Scott's Seafood Restaurant
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 444-5969
- Cross Street:
- Water Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Waterfront Dining 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10:30am-9pm
Editorial Review for Scott's Seafood Restaurant – by Jim Harrington
The Scene
Scott's offers a quiet, romantic and leisurely dining experience in an elegant setting. During workday lunch hours, the restaurant attracts a serious executive crowd that talks business over halibut and iced tea. In the evening, the mood becomes laid-back as well-dressed locals turn out for grilled prawns and cosmos.
The Food
Start with a heaping order of crisply fried, still chewy calamari accompanied by a lightly tangy lemon-and-shallot dipping sauce. The creamy Boston clam chowder is a house specialty, but the soup of the day--especially if it's the creamy summer squash--is often better. For a main course, try the buttery grilled halibut, a moist, flaky filet served with a sweet-and-salty mix of sauteed corn, fresh spinach and roasted tomatoes. Served slightly rare, the thick swordfish steak is a silky treasure encrusted in crunchy pistachios. Finish up with a classic sundae topped in luscious, warm chocolate sauce.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe restaurant is located on the water in Jack London Square. Request a window table for lovely views as sailboats pass by on the bay.
What to DrinkTry the Tiger Woods, the golfer's concoction of iced tea, lemonade and cranberry. Or sip on Scott's acclaimed Coral cosmo, a ruby-colored sweet mix served in an oversized martini glass.
User Reviews for Scott's Seafood Restaurant
01/03/2008 Posted by lakesnob
On Friday, December 7, 2007, I was at a PRIVATE Holiday Party which was held at this establishment. At approximately 11:00pm, I noticed my camera was missing from the table I was sitting at. I had set my camera down, (next to my handbag); got up to dance right next to our table and noticed a few minutes later that my camera was missing. I asked several of the wait staff if they had accidentally picked it up when they had cleared the table, and they said no. I was very upset for the fact that one, the photos on the camera are not replaceable and two, I was at a high end establishment and, three the staff was allowing several outside people into our private party. I feel this establishment is responsible for the loss of my camera and Michal Stagg is NOT willing replacing it or even give me some type of compensation. Just a warning for those who are planning to have a party here,
Cons: dishonest staff
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
06/27/2007 Posted by wilgus64
If you want a nice atmosphere for a business lunch, to take a load off while walking through the Jack London Square, or to simply enjoy the water and setting, then Scott's is it. The service is great, the staff cheerful and attendant, and the food delicious. I ordered the Manhattan Clam Chowder and it was the best this side of the Appalachians. The Seafood Louie salad was chock full of crab, and the pour of wine delicious. And while the great weather and magnificent views can't be controlled by the staff, the appropriate seating at an inviting and available was. Thank you!
Pros: Great food, good for lunch, friendly staff, inexpensive parking, nice setting for business or in jeans
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