The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse

The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. FF

   FoodieFamily VIP

   San Francisco7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The Sea by Alexander’s is end-to-end, a really special restaurant. From the valet, to the front desk, to the severs and the manager, everyone is focused on providing their guests a superlative dining experience. The food, of course, is wonderful! We had the hamachi shots (we always do - they’re that good!) and the lobster rocks for starters, both excellent and shareable by at least 3 people, the miso cod and petite fillet for mains (again excellent), and haricot verts and truffled fries as sides. Everything was delicious, and the sides were also large enough for at least 3 people. My daughter was about 30 mins late - she showed up at the other Alexander’s in Cupertino by mistake! Our server and other staff members handled the delay with great grace and humor, and not for a minute was I made to feel awkward about the snafu. So well handled! It’s the perfect place for a special and elegant evening. Thank you!
   

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   Zaldy VIP

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

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

   Great customer service . Great food quality . We will definitely be back
   

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   Ketty VIP

   New York City13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   From the welcome bread, the appetizers, main course & desserts, everything was really good! Highly recommended! One of the best restaurant in Palo Alto for sure!
   

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   Brian

   Greater Boston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   Vey overpriced food. In addition the food was just OK.
   

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   Chad VIP

   San Francisco20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   The outdoor patio is quite inviting, even on a cool night.
   

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   greg

   San Francisco7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 20, 2025

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

   Service was outstanding not overbearing. Food was excellent with layers of flavor in every dish. The hamachi shots were the best and everything thing else from the bread to the dessert was better than anything else I’ve had in the last year.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

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

   Server tricked us into ordering more food by not letting us know that the protein was already coming with more. My fish was in two pieces and totally different tasting. One was like dry hard chicken and the other piece was like flaky soft fish.
   

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   Linda

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

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

   Service was outstanding, the cotton candy and amuse bouche was a delightful and delicious surprise. The dining experience was delightful and we hope to be back soon.
   

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   Pamela VIP

   San Francisco18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   Great service, food and drinks. Consistent and excellent every time.
   

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    Yefan VIP

    Central Coast24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

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

    The ambiance at The Sea by Alexander’s is chic, elegant, and comfortable, setting the stage for what we hoped would be a great dining experience. The service was excellent, attentive without being intrusive. For appetizers, we tried the Popcorn Crab and Japanese Sword Squid Calamari. The Popcorn Crab was the highlight of the night—crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and perfectly complemented by the sauce. In contrast, the calamari was a disappointment. It was dry and seemed overly deep-fried, though the green chili aioli paired better with it than the sweet chili sauce. For entrées, I had the John Dory, which was simply underwhelming. My wife ordered the CAB Filet Mignon (medium rare), but she found it dry and nothing special. We also shared the Lobster Fried Rice, which was another letdown—the only saving grace was the crispy Brussels sprouts garnish. For dessert, we tried the Burnt Almond Bomb, which was just okay. However, we did enjoy the Valentine’s cocktail special, which came with a nice touch—a Polaroid photo of us and a rose for my wife at the end of the dinner. Overall, while the ambiance and service were excellent, the food didn’t live up to our expectations. My wife and I had a great time together, but we likely wouldn’t return. ⭐ Rating: 3/5
    

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