Sea Smoke Waterfront Grill

"There’s not enough room in this box for me to share how flavorful, creative, and consistent Seasmoke is. The entire experience from the atmosphere to the service is handsdown the absolute best in the capital area. We’ve gone here a number of times and by far it’s the most delicious food that I’ve ever had. They show their excellence with their consistency as well as their passion by how they articulate their dishes. This won’t just be a meal, it’s an entire experience. Chief Cody Nguyen and Mo are so attentive and hospitable, you’ll feel like family. If you’ve never been and you’re contemplating going elsewhere, I assure you, it won’t be as good."

"The first time I came to sea smoke was in the summer of 2023. I try this place again tonight with my family to celebrate my sister’s birthday. There were four of us. when we arrived, our table is ready, and our server came promptly. We ordered Saratoga water - my sister and I tried the red sea and high tide cocktail drinks. The Red Sea was delightful, sort of tasted like vodka with cranberry but high class. The high tide was awful - to Me it tasted like hi-c or Fanta with a dash of tequila. We have this drink to our friend who drinks anything. He also ordered peroni. For appetizers we tried the arancini-pretty awful; dry, tasteless, and instead of prosciutto they used bacon it seemed (I make my own so I know). We also tried the kale and beet salad, panzenella salad, and crab cakes. I wouldn’t order any of these again. They were all underwhelmingly bland and suffered taste. We also ordered a side of french fries, which I wanted with truffle oil. I asked the server if this was possible, and she said she would ask the kitchen. When our appetizers were about to arrive, I reaffirmed if our request was made possible. She said OK let me go check with the kitchen , and shortly after are truffle fries came out. They tasted like they were frozen french fries, although the travel flavor, it was good. The real star of this appetizer show was the mussels appetizer. This truly blew me away and I would order it again ten times. Very flavorful, a perfect amount, and made an impression. For entrées we each ordered our own – I, the tuna entrée, my mother, the lobster roll, the paella, and the lobster agnolotti. The lobster roll was the winger here; it came in warm or cold option and we chose the warm with butter. A side of fries is included. The fries are clearly frozen here - opt to order a side salad instead. The tuna was not medium rare. It was well done. I specifically asked for medium rare and also this is how the chef recommends it; seems that the chef doesn’t know how to cook? Because this is well done - no pink at all. The potatos and Brussels on this dish very underwhelming. The lobster agnolotti was okay as well; two pieces of fresh lobster (don’t know where from?) surrounded by broth/butter based sauce and homemade lobster agnolotti pasta. The pasta was cold and a bit hard, should have been softer and in my opinion more flavorful, but still good (I make my own pasta). The least favorited entree was the paella. The rice was embarrassingly undercooked. The seafood and flavor ratio was fine- but I can’t get over how crunchy the RICE was in the rice dish. I’m still chewing on it hours after this meal. For desert I had the the espresso yo self - a very sweet espresso martini - I’d skip next time, not worth the calories at all. The staff was not tentative. Forgot things often and overlooked dirty dishes on the table or refills. I would solely come back for the mussels. Over all a 2.5 on what should be a great restaurant (at least what their prices say). Totally not worth the visit if you’re looking for a good meal. Ambiance 8/10 - nice decor but gross bathrooms see pics, service 5/10 not at tentative food 2/5 not hot or impressive."

"We enjoy eating here for delicious and inventive seafood dishes. The atmosphere is pleasant and the drinks are fun. Some gluten free options available. We usually walk along the waterfront after we eat dinner."

"Beautiful place, all decked up for holidays. Very festive. We had an excellent dinner made to perfection. Dishes came out beautifully presented, and they tasted heavenly. The service was spot on. We were not pushed and rushed to order, and all of our questions were answered. Scallops with black risotto, pared with New Zealand sauvignon blanc were excellent!"

"Amazing place to relax. Drinks and food were plated beautifully, timing in between courses was perfect. Chef did an amazing job. Sea Bass and Tuna for our main course. Pork belly and Chowder for our appetizers. Beautifully done. Will absolutely return and recommend."