McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater Reviews List
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant at Bridgewater Commons is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, in the heart of Somerset County and approximately 45 minutes from Manhattan. The upscale Bridgewater Commons is the home to several prestigious retail establishments such as Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor and Macy's.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks Restaurant is committed to impeccable service, uncompromised quality and providing exceptional value. The menu at McCormick & Schmick's is printed twice DAILY featuring more than 30 varieties of fresh fish and seafood flown in from around the world. Enjoy your meal in our dining room, on our patio, or in the bar.
Visit the bar at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant and enjoy traditional mixology at its best, featuring classic hand-shaken cocktails made from fresh-squeezed juices, bottled and tap beer, or choose a selection from our extensive wine list.
"I booked our reservation for Mother's Day lunch. At least twice before Mother's Day, I let the staff know we needed a highchair. But when we arrived a little before noon (our reservation time) we were told there were no more high chairs available. The Mahi my husband ordered was not served hot enough. I asked for dressing on the side for my chopped salad, and discovered it had already been coated with dressing. Very disappointed."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Overall this is a good restaurant with good service. However, I should know better not to dine out on Mondays. Understaffed so service was spotty. Could have been much worse if one of the floor managers hadn't helped us out. As a side note, food is always good, but losing value in comparison to it's next door competitor. Young family of 4 (without alcohol) was $100+ before tip.
thx"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 3 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"My family took me to celbrate Mother's Day and I left feeling very bad that they did. Waited a half hour for drimks only to be finally told that they were out of lemons for the lemonaide. Ordered Ice tea, and there was a lemom in it!!! Asked if the normal Sunday special was still available, he had to check. Came back 20 minutes later with a NO!.Orderd soup and salad. Yup they ran out of the salad and my soup was warm, not hot!!!. That was about another half hour of waiting and then the waiter forgot what my husband orderd so he had to resubmit everyones. All of our main dinners were OK. As far as coffee, I think it was poured and sat waiting to be picked up. It was cold by the time it arrived to the four of us. It was awful!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 4 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"We have eaten at McCormick & Schmick's in Bridgewater Commons every time we are in the area and have always found the food excellent and the service fairly good. It is an expensive restaurant with some things such as drinks and wine overpriced, but overall it is still OK. The fresh fish is excellent and impossible to find anywhere else in the area (or in most areas for that matter.) As a result we will continue to eat there for either lunch or dinner whenever we are traveling in that area, which is fairly frequently."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"We've been going to McCormick & Schmick's Seafood for years mostly to celebrate special occasions. This time it was a double birthday dinner (for my husband & our friend). The food was very good, but the portions were noticeably smaller and the prices are higher. Our waiter, Mark was wonderful! Attentive and patient with our many questions. The bartender even knew how to make my favorite cocktail - the not so well-known "French 75". My only real disappointment was that even though I indicated that it was a special occasion, I had to ask several times if they could do anything special (like candles, etc.) On previous special occasions, the menus had our special guest's name on top. It was a nice novelty. That didn't happen this time. :o"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"The Chilean Sea Bass was ok, nothing special. My husband's oysters were delicious, the steak just so-so (though I don't know why he ordered steak when we went out for seafood...)The crab appetizers were excellent, and the service was wonderful. My mother and sister both enjoyed their meals."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"very dark - lit dim for ambiance, I suppose- but we literally had to go outside to read the menu! food portions were very small and pricey - didn't taste that great - similar to diner food. absolutely NOT what we expected. for my sons 25th birthday - - a real bomb, 170 dollars later. will never refer anyone here or go here again."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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Review 11 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Pluses There were individual private booths with curtains that could be drawn which was nice.
Negatives Lobster Bisque and Clam Chowder were way too salty. Also, we ordered the steak as medium rare but it came as medium. The service was nice but a bit pretentious. The restaurant is in a mall with crying children all around.. the waiter was going through a lot of motions which felt silly in that environment. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
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Review 12 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Service was, at best, mediocre. Whether this was the fault of the server or the kitchen, I cannot say definitively. That said, there were some serious issues (e.g., ordered items were not served, I was told by the server that something could not be done that was able to be done when I asked the manager, etc.). Ultimately, the food was very good, and since we've had much better experiences in the past there, I will simply chalk it up to an inexperienced server and/or a bad night in the kitchen."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
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Review 13 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"The menu at McCormick and Schmicks has changed a little since becoming a Landry's restaurant. Overall, I would say the quality of he food has improved. Service was excellent."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 14 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"I always enjoy going to McCormick & Schmick's. Unfortunately, for me, I cannot afford to go there often. Usually we go for Special Occasions. The food is very good the service is better. However, at our last visit they were out of Dr. Pepper which is my favorite beverage. Steak is good and the seafood is awesome. Overall I would have to say I had a very good time. But, it is a bit pricey."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"They were out of half the items on the menu. Some order didn't come in or something. Now is that something that happens often? No idea. The food I did get was good, and honestly I probably preferred it to what it was substituted for. But restaurants should not run out of half their food items at 7pm at night."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
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Review 17 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"This restaurant has gotten carried away! Prices $35-40 average on entrees! $16 shrimp cocktail! For mediocre food! Who do they think they are? There is so much better if you want to spend this money."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2004
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Review 19 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Great place, especially at the bar where you can grab a drink and a small plate delicious dish without the attitude you get in the main dining room. Overall, a good value for a mall restaurant."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Everything was great except our waiter was not the most attentive. Took about 5-10 minutes after we were seated to introduce himself and take a drink order. Also, it took 3 tries asking for bread before we finally got any."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 21 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Character limit prevents an extended description, but succinctly, a most disappointing experience. Solid drinks and a short but uninspiring menu led to 2 hours of disappearing into a black hole. Appetizers (an excellent bisque and nondescript salad) took 30 minutes (the place was barely 40% full on a Sunday night), and entrees simply never arrived. We had to flag down assistance to leave when no food was forthcoming. Desserts to go were comped (nothing special) but with coats on our obviously rushed food was slapped down, a brutalized steak and pasta containing none of the ingredients listed on the menu - and we were charged for both. Unacceptable service, quality and handling, especially at this price point. We won't return."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
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Review 22 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Food & service were great. Table was ready at our reservation time. I was expecting more "white glove" service based on a previous visit to McCormick & Schmick's in Houston Texas, but its understandable based on the location (attached to a local mall)that they would tone it down a bit to attract a variety of diners. Overall a good experience. I would go again with friends."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 23 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"McCormick & Schmick used to be a favorite of ours. Used to be. In the last year or so, the quality of the food has declined and the prices have skyrocketed.
McCormick and Schmick is off our preferred list. Permanently."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2006
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Review 24 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Generally a very good restaurant, particularly for their seafood dishes. Ahi tuna is really nicely done. Steaks are good but not great considering the price. If you're going for dinner on a Friday or Saturday, it's a good idea to get a reservation or be prepared to wait a while. Also, I'm not a dessert person, but save some room....they're really good."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 26 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"the Wednesday 1 oyster for a $1.00 was not advertised well. I saw the sign on the way out of the restaurant. prices have increased but food is still good."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 27 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"I don't know if its policy or just a mistake but i ordered appetizers for all to share and they didn't bring any plates. Everyone just used their bread plate which was very messy. Also the waitress made a mistake on the drink order but that was really no big deal."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 28 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"The service was VERY slow...We asked for bread, never got it...asked for lemon, never got it...never got the asparagus we ordered...they were out of stuffed shrimp...Matter of fact, the waitress came out and said they were out of shrimp and then gave the individual in my party a totally different menu!!!! Only 3 fish entrees at a seafood restaurant??? Really? Complained to the manager who could care less. The party next to us were complaining as well. With all the money you spend at this restaurant, its just not worth it. I have been to this chain in other cities without any problems."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
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Review 29 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Much too expensive in relation to food quality. A baked fish dinner came out nearly cold with flavorless vegetables. Both "hot" appetizers were also insufficiently hot. Who the heck is really working in the kitchen, trainees? Not impressed."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
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Review 30 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Good quality food at decent prices in a pleasant atmosphere. The only issue is the Service staff - waiters, waitresses, managers - can be cold, never really happy to see you and the overall service is slow. Other than that, it is a nice way to escape the mall for an hour."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 31 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Sorry to see such a good chain go bad. Used to be that all the fish was fresh, delivered daily and a large section devoted to wild caught and/or local fish. Now? Nada (save for the flounder which was only available as a prepared/set dish with a cheese breading). Even the bar, which they always prided themselves for with classic, well made cocktails has fallen with shoddy drinks, and when I stopped by for a port after dinner while everyone else was in the washroom, was unattended."
Dined on 02/11/2013
2002
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Review 36 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"No confirmation of my on-line reservation. I asked for a booth table to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday. We got personalized menus, which was a surprise and great, but had I known I would have given her name, which would have looked SUPER special!!!
Booth tables are much more preferred, but close the blinds to the mall! Inner tables are really sweet too with curtain for a nice touch."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 38 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Girls night out and lots to catch up on. They gave us a great table that allowed for talk and our waiter was there when we wanted something, but left us alone otherwise. No rush to turn the table (although it was early on a weekday evening). We'll do this again here."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2001
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 41 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"My family was not inpressed with the food for the most part. I ordered the steak and Lobster and although the menu said 4 ounces,that was the smallest four ounces that I ever seen. I've been to to other upscale restuarants and for the same price, left full and satisfied. I was still hungry when I left. I also understand that when you order a combo, the portions are smaller, but this was ridiculus. My wife ordered the Seared Scallops....there were so bland, we could not believe it. My son ordered the ultimate Grill and overall he was not satisifed. I have spent less and more for meals at other retaurants that were far more superior. This resturant is not one I would have to go to again and if I did, I would carefull choose from the menu"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2010
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Review 42 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Great break from the Mall for a casual lunch/Brunch. Attractive bar and good, yet reserved service in bar and restaurant. Prices are decent as are their choices and prices."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 44 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Bridgewater
"Visited as a group of 2 couples - As a member of their preferred guest program on a Thursday night, we were seated in a "snug" - a semi-private booth that afforded us a bit more privacy than usual - nice touch! Service was excellent. The calamari appetizer was terrific and the slads were both fresh and huge - everyone with a sald took some home to leave room for the main courses. M&S has cut back on their menu since we visited - I had the salmon, my wife had the cashew encrusted tilapia - fantastic! We'll return for another special occasion!"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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