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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean Reviews List

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean

In the heart of Northern Virginia's high-tech corridor, in the Tysons Corner/McLean area, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks has a fresh-daily lunch & dinner menus. We serve more than 30 varieties of fresh seafood flown in daily from both U.S. & international waters, available from menus that change DAILY & is THE place to socialize in the best of traditions. Prepared using fresh ingredients, your food is served in a timeless & traditional presentation. Enjoy the spirited and lively atmosphere of our bar after a show and enjoy watching our bartenders practice traditional mixology, making hand-crafted cocktails using fresh-squeezed juices, never using blenders or mixes.
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141 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
(141 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 141 reviews
5 stars
(49)
4 stars
(56)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(11)
1 star
(4)
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(63)
  • good for groups(45)
  • fit for foodies(36)
  • great for lunch(32)
  • romantic(26)
  • neighborhood gem(20)
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean Reviews List
Review 1 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Ate in the bar area. Great happy hour."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 2 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mother's Day Dinner for Four

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The size of the crowd made us wait in the bar for half an hour before being seated but the food and service were well worth the wait. The restaurant apologized by buying our appetizers: heaping platters of mixed seafood and fried calamari with cocktail and tartar sauce - scrumptious! The Menage a Trois white complimented all of our choices. Chincoteague oysters on the half-shell were plump and succulent. Equally delicious pan-fried scallops with potato pancake, and mussels, shrimp and scallops over pasta followed, only barely leaving room for apple-walnut pie with cinnamon ice cream. And the service was right there when called for and handled our requests with intelligence and good humor. Take your mom, even if it isn't Mother's Day."
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 - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

ambiance

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Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food is excellent but we really like the curtained tables. the privacy and quiet make for a totally enjoyable evening. this is one of the few restaurants that one can have a great meal and dinner conversation in a normal tone without any extraneous noise. very relaxing."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great food, terrible waiter

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"One of the greatest things about McCormick & Schmick's is that they have recessed rooms with curtains instead of booths so your family has almost it's own private dining room. Our food was wonderful, our waiter was TERRIBLE. So terrible, in fact, that the manager and the host stepped in and served our table (the manager was wonderful, hence the 2nd star)."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 5 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delighted Diners

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"Everyone in our Mother's Day party was pleased with our meals and the outstanding service. We would definitely go back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was excellent as I have come to expect. The service was very good."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Mother's Day

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The restaurant seemed overwhelmed . There a substantial wait even though we had reservations. Once seated, another wait before the waiter arrived. The drink was fumbled . . . the Arnold Palmer was all tea. Eggs Benedict were very, very firm . . . had been under the lights too. No bread was ever served. The complimentary Mother's Day truffles were very good. The coffee was excellent."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 8 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Mother's Day Dinner

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We managed to get a reservation very close to our preferred time at the last minute on Mother's Day. Had to wait a few minutes in the bar but the host was very gracious and we had a chance to review the menu. The food was excellent - especially the stuffed salmon special - and the service was outstanding. Our server, Mamoun, was prompt, helpful and charming. The complementary truffles for Mom were fabulous! This has become our favorite McCormick & Schmick's location!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great as always

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Would have been 5-stars all the way across...Delicious Shrimp Kisses for appetizer...King Salmon to die for...awesome deserts...but the mashed potatoes were ice cold. So there is a lack of quality control somewhere."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 10 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always Good Seafood and Desserts

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We dine at McCormack & Schmick's on F Street often. This was our first time in McLean. This branch is quieter than downtown, but the food is the same high quality. The desserts were fabulous!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Night Out!

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Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Came here early on a quiet Monday evening and it was great. From the minute we walked in the door the service was friendly, attentive and not overbearing. Food was fantastic well prepared and delivered with good timing. Hope to go back again soon for another special occasion."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food is good spouse loves this place."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 13 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My Favorite Eatery!

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"M&S in McLean has long been my favorite DC-area eatery, and my recent dinner there for my 65th birthday was no exception. From the "Happy 65th" atop my menu (and a rolled up clean copy tied with a ribbon as a keepsake), to one of the best shrimp cocktails I have had in years, to my Caesar salad, to the Parmesan Crusted Flounder (my personal favor), to a final simply dessert of wonderful locally-made vanilla bean ice cream (with candle!), my dinner was all I could have expected. The wait staff was extremely attentive and helpful, yet not intrusive. Reserved one of the curtained off private booths, so it was a very quiet and elegant setting. Kudos to the chef and wait staff for a wonderful evening!! WE WILL BE BACK OFTEN!!!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The seafood is always fresh

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The seafood is always fresh and perfectly prepared....never disappoints."
Dined on 04/15/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Just okay but nothing more.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"For the first time, we were not very pleased with the food at McCormick and Schmick's. My shimp was a bit tough, my son's chicken was very tough, and my husband's fish was okay but not great. We're used to having great meals there but this was definitely not one of them."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2008
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Review 16 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Shocked to be asked if I wanted

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Shocked to be asked if I wanted to wait 10 minutes for a table when I had booked about two weeks in advance AND the restaurant was about half empty!!! The waiter was only mildly attentive."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2008
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Review 17 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Okay experience. Manhattans

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Okay experience. Manhattans seemed a bit wattered down. Perhaps too much crushed ice in the shaker."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2006
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Review 18 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Salmon was slightly undercooked

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"Salmon was slightly undercooked and the waiter and kitchen took care of it right away. The manager checked with us to see if we were okay. Great experience."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 19 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Chris is excellent..without my soup

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Chris our waiter is always cordial and entertaining. There was an issue with the kitchen not bringing out my cup of soup prior to my entree, so I just cancelled the soup. But that's very minor considering how helpful and polite Chris (always) is/was."
Dined on 04/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 20 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Women bring a wrap or a shaw

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went fairly early in the evening and were seated in the back by the window and with a direct view of the service station, great. There were many tables open that we could have been sat at instead. Also, It was so cold that our hot food got cold within minutes. We could barely keep a conversation going because we were so cold. But, the service was great and friendly."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2008
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Review 21 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The ambiance is outstanding.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The ambiance is outstanding. Beautiful cut glass, individual curtained dining areas, fabulous looking bar and the display for fresh oyster and crab legs is something else. Service, we had 7:15 reservations on a Saturday night and it took much too long for the maitre de to to come up front and ask our names. At least 6 waiters passed us while we were waiting. When he arrived and asked our names he seemed to have some trouble as about 2 minutes later he had to ask for them again. Once seated the wait staff was great but the cocktail menu was soiled on an inner page with an undry gravely substance. Waiter advised of specials and we ordered. Food was tasty and properly cooked. Interesting menu."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2008
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Review 22 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great for Special Occasions!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"An excellent location for all special occasions! Beautiful decor, quiet atmosphere, very conducive to conversation. I ordered the salmon and was not disappointed. Grilled and flaky, the salmon was accompanied with a side sauce and vegetables. A great combination! Our server was "on time" and never intrusive. All involved with this outing made my wife's birthday very memorable. Thanks you!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 23 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It was perfect. I had the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was perfect. I had the best waiter in the world, really a professional, not someone waiting on tables while he went to school or supplemented his income. I had the best grilled trout, grilled asparagus and carrot strips, and mashed potatoes with room for apple pie (without ice cream so that I could taste the apples). Perfect!!! I wonder how the next meal will compare. How can one have any thing better than simple fresh grilled fish and veg!!!!!"
Dined on 04/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 24 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Eating Out a Great Restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The meal was great as usual. It does seem that many folks who eat here are dressed very casually (jeans, t-shirts, flip flops). Maybe it was just the way I was brought up but dressing up to at least the business casual level seems appropriate for an upscale restaurant like this one. Also, there was only one valet--he did a good job but we had a long wait to get our car. They usally have two valets, so I don't what happened this past Saturday."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I am sorry to say, I will

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I am sorry to say, I will unlikely dine at M & S again.
I have lived in NVa for many years, but getting pressured to join some dining club MULTIPLE times during the dining experience really left a bad taste.
IT actually made my husband upset, left little room for conversation, and made us wonder why the restaurant/chain was trying so hard to get us to dine thereagain.
It is obvious a psychologist/ team was hired to train the staff, as he must have said "YES" 20x during our order placing, etc, even when not appropriate.
That way, we would have the word "YES" on our brain and answer yes to the club.
Perhaps the restaurant could've focused more on accessing tastier, fresher fish,
because I have done much better purchasing my own at Whole
"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2009
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Review 26 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It was a quiet Sunday evening,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It was a quiet Sunday evening, we had a private booth that seated 8 comfortably. Food/service/atmosphere was excellent."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 27 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

food is always great. really

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"food is always great. really like the fact that you can close the curtains and have a QUIET conversation and enjoy the meal. there are very few restaurants that you can eat at without screaming above the ambient room noise."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2008
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Review 28 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Professionally Run, Mediocre Food

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Reservations were ready. Hostess charming. Waiter professional and attentive. Disappointment was the food. There were 4 of us. Crab cakes were somewhat dry and had little flavor or texture. Stuffed salmon which was a special of the day was just stuffed salmon and served on a giant mound of mashed potatoes that was globbed on the plate. The mixed grill was OK but no reason to order again. The fish and chips were pretty tasty which is weird considering one would have expected the other dishes to be the reason to eat there. I realize this review is not particularly specific but I came away thinking that if this restaurant was not located by a number of large hotels and office complexes it would never get any return customers."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2011
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Review 29 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were seated in an enclosed

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were seated in an enclosed booth that was perfect for those who wanted less noise. Would highly recommend the booth if you want a more intimate setting. Wonderful evening."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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Review 30 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Big Disappointment

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fish was overcooked bordering on burnt, potatoes were cold. The meal was a big disappointment."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2010
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Review 31 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

very good for business!

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
"food was very good and service also. keep in mind the food is expensive. two entrees for lunch with no alcohol and no appetizers was $60. it is business friendly with enclosed tables which are excellent for business conversation."
Dined on 03/12/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 32 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I can get better 13 oz NY

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I can get better 13 oz NY Steak at way cheaper price elsewhere"
Dined on 03/13/2013
 2013
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Review 33 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Very slow service, food was

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
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"Very slow service, food was nothing special."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2006
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Review 34 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was very good but

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was very good but we went on a busy Friday night. We were there for over 2 hours and even left before our dessert was served."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2009
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Review 35 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place for a celebration

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great place for a celebration - great seafood, good advice on the wine and desserts, friendly, efficient service, and overall a very satisfying meal and outing."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 36 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Group of six - very private

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Group of six - very private booth."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 37 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Interestingly my client was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Interestingly my client was over 35 minutes late for our lunch and the staff was wonderful and my server was not hovering or impatient. I decided to leave without our lunch and just then my very tardy client arrived. We were graciously seated at the same table and Mahmoud refreshed my drink that I had previously left on the table. A wonderful experience in an awkward situation. Thank you McCormick & Schmick...."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2005
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Review 38 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very nice place. Cozy and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very nice place. Cozy and quaint."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 39 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mediocre Seafood and Ambiance

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"McCormick and Schmick is an OK seafood restaurant. I personally feel they are overpriced, considering the quality of the food. Portion sizes are VERY small and the decor is typical of a chain restaurant. If we hadn't had a gift certificate, we certainly would have gone to a better seafood restaurant in the area. However, the service was very good and wait times were minimal."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2005
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Review 40 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It was delicious. Our waiter

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was delicious. Our waiter (Steven, perhaps?) was excellent. Highly recomend the scampi. It was a little pricy, but the perfect place for a special occasion."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 41 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My husband and I enjoyed sitting

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"My husband and I enjoyed sitting in a private booth. It made the ambiance more romantic and cozy."
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 42 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

William was an excellent manager

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"William was an excellent manager who made for a wonderful evening."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 43 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The cost was high for the

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"The cost was high for the quality. My blackened mahi-mahi was very good but a small portion. My wife's rib eye steak was large but mostly fat. Service was fine, but I was generally disappointed for the price paid."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2013
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Review 44 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was quite enjoyable.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Everything was quite enjoyable. No complaints whatsoever!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2013
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Review 45 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Negative change since last visit

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Served dish on broken/cracked plate (server response - "oh really?"); over-spiced ahi tuna ("Blackening spice"); grilled dish over-cooked across the board (salmon, shrimp, etc...). Definitely a significant drop in quality since previous visit - staff blames on location, which was never an issue for this restaurant - will not return..."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2007
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Review 46 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I'm generally a McC&S fan,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I'm generally a McC&S fan, but this was my first time going to this restaraunt. Met a colleague for lunch and it was quite nice. The restaraunt is very well integrated into an office building - if I worked in that building, I would probably put on a few pounds. Very good service and the food meets their standard."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 47 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Service Lacking

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The waiter seemed like it was his first job ever as a waiter. When putting pepper on our salad, he continued even after I told him to stop. We didn't get the table we wanted. The seating area seemed cramped. We have been to other M&Ss that we have enjoyed, this was our least favorite location."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2007
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Review 48 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent as always. great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent as always. great food and freiendly service!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 49 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

An excellent night out

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was our second time at a McCormick & Schmick's, but our first time at the McLean location. The first visit was at the now closed Bethesda restaurant. We enjoyed the evening and the food was excellent. Our waiter was attentive, but didn't ask us how everything was nor if we wanted another drink. We enjoyed the evening and liked the atmosphere very much. We would return to McCormick & Schmick's, but may try the Washington, DC location next time around."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 50 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - McLean
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Improved!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Much improved since Landry's took over. Same waiters and management but the dishes are both more varied and tastier somehow, and that was before I really realized there was a change in ownership. My old standby crab soup was the same, fortunately!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2005
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