McCormick & Schmick's
El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: (310) 416-1123
- Price:
- $$$
Editorial Review for McCormick & Schmick's – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Upscale and sophisticated, this chain features art deco-inspired trappings such as dark wood, shiny brass and beveled glass. Servers clad in black and white weave through cocktailing couples and businessmen at the bar. The classic American, seasonally inspired seafood menu changes daily; specialties include starters of Dungeness crab cakes and oysters on the half shell, plus entrees like cedar plank-roasted salmon, sauteed lobster with scallops and rock shrimp, and seared yellowfin tuna with wasabi, soy and ginger.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasAll restaurant locations offer McCormick & Schmick's seafood cookbooks for sale, as well as gift certificates in denominations of $50 and $100.
Save MoneyDuring the mid-afternoon and late evening, nosh on burgers and appetizers like steamed mussels, chicken satay and calamari for dirt cheap in the bar area. Hours vary from location to location.
User Reviews for McCormick & Schmick's
12/06/2007 Posted by noname99
I was staying in the surrounding area when my hotel recommended this restaurant for excellent seafood. It happened to be my birthday and I had 2 other friends that flew into town to visit with me. When we first arrived it was 9:00 and we were told that the restaurant would be closing at 10, adament about putting us in the bar area "so we could stay as long as we wanted." It seemed as if immediately they were ready to be out of there and we were wasting their time. As we sat down our waitress was very irritated that we were in HER section and seemed as if she could care less how she treated us. First, we were told that it "was too late" for the crab legs.......baffled, we ordered lobster. She then huffed that "she didn't know if that was available either." I sat there and said, "well, can you at least check for us"....she stormed off, then returned telling us that it was ok. I then asked her what the soup options were......she responded bitterly, saying "I don't know, they change everyday." How were we supposed to know or care that the menu changed daily? She then yanked the menu from my hands before I even completed my order. My mouth dropped. She then proceeded to slam silverware in the corner of the room. I discreetly asked for the manager to the hostess. He listened and promised us another waiter. We then witnessed the same rude waitress congregating with the entire waitstaff......saying enough to allow the group to all glare over at us. Then, the new waitress leaves the gossip group and comes up to our table. She then proceeds to ask us "where are we from?" along with a couple of more personal questions. I was appalled at the disrespect and told her we were leaving. She smiled as if they all got what they wanted.....which obviously, was to go home. Being it was my birthday, I wished that I had at least ordered the lobster, eaten and not given a tip so the lazy waitstaff would actually have to work. The rudest I have ever been treated in a restaurant, ever.
01/26/2007 Posted by courtneymarie71
I Love Mc Cormick and Schmicks, especially this one. It feels like you are stepping back into time at this place. Not only is the construction of this restaurant quality so is the food, the service, the wine list, and most importantly the bar. They don’t have anything behind that bar that you would not find there over 100 years ago. No fountains, nothing coming out of a hose, everything is freshly squeezed or from a bottle. That’s is real refreshing this day and age. I feel special every time my husband takes me here. We have never had a bad experience and I would recommend you find that out for yourself.
Pros: Super plush and well built.
Cons: I don't like valet and its a bit of a walk to self park.
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