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The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse
The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse

The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.THESEAUSA.COM
  • Email: contact@theseausa.com
  • Phone: (650) 213-1111
  • Hours of Operation: Sunday: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
    Monday: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
    Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
    Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Seafood, Steak
  • Executive Chef: Yu Min Lin
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
  • Special Events & Promotions: Welcome to The Sea by Alexander"s Steakhouse! We are pleased to provide multiple space and menu options to best suit the needs of your group. Be it an intimate tasting dinner, product launch or your dream wedding, The Sea will exceed even the most discerning expectations with memories that last a lifetime.

    Flawless fine dining and stylish receptions are perfectly choreographed in any of our exquiste rooms within the restaurant. Meetings and corporate events held in our state of the art Confernece Center are enhanced with complimentary fiber optic,high-speed Wif

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Dinah's Court
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: On busier nights valet is in place.
A word from The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse
The Sea By Alexander's Steakhouse is the bay area's premier seafood dining destination. The restaurant distinguishes itself by focusing on rich sumptuous morsels from the sea, prepared with modern technique and flair. Chef Yu Min Lin blends contemporary cuisine with Japanese sensibility and… ingredients to transform The Sea's menu into the extraordinary. Experience The Sea at its best.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSeafood
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion
Diner Reviews
  • "As indicated the overall service and food was outstanding."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "The dining room was not noisy at all even though it was half full. Extremely high ceiling, soft white light from high windows and decorations providing a natural, relaxing, and inviting environment that's both warm and cool. Service was excellent. Food ranged from very good to excellent. I especially liked the fried clam soup, the Mexico prawns, and the truffle fries. Pleasant surprise - the apple green cotton candy."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Everything, from the amuse bouche to dessert, is exquisitely and expertly prepared and served, as well it should be for the extremely high prices here. This is food that is impossible to duplicate at home."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "The whole dining experience was exceptional. I was on business trip and the restaurant was recommended to me. Dining alone is never my favorite but the service, food and atmosphere simply put that of the equation. I would encourage everyone to enjoy a lovely evening and know that you are treated with the greatest of care in every way!!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "The food, the service and everything together just creates the best experience you can ask for... Kudos Executive Chef Yu Min Lin"
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "Great high class look. Noisy. The food not worth the money"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "always top notch, no complaints, well maybe a little LESS noise, but a great special occasion, birthday/anniversary etc, place"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "I love Alexander's, so I thought this would be a good experience. It wasn't. At all. I went for Valentines Day. The service was poor (we waited 45 minutes for steaks (which were WAY overdone when they arrived (ordered medium-rare, arrived well-well done (zero color and zero flavor))). We ended up leaving before our dessert even arrived, because we were waiting so long (and we LIKE long/pricey meals). The food was marginal. The fish courses were just small-plate appetizers from the steakhouse, and the steak was HORRIBLE. Worst I've had at a restaurant in years. The ambience isn't great, either. Uncomfortable chairs. Uninspired layout. The walk to the bathroom feels like a walk through a dorm. The whole experience was just disappointing."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Maybe the best meal of my life. Alexanders is fantastic, but there's so much more a chef can do with seafood, and they prepare amazing fresh food at The Sea."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "I am not much of a seafood kind of guy, but the party I was hosting really wanted to go. I am a huge fan of Alexanders so I figured it would be good.......I was wrong, it was GREAT! I went all in and love everything. The himachi(sp?) shooters were amazing just like Alexanders, and the oysters were great. I had a white fish (starts with an M) that was suggested by the waiter and it was wonderfully flaking and delicious, without any fishy smell at all. We had a great Pinot Noir and finished dinner off with the Banana dessert! Loved every minute of my time there."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "We came here for a late dinner the day after Valentine's day and walked in to very unhappy hosts who walked us to the table. While the waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, we were very unsatisfied with the food, and the overall experience was below average. Not sure if it's because we came at 9:30pm, but the food, including the truffle fries, NY steak, and surf and turf were all over-salted and neither of us finished more than half our meal. The only good part about the meal was the croissant bread, which was superb. Overall, we would not return, nor would we recommend this "upscale" restaurant to any of our friends."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "They layout is a bit cookie cutter but not noticeable once you get the food and wine. The hamachi shots are an amazing explosion of flavors in your mouth. Black cod on the tasting menu is a must. Wine pairing is very good. Service can be improved (i.e., timing of wine pairings), but overall, Thomas was excellent."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "We had a nice 3 course prix fixe lunch for $35. Had the signature hamachi shots, tempura mero, and chocolate mousse for dessert. It was a splurge for lunch, but everything was delicious and worth it."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Made reservations about 2 months in advance. Server was good but made us feel rushed. Food was ok. Not worth the price. And they add 20% gratuity to the bill in the form of a service charge and you get taxed on that! It was a prefixe menu which is a bummer. We got 1 Kumamoto oyster (couldn't taste w all the sauce), hamachi sashimi with shaved truffle (nice idea but the flavors didn't meld), lobster (couldn't taste w all the nori), scallop (yum), sea urchin (yum yum), NY prime steak (over cooked well done). And some sort if dessert that tasted like rose air freshner."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Everything was wonderful. Impeccable service, food and wine!!"
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "The chowder was not very interesting. The clams were very very chewy and it gave up and took them out. The shrimp dish was very good. The lobster risotto was not very flavorful. The dessert was mediocre. Alexander's steak house seems a higher quality of food"
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "The only good thing I can say about this restaurant was their ambience and decor. Otherwise, everything was very disappointing. The servers were very strange. From overly stuffy to just weird. Food was nothing to brag about. It was just okay, which is very disappointing considering how expensive the restaurant is and how much, they seem to rave about their food."
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "This was our 55th wedding anniversary dinner and we dined with another couple who are old friends. From the time that we got out of our Tesla and reached the front door to the time the we left after dinned, the service was stellar. Our waiter was all the a waiter is supposed to be! The pace of the meal was relaxed. The food was excellent and they kept bringing little treats between courses. We began with crab appetizer. Then, two of us had John Dory, one had duck, and one had scallops. The presentation and taste of each had each person smiling. The cotton candy dessert was great fun. All in all an outstanding evening, but bring your gold brick as the Sea demands a sizable booty! Worth every penny."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "I found this restaurant by just passing by and it was a pleasant surprise for my out of country colleagues and I. It was great seafood options and excellent service."
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "Food and service were great! Though too expensive. Its only for special occasion. We went on our 25th wedding aniversary and they treated us well. Will come back again. All booked for valentines on all location. I am very disappointed!"
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "We had a great time at The Sea. Our entrees were delicious and the cotton candy was a fun touch to the evening. I must say however that I felt that the drinks and the food, although delicious was very expensive. The four of us each had a cocktail (one person a glass of white wine) and shared a split of wine, which was expensive considering the vintner and varietal we chose, and our bill was over $400 not including tip. Possibly a couple entrees could be added that were in the $25 to $35 range, especially since this is an ala carte menu. The service was good but for some reason, our waiter was talking so fast, we had to ask him a couple times the specials of the evening and how the food was prepared."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "We went for my Birthday. Was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food for the price and the outstanding service. We brought my 1.5 yr old son and they were very accommodating. We ordered the Salmon, Duck and Risotto all of which were delicious. Highly recommend and looking forward to going back! I also loved the Birthday treat and fun Cotton Candy at the end of the meal. My son loved the Banana Bread dessert and didn't want to share! Thank you for a wonderful Birthday experience!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Nice large welcoming bar area. Dining room nice, modern. Service was excellent. Breads, an assortment of homemade croissants and flatbreads delicious. Wonderful complimentary Brut Rose and puff pastry with pate amuse bouche to start. I wanted to try the chef's specials so opted for the short list (4 items vs 8) tasting menu. Live scallop topped with truffle shaving would have been perfect with a touch of salt. Miso black cod in light sauce was perfectly cooked, seasoned, and sized. Beef tataki with Kobe beef delicious. Wasn't thrilled with offered dessert course so I opted for cheese instead. Nicely plated and very tasty. Service by Luigi, bread waiter and bussers was perfect. A wonderful experience. Will come back!"
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "The crab cakes were outstanding. The John Dory was not quite as spectacular , but still excellent. Great desserts, and very attentive service."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "For all the wealth on the Peninsula there just aren't very many good restaurants. The new money is busy working and the old money (Atherton, Menlo, Woodside, etc) can't relate to Refuge, Baume, etc. FINALLY, along comes "The Sea". When I heard about it I thought "Alexanders doing seafood in PA?… Meh". WRONG. These guys have elevated EVERYTHING in a huge way. It's not the "Surf and Turf" restaurant that your parents got engaged in, but it's not outlandish molecular gastronomy either. Major attention to detail in every area, a wine list with ACTUAL THOUGHT put into it and not dictated to the som by some distributor. Specifically, try the Urchin, the Hawaiian Sea Bass, the duck and the Hamachi "shooters"."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Thoroughly enjoyed the food. I also appreciated that the portion sizes were substantial so you definitely couldn't leave hungry. It is expensive but for a treat way worth it!!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "I haven't had such a high level of professional service."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Really great presentation, food and service. On the expensive side, but what you would expect from a chef driven high end seafood and streak house."
    Dined on 1/13/2014
  • "Was too expensive Can get better food,service and ambience. Food is very rich. Servings are good. Presentation is great. If I hear good reviews in future would try again"
    Dined on 2/22/2013
  • "Excellent food and service. Not your everyday restaurant. Flavors are extraordinary. Prices are high for a reason. Superb!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "We love the food, the staff and ambience. The service is always spectacular. Very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "My wife and I went to The Sea for our anniversary, and had a great time. We haven't been at this restaurant since it was Trader Vic's, and were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the restaurant is. We sat in the bar, and enjoyed the energetic scene. The food was excellent -- pricey, but well worth it. We started with the Hamachi shots (which we've also had at their sister restaurant, Alexander's) and lobster risotto (delicious). We also had the Wagyu special, which came with 3 sauces and 3 sea salts. The Wagyu was even better than at Alexander's -- rich, buttery and perfectly rare. In addition to the great food, the service was wonderful. Our server, Trang, was professional and knowledgeable, and also very friendly."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Hi, my wife and I chose this restaurant for an after wedding dinner and although the food was amazing and service was great, we were all still hungry after spending $700 on four people. Its all it should be but the food was simply very little. All I can say is pack a snickers; for that alone, I don't recommend it. Although we were prepared to spend the portions were appropriate for a toddler. I found myself stopping a burger king to fill the void. Best!"
    Dined on 1/7/2014
  • "The Sea is our family favorite for special occasions. The oysters and crab cakes were delicious. We had a variety of seafood main dishes - which everyone enjoyed. I loved the "coffee and donuts" dessert - as beautifully arranged as it was tasty. Thomas is our favorite waiter there but all of the wait staff are knowledgeable and attentive."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "The food was amazing and very well prepared! The service was very prompt, friendly, and considering it was our first time they really treated us well as if we were a family member! Expect a hefty price at the end but it's well worth it!"
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "Lunch menu needs improving. Selections are too limiting. Service was not very attentive, considering the dining room was not half filled. Seasonal dungenous crab was not available. More attention needed for Fresh Local Seafood."
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "Great presentation. Noise level and ambiance great for customer dinners. Menu has enough variety of fish and meat dishes for most. Not for vegetarians. Expensive so may not be best for large groups. Appetizers are very interesting. You can make a great meal out of just 3 appetizers and a good wine. Expect to finding parking difficult and that you will need to use valet parking."
    Dined on 12/17/2013
  • "Truly enjoyed our dinner. We had a group from work go for a holiday celebration and everyone was very pleased. Food is excellent. Service is excellent. We couldn't ask for a better meal!"
    Dined on 12/16/2013
  • "We took a chance and brought our 3-1/2 son with us for an early Friday evening dinner. The entire staff, especially head server Thomas, was gracious, and they even brought Santa over to our table to say hello. Our son had a wonderful time and enjoyed both the attention and his pasta dinner. My husband and I had a fabulous meal - highlights were the cocktails, hamachi shots, grilled lobster, mero with truffle sauce, truffle fries, pumpkin souffle, and the cotton candy, but really everything was delicious. We're pescatarian so did not try the famous Wagyu. This is our 4th time at the Sea and though it's pricey, we are always delighted and feel like we've had something special. We look forward to our next excuse to treat ourselves at the Sea."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "We used a $150 gift certificate for our meal. One of us had a cocktail; we each had an appetizer and an entree; we shared a half bottle of wine and a dessert and it still cost us another $100. Small portions but excellent flavor. Bread doled out one piece at a time and we had to ask for a second piece during longish wait for appetizer. Way overpriced wine list. Best piece of duck I've ever had."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
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Welcome to The Sea By Alexander's Steakhouse! We are pleased to provide multiple space and menu options to best suit the … needs of your group. Be it an intimate tasting dinner, product launch or your dream wedding, The Sea will exceed even the most discerning expectations. Continued
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