutcracker: McCormick & Schmick’s Falls Short Overview For our post-Thanksgiving traditional Christmas season kickoff—an evening marked by elegance and nostalgia—we chose McCormick & Schmick’s as the setting for our pre-ballet dinner before viewing The Nutcracker. Given the restaurant’s reputation for high-quality seafood and steak, we expected a meal that complemented the festive occasion. Unfortunately, while the ambiance and service met expectations, the food was anything but memorable. Ambiance (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) Stepping into McCormick & Schmick’s feels like entering a refined sanctuary of classic elegance and warm hospitality. The gentle glow of amber lighting casts an inviting hue over the beautifully set tables, while rich, dark wood accents contrast perfectly with plush seating that invites you to settle in for a luxurious dining experience. The atmosphere is the perfect blend of sophistication and comfort—ideal for special occasions. Service (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) If only the food had met the same standards as the service. From the moment we arrived, the staff provided an exceptional level of attentiveness. Our waiter, DeVante, was knowledgeable and personable, offering recommendations and ensuring our dining experience felt thoughtfully curated. Service was seamless, professional, and genuinely welcoming—exactly what you’d expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Food (⭐️⭐️) Despite the promising start, the food was the biggest letdown of the evening. We began with Oysters Rockefeller, followed by the New York Strip and Seafood Alfredo for our entrées, and concluded with a Classic Crème Brûlée. • The Oysters Rockefeller and New York Strip were decent—passable, but far from extraordinary. At this price point, I expected something that would impress, not simply meet the baseline of acceptability. • The Seafood Alfredo, however, was a complete disappointment. If I had unknowingly received a microwaved frozen dinner instead, I might not have noticed a difference in taste. Bland, uninspired, and lacking the creamy richness one expects from a well-executed seafood pasta dish—it was a textbook example of an overpriced meal with no personality. • Finally, the Classic Crème Brûlée, though beautifully presented, was just okay. While there was nothing inherently wrong with it, there was also nothing that set it apart or made it memorable. At this level, mediocrity should not be an option—especially not when diners pay premium prices with the expectation of something special. Final Thoughts McCormick & Schmick’s has mastered ambiance and hospitality—but when it comes to culinary execution, it falls woefully short. The food failed to rise to the occasion, leaving me with a feeling of disappointment and frustration rather than satisfaction. This was our first and, unfortunately, last visit to the restaurant. I arrived excited and left disillusioned, feeling as though I had overpaid for subpar food that lacked the quality and refinement expected from such an establishment. For a restaurant with a brand synonymous with elevated seafood and steakhouse experiences, this meal did little to justify the reputation or the premium pricing. When dining at a place like McCormick & Schmick’s, one shouldn’t have to wonder if they would have been better off staying home with a well-prepared frozen meal.

We had the best time celebrating our mom's birthday at McCormick and Schmick's! Emory's service was exceptional! He was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended all the best foods! We loved the oysters Rockefeller and the halibut!

My trip to M&S was the highlight of my Houston trip - plain and simple. Reviews regarding poor service took me all the way by surprise - my server RJ was one of the absolute BEST I've had in a long time. He had expert recommendations, a charisma that knocked my socks off, and a realness to his character that made me feel right at home thousands of miles away from home. Now, onto the food - I had their Voyager special (appetizer + entree for $35, steak entree +$7) - a steal for the price. My appetizer was the New England clam chowder. It came out piping hot, perfectly creamy, and with bits of bacon - a bold but successful gamble that has firmly driven me away from Manhattans for good. For my entree I ordered the C.A.B. Sirloin with broccolini and mashed potatoes. The steak had a delicious peppery seasoning and was cooked just right for my liking. For a restaurant to do only the steak right is expected - but I relished every single bite of my meal. It truly was the best meal I have had in a long time. I don't know when I'll be back in Houston, but trust that you'll find me here when I am.

I've come to this restaurant for many years, more than 11. Pre COVID they had a happy hour menu that would make your mouth water! Now they have a nice menu that has Korean fried chicken, which I had! The aïoli was awesome! This is a new dish that I found quite tasty. My buddy had the M&S Cheeseburger, without cheese . He enjoyed it and we had a great time. Service was excellent the bartenders Kara and Mark did a great job! I recommend this restaurant especially for Happy Hour. It has the right atmosphere, not too loud or quiet. Just like Goldie locks it was just right! GN3

A group of 8 of us came here on a Saturday evening. We had a reservation, but the restaurant wasn't crowded at all. The vibe gives upscale with service to match and was attentive. However, we were dressed really casually which was ok. I've attached menu pics of food and drinks. I ordered the Redfish for $34.50. I had it prepared blackened. It was served with mashed potatoes and vegetables (pic attached). It was mediocre tasting, hence the rating. My husband chose "The Voyage". For $35, you get 2 courses and there is a selection for both. I don't remember his first course but he selected the buttermilk fried shrimp as his main. It was served with coleslaw and fries (pic attached). He enjoyed it. All in all, it was a good experience. I'll probably look for another way to get value here, by probably coming during happy hour if they have it.

Came here for dinner tonight and Emory was my waiter/bartender. He was awesome knew the menu very well and recommended the pork chop which was cooked to perfection. The ambience was peaceful and the restaurant was clean and neat. I really enjoy this place. I will definitely be returning here in the near future

Me and a friend went for Christmas Day. I moved here from Baltimore this summer and then broke my leg. I was craving a little bit of home and it was just what the doctor ordered. The staff was super friendly! I was able to move around easily inside with my crutches and boot. Everything hit the spot!!! We also got Steal Carpaccio and lobster bisque! I'd order again!

The service and food was great, but the location is a pain in the butt to find parking at. They do offer valet but it's located closer to the Toyota center so lots of usual parking options are full or expensive. I was surprised to see that on a Friday night it was super dead. There were maybe 2-3 other tables. I've been to this and the Town and country location prior and have always had great experiences. Went here for a friends birthday dinner and did the Houston restaurant weeks menu. We got the salad and bisque for appetizers. I personally liked the salad but wish it was bigger. For entrees we got the salmon and the streak options. The salmon was really delicious and the marinade added a nice sweetness to it. The steak was not worth the $15 up charge. Lastly, for dessert we got the butter cake and cheesecake. I think if I had to pick one menu item that I would go just for that item it would be the butter cake. Extremely delicious and big portion.

Kelly was awesome and helped us in every way she could. I'm very picky on food and I know they stopped serving the grill chicken plate but every time I visit the restaurant they still accommodate me. She even suggested a drink, and I loved it.

Visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening, hoping for a nice steak. As fans of Saltgrass, we decided to give it a try. Surprisingly, the restaurant was empty on a Saturday night which was a red flag. The dining room was pretty quiet with no more than 5 other tables filled. We started off with the raw oysters, which we weren't impressed by. I enjoyed the baked mussels appetizer. Our waitress was not so much attentive, but sweet. She helped us decide on the steaks to order. I got the "wagyu" sirloin with shrimp scampi, broccolini, and mashed potatoes. Although the steak was cooked to my liking, I thought the steak was very tough, which is not typically how real wagyu steaks come. Thus, I don't believe I was actually served Wagyu, and I was disappointed. I enjoyed the sides. My husband got the ribeye and thought it was just okay. I don't think I'll be returning, I am positive I could find much better restaurants with better food quality in Houston.

I was staying downtown and decided to try M&S for happy hour despite the fact we have one at home. What a great decision. I sat at the bar and EMORY was the absolute best to recommend drinks and food. Service was quick, drinks were delicious and food was great but the personal service was top notch. Will definitely be back! Beautiful restaurant and bar!

Everything I've ordered from the happy hour menu has been beyond amazing. This goes for food, drinks, and service. Absolutely top notch, especially the mussels. (There are two different varieties, and Mussel Madness Monday is totally worth the visit.) I was also extremely happy with the shrimp boil Wednesday special, and the spice seared ahi tuna on the Happy Hour menu. The ambiance is classy without being snooty. Also a huge plus. I ordered the Cajun grilled cobia off the chef's choice menu, however, and it was meh. Definitely not worth the pricepoint, but also not bad. Can't say I recommend it for what they charge. Bottom line: come here during happy hour and enjoy the offerings. Glorious things await. Jury's still out on the regular menu, but the one thing I had, I was not impressed with. It wasn't bad or good, just mediocre, but way too mediocre for what they charge. Mondays are definitely the best night to come. The mussels are perfection, and the drinks and service are consistently fantastic.

The Mac and cheese was a 1/10 and the food to long to come out just for it to not be all that. I mean I got the stuffed salmon it was good and the broccolini was excellent. Mash potatoes was on point. It could've been better but it was good

It was our first time in Houston and enjoyed everything about this steakhouse; the food, service and ambiance. Jazz was our server and she was absolutely amazing!!! We would highly recommend.

Sorry, no photos but nice vibe nice design. The music didn't match the setting, but the service was great for a large party of 11 and the food was delivered hot and fresh. I came during restaurant week and had special and everything was great. I kept commenting with my dinner guest on the music and we all agreed it never matched the vibe of setting and made off the whole experience kind of weird. I would come back.

We went for lunch & it was very crowded, However food was delicious and service was still excellent!

Terrible service , I came in during happy hour and there was no host. No one even acknowledged me standing there waiting to be seated for a couple of minutes. It was super slow only a couple sitting at the bar, an employee who had already clocked out came to seat me and hollered at another employee that they have a table. After being seated, I waited about 10 minutes for a waiter, no one came. I left, I was super excited to try out this new spot! I'm extremely disappointed, will not come back again. 0/5

We stopped in today to order dessert. I had the brown butter cake and my husband had the chocolate bag. Both were so delicious! The staff was friendly and helpful.

These pork bao buns are new to the happy hour menu and they were delicious! I will say I am starting to notice a lessening I'm quality of the tuna at every houston location. I am not sure if they are searing it in the morning and it's oxidizing or what, but I feel Like it hasn't always been this way. Still good value though.

We were there for our 35th wedding anniversary with our kids. Service was excellent the minute we pulled up. From complementary valet to amazing service. Tristan was our server & he was on point.

We caught the end of Happy Hour and ordered drinks and an appetizer. Emory the bartender was amazing. But then we moved to a table to order a full dinner. After ordering the wait time was astronomical!! My friend waited at least 30 minutes just for her drink. I asked for bread and it didn't come until after my food had come. My food came and then we had to wait for my friend's dinner. The waitress kept apologizing to us over and over. Not sure what was going on. We ordered our dessert to go and after it all, we were not compensated at all. Food was delicious but service was the pits.

Came here for the first time with a group of 13 hungry teens and parents after a full day of tournament at GRB. Our server, Marissa was wonderful. She took care of us and was so kind to our kids. We ordered a variety of food items from burgers to steaks to fish and chips. Everything was good although the fish's breading in the fish and chips was on the heavier side. Aside from that, we all enjoyed our meal here.

Our family of 15 had reservations for an early dinner at McCormick & Schmick's on Saturday night. Even though we arrived early, the staff were very nice and served us well. They got all of our orders correct, were very personable and professional, and kept all of our drinks full. I don't want to pick this place apart; serving a party of 15 is surely a lot of work, and this restaurant handled it well! Two red flags upon arrival: The restaurant was almost completely empty, and it appeared the staff had swept all the food scraps on the floor directly underneath our table hoping we wouldn't notice. There was an entire lobster tail shell under there... My only other complaint is that the music was a bit too loud and, in accordance with other reviews seen here, didn't match the ambiance at all. My steak, however, was perfectly cooked, and all the sides were delicious! So if you're in the area and looking for a nice business-casual dinner, give this place a shot!

Cozy warm atmosphere. The Gumbo really hit the spot. Emory the bartender did a great job of knowing when to check on me and my friend.

I have no pictures unfortunately because we were starving and it all looked so good! We sat outside because we were dressed for the Killers show. Lovely area - minus the tw@ts that rev their lawnmower car engines unnecessarily, and those on bikes who ride by where they shouldn't be... but that's not M&S' fault. I got the calamari and haven't had the sweet & spicy Asian style that good in years! They nailed it. Tried a bite of the clam chowder and can concur on their awards. I'm getting that, the bisque, or the gumbo next time! It was simply too hot out for me to have soup dishes. We also had the oysters Rockefeller - SO delicious! And the strawberry walnut salad hit the spot... as did the lavender gin cocktail. That was phenomenal. Service was great too, especially since it was very busy inside. I'll be back!

I guess I could kind of recommend this place? Even though I don't really have a desire to go back anytime soon it was still decent. Service was super friendly and always checked on us and definitely made sure to tell us how much he appreciated us after everything we said lol. It was nice. Place was pretty empty the both times we went and when we asked for a booth by the window they had told us they were all taken yet by the time we left no one had sat there so boo for that. That lost a star. And then when we asked about the market value for their crab legs it was an ASTOUNDING $160 for the lot. We asked why they were so expensive and they said it had to be flown in... in my mind I'm thinking, "isn't all seafood flown in? We live in Dallas and dead food has to be flown in even farther and it's not even half that." That also lost a star for me in my book. So great ambiance, dimly lit and great for a downtown Houston date but don't go there for crab legs if you're on a budget lol.

A good place to have a nice meal before or after an event downtown. The ambiance is cozy, with classic wood paneling and brass accents. The service could have been a little better- for the price I would expect pre-bussing of the table (clearing empty plates from diners, which were left after many visits to the table then finally removed) but our server was very personable and helpful. Food- we had the shrimp kisses appetizer which was delicious- perfectly cooked and my daughter wanted another order. She had the Caesar salad, of which she said "the main ingredient is salt", which is something coming from an 11 year old. I thought the dressing was heavy on the lemon so if you like a super creamy and subdued flavor you might not like it. I found the brightness refreshing and didn't think it was that salty. For dinner, my daughter had twin lobster tails with lobster bisque mashed potatoes. When I say she ate every bite, she would have licked the plate if I let her! I tried the lobster and it was tender, buttery, and perfectly cooked. I had a filet, which was perfectly cooked, but I found the steak butter to be too salty, and I really like salt. For dessert she had the walnut apple pie, and again ate every bite, it was so good. I had one of the best crème brûlées I have had in a long time- perfectly creamy with a super thick and torched sugar crust! Despite the minor flaws we decided this is a place that we will visit again in the future.

Visited for Father's Day. The food was very good and the set menu had a variety of options for everyone. However, the service was extremely slow. It took almost three hours for us to finish our dinner. It took up to 30 mins between courses and the restaurant was not very busy. We had to ask the hostess to run the bill because the waitress took forever to come back to the table.

We were a party of four that came for dinner on the 13th. Kalif (spelling of name?) was our waiter. He's from Philly and had moved here 3 months ago. We ordered side table drinks and entree's. He was apologetic for the wait, but we didn't mind. I want to give a big shoutout to him because he was professional and attentive to anything we requested. He even learned a few things from us regarding types of wine. I hope he experienced southern hospitality from us that evening and will go far in the hospitality industry with his personable service we experienced.

Loved the atmosphere, the waitress was perfect and great with suggestions! For an appetizer we chose the shrimp kisses, simply delicious! My husband ordered the steak with mashed potatoes. I ordered the cup of lobster bisque with a salad and some wine. For desert we ordered the apple pie with ice cream, it was crisp and warm and the ice cream paired so perfectly! I was extremely pleased with my visit and will be coming back soon Thank you staff for being so accommodating and pleasant

This restaurant has the vibe that no one cares. After driving an hour into the city with the family for a special birthday celebration tonight we were disappointed to be seated at a table where the floor had french fries still on it, and the table had crumbs from previous diners. We requested a new table and were accommodated but with no apology. Management should have been greatly embarrassed, and at least someone should have been gracious and apologetic. The food was mediocre at best. Two orders of different fish dishes were both dried out . The shrimp and grits dish was pasty and not creamy and the shrimp was over grilled. Sweet waitress but definitely a disappointing dinner experience . I do not know how this restaurant is even still in business.

Uptown Park Houston Location 40th Birthday Reservation, menu included my name, waiter Tristan anticipated our every need. Food was excellent, ambiance perfect, outside fire pit. Overall great location and atmosphere. Will be back soon, thank you!

Food is good here. Was coming here more often but stopped. I only use 1 credit card when i go out to eat. Days later had fraudulent charges on my card. Do not use your credit or bank cards here. Other then that they gtg.

Always consistently good no matter what location in the country you dine in! The Houston location was nice and right across from my hotel so this was very convenient.

We went to McCormick and Shmicks during houston food week, so of course we got the menu for that. To start, the drinks were good, but I will say they took a while to come out and get started. Next, the first course was ok, I enjoyed the peaches and burrata but my other family members did not love their corn bisque. For the main course, I got the shrimp and grits which was pretty good with the hot sauce. The others got the steak and garlic fries, but the steak was a bit dry. For the dessert, the Texas cake was so amazing and would definitely get again. Overall our experience was ok! There were not that many people dining so take that as you wish. Other than that the ambiance was fine!

The food was good but wasn't great. I've had better Steaks meals in the city of Houston. I implore anyone to give them a try, though, because my experience could be different from your own. Other than that, the ambiance and decor can compete with any of the five-star steak houses in Houston.

We went for happy hour and the appetizers were delicious and reasonably priced. The only catch is it's only available at the bar area and you have to order a beverage to order off the happy hour food menu.

"There are no spare customers". Tilman Fertitta ***update I emailed the team and I was contacted by Adam the division President with in a few hours. We had a lovely conversation and I was very impressed on the professionalism of how they handled the situation. I am leaving the 1 star due to service at the time but note that they won me over on how the follow up and effort. Great job team! Next time I visit I'll post a follow up review. Well that ironic because that is exactly how I felt last night at your restaurant. Here is an overview from my perspective. I walked downtown 3 miles from 1st ward where we live to meet my boyfriend after work for dinner. We wanted something light and we like variety. My boyfriend chose this place. We could have gone to several other steak and seafood places which we will priotized over this one in the future. For whatever reason he chose this place. I was at first concerned as I wasn't dressed since I was walking but we were going to sit at the bar or outside so no big deal. It was a Wednesday not a Friday. We ordered a wine and a beer. The bartender had major attitude and it got worse through the evening. Other customers we met at the bar whom were not locals were not impressed either. This bar apparently doesn't care about repeat business and thus why they don't care to be better. When she poured the 2 beers he had she apparently never was trained because he had at least 2 inches of head on a bottle beer. I can pour better than that. Then we ordered 3 appetizers to share. Originally we wanted the Ahi Tuna (it's on the menu in 3 places at least) and yet none informed us of any specials or things that were out of. Basically the back house didn't plan well because how are you out of that on a Wednesday at 7pm. So we went with 6 oysters (3 differnt varieties) and asked for that first then our apps now down to 2 since no ahi- shrimps kisses and flatbread. It felt like eternity and finally the bartender bring out the shrimp and we are confused. She rudely informed us that they come out of differnt kitchens. Again not my problem we informed you that we wanted the oysters first if you know this order them however the systems work. How can 6 oysters take longer to shuck thank 4 cooked shrimp.....??? About 3 minutes later the flatbread and oysters come out. I felt like we were at a chili's not at steakhouse. Although the food tasted good the service sucked!!! When the oysters were delivered there was no indication of which one was which and our rude bartender just walked away. I had complained to the manager at this point and I assume she pulled her which again is not how you handle that. Wait until j leave to correct her. The manager was also rude and a problem. She didn't know how to lead her people hence why they didn't know what they were doing. No one working looked like they enjoyed their job except the hostesst. She was very happy. When the bartender finally came back I asked her about the 2 larger oysters as it wasn't our preference and I wanted to know for future and she was confused. I said normally when oysters are served they are indicated on the plate or the server informs you. She said we don't do that. I again asked for the manager and that's now what she told me. Either way the service and management sucked. The manager took off the oysters as her way of apologizing. We don't care about free things. We went there with the intention of paying for what we ordered and the expected service. Not getting that can't be corrected with free oysters. You lost a customer. As a side note when our bartender was Mia for a while we asked the guy who was mainly working the bar for the dining room drinks if he knew about the oysters and again instead of trying to help he threw his team under the bus. He said I haven't been waiting on you I can't help and I don't know. Is that they way a team works? What is wrong with the leadership here that no one wants to do the right thing. Do better! Have pride and care about what you do. It matters and your customers care. If I was trying to save 20.00 for free oysters I'm the wrong customer. I wanted good service and a fun environment with food good. All I got was decent to good food but the rest ruined it for me. Then the bill came and I saw the quote and I started laughing. I doubt anyone reads the receipt and pays attention but I do and I care and I couldn't believe how far off that quote was. Tilman I don't know you checks and balances but this one should be on you naughty list and needs a makeover. I live near BB Butchers and will happily spend my time and money with their staff than to waste my time being treated rudely with yours.

There were a few highlights that didn't come close to outweighing the bad. So it started with our first waiter Kyle who did not act or look like he wanted to help us. We waited a good 15 minutes before he showed up of course. After about 10 minutes it looks like the manager assigned us a new waiter Jose (who did his best). A few people did not get refilled on their teas and we got our food only after it looked like we we were about to leave due to frustration - an hour to get your food seems excessive for food that isn't specially prepared. The food was warm at best so I am not sure how long it was sitting waiting for us. Only after hearing about how they were going to be reviewed did the manager offer to comp us for half the bill - offering desert when we had a horrible time was probably not the smartest way to lead. With all the great places nearby that offer great service and great food its not worth it. Unfortunately it hasn't been just one time - and while its admirable to hear that this isn't the standard or the experience we should have had the fact is still it was bad. There are better venues and experiences in the area worth your time and money.

Happy hour is always a must here. I feel like they have some great happy hour specials. My go to items are usually the cheeseburger, fish tacos, and the lemon drop martini. I had the cheeseburger this go around. It was cooked medium well and was seasoned to perfection. The fries were yummm too. Lastly, lol I feel the lemon drop is ALWAYS a hit ie a must. I always tell myself I don't plan on drinking when I go but somehow I always have at least one lemon drop. Our waiter was very responsive and quick. The only issue about this location is parking.

This was a professional, exquisite and quiet restaurant. It's great for a date night or business. The food was very good and the service was amazing.

Love the fried chicken and mashed potatoes but Service is too slow and the kids don't like the food they get well my cousin doesn't and the drinks are also the only redeeming quality

Good food and great ambience. Service was excellent. Wine list is expansive. Oysters were incredible. Great for date night. Will be here again, this was my second time.

It was okay. In general it's good. However, for the price point, I have had way better. The staff is polite and attentive which was nice. Food was good, no complaints, but didn't blow me away.

I am a veteran and took my family to eat here on Memorial Day. The food is fantastic. Service was on-par. Wanting to cut calories, I went with the cedar plank salmon. It comes with sides of veggies and potatoes and was filling. I had an appetizer of calamari. It came out very unique, a nice portion, but will a few veggies breaded and included. The breading was just the right touch, not too much breading as in some places, but also not soggy, just the right crispness. It was a nice twist on the regular old calamari most places have. Even the bread was special. They bring out sourdough, which in our case was hot out of the oven...so good with real butter.

I went to McCormick in uptown galleria area many times and I was pleased with that location. So I decided to try the one In Downtown I was here today for the HRW. What's a disappointment. The place was packed and after finishing lunch I wonder why there are so many people at a terrible place like this. If it wasn't for the service I would give it a zero. The food was meh... not a big deal. The presentation was the worse I have seen for a fine dining restaurant category as this. Seriously what's the chef is thinking when he presented his food. One of our main entree literally was served on salad plate not a regular diner plate. Sorry but I wouldn't come back at this location and not recommended to anyone.

Horrible service at happy hour. Got here at 4, before it was busy, maybe 7 ppl in the bar area. I'm with 1 other person. 2 joined us later. We were never greeted. Sat and watched the only waitress talk to the couple at the other table for a good 10 min and the only bartender was also engaged in conversation outside of the bar. We had to get up and get a manager for the waitress to come greet us. Food took forever still, and the glasses we got with our drinks were dirty. When our other 2 guests came, they put in their order immediately since we told them the service was already bad. Their Food took forever to come out and ppl seated 20min after they arrived got their food 1st. Its Friday night happy hour... how the hell is a place like this understaffed and the staff they do have is providing shitty service. Sad.

Have only been here for lunch. Waitress was nice & attentive. Had the calamari which was ok. Bread that they serve was ok too. Had salmon, which was decent. The highlight of the meal was the lobster cobb salad. The dressing that comes with it is so good & works well with all the flavors of the salad. Would return for the salad.

McCormick & schmick's is a downtown business lunch favorite. It's one of the upscale dining options in the area although they do have some casual lunchtime favorites such as burgers and fries. I have only come to McCormick & schmick's with a reservation but I would think that if you have only a few people you may be able to get by on a walk-in based on how many people were there at peak lunch time. I ordered a Caesar salad to start and scallops ala linguine as my main dish. The salad was good but the linguine scallops were disappointing given they were the star of the dish. The scallops were quite rubbery.... I'm no food expert but I figure they were either overcooked or frozen to start with. The staff were very pleasant although the kitchen was a little slow the last time I was there. I would account for about an hour or an hour and a half for a business lunch here.

Very nice interior and valet parking outside. The staff was very friendly and the place was clean. Good food compared to other steakhouses, I'd say it's on par or better than what you can get elsewhere. Presentation was nice, portions are fair, and the taste is very good. We didn't order anything seafood, but plenty of fish and lobster options available.