Seréa

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   Nawaf

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We dined at your restaurant on New Year’s Eve and were impressed by the exceptional service—our server, Amy, was attentive and thoughtful. The king crab add-on and lamb tartare were highlights, both expertly prepared and delightful. However, the wagyu steak fell short, as it was difficult to enjoy due to its quality or preparation. The dessert options also felt underwhelming and did not match the overall standard of the menu. For a $1,000 meal for two, we expected a more consistent experience. Thank you for the wonderful service and hospitality; we hope to see refinements that align with the restaurant’s ambition.
   

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   tim

   VIP

   Phoenix

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   For a special NYE menu, food portions were not compatible for the price charged.
   

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   Scott

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   My wife summarized her New Year's experience: Seréa's offering would have been impressive at Olive Garden. She hates Olive Garden but was satisfied with her Wagyu Steak main served with inedible twiggy broccolini. Ambiance is 90% of the New Year's Eve experience at any restaurant, and Seréa is certainly no exception. The result is Fantastic Service supported with Absurd Prices. Sadly, Absurd Prices do not support Super Exceptional Fantastic Food. When I order five (5) course Prix Fixe for $200.00, I do not expect the main course to contain three (3) scallops, each the size of a quarter. Chef, it is called the MAIN because this is the centerpiece of the meal, your showcase. The one (1) phyllo hors d'oeuvre with savory filling, weird mushroom ball flatbread, and the lamb tar-tare, with a strange phyllo a la mode dessert, are the MINOR characters in your performance. The scallops as MAIN would have been a better appetizer! Ironically, the lamb tartare may have served as a fantastic main, except for the flatbread, (a lazy choice, rather than toasted crostini) with which it was presented. Finally, parking. I submitted my ticket for validation when paying my +$500.00 check, then paid the $35.00 self parking fee. Management has quite a sense of humor. After wandering around the property looking for the restaurant, leaving bread crumbs to find our way back, and supporting the outrageous low value meal at Seréa, I'm nickle-and-dimed to park!
   

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   William

   VIP

   Seattle

   157 reviews

   5.0

   157 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had an early dinner here and enjoyed the beginning much more than the rest. As the place filled up we had a table of screamers nearby so conversation became impossible. But the food was wonderful and the service was gracious and professional.
   

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   Rob

   VIP

   San Francisco

   96 reviews

   4.0

   96 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Good shakshuka, good cinnamon “cruffin,” decent Bloody Marys. Some construction going on around us, but not too intrusive. Service good. Nice place.
   

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   Nail

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Dining at Serea was an absolute delight from start to finish. The service was flawless, with every detail thoughtfully attended to, making us feel welcome and well cared for throughout the meal. The food is an inspired fusion of Mediterranean kebab-style cuisine and high-quality seafood ingredients, offering a fresh homage to Middle Eastern flavors. Each dish is beautifully crafted, showcasing a seamless blend of tradition and innovation. The presentation of the food deserves special mention. Our sea bass was arranged to appear as though the fish was making a sharp U-turn, adding a sense of dynamic movement to the dish—it was almost too beautiful to eat! Taste-wise, the swordfish kebab was sublime, melting in your mouth with each bite. The scallops in the risotto were equally remarkable—silky, tender, and perfectly balanced with the creamy rice.
   

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   LoriM

   Phoenix

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The food was excellent. I highly recommend the whole fish. The appetizer of calamari was outstanding. But the service was not good. Our waiter did not tell us any specials and was not attentive. I didn't like his attitude. The first thing he told me was that he was stressed because he was so busy. I do not need to hear his problems when I sit down at my table. For the price, I would go to Stake in town.
   

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   Joanne

   VIP

   Washington DC

   21 reviews

   3.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Christmas dinner was disappointing. I ordered the salmon. Came cold. Sent it back. Second time around much smaller piece and not well prepared.
   

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   jay

   VIP

   Phoenix

   21 reviews

   4.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The staff were very kind and accommodating. The food was very good. It was a typical cool December night and the heaters for the outside dining were wholly inadequate. They throw off very little heat..
   

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    Bridget

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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

    Christmas Day dinner at Serra…getting into the restaurant was a challenge due to the crowds swarming the Del.😊 We were seated right away directly outside the “inside” of the restaurant. Good move as inside is very loud. Drinks arrived quickly and service was very good as Amy was our server. I did discover after about 30 minutes that my pants were quite damp due to the cushion being wet. Damp enough that my underwear was also damp. I did not notice when I sat down as the heat lamp was warm. My husband exchanged it for another chair and we told our server. We did not make a fuss. We ordered two martinis- I ordered the Kalamata special- very good. We ordered the ceviche and tuna tartar - both were delicious. My husband ordered the Caesar salad and it was also delicious and great presentation. We both ordered the salmon, spilt the crispy brussel sprouts and ordered some potatoes. Everything was quite good! The manager offered us “a” complimentary dessert or “another cocktail for me due to the wet chair. We declined both as we were full and finished. He then comped one of our appetizers which was $29. Personally I thought that was a weak effort. So when I say the service was good that was because of our server. Another thing as we were walking to our table the manager and a few staff were discussing schedules as we walked between them. They were in opposite sides of the path and we could only walk between them following the hostess. None of the staff welcomed us as we walked past them. The hostess was very professional though! Also the floor around us was tile and it was dirty. My husband and I joked about “fine dining”… dirty floor and wet chair. All in all… fabulous food, great table service. Weak management.
    

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