McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks

Reviews

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  Nicole McShan

  May 13, 2026
  5.0
  Our anniversary dinner was AMAZING!!!! Lindsay was excellent. She was very sweet and accommodating. Her service was top notch. The ambiance was so inviting. We will be returning. Our anniversary desert was delicious
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  Renee Montet

  May 9, 2026
  5.0
  For our most recent date night, we decided to step outside our usual routine of Saltgrass and Longhorn for something a bit more refined. McCormick & Schmick’s (Downtown Houston) delivered exactly the 'different' experience we were looking for. They offer convenient valet for $13, or you can use the nearby parking garage for $10, which is just a short 2–3 minute walk to the entrance. The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic evening—warm, dim lighting with the choice of intimate booths or tables. The service was impeccable; Raven, our waitress, was excellent and made sure we never felt rushed. We were greeted immediately with ice water and fresh bread. For an appetizer, we had the R.C. Ranch Wagyu Carpaccio. It was exquisite—the black garlic nori crust and truffle aioli created a sophisticated, melt-in-your-mouth flavor profile that left us wanting more. For our mains, the Cedar Roasted Salmon with yuzu avocado mousse was a masterclass in balanced flavors, and the Steak & Shrimp with Cajun sauce was perfectly seasoned and tender. We finished the night by sharing both the Strawberry Shortcake and the Strawberry Brown Butter Cake. The brown butter cake with vanilla ice cream was the perfect indulgent end to the night. We will definitely be back!! Do not look at the price when you come to this place. The $ is worth it. (150 for two-without tip)
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  Moments By

  Apr 28, 2026
  5.0
  Kaela was in incredible server. We were celebrating my cousin’s 40th birthday and couldn’t have asked for a better time. She walked us through the menu flawlessly; highlighting all her favorites. She was thoughtful. She was attentive and she made us feel very important. Her tableside manner is one that should be emulated by most. The food was really good too. It was a very positive experience.
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  David Shields

  Apr 22, 2026
  1.0
  I’m a Landrys repeat customer. My wife and I love all the restaurants and entertainment from Golden Nugget to Kema. I’m a Houstonian who came from Galveston so I’m well aware of the brand and great customer service I always experience. Recently I had the worst experience with Landrys in over 20 years. I was at this McCormick downtown, and the manager was so rude. Her name started with an A I believe it was Amanda, but she was short with glasses. When she spoke to our group she treated us with disregard as if she was having a bad day. It was busy so maybe she was disheveled or in the weeds but I took this hit personal. I felt embarrassed to talk so well about the landrys brand and then be treated the size of a sweet pea. Let’s call it treated like a piece of grated rock stuck in your shoe from a long hike. Something you don’t want there, like she didn’t want me there as if I was bothering her day. And then to be condescending as if to be “fake nice” it’s all in the energy and eyes. The money that I spend with this company and the time, I really think they found a bad apple with this lady and I never even thought it could be possible! I’ll never be back to this location. Please give her a vacation I think she needs one to blow off some steam. The nerve of her to treat people that way and think no one would notice or care. There’s really no good people left. The food was amazing and our actual server was very kind.
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  D Z

  Apr 17, 2026
  1.0
  After our meal, I received an email with a link from corporate asking how was our meal. After waiting over 2 weeks for them to respond, management remains silent. Therefore, I have no choice but to write this review. The dinner was to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday. It started off very well. I called and spoke with Richard (manager)in advance, and he set us up with a very nice table. After being seated, our waiter who was training someone greeted us with congested eyes, a mucous filled cough, and a stuffy nose. Midway through the meal, he began wearing black latex gloves due to what appeared to be an illness. Our drinks came out fine, yet the following are points of what was wrong with the experience: 1. The waiter added without our knowledge or consent an additional fee to the artichoke dip. I asked the waiter why an extra charge is added to the dip, and he told me, "I always add the crab to all my artichoke dip orders." 2. Everyone's meal, except for the birthday lady, came out room temperature. My steak was not warm. The broccolini was cool when tasted. There was no sizzle, no warm plate, no heat coming from my steak. Who in the hell eats or wants a luke warm steak? 3. My daughter ordered the pork chop which "comes with" sides of mashed potatoes and vegetables. Neither of those sides came out with the meal. We advised the waiter, he acknowledged the error, apologized, and he said he would correct it. It took so long for those sides to come that my daughter finished her pork chop before the sides arrived. Then, he had the nerve to charge us for those sides that were included with the entree. We discussed that issue too. 4. We brought a cake with us to celebrate, and the waiter upon greeting us held it somewhere in the restaurant. After the meal, when he brought the cake to the table, the chocolate on top had completely melted. What heat source caused that to melt? Where was the cake kept during dinner? 5. Additionally on the cake topic, after the waiter placed it on the table, he just walked away. No utensils were provided. I had to flag down the gentleman who filled our water glasses (his work ethic was spotless) to bring forks. 6. We ordered coffee when they brought the cake. It took a very long time to bring us coffee. Cream and sugar were not provided. The staff did not ask in advance and no staff asked when the coffees were ultimately brought. So, we asked for it and by the time they finally returned, we had finished the black coffees. No refills were offered. And yes, the coffee was barely warm. 7. When the bill came, I discussed the items with the waiter. He corrected them and upon receipt, he then added the coffees. It smacked of a bait and switch moment. We initially thought the coffees were waived because the restaurant did not provide a birthday dessert as Richard said they normally do, even though we had brought our own cake. 8. There were other concerns, yet I listed enough for now. I am highly disappointed with the service, the health issues of a server, and the very poor quality of food. Their establishment has really slipped, unlike their prices. Cost should equal service and product quality. Here, we have high cost, lousy service and subpar food. You are way better off going to Eddie V's, Haywire, or Steak 48, NOT McCormick and Schmicks.

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