First-time but definitely not the last. Marcus provided excellent service and the food was great. We went on a Saturday so there was a live piano player. I highly recommend 👌🏿.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucy Greco
This is one of our defaults for a Sunday dinner and it was lovely as usual. We came a little earlier than normal and it was great to sit in the bar. Looking out out the bay on a peaceful Sunday afternoon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
xiao huang
Food was ok but service is good nice place to stay
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
L Boo
Nice place to relax catch up and unwind with friends and family. Dessert options and excellent bar selection and wines
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jennifer Moran
Couldn't find one thing wrong The best tasting steak so juicy and cooked to perfection, salmon was outstanding, the clam chowder tasty, Prawn cocktail. Omg... Chocolate moose, and cheese cake was delicious. Everything was perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Damany Brown
Family birthday, and YOU know MY family gets down!!! In other words there was a fight!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
ALEJANDRA CORTEZ
Great place by the water and the food was amazing. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sapphire and Dirk Dooley
I had pasta a gin at the bar. Fun, lively spot with great service.
Ed Anderson
Well. I didn't see Lara and I didn't see fine dining. I was there for an event that only served hors d'oeruves so that's all I can comment about.
James Tallman
Had a special lunch celebration with friends. Great service and beautiful location and views. Setting was perfect
Impeccable food. Great ambiance. You get what you pay for.
Geeky Chica
We dined at Lara’s Fine Dining for the first time, and upon entering, we were greeted by a nice atmosphere complemented by live singing. However, the main female host appeared less than cheerful, leaving us uncertain about whether to follow her for seating or wait for further instructions. We opted to follow her lead and were seated at a lovely spot with a view of the bay.
As we settled in, we noticed waitstaff bustling around, attending to other tables while completely overlooking us, despite our proximity. After about 15 minutes, we decided to call over a waiter, only to be met with a disgusting and disturbing look directed at my husband that felt discriminatory. Ironically, the staff were fellow Latinos, and the disdainful glance suggested that my husband’s presence at the restaurant was unwelcome. This left a bitter impression, and I suggested leaving, but he wanted to stay, so we persevered.
When I lifted my napkin from my glass, I was dismayed to find dust inside. I brought it to someone’s attention, but my concern was dismissed. The only bright spot was Marcus, a waiter who was genuinely kind and attentive but unfortunately wasn’t our waiter. Eventually, another staff member took our order, and while the food was satisfactory, the real letdown came with the salmon entrée, which was poorly prepared. I attempted to locate our original waiter but had to summon another to return the dish for proper cooking. Upon its return, it was evident that it had likely been microwaved, as the presentation remained unchanged. Disappointed, I chose not to eat it.
When the meal concluded, we faced another long wait just to settle the bill, giving the impression that the staff was indifferent and simply eager to finish their shifts.
In summary: Location and view: 5 stars Food: 3 stars Cleanliness: 3 stars Service: 1 star
Overall, I would rate our experience as 2 stars. A considerable enhancement in staff quality is necessary at this location and discrimination must be eliminated. It is deeply disrespectful to look down upon your own Latin culture.
Gerd Goette
Beautiful location with view of the marina. Food is great, try the clamp chowder and the salads. Service is very friendly - and also well trained in upselling you.
J J
Lara's is a quaint spot where you'll find fresh flowers on every table, white linen tablecloths, a pianist with a vocalist that provides a subtle but lively ambience. The food is great and the service (the waitstaff, bar staff, et al) is better with the majority of the staff being the originals from the time they opened during COVID. These days, that speaks volumes. We love having such a nice place on the marina and with the sailboat masts as the backdrop, it's such a serene setting and easy choice for a weeknight, date night or special occasion.
Am Gd
Great place. Loved the food. Service vs amount vs quality was great. I will be there again if I pass by the area
First-time but definitely not the last. Marcus provided excellent service and the food was great. We went on a Saturday so there was a live piano player. I highly recommend 👌🏿.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of our defaults for a Sunday dinner and it was lovely as usual. We came a little earlier than normal and it was great to sit in the bar. Looking out out the bay on a peaceful Sunday afternoon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Food was ok but service is good nice place to stay
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nice place to relax catch up and unwind with friends and family. Dessert options and excellent bar selection and wines
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Couldn't find one thing wrong
The best tasting steak so juicy and cooked to perfection, salmon was outstanding, the clam chowder tasty, Prawn cocktail. Omg...
Chocolate moose, and cheese cake was delicious.
Everything was perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Family birthday, and YOU know MY family gets down!!! In other words there was a fight!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Great place by the water and the food was amazing. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had pasta a gin at the bar. Fun, lively spot with great service.
Well. I didn't see Lara and I didn't see fine dining. I was there for an event that only served hors d'oeruves so that's all I can comment about.
Had a special lunch celebration with friends. Great service and beautiful location and views. Setting was perfect
Restaurantji Recommends
Impeccable food. Great ambiance. You get what you pay for.
We dined at Lara’s Fine Dining for the first time, and upon entering, we were greeted by a nice atmosphere complemented by live singing. However, the main female host appeared less than cheerful, leaving us uncertain about whether to follow her for seating or wait for further instructions. We opted to follow her lead and were seated at a lovely spot with a view of the bay.
As we settled in, we noticed waitstaff bustling around, attending to other tables while completely overlooking us, despite our proximity. After about 15 minutes, we decided to call over a waiter, only to be met with a disgusting and disturbing look directed at my husband that felt discriminatory. Ironically, the staff were fellow Latinos, and the disdainful glance suggested that my husband’s presence at the restaurant was unwelcome. This left a bitter impression, and I suggested leaving, but he wanted to stay, so we persevered.
When I lifted my napkin from my glass, I was dismayed to find dust inside. I brought it to someone’s attention, but my concern was dismissed. The only bright spot was Marcus, a waiter who was genuinely kind and attentive but unfortunately wasn’t our waiter. Eventually, another staff member took our order, and while the food was satisfactory, the real letdown came with the salmon entrée, which was poorly prepared. I attempted to locate our original waiter but had to summon another to return the dish for proper cooking. Upon its return, it was evident that it had likely been microwaved, as the presentation remained unchanged. Disappointed, I chose not to eat it.
When the meal concluded, we faced another long wait just to settle the bill, giving the impression that the staff was indifferent and simply eager to finish their shifts.
In summary:
Location and view: 5 stars
Food: 3 stars
Cleanliness: 3 stars
Service: 1 star
Overall, I would rate our experience as 2 stars. A considerable enhancement in staff quality is necessary at this location and discrimination must be eliminated. It is deeply disrespectful to look down upon your own Latin culture.
Beautiful location with view of the marina. Food is great, try the clamp chowder and the salads. Service is very friendly - and also well trained in upselling you.
Lara's is a quaint spot where you'll find fresh flowers on every table, white linen tablecloths, a pianist with a vocalist that provides a subtle but lively ambience. The food is great and the service (the waitstaff, bar staff, et al) is better with the majority of the staff being the originals from the time they opened during COVID. These days, that speaks volumes. We love having such a nice place on the marina and with the sailboat masts as the backdrop, it's such a serene setting and easy choice for a weeknight, date night or special occasion.
Great place. Loved the food. Service vs amount vs quality was great. I will be there again if I pass by the area
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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