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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Cincinnati

3.8
3.8
4617 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Offering extraordinarily fresh seafood and tender steaks, McCormick & Schmick’s represents Downtown Cincinnati’s most exceptional dining experience. The restaurant is conveniently located across the street from Fountain Square – a short trip from many of the city’s sporting venues, theatres, and shopping destinations. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations.
As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 721-9339
  • Website
    http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/Locations/cincinnati-ohio/efifthst.aspx
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether planning a business meeting, rehearsal dinner or holiday party, you can count on McCormick & Schmick’s to create an event sure to be memorable with our excellent service, delicious food & unparalleled hospitality. Our flexible dining spaces & customized menus can accommodate any event need.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (513) 721-9339
  • Location
    21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    There is a Metro bus stop located one block east of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    All Pre-Theater diners are encouraged to make reservations at a minimum of 2 hours prior to the performance time and to make a notation indicating what theater they will be attending. This will allow for a unhurried, complete dining experience.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,617 people are saying

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3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood in Cincinnati offers an inviting ambiance perfect for celebrations. Patrons praise the "great service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like shrimp kisses and crab-stuffed salmon. While some experiences vary, the attentive staff and delectable menu make it a noteworthy dining destination for seafood enthusiasts.

4,617 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was mostly good (except WAY too much salt for me - esp the veggies). The appetizers were delicious, but so little food for that price. My M&S iced tea was a glass full, but the other mixed drinks were only half full. I was on crutches and another of our group uses a walker, so the 2-3 steps to get to the bathroom were challenging. The service was not good. We had to ask again and again to get water and even knives. The meals came out at different times. No one ever took away our dinner plates, even LONG after we had all finished. We will not be returning.

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  2. Danielle

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was terrible the wait time was very long for our server to take our order and the wait for the food was even longer. The food was terrible and cold. And the price doesn’t reflect this service or food quality. Very disappointing.

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  3. Mike

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess seated us on the glass where we could see the huge Christmas tree at Fountain Square. It was our Anniversary and they treated us like V.I.P’s. Great ambiance! Will definitely be back.

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  4. Michael

    Caribbean

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Just wasn’t great overall. Food was below expectations based on past experiences

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  5. Brittany

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Just don’t do it. We bussed our own table. Were there almost three hours. Had overcooked and undercooked food. Fish that was spoiled. And almost every staff member from the hostess to the chef, had a terrible attitude. Not worth the money or your time.

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  6. Ryan

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Paid $160 to wait 2.5 hours for my food on a Monday, not a good experience at all as it was for my girlfriend's birthday, can't see myself coming back to this place in the foreseeable future. Unacceptable, especially on a week day where it's not very busy at all, I was excited to try this place but I'm extremely disappointed on the service I received.

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  7. Todd

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was OK not very hot service was extremely slow. We were there 2 1/2 hours over a half hour to get her first drink. I will not go back and they missed my wife’s order up.

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  8. Brian

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was slow. Kitchen was running slow. Food was not coming out quickly. Then when informed our waiter that we were on a time crunch due to theater tickets there was no sense of urgency. Once our food came, our server dropped the bill within a couple minutes. But, it was another 15 minutes before he came back to our table to pick up the bill and close us out. The food was not up to the quality that we have had in the past. For a kitchen that was struggling to produce food my sides were cold and it felt like our food sat under heat lamps for quite a while. We tend to frequent a handful of restaurants near the theater. This place will be pulled from the rotation for a while due to this experience.

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  9. DonnaS

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very prompt service, hot food, perfect drinks. Wonderful way to end a Very long trip!

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  10. Jennifer

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the first time tonight to celebrate my Husband's Birthday. The place was so clean and beautiful. The service was too notch. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Cincinnati offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Cincinnati also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 721-9339.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Cincinnati is rated 3.8 stars by 4617 OpenTable diners.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Cincinnati does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Cincinnati

21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    There is a Metro bus stop located one block east of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    All Pre-Theater diners are encouraged to make reservations at a minimum of 2 hours prior to the performance time and to make a notation indicating what theater they will be attending. This will allow for a unhurried, complete dining experience.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/Locations/cincinnati-ohio/efifthst.aspx
  • Phone number
    (513) 721-9339
  • Private party facilities
    Whether planning a business meeting, rehearsal dinner or holiday party, you can count on McCormick & Schmick’s to create an event sure to be memorable with our excellent service, delicious food & unparalleled hospitality. Our flexible dining spaces & customized menus can accommodate any event need.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (513) 721-9339

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