Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

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   Allan

   Central Coast2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointing. We have eaten at Flaherty's many times before, and this was not their best effort. My cocktail arrived in a skinny champagne flute that was only half full, and the size was the least of its problems. The worst I've ever had. As for my wife's lemon drop martini, I didn't know they made cocktail glasses that small. The kitchen was extremely slow, and the wait was not worth it. I ordered the Prawns Italiano, and the pasta was soft and limp. The waiter's explanation: "We're a seafood restaurant, not an Italian restaurant. To be fair, the 5 shrimps in my dish were excellent. My wife's Famous Seafood Paella is apparently famous for lots of chorizo and short on seafood. After our waiter dropped off our food he disappeared until the bill arrived. Flaherty's charges a Restaurant Adversity Surcharge of 1.8%. If our meal is any indication, I fear Flaherty's will be experiencing adversity for some time. Service and food quality were just not obvious priorities.
   

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   Jason

   Pittsburgh7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   My boyfriend ordered iced tea and I ordered the rosé which I really enjoyed but they never brought our iced tea until we have them reminded. It wasn’t busy at 17:30. For starters I got the artichoke and this time they forgot the country ranch that it comes with it so I ended up with a really dry and tasteless artichoke but we made it work as I just started dipping it with the lobster bisque that my boyfriend ordered, somehow it worked but we started questioning their customer service, come on. We got the classic Italian prawn pasta that I enjoyed, good portion too and the other is the halibut crusted crab which my boyfriend love too. Overall, food is decent but with a really steep Carmel restaurant competition, these simple things that the server forgot to give us matters. Sandra, one of the servers gave us some cookies after our meal to maybe salvage the service but there is just too many options in this lovely town for us to go there again.
   

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   Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded on March 3, 2025

   Hi Jason, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're truly sorry to hear that the service fell short during your visit. We understand how these details can impact your overall enjoyment of a meal, no matter how good the food is. If possible, please reach out to our manager next time; we'd love to ensure that anything amiss gets addressed promptly. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and we hope you'll consider visiting us again soon!
   

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   Lea VIP

   Los Angeles54 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Flaherty's is a longstanding, tiny gem, right in the middle of Ocean Avenue. The food is delicious and service is friendly and attentive. The tables are few, and the restaurant is nothing fancy, but our visit had a wonderful hometown feel. Be sure to make a reservation to avoid a long wait.
   

   Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded today

   Lea, we're thrilled to hear that you found our little gem and enjoyed the delicious food! Your kind words about the hometown feel mean so much to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful visit soon!
   

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   Nancy

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Very nice staff. They have a bar. Kid friendly so a little noisy. Nice selection of fish and chips, oysters and salads. Good location in Carmel close to all the shops .
   

   Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded on February 19, 2025

   Hi Nancy, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad to hear that you liked the selection of fish and chips, oysters, and salads. We hope you’ll visit us again soon so we can make your next time a 5-star experience!
   

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   laura

   Las Vegas6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Thank you , our dinners were delicious, we had the prawn lobster gnocchi, the prawn tacos, and prawns italiano, our server was very patient as we asked her a lot of questions, we forgot her name sorry
   

   Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded on February 18, 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Laura! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the prawn lobster gnocchi, prawn tacos, and prawns italiano. We hope you'll visit again soon!
   

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   Ana VIP

   Monterrey2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Did not expect everything to be fried / oily… wanted something fresher
   

   Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded on February 17, 2025

   Hi Ana, we're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. If you have the opportunity to share more about your visit with our manager next time you're here, it would be incredibly helpful for us as we strive to enhance our offerings. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future!
   

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   rowena VIP

   New York City17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   As always, excellent food and service. We love the fish and chips.
   

   Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded on February 18, 2025

   Rowena, we're thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy our food and service! The fish and chips are indeed a favorite here. Thank you for your lovely review, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more delightful meals!
   

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   Terry

   Central Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, great service, great time and an all-around lovely evening!
   

   Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded on February 18, 2025

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Terry! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a lovely evening with us and enjoyed the great food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!
   

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   Amy

   San Diego11 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was good. However, with a reservation they did not save you a table. You were given a choice of what was available which was a seat outside, a seat at the bar or a seat in the middle of a long table in-between two other parties. The choice of seating was disappointing.
   

   Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded on February 17, 2025

   Hi Amy, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we sincerely apologize for the seating arrangement issues you encountered despite having a reservation. This isn't our standard practice, and we're committed to ensuring all guests feel valued and comfortable. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll consider giving us another chance so we can provide you with a more enjoyable overall dining experience next time!
   

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    Heather VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    Hostess was a little rude. Bartender great. If bar is open seating then why can’t we have a drink at the bar before seating? Very confusing
    

    Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded on February 17, 2025

    Hi Heather, we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that our hostess was not as welcoming as we strive for. We'll be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure a smoother experience in the future. Thank you for your valuable feedback, and we hope you'll consider visiting us again soon!
    

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