Beautiful view is the only reason we decided to have a dinner tonight at this place, Though food and service are two GIANT DISAPPOINTMENTS, food was served in dirty plates not to mention dirty water glasses. Even tables were so sticky that I could not lay my hands on. Once we got food our server didn’t even check at least once how is food or our experience or anything at all… food is nothing about being fresh… After waiting another 20+ minutes I had to find a random employee just to pay. … such a disappointment
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Richard Mathews
This restaurant was really nice. The staff was super friendly and the food was delicious. The only downside was how expensive it was. Oh also signage and Google said they are open till nine pm but we were turned eight pm and they said the bar was only open until nine not the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob
Ordered beef storganoff and the beef was so tough I couldn't chew it. Then I ordered salmon and was so land I couldn't tell what it was.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Grant Peterson
Beautiful spot and quiet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
M James
I enjoyed my food, but my husband’s meal was really badly handled. He ordered his steak medium rare and received a well done steak. Medium well if I’m being generous. He let them know right away and they said they would bring a replacement. He didn’t receive it for 20-30 minutes. The rest of us had finished eating by the time it arrived. It was closer to medium than medium rare, but he wasn’t going to send it back and wait again since it was at least close enough to be edible. A medium rare steak only takes a few minutes to cook and there’s really no reason it should have taken so long.
Even without that issue, the food was incredibly overpriced. If we’re in the area again, we’ll find somewhere else to eat.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jake \u0026 Rina
A Hidden Gem with Breathtaking Views — But the Food Needs Work
We recently visited the Redwoods and were hoping to cap off our day with dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean at sunset. Being from the East Coast, this was a special treat for us. Unfortunately, since it was a Sunday, many restaurants in Crescent City were either closed or closing early. After checking multiple spots and facing long wait times, we reluctantly stopped at Seaside Restaurant and Bar, despite some of the reviews we had read.
Let’s start with the good: the view is absolutely stunning — 5/5 without question. We sat inside by large windows that offered uninterrupted views of the ocean, and after dinner, we walked just a few steps outside to capture photos of the gorgeous sunset. The location is unbeatable for a romantic or scenic dining experience.
Now for the not-so-great: the restaurant itself needs some work. Yes, the tables are sticky — but to be fair, it’s the coating meant to keep tablecloths from slipping, not a cleanliness issue. Still, it doesn’t make for the best first impression.
The real letdown was the menu and food quality. The restaurant seems to be trying to offer too many types of cuisine — Mexican, Mongolian, and more — and unfortunately, none of it feels authentic or particularly well-made. We'd love to see them simplify the menu and lean into what makes sense for the area: fresh, local coastal dishes. A skilled chef with a focus on quality ingredients could truly transform this place.
In short, the setting is incredible, but the food doesn’t live up to it — at least not yet. We truly hope someone sees the potential and gives this little seaside spot the attention it deserves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Kim Virgin
I went for breakfast and it was the worst I ordered a waffle and it was like rubber had no taste i had taken a couple bites and that was it I ate the bacon
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Morgan Wilson
Tables were sticky like they haven’t been cleaned in 5 years food was terrible don’t waste your time or money here won’t be going back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jewel Murphy
The problem with this place is the hotel said we could have a 15 percent discount for being guests. Our server confirmed this and then didn’t give us the discount. When I reminded her, someone else with attitude said they couldn’t honor the discount because “we already paid”. Who does that? One step away from outright thievery. Unbelievable. And they are actually acting like we are the jerks. What is wrong with people?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tiffany Sadowski
Food was good, but the service was awful. My children got their drinks immediately, but my husband and I never got our waters. We were sat down with 2 sets of silverware. When our food came the server set the plates down and never came back. 4 people with 2 sets of silverware. No one ever came back by, they didn’t even come near us. I got up to try and find someone but the servers were all in the back. We waiting until our children finished eating then used their forks. The atmosphere was odd, they seemed as if they haven’t been trained or they absolutely hated working there. The view was incredible but that’s all I can say about that place.
This place was a disappointment to say the least. The tables were so sticky from bad laminate product, the napkins stuck. It was disgusting. The bartender sent a martini to me right out of the bottle. Didn't bother to chill it. Sent it back. Burgers were ok, I think the chef did a good job on the burgers. Very limited menu.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Heather Adams
Unfortunately, I found hair in my bowl of calm shower. Secondly, It was too salty to eat. I was offered another bowl of soup but I really just wanted my money back. Lastly, the table was sticky like it wiped with a dirty dish cloth.The calamari taste fine with the limited supply of cocktail sauce given. Only the service was pleasant. Not worth $$$.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Tracy Lee
Its just everything is al a carte
Food: 3
Service: 4
Stephie Michaels
Very disappointed. No one but me in the restaurant, waited over a half hour to even be noticed. Food was ok, but not worth anywhere near the price. The only benefit was the view of the beach through the bay windows.
Fahad Almajed
The food was really good with amazing ocean view, and you can walk to the ocean from the restaurant.
Beautiful view is the only reason we decided to have a dinner tonight at this place,
Though food and service are two GIANT DISAPPOINTMENTS, food was served in dirty plates not to mention dirty water glasses. Even tables were so sticky that I could not lay my hands on. Once we got food our server didn’t even check at least once how is food or our experience or anything at all… food is nothing about being fresh…
After waiting another 20+ minutes I had to find a random employee just to pay.
… such a disappointment
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
This restaurant was really nice. The staff was super friendly and the food was delicious. The only downside was how expensive it was. Oh also signage and Google said they are open till nine pm but we were turned eight pm and they said the bar was only open until nine not the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered beef storganoff and the beef was so tough I couldn't chew it. Then I ordered salmon and was so land I couldn't tell what it was.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Beautiful spot and quiet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
I enjoyed my food, but my husband’s meal was really badly handled. He ordered his steak medium rare and received a well done steak. Medium well if I’m being generous. He let them know right away and they said they would bring a replacement. He didn’t receive it for 20-30 minutes. The rest of us had finished eating by the time it arrived. It was closer to medium than medium rare, but he wasn’t going to send it back and wait again since it was at least close enough to be edible. A medium rare steak only takes a few minutes to cook and there’s really no reason it should have taken so long.
Even without that issue, the food was incredibly overpriced. If we’re in the area again, we’ll find somewhere else to eat.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
A Hidden Gem with Breathtaking Views — But the Food Needs Work
We recently visited the Redwoods and were hoping to cap off our day with dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean at sunset. Being from the East Coast, this was a special treat for us. Unfortunately, since it was a Sunday, many restaurants in Crescent City were either closed or closing early. After checking multiple spots and facing long wait times, we reluctantly stopped at Seaside Restaurant and Bar, despite some of the reviews we had read.
Let’s start with the good: the view is absolutely stunning — 5/5 without question. We sat inside by large windows that offered uninterrupted views of the ocean, and after dinner, we walked just a few steps outside to capture photos of the gorgeous sunset. The location is unbeatable for a romantic or scenic dining experience.
Now for the not-so-great: the restaurant itself needs some work. Yes, the tables are sticky — but to be fair, it’s the coating meant to keep tablecloths from slipping, not a cleanliness issue. Still, it doesn’t make for the best first impression.
The real letdown was the menu and food quality. The restaurant seems to be trying to offer too many types of cuisine — Mexican, Mongolian, and more — and unfortunately, none of it feels authentic or particularly well-made. We'd love to see them simplify the menu and lean into what makes sense for the area: fresh, local coastal dishes. A skilled chef with a focus on quality ingredients could truly transform this place.
In short, the setting is incredible, but the food doesn’t live up to it — at least not yet. We truly hope someone sees the potential and gives this little seaside spot the attention it deserves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
I went for breakfast and it was the worst I ordered a waffle and it was like rubber had no taste i had taken a couple bites and that was it I ate the bacon
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Tables were sticky like they haven’t been cleaned in 5 years food was terrible don’t waste your time or money here won’t be going back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The problem with this place is the hotel said we could have a 15 percent discount for being guests. Our server confirmed this and then didn’t give us the discount. When I reminded her, someone else with attitude said they couldn’t honor the discount because “we already paid”. Who does that? One step away from outright thievery. Unbelievable. And they are actually acting like we are the jerks. What is wrong with people?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Food was good, but the service was awful. My children got their drinks immediately, but my husband and I never got our waters. We were sat down with 2 sets of silverware. When our food came the server set the plates down and never came back. 4 people with 2 sets of silverware. No one ever came back by, they didn’t even come near us. I got up to try and find someone but the servers were all in the back. We waiting until our children finished eating then used their forks. The atmosphere was odd, they seemed as if they haven’t been trained or they absolutely hated working there. The view was incredible but that’s all I can say about that place.
Food: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
This place was a disappointment to say the least. The tables were so sticky from bad laminate product, the napkins stuck. It was disgusting. The bartender sent a martini to me right out of the bottle. Didn't bother to chill it. Sent it back. Burgers were ok, I think the chef did a good job on the burgers. Very limited menu.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Unfortunately, I found hair in my bowl of calm shower. Secondly, It was too salty to eat. I was offered another bowl of soup but I really just wanted my money back. Lastly, the table was sticky like it wiped with a dirty dish cloth.The calamari taste fine with the limited supply of cocktail sauce given. Only the service was pleasant. Not worth $$$.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Its just everything is al a carte
Food: 3
Service: 4
Very disappointed. No one but me in the restaurant, waited over a half hour to even be noticed. Food was ok, but not worth anywhere near the price. The only benefit was the view of the beach through the bay windows.
The food was really good with amazing ocean view, and you can walk to the ocean from the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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