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The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Palo Alto

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8.5^/10

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"Hamachi shots and the duck were absolutely amazing!"(5 Tips)
"Hawaiian Mero is just awesome."(2 Tips)
"Very nice Prix Fix meals."(4 Tips)
""Pandora" choc mousse + a nice tawny port is a great pairing"(2 Tips)

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Elizabeth BursteinJune 7, 2016
Phenomenal. The 4 course tasting menu w wine pairings is great. Sea urchin soup and the wines are superb, especially the first white wine:
Erwin HosonoMarch 10, 2017
The service is outstanding. This is not your plain grilled seafood restaurant but rather a highly stylized seafood restaurants. It combines European and Asian influences in a lovely way.
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Claude HarrisonJune 11, 2022
1 Do engage Max, the sommelier. He has a wealth of wine knowledge to share. 2 Get the John Dory! Oh, that is a filling, flavorful plate with perfect pan done fish, a creamy risotto and morels galore!
Merve ASeptember 18, 2016
Tasting menu with 4 dishes was delicious, each dish was small as a bite but it was fulfilling as a whole menu. Service is great. A bit pricy but you get great food and service.
Claude HarrisonJune 11, 2022
Extensive wine list (Kistler Pinot @ $130? YES!!!) ... Lobster rocks & Grilled octopus are winning Ppetizers, though small ... Worthy of the price sized entrees that make you smile.
Stefania PomponiDecember 9, 2012
Get the chilled seafood platter, the hamachi shots (3 per order) and the apples and toffee dessert if they have it. Great tea selection and seasonal coffee (peppermint coffee).
Chris MonteiroAugust 30, 2021
Absolutely fantastic. Everything in this place is good. Excellent service. 10/10
Adrienne LSeptember 1, 2014
The Wild Hawaiian mero with lobster, trumpet mushrooms, bell pepper miso, and bonito is to die for.
Nora ChangAugust 27, 2016
Food was delicious. Wine list was good. Was disappointed with desserts. Got churros and the strawberry.
Wouter BlokJanuary 9, 2014
The Seppia cuttlefish & risotto was an envy dish for my tablemates. The PB&J desert was delicious as well! Oh yeah, Hamachi!
Travis WMarch 14, 2018
It is okay to go here and ask for the vegetarian risotto dish. It is delicious, and packed with mushrooms.
Richard GardnerDecember 20, 2012
Dungeness Crab Salad right now in season is an obvious choice; very good. "Pandora" choc mousse + a nice tawny port is a great pairing
Jeff HJune 23, 2019
It’s expensive but it sure is good. The sea bass was outstanding. Also, oddly enough, they serve cotton candy.
Ian CheeDecember 16, 2020
Always get the uni/sea urchin when available!
Mercedes-Ynna J-AAugust 4, 2013
Always let them know when you're celebrating something special. The chef & servers take extra effort to ensure a wonderful meal.
Jordan FrankfurtAugust 2, 2015
The trio... Woah. Best steak you will ever eat.
Tatiana LutzJuly 2, 2016
Perfect place for special occasions. Best lobsters I've ever had!
OppFebruary 25, 2016
Amazing. The tasting menu with the wine paring was excellent.
Nora ChangAugust 27, 2016
The food was wonderful, but I found the desserts rather unimpressive. We ordered the churros and the strawberry desserts.
Doug MakishimaSeptember 11, 2014
Very nice Prix Fix meals. Broad selection of fish and seafood.
Amy MatsunoMarch 17, 2014
If I could have the hamachi shots from this restaurant everyday, I would die a happy woman.
Osamu YabeJuly 26, 2015
Hawaiian Mero is just awesome.
Juan Pablo BedoyaJanuary 26, 2014
Ask for Lucas at the bar and get his sage sensation cocktail.
LindaJanuary 26, 2013
Hamachi shots and the duck were absolutely amazing! Service was eh though...
Diego MellerMay 17, 2015
Avoid if you go with a baby. They told me it was fully booked (when there were clearly tables) and didn't let me sit at bar cause "minors are not allowed at the bar", a 7 month old sleeping baby!
Arron SchaarMay 7, 2014
Try the lobster rocks, way better than himachi shots.
PassionJanuary 11, 2017
3-4 times already but this time we found it so so
Eugene HwangJanuary 26, 2013
Hamachi shots. Dungeness crab salad. Veal chop. Pandora.
Arturo GarridoDecember 28, 2016
Extraordinary service!
Andrea S.November 2, 2015
Fantastic food and service.
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The shrimp tempura is perfect.
Julie CNovember 20, 2012
Love the hamachi shots!
Shannon MadisonNovember 16, 2012
Does seafood like Alexander's does steaks. Righteous.
Eli HickoxAugust 10, 2014
Scallops so good
Lars PlougmannFebruary 14, 2013
Check your corporate expense policy before ordering, it is easy to get carried away
Zaki ManianJanuary 5, 2013
Soooo Fancy....

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