Alaia

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   Jennifer

   San Joaquin

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We sat outside near the pool so that made it a moderate noise level. We watched the sun set and it was beautiful. The food was delicious. I had the mushroom pasta and my husband the mahi.
   

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   Joseph

   New York City

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ocean-view, excellent food, pleasant staff.
   

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   Micah

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We made a dinner reservation for our anniversary. The front desk staff greeted us, congratulated us on our anniversary and then asked us where we would like to sit. The ambiance of the place was like a nice candle light dinner with the beach behind and a cool breeze. After being seated, staff gave us water and focaccia bread with whipped butter as a starter. After ordering we waited about 15-20 minutes for our food, but it was worth the wait as it was delicious. The kitchen was also able to accommodate a food modification request. Finally, they gave us a delicious dessert on the house and wished us happy anniversary again. The chicken was really good and juicy and the mushroom pasta was creamy yet not too heavy.
   

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   Andywil

   VIP

   Denver

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on January 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I was a little hesitant to try this restaurant based on some of the reviews but man we were not disappointed. The Ahi Poke Starter was incredible, we also enjoyed our mains, the Miso Glazed Pork Chop and. Red Tenderloin. Definitely would recommend stopping by before your reservation and looking at the menu as it is limited but other than that it was a great experience.
   

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   Pauline

   Denver

   11 reviews

   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on January 2, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Limited menu, service was slow and food was mediocre
   

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   Michal

   New York City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Expensive and while some dishes were good some were not edible
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   Minneapolis

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   While we dined here twice during our stay, our New Year's Eve experience unfortunately fell short of expectations. The prix fixe menu, while understandable for such a busy night, was surprisingly limited with only a choice of pork chop or steak frites and a single dessert option. The steak, though cooked to the requested temperature, lacked any real wow factor. It arrived with a red wine butter that, sadly, never melted. Perhaps serving it on a warmer plate would have helped. The lobster bisque, while flavorful, was incredibly rich and salty, overpowering the delicate lobster flavor. A smaller portion alongside a lighter appetizer, like a small ceviche, would have created a more balanced and enjoyable starter. That said, there were some highlights. The seafood tower was a generous assortment of fresh seafood, and the smoked marlin spread was absolutely divine – smoky, creamy, and overall great flavor. The Brussel sprouts were also a standout, perfectly roasted with a hint of maple and chunks of bacon. Overall, Alaia has a lot going for it, but our New Year's Eve dinner lacked the refinement and creativity we expected from an upscale establishment.
   

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   Karen

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went there as part of our 50th anniversary celebration on New Year’s Eve and everything was wonderful! The hostess wished us a happy anniversary and the server recognized it as well. The seating was beautiful overlooking the ocean at sunset. The food was delicious, the ambiance was great and the staff was attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend.
   

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   Janice

   VIP

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We ordered 2 mahi specials and one beef tenderloin. Food was pretty mediocre and not cheap. Although servers were friendly, delivery to table was a shambles. One of our mains was missing and wrong main was brought to us instead of to the table beside us. Cheesecake for dessert was very good. We are guests at the hotel.
   

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    Elaine

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We enjoyed an ocean view had the catch of the day - Mahi Mahi as well as the fresh made pasta with mushrooms and prawns. All was delicious. The children’s menu also had a fresh fish option. Our server was friendly and the entire experience was just lovely. Highly recommend.
    

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