Great atmosphere. Food is nothing special. Ordered lobster it's hard like a gum with a bitter taste of fire. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Daisy
I don't know why but, our food was brought all at once without notice. We kept our salads and asked for the food to return after we finished with our salads. I thought I would get a fresh dish instead I got a somewhat warm fish. I didn't complain. I just ate some of it and brought the rest home. For their errors we were given chocolate chip cookies. Woo hoo!
Brittany O’Bright
This was a phenomenal experience with knowledgeable staff and a comfortable array of options. They truly understand it takes a village to succeed! Multiple people came by and brought our orders, and each were personable and made sure we were having a wonderful evening. I wish we lived in the area so we could become regulars, and that I could put even more stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Guerlie
I celebrated my birthday @ The Osprey and my experience was amazing. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We went for the happy hour and ordered everything on the happy hour menu and they were all great.
Hector Moreno
excellent service
Teresa
We dined at The Osprey in Baldwin Park on a Friday night to celebrate my husband’s birthday. I’ve eaten in the area before and had been wanting to try this seafood restaurant for a while. Traffic was hectic (it was Halloween, after all, with lots of families out trick-or-treating), but parking wasn’t too difficult, I ended up at the nearby bank lot down the street, which was easy enough.
I had made reservations and called to let them know we’d be a bit late; they were very accommodating and still seated us right away when we arrived. The staff immediately wished my husband a happy birthday, which was a lovely touch. The dining room itself is beautiful, open kitchen, central bar, and a lively but comfortable atmosphere. There’s outdoor seating too, though we chose to sit inside.
Our server, Cass, was wonderful; attentive, professional, and warm. Since it was Halloween, the staff were dressed in costume, which made it even more fun.
We started with cocktails: I ordered the A La Mode from the spirit-free menu (spiced apple, coconut, cinnamon, lime, ginger beer) and added a shot of spiced rum—fantastic combination! My husband had a classic Old Fashioned, which he enjoyed. For appetizers, we tried the Cedar Key Clam Chowder and Ceviche. Both were good, the chowder flavorful, and the ceviche fresh and bright, though quite spicy from the chili crisp. The Sweet Hawaiian Rolls were okay, soft and warm but a little under-salted, and the honey butter didn’t quite add the punch of flavor I hoped for.
For entrées, my husband had the Florida Local Catch, which that evening was American Red Snapper (I believe). This was good but not great. The butternut squash was undercooked, though the raisins and pumpkin seeds were a nice touch. I requested the Branzino but asked if the chef could serve it with the sides listed for the scallop dish (polenta, roasted corn and jalapeño relish, and peanut salsa macha), which they kindly accommodated. Cass did mention the meal might come out “layered differently,” and indeed it did. The fish was plated separately from the sides. The branzino was served whole and butterflied, which was fine, but the presentation felt incomplete. The open center left plenty of space where the accompaniments could have been layered in to create a more cohesive and appealing plate. I ended up removing the meat myself and placing it on the side plate. While the fish itself was delicious, the plating missed the mark. The polenta had great flavor but was much looser than expected.
Although we didn’t order dessert, Cass kindly offered my husband a little sweet treat to go for his birthday, which was such a nice gesture and left a positive final impression.
Overall, the experience was pleasant—the service and atmosphere were lovely, and the food had some bright moments, but nothing truly stood out or left a lasting impression. I’d recommend The Osprey for a nice night out or a drink and appetizer at the bar, but for me, it wasn’t quite a “wow” dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tonya
Server - Alex was exceptional. She was able to answer all questions and make some great suggestions. Chef's kiss on the meal for being delicious and flavorful!
Roberta
The service was exceptional. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful for my gluten free friend. Food was great. My only issue was noise level was so high that conversation was difficult.
Brooke Causey
We came for the chef tasting for my husbands birthday 11/5 and it truly was the most amazing and memorable experience. Jason, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable and truly amazing! Our chef was also incredibly talented and left us in AW! If you are looking for your next date night or birthday experience, this is the place!
NOT TO MENTION: the portion sizes were INCREDIBLE!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
brooke
We came for the chef tasting for my husbands birthday 11/5 and it truly was the most amazing and memorable experience. Jason, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable and truly amazing! Our chef was also incredibly talented and left us in AW! If you are looking for your next date night or birthday experience, this is the place! NOT TO MENTION: the portion sizes were INCREDIBLE!!!
The service at Osprey was atrocious for our visit. We had not been at Osprey for a while, but found the service and food quality has gone down.
Greg Warta
Our business dinner at The Osprey was fantastic from start to finish. We had a group of 16, and the team there absolutely nailed it. They were friendly, organized, and on top of every detail from our reservation a month out to the final goodbyes. The food, atmosphere, and service all came together perfectly. At least half our group went out of their way to thank me for choosing such a great spot. The Osprey team really made our company look good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sarah
Crab cake was the best I've ever had with amazing sauce and hazelnuts on top. Pannacotta was amazing too!
Hannah Walter
Had such an amazing experience!!! The servers were very attentive and the food itself was delicious!!!! The drinks were well done as well. We had happy hour pricing and it was so affordable. We will most definitely be back soon!!!!
Great atmosphere. Food is nothing special. Ordered lobster it's hard like a gum with a bitter taste of fire. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I don't know why but, our food was brought all at once without notice. We kept our salads and asked for the food to return after we finished with our salads. I thought I would get a fresh dish instead I got a somewhat warm fish. I didn't complain. I just ate some of it and brought the rest home. For their errors we were given chocolate chip cookies. Woo hoo!
This was a phenomenal experience with knowledgeable staff and a comfortable array of options. They truly understand it takes a village to succeed! Multiple people came by and brought our orders, and each were personable and made sure we were having a wonderful evening. I wish we lived in the area so we could become regulars, and that I could put even more stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I celebrated my birthday @ The Osprey and my experience was amazing. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We went for the happy hour and ordered everything on the happy hour menu and they were all great.
excellent service
We dined at The Osprey in Baldwin Park on a Friday night to celebrate my husband’s birthday. I’ve eaten in the area before and had been wanting to try this seafood restaurant for a while. Traffic was hectic (it was Halloween, after all, with lots of families out trick-or-treating), but parking wasn’t too difficult, I ended up at the nearby bank lot down the street, which was easy enough.
I had made reservations and called to let them know we’d be a bit late; they were very accommodating and still seated us right away when we arrived. The staff immediately wished my husband a happy birthday, which was a lovely touch. The dining room itself is beautiful, open kitchen, central bar, and a lively but comfortable atmosphere. There’s outdoor seating too, though we chose to sit inside.
Our server, Cass, was wonderful; attentive, professional, and warm. Since it was Halloween, the staff were dressed in costume, which made it even more fun.
We started with cocktails: I ordered the A La Mode from the spirit-free menu (spiced apple, coconut, cinnamon, lime, ginger beer) and added a shot of spiced rum—fantastic combination! My husband had a classic Old Fashioned, which he enjoyed. For appetizers, we tried the Cedar Key Clam Chowder and Ceviche. Both were good, the chowder flavorful, and the ceviche fresh and bright, though quite spicy from the chili crisp. The Sweet Hawaiian Rolls were okay, soft and warm but a little under-salted, and the honey butter didn’t quite add the punch of flavor I hoped for.
For entrées, my husband had the Florida Local Catch, which that evening was American Red Snapper (I believe). This was good but not great. The butternut squash was undercooked, though the raisins and pumpkin seeds were a nice touch. I requested the Branzino but asked if the chef could serve it with the sides listed for the scallop dish (polenta, roasted corn and jalapeño relish, and peanut salsa macha), which they kindly accommodated. Cass did mention the meal might come out “layered differently,” and indeed it did. The fish was plated separately from the sides. The branzino was served whole and butterflied, which was fine, but the presentation felt incomplete. The open center left plenty of space where the accompaniments could have been layered in to create a more cohesive and appealing plate. I ended up removing the meat myself and placing it on the side plate. While the fish itself was delicious, the plating missed the mark. The polenta had great flavor but was much looser than expected.
Although we didn’t order dessert, Cass kindly offered my husband a little sweet treat to go for his birthday, which was such a nice gesture and left a positive final impression.
Overall, the experience was pleasant—the service and atmosphere were lovely, and the food had some bright moments, but nothing truly stood out or left a lasting impression. I’d recommend The Osprey for a nice night out or a drink and appetizer at the bar, but for me, it wasn’t quite a “wow” dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Server - Alex was exceptional. She was able to answer all questions and make some great suggestions. Chef's kiss on the meal for being delicious and flavorful!
The service was exceptional. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful for my gluten free friend. Food was great. My only issue was noise level was so high that conversation was difficult.
We came for the chef tasting for my husbands birthday 11/5 and it truly was the most amazing and memorable experience. Jason, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable and truly amazing! Our chef was also incredibly talented and left us in AW! If you are looking for your next date night or birthday experience, this is the place!
NOT TO MENTION: the portion sizes were INCREDIBLE!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came for the chef tasting for my husbands birthday 11/5 and it truly was the most amazing and memorable experience. Jason, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable and truly amazing! Our chef was also incredibly talented and left us in AW! If you are looking for your next date night or birthday experience, this is the place! NOT TO MENTION: the portion sizes were INCREDIBLE!!!
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Love the brunch here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service at Osprey was atrocious for our visit. We had not been at Osprey for a while, but found the service and food quality has gone down.
Our business dinner at The Osprey was fantastic from start to finish. We had a group of 16, and the team there absolutely nailed it. They were friendly, organized, and on top of every detail from our reservation a month out to the final goodbyes. The food, atmosphere, and service all came together perfectly. At least half our group went out of their way to thank me for choosing such a great spot. The Osprey team really made our company look good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crab cake was the best I've ever had with amazing sauce and hazelnuts on top. Pannacotta was amazing too!
Had such an amazing experience!!! The servers were very attentive and the food itself was delicious!!!! The drinks were well done as well. We had happy hour pricing and it was so affordable. We will most definitely be back soon!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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