McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

Reviews

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  Franko Stevens

  1 day ago
  1.0
  We’ve come here many times before shows at the Benedum and always considered it a reliable, higher-quality spot. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience we’ve ever had here and likely our last visit. While we understand Friday nights are busy and tried to give some grace, the food issues pushed this experience over the edge. My family friend ordered a filet, and when it arrived it was clearly misshapen packed together and folded. When we unfolded it at the table, it looked nothing like a filet. When we showed this to the server, the response was essentially, “Oh, I’m sorry,” with no attempt to resolve the issue or offer a solution, despite us explaining we were on a time constraint. The rest of the food was equally disappointing. The blackened mahi-mahi was not blackened at all, bland, under-seasoned, and lacking flavor. The broiled seafood was similarly uninspired. Everything came out lukewarm rather than hot, which added to the sense that the kitchen was rushing plates rather than focusing on quality. What was most disappointing is that this place used to feel special, consistent, flavorful, and worth the pre-theater stop. This visit felt rushed, careless, and far below the standard we’ve experienced here in the past. Between the service issues, food quality, and lack of concern when problems were raised, it’s hard to justify coming back.
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  Debra Hamilton

  4 days ago
  4.0
  I took my family here for a Christmas dinner. I thought it would be a nice change. Britney was our server and she did an amazing job. But the kitchen staff was a mess. I had called ahead and gave everyone the menu before hand, they even had a Christmas special on the menu. Once we got there we all pretty much knew what we wanted. Two family members wanted the pork special and others wanted the steak. After placing our order and over 30mins later the waitress comes out to tell us that they are out of pork chops. First of all the Manager should have told us not the waitress and second why wouldn't you let your staff know way before hand so they can be informed not wait until the time the food should be served. We continued to wait for over an hour an hour and our food still wasn't done. The 2 of us who ordered a steak were wondering what happened to our food and the child's food was almost done because they had brought that out 30 mind ago. Hoping that our steaks were not sitting under the warming lamps I finally had enough so went to the front to ask for the manager who was Dan. I explained that the child is almost done with their food, we've been waiting over an hour, they messed up on not telling us about the pork chops until 30mins after we ordered it, other people our getting their food it seems before us who got there after us and not to mention about the manager never coming over to speak to us. I did also explain Britney our waitress is great and did everything she could. So Dan said that he will find out what's going on with our food. Just as I went back over to the table I see the waitress coming out with our food. Just as they walked away we started eating, now because of the menu everyone got steaks ( 1 medium rare, 2 medium and 1 well done ( and we asked for it butterfly'd) but instead we all got rare and the one not butterfly'd, plus not to mention 2 of the plates of food was cold. So the manager came over and I explained all this to him. He apologized and asked if we wanted new ones I said yes but I hope it doesn't take another 2 hours. He said it wouldn't. So about 20 mins later the food finally came out right and tasted very good. They did finally turn things around and Dan (the manager) and Britney (the waitress)both very well to get our food right.. Thank you
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  Lois Thomson

  5 days ago
  5.0
  Everything was top-notch. Per my request, my server gave me a salad without bleu cheese, and my entree without capers. She also carefully packed dessert for me to go, and everything was delicious.
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  Regina Donkers

  Jan 11, 2026
  4.0
  This was our first time at McCormick & Schmick's. We saw the menu for PGH restaurant Week and decided this was the place to try! The food it not disappoint! The steak was done to perfection and the seafood Alfredo was a hit! We did have a few allergies at the table and the staff were very attentive with that! We are definitely putting this restaurant on our go-to list!
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  Susan Signore-Smith

  Jan 6, 2026
  4.0
  We decided late to go out on New Years Eve and very few restaurants had reservations between 7-8pm. This restaurant had an 8pm and while I am usually hesitant to eat at chain restaurants, this one was surprisingly good. I had the bone-in pork chop, which I rarely get when dining out, and it was superb. My husband and friends were also pleased with their meals. The atmosphere was just ok. We were seated near the kitchen; unpleasant with all the comings and goings. Atmosphere away from the kitchen is probably just fine. The service was ok. Our waiter did not check in with us for more than 5 minutes after we sat down. He also did not touch base with us during our meals even though he was going by frequently. Toward the end of our meal, he became more accessible. The prices were great! Much better than any other high-end chains such as Ruth's Chris, Morton's, etc.

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