McCORMICK & SCHMICK'S
Restaurant Review
Reviewed: 8/11/00

A dining experience not to be missed! McCormick & Schmick's has the atmosphere, service and food to make your night on the town perfect. Start in the bar with their superb "Happy Hour". Whether sitting at the bar or at a cozy table the staff will make you feel right at home. They offer an incredible "Happy Hour Menu" with nine different items from Half Pound Cheeseburger with French Fries to Southwest Chicken Empanadas for only $1.95 each! My favorite is the Fried Calamari. If your appetite calls for something more try the 1 1/4 pound Live Maine Lobster for only $11.95! You can't beat that deal anywhere.

When you move over to the restaurant, you'll find an extensive menu with fresh fish flown in daily. Oysters abound in every fashionable palette, as well as shrimp, mussels, and scallops. Be sure to taste the Lobster Bisque for a rich, creamy, flavorful beginning to your entree. Besides the fresh fish menu, you'll find a variety of Specialties including Washington English Sole, Clear Springs Idaho Rainbow Trout, Coos Bay Oregon Red Rockfish and Patchoque Isle Louisana Catfish. For non-seafood lovers, there's a great choice of pastas. I prefer the Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo when I'm not in the seafaring mood. They also have Chicken Marsala, Chicken Picata and some USDA Prime Beef.

Compliment your evening with a selection from their outstanding wine list, obviously choosen with great care. Although the wines are fairly young the prices are very reasonable.

The atmosphere is upscale with rich dark wood interior, crisp stark white linen tablecloths and a light chatter from nearby diners. The service is excellent. Definitely a great place to go with family and friends for a memorable evening.