McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence Reviews List
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
Returning to co-founder Bill McCormick's hometown, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is located in the historic Biltmore Hotel, where Mr. McCormick once parked cars as a young boy. McCormick & Schmick's is conveniently located adjacent to the Rhode Island Convention Center and within walking distance of the business, historical, governmental and cultural communities of Providence.
The menu at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is printed twice daily and features more than 30 varieties of fresh fish and seafood from around the world. Other menu highlights include tempting pasta, poultry and beef specialties to tempt any palette.
Visit our lively bar and enjoy traditional mixology at its best, featuring classic cocktails made from scratch using fresh-squeezed juices, bottled and tap beer, or choose a selection from our extensive wine list to accompany your meal.
"The oysters although delicious were only schucked on one side so I had to scrape them off of the shell. My scallops had one of the feet still attached.A prep no no They were out of the only Chablis they had on the wine list."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 3 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"Arrived to find they didn't have my open table reservation, but seated us quickly as the place wasn't busy for a Saturday night. Service was very good. Food was good, but the real issue was portions vs. price. VERY overpriced for what you receive. I ordered grilled rainbow trout and received only a half of a thin fillet for $20. All other meals were the same way, good but hardly worth what they charged. I was also surprised to "local" fish specials,(no swordfish??!!) very strange for a seafood restaurant that says it specializes in local fish. I would not recommend to anyone who is hungry, but if you are willing to pay top dollar for small bites you probably will enjoy."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 4 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"We went to celebrate our anniversary. Waiter was not attentive. We ordered spinach and mushrooms as a appetizer, and salmon as our main course. After a 50 minute wait EVERYTHING was served together. There was NO spinach in our appetizer. When we mentioned this to our waiter, he grabbed the mushrooms off the table, and returned 25 minutes later with the correct order. We wanted this as an appetizer not a dessert. Also, the size of the salmon was undersized. The portions were 4 oz. or less.. At $25 a plate we overpaid. Fish was at least cooked correctly.. When I got back to my hotel room I reviewed the check and discovered the waiter had charged us $7.99 instead of the listed price of $5.99 for the spinach."
Dined on 6/07/2013
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Review 5 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"Management went out of their way to make it a special night as it was our anniversary .The presentation of the food and the amount of food for the dollar amount was very disappointing. Had difficult time getting the filet prepared per or order."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"Four of us went before going to Trinity. First of all the dining room was extremely warm. We asked our server, Kaitlyn, if she could put the a/c on...a manager came over and explained they were having problems but it would cool off soon. It never did! The chowder was good. My friend and I ordered the lump crab "tower". It was good but was more like a small cake (like a crab cake)...definitely not a tower. Two of us ordered the Ahi Tuna, which was good, but our sticky rice was cold and crunchy! We told Kaitlyn, she apologized and about 20 mns. later returned with warm rice for us which was not seasoned. Also the green beans had to be sent back because they were overdone. The coffee was old and we couldn't drink it. Kaitlyn was a good server."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 7 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"If you enter through the restored Biltmore lobby, you get the traditional feel immediately. The dark wood of the dining room and bar area gives you the clubby ambiance of an old eatery. We were initially seated close to the bar which was noisy, but were readily accommodated when we asked for a quieter table. Our server respected our desire for a leisurely meal and was attentive, but not overbearing. The food was delicious, including the chowder and the wonderfully fresh oysters. Entrees off the special and regular menus were nicely presented and very fresh! The only down side was that our leisurely meal lasted more than the 3 hr free valet parking, so we had to pay $15 to park! That made an expensive evening, just a little more so!"
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 11 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"Frankly nothing memerable about the meal that I had whci was baked cod. Portions were small. I have eaten at the Atlanta location several times (Last April 2011) and that was fine. Would not plan on goig to Providnece location agian."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 13 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"I know they're a chain, but a high-end chain, and I expected the service and food to be, at the very least, adequate. Our waiter was very nice, slightly sales-y, but nice none the less. We order as an appetizer the "Rhode Island-Style" calamari, which were oddly bland. We each ordered our entrees plus a couple of sides for the table. The entrees came out, except my husband's steak didn't have the sauce he ordered - and despite mentioning more than once that our sides were not there - they finally came out as we were almost done eating. We still were charged for our late sides, even though it was the manager who solved the issue. It was as if they trained their wait staff on 'selling up' but not serving. We don't plan to go back."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 14 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"The food we very good but the service was poor - we had to ask to have our water glasses full, they were later bringing out the bottle of wine and brought the bread after the appetizer. I have eaten McCormick & Schmick's Seafood in other locations and always had great service. I was very surprised by the service levels at the Providence location. The food was very good."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 15 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"Went there for Mother's Day and didn't expect a brunch crammed into a small hallway. They didn't restock the food and plates in time to accommodate everyone. Our waitress took forever to bring us drinks/refills. Not worth the money for what I spent."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 16 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"I am so happy we chose McCormick $ Schmidts to end a day at the ballet and celebrate mother's day early. Our waiter was cordial and knowledgable. We began with tale appetizers of calamari with banana peppers and stuffies. The calamari was excellent, but we found the stuffies with bacon a little salty, more like a casino than a traditional stuffie. Dinner did not disappoint! We ordered the seared scallops with spinach crab hash brown and potato pesto, and left nothing to lick, grilled salmon "perfectly done" , stuffed salmon with crab and brie, another winner and the Palm Beach Mahi Mahi (I would order it again in a heartbeat). Dessert, Creme Brule and Chocolate Expresso cake was spectacular and huge."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 17 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"We went because my husband loved the one in Kanas City when he lived there. The menu wasnt exactly the same as he remembered, used to list the foods just brought in for the day, but it is neat they change the menu out daily! He enjoyed his King Crab legs, my meal was also very good. The restaurant might need some updating, seemed kind of dated. The only real complaint was that we got clams and they all had slivered pieces of shell in them, like they were not schucked well."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 18 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"We had great food and exceptional service at McCormick and Schmick's in Providence. A great wine list and plenty of variety. Landry's restaurants always come through for great seafood."
Dined on 4/24/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 19 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"Very disappointed this is called a seafood restaurant. Was out for a business meal, and my clients could not order what they wanted. No lobster, only lobster tail and those had been previously frozen. I did not realize when I made the reservation that it was a chain. I guess then location doesn't matter. Being on the coast I assumed their seafood would be fresh. Lesson learned."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2010
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Review 20 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"I took my boyfriend out for his 50th birthday. We had a wonderful experience from the printing on the menus(which we were able to take home) to the Happy Birthday dessert. Our waitress, Ann, was amazing and the food was to die for."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"We were a bit underwhelmed. Expected better for this range of restaurant. Some of the food was great (chicken), but some not so much (chowder, calamari) and the rest was just OK. Our waiter was very enthusiastic at first, then as the meal went on, she tended to be a bit much. Table and ambiance was ok, but it was at least not next to the loud bar crowd. Overpriced for what we experienced."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 24 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"Our server was awesome,very attentive and accommodating. We went in a group with kids celebrating 3 bdays, and the entire experience was great. Good food, good atmosphere, great service."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 25 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"The food underwhelmed me and the service was sub-par. We had a table for seven which automatically included an 18% tip. That is OK for Outback but tasteless for upscale restaurants IMHO. Even so I would expect for a large party with a guaranteed tip there should be two servers but not here. First, not all of the place settings were complete. Second, the server completely forgot to take my order (he skipped me completely). I ordered the Ultimate Mixed Grill. Well let me say that there was nothing ultimate about this dish. It looked like more a sample appetizer (two pieces of four items from the menu). Believe me, I understand portion control. I wan't expecting a "Buca di Beppo" platter full of fish but "Ultimate"? Really? C+"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2011
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Review 27 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"The service was terrible. LONG waits in between courses. Bread and butter kept passing our table, served to other tables and never to ours. Our water glasses were left empty through most of the meal. Finally when we were 90 percent done, we each got a half-glass of water.
The food was quite good, but sadly the tiny portions would have fit into a thimble. For the prices charged, you just ought to get more food. It was a rip off!
We will NEVER go back!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
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Review 28 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"EAT BEFORE YOU GO!!!!!Smallest portions I've ever been served; drinks tasted like strictly juice.What a disappointment to bring someone for their birthday and to leave hungry! How embarassing! NEVER AGAIN!!!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
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Review 29 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"After reading some of the reviews I didn't have very high expectations. The service was as quick as I would want, the food was excellant and our waitress was one of the best I've ever had serve us."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 30 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"Not worth the price. Not sure if I would return. Shark was over rated for the price. Server recommended it. Maybe because most expensive item on menu. Should have stuck with the steak it looked better. Cappuccino was very watered down sent it back. Apple pie was very good."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
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Review 33 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"We have been to McCormick and Shmicks several times and always enjoy the food. The wait staff is generally pretty good, however, the bartenders are rude and will not make eye contact with you until they are ready. We have stood at the bar for fifteen minutes before a bartender acknowledged us and then it was just to say " I'll be with you in a minute"! We live downtown and will only go to M&S for dinner, never for appetizers or drinks."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
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Review 34 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"We were a bit underwhelmed. Expected better, having gone to the M & S in Faneuil Hall, Boston, a few times in the past. Some of the food was great (raw bar items, cheesecake and wedge salad), but some not so much (chowder, King crab legs) and the rest was just OK (cod, swordfish entrees). Our waiter was very enthusiastic at first, then as the meal went on, he tended to ignore us. We had asked for a romantic table ahead of time as it was our anniversary, but got seated in the noisiest part of the restaurant at first (next to the bar area) and had to ask for another, more quiet and private table. It was not necessarily a romantic table, but it was at least not next to the loud bar crowd. The place is overpriced for what we experienced."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 35 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"Have eaten a M&S since it's opening in Prov., quality in food, preparation, service has declined last time we went. Food for the most part was pedestrian and not worth the premium priced menu. Would not recommend going there anymore as I have in the past. Service was extremely subpar, at least the waiter apologized for the inefficiency. Had to ask other waiter then ours for service."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
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Review 36 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"We went for Valentine's Day and the restaurant was extremely busy (therefore noisier than usual) but we still had a great meal and good service. We go to M & S regularly and always have a good experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 37 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"My overall experience exceeded my expectations. The food was amazing and our server, Maureen, went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. She had a great sense of humor and she made great recommendations. Try the apple pie! It's amazing!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence
"We were eating light so we chose several appetizers, and all were stand-outs. The Crab Tower (lump crab meat, diced mango,perfect avocado and three sauces including balsamic syrup, mango and basil) was the clear winner, although my fried oysters were perfect as was the wood grilled shrimp."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 41 for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Providence