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Seabright Social
Review based on 2 visits.
First off, anything that comes from the fryer is top notch. This is no small thing, as I would argue that the majority of places do at best a pretty good job, leaving things just a bit greasy still and not totally crispy. Their fries (garlic and regular and sweet potato) are perfection, and the onion rings are the best I’ve had short of fancy tempura-style. The smash burger is very good. I think the patties could be a bit thinner or maybe just use one, to get that perfect meat to toppings ratio, but that’s a personal preference. The ribeye steak sandwich was also superb.
Oh, and if you like grits, these are second only to Brenda’s in SF / Oakland.
Great beer selection (St. Adarius rotating tap), have yet to try a cocktail.
Will definitely be back!
First off, anything that comes from the fryer is top notch. This is no small thing, as I would argue that the majority of places do at best a pretty good job, leaving things just a bit greasy still and not totally crispy. Their fries (garlic and regular and sweet potato) are perfection, and the onion rings are the best I’ve had short of fancy tempura-style. The smash burger is very good. I think the patties could be a bit thinner or maybe just use one, to get that perfect meat to toppings ratio, but that’s a personal preference. The ribeye steak sandwich was also superb.
Oh, and if you like grits, these are second only to Brenda’s in SF / Oakland.
Great beer selection (St. Adarius rotating tap), have yet to try a cocktail.
Will definitely be back!
Alderwood Pacific
So far so great. With the one exception noted below, everything is as tasty and well presented as at the flagship restaurant. The excellent smoked butter shows up as a condiment with the steak bavette, as does the peppercorn sauce. The calamari with the poblano vinaigrette was excellent. The cocktail offerings are on average sweeter than at Alderwood but very good in that context. Burger is as always stellar, we had the western bacon cheeseburger equivalent.
The only miss as far as my spouse and I were concerned, it was a crispy fish sandwich. First time we had it, so maybe it’s not representative, but the cut the fish was way too thick to make for an enjoyable eating experience, and was mostly darker slightly fish year tasting meat. And, would have benefited from some additional sauce. I have no doubt that they can pull off an amazing crispy fish sandwich, but this is not yet it.
Final observation, if they don’t develop an actual brunch menu, then an opportunity that is just screaming to be had will be missed.
The only miss as far as my spouse and I were concerned, it was a crispy fish sandwich. First time we had it, so maybe it’s not representative, but the cut the fish was way too thick to make for an enjoyable eating experience, and was mostly darker slightly fish year tasting meat. And, would have benefited from some additional sauce. I have no doubt that they can pull off an amazing crispy fish sandwich, but this is not yet it.
Final observation, if they don’t develop an actual brunch menu, then an opportunity that is just screaming to be had will be missed.
Manpuku
What a godsend. On our way back from backpacking, no table service anywhere because you know the COVID... This gem whipped up an outdoor table for 6 and served up really very good sushi and tempura with a smile. Thank you!!