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McKenna's on the Bay Reviews List

McKenna's on the Bay

A classic seafood and steakhouse, we feature the freshest seafood obtainable, a daily harvest of fresh oysters from around the globe, and only certified all natural Angus Beef. Located on Alamitos Bay, this is the place to be. Our wood fired open broilers convey a natural feel of old time sailing lofts.
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93 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(93 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 93 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(43)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(2)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • scenic view(67)
  • special occasion(47)
  • great for outdoor dining(38)
  • good for groups(34)
  • neighborhood gem(32)
  • romantic(27)
McKenna's on the Bay Reviews List
Review 1 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great time

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our server Bert took great care of us, food was wonderful . Beautiful view of the bay. What more can I say?"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I choosen Mc Kenna's to celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary on that day June 12, 2013. I I'm glad I did it."
Dined on 6/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 3 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Took a friend out she loved the food."
Dined on 6/11/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 4 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always top notch...

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Dined on 6/05/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"McKenna's has been a favorite destination for many years. Whether on an intimate date, or with a large group, the service, food and entertainment are always spectacular. Never have I had a complaint or a bad experience."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, greatest staff!

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"McKenna's brunch menu is so tempting that it's difficult to choose. Everything is delicious. This time I had an eggs benedict made with crabcake and pink grapefruit hollandaise, and it was perfection. Hot little poppyseed muffins were brought to the table immediately and were delicious. This restaurant has one of the best wait staffs of any restaurant I frequent (most of which are in west LA)."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Overall all was very good, will dine here again."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Review

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Dined on 5/23/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I lived the food, loved the area but the service was terrible. After I made my reservation I called to reserve a table outside and they said they would put a note in my reservation. Then we got there and they had screwed everything up. Then they have us a really small table for 6 people. Then we had very long gaps waiting for our service and our server got confused with another server and they kept changing on us. They just weren't very attentive. But the food was great and view was awesome."
Dined on 5/23/2013
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Review 8 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mckennas

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had the beef dip. Was a bit fatty. Service was great"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 9 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Kitchen needs to speed up

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I reluctantly answered "Yes" to the question, "Would you recommend McKenna's on the Bay to a friend?" I have dined at McKenna's on several occasions, and always thought the service was slower than it should be, but last Saturday (pre-Mother's Day lunch) the kitchen outdid itself for slowness. It was so bad that our waiter and the floor manager repeatedly stopped by our table to assure us that our food would "be out in 5 minutes." That happened several times over the span of 30 minutes or so. I'll have to think long and hard before I visit McKenna's again, and if I have a lot of time to spare, I'll probably go there - for the view, the ambiance, and the quality of the food - when it finally arrives."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

McxKenna's Could Have Done Better

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I made a reservation and requested outside. When we got there we were offered the last table, by the access doors in the sun without an umbrella. It was Mothers Day and hot as can be. For a 4:30 reservation they could have done better, I can't imagine everyone was out there with reservations. We then said it wasn't acceptable, to plz bring us inside. We had a guest from out of town and wanted a booth by the windows. They said the booths were for larger parties than three. We then took a booth further inside. 20 minutes later, they sat a group of three at one booth and a group of four at the other. I think making a reservation should give preference, if I didn't like the view, I would have made a reservation elsewhere. They blew it."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 11 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food

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Dined on 4/27/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food & atmosphere. The service was excellent & the marina view was pretty on such a beautiful day. It's close to the Carpenter Theater so it was a nice place to start out a theater day."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 12 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Super Happy Hour specials

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Super Happy Hour specials - Monday night oysters never fail to delight."
Dined on 04/29/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Nice place

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We enjoyed our meal. We had reservations for the theater after dinner and were able to make our curtain time. If we had more time available our experience would have been better. The only negative is the sun set - it is difficult to get away from the sun from 6 to 7 this time of year. Next time we go it will be earlier or later."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food and service, but

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good food and service, but very loud. Unless you are sitting with the view, the restaurant is dark even with the sun shining."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 15 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We love having McKenna's in

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We love having McKenna's in our neighborhood! They offer several options to enhance your dining experience. Go casual (bar menu) on the outside patio or more sedate in the dining room, both with great water views that can be amazing at sunset! The live entertainment in the bar is always enjoyable.
I'm not sure why they have a "bar menu" and a "regular menu", because we discovered all food items are available wherever you are seated. Everything we've ever ordered has been really good. Last visit, I had the Halibut Special and it was excellent; although at $32, maybe $5-$6 more that I would have prefered to pay. The wine list is varied with some reasonably priced options. Check out the chop salad and/or the fresh cut potato chips!!
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Dined on 04/16/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 16 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Place is nice, but the food

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Place is nice, but the food this time was not a 10:-("
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 17 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

The only good thing was the

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The only good thing was the view,very noisey, food lacked flavor,the waiter could have been more attentive,he didn't want to be bothered i guess. I WON'T GO BACK!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2012
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Review 18 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Appetizing

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The prawn cocktail set the stage for a perfect holiday meal being presented with such flair that I would have been happy to stop at the appetizer. Well done!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our first visit to McKenna's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our first visit to McKenna's on the Bay and it won't be our last. Our server, Matt, was very attentive to our needs and the food was outstanding. The view of the bay provided the perfect backdrop for a lovely sunset."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our first time there and a

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our first time there and a very memorable experience. The food was excellent, service was terrific and the view is outstanding. We really enjoyed our evening."
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 21 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous First Date

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was a first date scenario, I got lucky with the location and the guy. The food was awesome and I cant wait to return."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 22 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

service was excellent food

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"service was excellent food was good but way overpriced! very nice view of the bay"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 23 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I reserved on the same day

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I reserved on the same day and was able to get the time that I want. It was a Tuesday night, the place was almost full and there was singing and dancing by the bar. The place was awesome and the food was good. The place is by the bay and a good view I'm guessing on daylight."
Dined on 03/19/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 24 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 25 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A good time was had!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was my second visit to McKenna's. The first was a Friday for drinks with a friend. I saw the St. Patrick's Day menu and decided to return. My girlfriend and I ordered Black and Tans to start just to get into the spirit of things then I went for the Bangers and Mash. I was very happy with the bangers but I wish they had gravy for the mashed potatoes. The grilled Brussel sprouts were a pleasant surprise however a bit too salty for my taste. My girlfriend ordered the corned beef and cabbage and was very pleased with her choice. We also ordered oyster shots, a treat were seldom get to enjoy. With the entertainment, food and good service, it was an evening well spent even if a little pricey."
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 26 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

There were some empty tables

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"There were some empty tables by the windows, but we were seated in the back where the view of the bay was minimal. The food was predictable, but not exciting. The service was excellent."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2009
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Review 27 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Made a reservation with opentable

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Made a reservation with opentable for lunch. We had a great table, service was spot on and the food was delish. Server was in training and was outstanding, she was there when you needed her. The outdoor patio was the bomb and everything was spotless. You could not have asked for a better day to be at McKenna's! We will be back...."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 28 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We think of McKenna's whenever

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We think of McKenna's whenever we are thinking of a "special place" to dine with friends and family from out of town. It is also a go-to spot for "date night" when we can find the time.
Highly recommend McKenna's for the food, atmosphere and live music."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 29 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Waited an hour for food at

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"Waited an hour for food at a restaurant that wasn't crowded. Only to get cold food that needed to go back for reheating. Very disappointed since it was a special occasion. But I DO love Open Table!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 30 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was my wife's and I first

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was my wife's and I first time eating there. One word describes this gem of a place, " Fantastic". The food was amazing, I had the tenderloin while my wife had the sushi. Service was exceptional and the ambience is priceless. Thank again Mckenna's staff for making our first time enjoyable."
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 31 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very happy with the service.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very happy with the service. However, all menue items were not available (Lamb was sold out) on a Saturday."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, scenic view
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Review 32 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, service, and location.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food, service, and location. Live music everynight in the lounge area, but the music definitely travels throughout the restaurant. Not the best place for a business dinner due to the volume of the music. Overall, quite enjoyable."
Dined on 02/19/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 33 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have celebrated Valentine's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We have celebrated Valentine's Day at McKenna's 4 years in a row. The first 2 years were without reservations. Fortunately, both times they were able to accommodate us. We find that the food always tastes good and special requests are never treated as an inconvenience. The servers engage with the diners (not in an intrusive way) so it is an overall very pleasant experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 34 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always excellent at McKenna's.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always excellent at McKenna's. Had the chilean seabass and it was scrumptious!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 35 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

McKenna's on the Bay is a

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"McKenna's on the Bay is a very good restaurant with great views of the ocean and Naples Peninsula. We came for brunch and considering our reservation was at 11am on a Sunday, our table was ready and we were seated right away. Our server was quick and courteous and everything came out timely. My only criticism stems from the food, which I was not overly impressed with. I ordered the Eggs Chesapeake which is a play on Eggs Benedict (one of my favorite breakfast dishes). Unfortunately, the eggs were not poached well and had broken apart before I could even cut into the dish. Additionally, the english muffin was a little soggy and not very crisp. Although I was not impressed with the food, I would come back again just for the views."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 36 for McKenna's on the Bay
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Bar noise carries over into

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Bar noise carries over into even the far reaches of the dining room, unfortunately. Not that the music is bad, but it was not conducive to quiet chat. Fish was fresh and deelish. Service was attentive, and everyone was nice. Easy dinner! Easy place to come for a non-special occasion as well as big nights."
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for McKenna's on the Bay
Based on the average of (57) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.4 / 3
Energetic