McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack Reviews List
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
Conveniently located in the Shops at Riverside, in Hackensack, New Jersey, McCormick & Schmick’s maintains a stellar reputation for uncompromising value and quality. With mahogany paneling, stained glass chandeliers, beveled glass enhancements and a traditional walnut bar this restaurant creates the perfect setting for both social gatherings and business dining. The comprehensive menu is updated twice daily to showcase more than 40 varieties of fresh seafood, both local and flown in from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the gulf coast and waters from around the globe. The menu also features USDA prime steaks, pasta & more. Our full service bar offers our $1.95 Happy Hour appetizer menu, an extensive list of single malt scotches, freshly squeezed juices and hand shaken cocktails
"We were so dissappointed To start. Soup arrived after all other appetizers as did the shrimp for my sons Cesar salad. No bread or water put on the table. MAIN COURSE disaster. cold side dishes, cold main course and undercooked meat. What is worse is the lack of concern of the manager."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
Overall rating
(Poor)1/5
Best food but the worst service
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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Poor)1/5
Ambiance
(Very Good)4/5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Terrible waiter who messed up order multiple times and had to wait for him over ten each time he left the table. My dad orders a soup and trout. Another 30 mins goes by and no sign of him, when finally another waiter brings the soup which was wrong. Two minutes later our waiter comes and brings the wrong soup again! He ordered a fish and he got a steak. When he told him he ordered trout, the waiter informs him that the trout has been sold out for over 3 hours and that our waiter just didn't know. By this time, we have lost all hope in ever getting my father want he ordered. The manager comes out personally and talks to us and has to personally make sure that we had no more incidents."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"I took my mom here for brunch on Mother's Day. She enjoyed her mimosa and truffles that capped off our filling meal. We had a charming waiter, Gal who made the experience even better than we expected. We plan to visit again for dinner, soon. Thank you."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"I keep forgetting how bad the service is. It even reflects on food - my dinner arrived lukewarm.
We waited for 10 minutes with reservations, plenty of empty tables. Waited for 25 minutes for entree. Waited for 15 minutes to get desert. Waited for 10 minutes for waiter to take the credit card. Waited for 10 minutes to get it back.
The restaurant was half empty!!!! Get your act together."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 5 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"Second time I had dinner in Hackensack branch and the service is poor. Waitress was lazy. It took longer to bring water, no bread and food took forever. Something is wrong with this branch lately."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"Listen up, the presentation of the dinner, all phases, was very very good. The appetizer could have been warmer when it arrived at the table. The dessert, peach cobbler, was unremarkable, not memorable, taste wise. I would not order it again. The entree, lobster cobb salad was very good and repeatable. Self-parking at your Hackensack NJ location was difficult, thank goodness you offered valet service in recognition of this inconvenience. The greeters at the front were helpful and intelligent and polite. Will return. Will recommend."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
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Review 10 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"The food was very good, but had a very bad experience otherwise. Waitress was pushy from the start. Go out to eat to relax, not to be constantly upsold and have a restaurant club pushed upon me constantly. Reluctant to go back again."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 11 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"We were assigned a new waiter with no experience and no support. Orders arrived in wrong sequence from start to finish. Drinks where returned. I asked for the manager and he was not helpful with anything I have reported. It seems like he hears it often. Don’t mean to get down on the waiter, new guy was nervous. But the organization sets him up to fail if he is not trained properly.
Was looking forward to a nice dinner with my wife, but it didn’t happen here at McCormick & Schmick’s"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
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Review 13 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"I enjoy going to this restaurant. This is my 4th visit; and as usual, I had a great time with husband. We arrived early (1 hour) and we were afraid that we may have to wait. The hostess acknowleged us but she did not appear to be in a hurry to seat us. But a nice young man, named Bobby, took care of us and introduced himself to be our waiter. He was so tentative and a perfect gentleman. He was able to make 2 of my favorite drinks. We loved the shrimp kisses. They were delicious. I ordered a well-done hamburger as an entree, but it was not to my liking. But Bobby took it back to the chef; and the chef came out to apology to me for not preparing the burger to my specification. That made my day. The staff was wonderful."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 15 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"Our server, Gella was extremely attentive! She gave great entree recommendations & we signed up for Landry's Select Club. Can't wait to visit McCormick & Schmick again."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
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Review 16 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"Crab tower appetizer is a must have! Rainbow trout always excellent. Tempora Chilean sea bass in the cashew sauce very good. Waitress was friendly and competent. Overall enjoyable experience."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"The servers were not familiar with the new Spring specials and when asked a question couldn't answer without going to check with the kitchen. We were told that one of the meals came with vegetables and rec'd the meal w/potatoes and when we brought this to the servers attention she brought it but then charged us for the additional side dish. Speed of service was a little on the slow side."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
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Review 18 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"My husband choices were all great. His steak cooked to perfection and seasoned great. Dry rubbed ribeye. I had the sea scallops, which were chewy and over cooked. The crab hashbrowns were so salty that I could not finish. Scallops did not seem fresh. Waiter comp'd my husbands desert. My husband loved the lemon custard pie. I thought it was okay. Would I go again. This is my second time. The first time the food was excellent. This time not so much. The waiter was excellent."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 19 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"Our server was amazing, although we can't remember her name we remember a great night and great service. She was very attentive, polite and NOT pushy. Thanks again from the Castillo family."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"I was so excited to try this restaurant! My hubby had dined here 4 years ago, and though expensive, he had a very good experience. Thus, he thought it would be a great dining choice for our anniversary dinner. While not every aspect of the evening was negative, the overall experience was only fair. The ambience and service were wonderful. Our waitor could not have been more attentive. The restaurant was seemingly clean with little noise. However, the food was our issue! Everything that should have been hot arrived barely warm with little flavor - from the appetizers to the entrees. It was as if the food had been cooling for 15 minutes before being brought to us..awful! The coffee was the hottest part of the meal! We will not be returning"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 23 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"We should have read the reviews before we made a reservation. Food was awful. I ordered Clam Chowder as an appetizer. Progresso can soup taste better than this. Boring and bland. My main entree was Stuffed Atlantic Salmon. Salmon came out over cooked and dry. Side of mash potato tasted like it was made from the box and broccoli and carrots was bland. My husband ordered Parmesan Crusted Flounder. He thought it was baked but it was fried. Also over cooked and dry. He didn't eat the other half of the fish. My son ordered Steak and Lobster. No flavor and they forgot to bring him drawn butter. For the price of $32.99 it was definitely not worth it. We will not return again. Go some place else."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
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Review 24 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"Waited 15 minutes after being seated and just left. No one came over to take orders nor even provide water. No one even came near where we were siting. No wonder that place wasn't busy when all other restaurants in that mall were packed."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2007
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Review 25 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"WAITER ARON WAS GREAT, HOWEVER WE SAT FOR TEN MINUTES BEFORE WE GOT THE MENU, NEVER ASKED IF WE WANTED WATER, HAD TO ASK FOR PLATES FOR OUR APPS AND WITH THAT WAITED FIVE MINUTES FOR THEM AND THEY WERE LITERALY FLUNG ON OUR TABLE. HUSBAND ODERED THE STEAK FOR $39.00 AND IT WAS JUST OK, SCALLOPS WERE GREAT AND DESSERT WAS WONDERFUL, HOWEVER AFTER WE WERE DONE WE HAD TO WAIT FOR THE CHECK AND FOR OUR CREDIT CARD TO BE PROCESSED ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
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Review 26 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"The blind for the window I was facing (south) was missing and there was a glare in my eyes until the sun set. Most unpleasant placement for my table since I had made reservation. Staff should have been aware of this situation and avoided seating anyone at that table. The waitress did not bring water until after taking dinner order tho' she had asked for our preference as soon as we sat down at the table."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
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Review 27 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"Dinner with old friends. Got a booth near back that was away from main dining room. It was quiet so we could talk without yelling. Waiter was fantastic. Food was wonderful and was well priced.
Looking forward to going again."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 29 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"We thought the food and service was absolutely amazing . What surprises me is that the exterior of the restaurant doesn't come close to representing its excellence . Living in the. Area , we have chosen other restaurants due to the overall appearance . It surprised me that so far out of all the restaurants we have been to including all the new ones in the riverside square mall this restaurant topped ,, food , food presentation , service and atmosphere ... Absolutely ... Number 1 .........."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"Although I have been to McCormick and Schmick's many times, this time was a major disappointment. The service, although friendly. was off, and the quality and especially of the quantity of the food was greatly diminished from that which I have experienced on past visits. I am a member of Landry's Select Guest Club, so I used my $25.00 birthday credit to pay for part of the meal. I ordered the Surf and Turf special and my mother ordered the Sirloin Steak. Mine was tasty, but an extremely small portion, while mom steak was devoid of flavor. At almost 70.00 after the credit was applied, the price was excessive for the quality and quantity of food received."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2003
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Review 32 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"I selected this restaurant to meet up with a friend and it was a great decision. I came at a slower time and the service was great. I did't have to think about what I needed the young waitress was there at every point to offer and recommend. The food was so fresh and tasty. Fish and Chips was fun to eat."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 34 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"Please keep in mind this was Valentine's weekend so maybe they were busier than usual. We had a 7:00 reservation but were not seated until at least 7:30. The restaurant was quite noisy. We thought overall it was a bit overpriced; especially the wine. It is part of an upscale mall but most diners were in jeans and t-shirts. I don't expect that kind of crowd at a white tablecloth expensive restaurant."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 35 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"We went on Valentine's day to have a nice meal. I was expecting really good food and drinks especially since it was a special day. Food was okay and the first drink was good but the second one was not. I told the waitress that it didn't taste good and she came back telling me that they had run out of the one I'd ordered and apologized; brought me another.They should've told me that when I ordered the second. Service is good; very nice and courteous servers. I don't anticipate going back, there are too many restaurants around where I live that serve much more delicious food and drinks in that price range."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 36 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"It is a shame, my wife and I really liked the place, but our last two dinners have been a nightmare. I know fish cooks fast, but how do you send out 2 starters and 2 entree's in 5 minutes? We were stuffed, we didn't order desert, due to it. The Espresso machine was broke at that time anyway. The waiters or management is so concerned about refilling the table with customers, that it ruins the entire experience. I do not mind the prices, if it was a nice night out, but the last two have been bad. Dropping $100-$150 and then tipping another $20 to $40, and the nightmare parking lot over 6 months to 12 months out of the year, for the last 2 experiences seems not worth it now. They made me think about it, now."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 37 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"This the 3rd time that I have been to this resturant and was hoping for a new experience. For a start the waiting staff sat us at a table with a polace setting for one person. It took the waitress 20 minutes to bring another setting After our food had arrived.
The food was small p[ortions for the price that we were charded in our opinion. The beer was cold when we specically ordered it from the cold tap.
Not a good experience. I am wondering wehter to give them another try."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 38 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"The food was good. Its better than your average chain restaurant by far. It fit my expectations 100%. The only down side is this restaurant is located in a mall and parking is difficult to say the least."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 40 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"The service was not great. The food was cold . The service was lousy. Iwouldn't comme back if I was offered a free meal.I. Have crossed M and S off of my list."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic
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Review 41 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"The food was great. We had a good time. Except towards the end with the waiter. When I paid for the food I paid with my card. So when the waiter brought my card back I put zero for tip. Because when I go out to way I don't like to put the tip on card I always like to give to waiter. So me and my husband waited 15min for waiter to come back. I checked both sides of store could not find. So I went to the front to ask if someone could locate out waiter. The employees were able to show me where he was. So he was looking at the receipt and was going off furious with another employee about how I didn't put a tip. This whole time he did not know I was behind him. I waited till he finish going off and tap him and said sir that was rude I waited"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Hackensack
"Unfortunately, we were sitted by the open cooking area and therefore alot of the wait staff congregated around our table. Also, because of the Valentine holiday, we felt rushed with our food. We usually enjoy our restaurant experience at the Hackensack McCormick & Schmick but will not be going there for any holiday meals in the future."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
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