Holdren's Steaks & Seafood

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   BillG

   Seattle

   8 reviews

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   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on June 28, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Great spirits and steaks The homemade steak sauce was fantastic

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   DeniseW

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 25, 2022

   overall2food3service1ambience2

   The restaurant is lovely, great ambiance. The food was delicious, no complaints there. What was absolutely horrible was the service - specifically our waiter, James. I should note the restaurant was about half-full. Also, my friend said at least twice that it was my birthday dinner - to the hostess who sat us and then to James, the waiter. James didn't start out badly, he was friendly and gave good feedback on the menu. Our starter came out almost immediately after we ordered it (before we even got our cocktails!) - and it was amazing (the shrimp in the amazing sauce). My friend and I were having a great time and we had waited to order our entrées, not being in a rush (it was before 9pm at that point). We ordered them when the starter arrived, both of our orders having a salad first, followed by the main course with a glass of wine. This is where the horrible service began. The salads came out while we still had the shrimp appetizers on the table (we hadn't yet finished as it had only been a few minutes). Then, the main courses interrupted our salads. The server brought them in hand to our table and stood there, unable to set them down because we still had our salads. We weren't asked if we wanted the kitchen to keep them warm, there was no apology for the rush, nothing. We looked at each other and moved our salad plates to the sides ourselves, feeling rather awkward by the pressure to do so. We had just started the salads a few minutes before! The wine - to go with our entrees - came a few minutes later. Great timing... Again, the food was good, but why the rush? We were served our entire three-courses in less than 40 minutes! So much for a leisurely, enjoyable dinner We felt very rushed and when we told our waiter, her made a lame excuse that the kitchen had a manager back on the cooking line and that everything needed to be quick... this is a steakhouse, not Denny's! Also- no birthday acknowledgement at the end... even though I told them. I won't be back!

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   Foodforthought

   Chicago

   20 reviews

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   3.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on June 24, 2022

   overall3food3service4ambience3

   Overall the food was ok, our steaks were not cooked to order. The service was very good, I just think there are better options in town.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 19, 2022

   overall1food1service4ambience4

   For a steakhouse, they really don't know how to cook a proper steak. I ordered a ribeye medium rare, it came out medium well, barely had any pink in the center. I normally don't send food back, but thinking for a $40+ piece of meat, I should have it the right way. The second time, came out straight rare, barely cooked, dark red in the center and fat not even rendered. Very disappointed. Didn't bother sending it back again as I was very hungry. Couldn't even finish half of it. Wife's crab cake benedict had eggshells inside. The only good part was the kids meals. My kids liked their Mac & Cheese and grilled cheese. For a steakhouse that's pretty pathetic.

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   JayaA

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 17, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service was good Food was scrumptious and very filling. My family and I enjoyed dining here Will definitely return to here for dinner on our next trip to Santa Barbara

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   slwdcw

   Los Angeles

   84 reviews

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   5.0

   84 reviews

   Dined on June 16, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We ordered an appetizer based on our server’s recommendation. That and everything else was superb. The entrees come with soup or salad and a side, which makes the prices most reasonable. The atmosphere is quiet, which works great for a good meal after a hectic day.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 12, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Went for daughters college graduation. Everyone in our party was happy with their food and the quick service . Prices were reasonable for a steakhouse. My daughter was dressed in her graduation attire and not one person from the staff acknowledged it which was a little disappointing. They did not provide her with any sort of special occasion dessert which I was surprised since when I reserved the table on the Open Table Ap it asked if it was for a special occasion. Staff was good but not the friendliest or very welcoming and that was probably the only downside.

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   MaryR

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on June 10, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Graduation

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   SharonH

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 8, 2022

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   Food was delicious. My husband is not a big steak eater but he ate his entire rosemary blue cheese sirloin. “Chicken noodle soup” was not as expected more like minestrone.

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    Gary

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    It was great

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    huskiefan

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

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    Seemed rushed In the beginning. We had a winter and training, and he did a great job. The food was very good, the atmosphere was excellent as we sat outside.

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    elmag

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Muy buen servicio, la comida excepcional, la carne 100 por ciento calidad, lo recomiendo ampliamente.

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    GordonB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    First time at Holdren's. The wine list is extensive; the food was excellent; the service was professional and personable. Pricey, but not out of line for a steak and seafood restaurant. They also went out of their way to make our special occasion (anniversary) special. Highly recommended.

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14. RW

    RonaldW

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious and the staff was prompt.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Food is average. It misses flavor.

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    RobbiS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

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    We made reservation for two. Showed up and wete given table at entrsnce in very congested area. No wait staff approached us. Extremely noisey. We left.

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    AndreR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The halibut and filet bites were amazing! Great drinks and atmosphere.

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    GREGK

    San Diego

    12 reviews

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    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our second visit to Holdren’s and we were just as impressed as the first time. The food and service were outstanding. Our server Melissa was awesome and had some great recommendations (Shoestring Onions and Jalapeños) that were perfect additions to our blackened filets. One word of caution, the servings are extremely generous so be ready to walk out stuffed! We’ll be back!

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    Tanjaf

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The steak was wonderful and the service was great.

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    KatieG

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

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    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our favorite spot to enjoy lunch and people watch on State Street! Nina is awesome!

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    Jose

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very Great steak , Sirloin didn’t have much flavor however sauce definitely helped, Next time I will go with the ribeye

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Overcrowded noisy average quality food

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was awesome

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24. RA

    RAM5

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

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    My only complaint would be the lemon tart for dessert. It was not particularly good- a bit too sour and tart and the crust not the best. Otherwise everything else about the meal was fabulous!

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    JenP

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

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    We had an amazing dinner. The service was stellar and the food and drinks were amazing. Everyone loved their meals and we will definitely be returning!

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    LTfromSC

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service. High recommend. Great location.

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    DebbieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Thank you Holdern Staff, We had a beautiful Mother’s Day dinner at the restaurant. Our waitress was amazing, she was very knowledgeable of the menu, gave us suggestions & options, she was very attentive, made sure that we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal (not the hovering or annoying type). The food was Delicious too!

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    Encinoman

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Steak was ordered medium well it arrived medium rare inside tasteless with no spices on it. Salmon arrived brown outside but not cooked well inside the heat must have been too high for salmon. The bread quality for turkey melt sandwich was such a cheap quality similar to something you buy from supermarket in a bag. Overall not happy about the food quality for the high prices. We are repeat customers but this time food quality was not in par with the previous visits at all. One wonders maybe a new chef?

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29. BE

    BETHB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Good food at a reasonable price and a great location. It was Mothers Day so they were busy. I’m sure any other day besides Valentines it would have been 5 Stars on everything. We’ll definitely be back.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for Mother’s Day and it was just amazing! We raved about every single dish through the entire meal. I can’t believe we haven’t been constantly going. We love it there!

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    GREGP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

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    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    the seafood pasta was literally watery, as in it was served in what looked like pasta water...absolutely disgusting.

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    PaulB

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We Had amazing service, the staff was very professional and courteous. Our food was exceptional. Everything that Holdens offers is exceptional. I would highly recommend you try Holdens if you are trying to have a nice meal or just a nice glass of vino.

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33. MK

    MalibuKarina

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was lovely, attentive and quick. Every staff member was very nice. The drink menu is out of this world and the filet mignon was reasonably priced and delicious and made exactly to my order. Make sure you try the house rosemary blue cheese sauce it's awesome! we will be back!

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    Parkers

    Central Coast

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very good food and service. Make reservations otherwise you might not get in.

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    Cosmo7

    Orange County

    623 reviews

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    5.0

    623 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Charming place on lower state. Great food and excellent service. Will return once again

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    Christina711

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Treated us well! Put 5 of us in the private Red Room alcove, with our 2 year-old grand daughter. Worked out great!

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    BermudaDuner

    Central Coast

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Finally found a classic great steakhouse in Santa Barbara! We had a lovely anniversary dinner here - welcoming hosts and servers, perfectly grilled fine quality beef, good wine list, nice variety of music.

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38. SB

    SantaBarbaraNative

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

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    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Steaks here are good but if you order fish ask for the sauce on the side or you'll never see or taste your fish. Know that substituting a more palatable vegetable for the standard mushy mix will add a disproportionately large extra cost. Wine pour was very stingy. This is a classic place I would have liked to like better.

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    GaryM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience2

    We had a wonderful family dinner. The food was very good especially the filet medallions and sirloin steak. It was a very busy night but the service still was excellent. The only negative is it was very noisy.

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    Wordmere

    New Mexico

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Spectacular service! Fabulous menu! Tara was "on her game," attending to the lunchtime patrons, while owner, Clay Holdren, was manning the bar. Food was wonderful, as usual, and the flavors of the sauces married well with their meats. We have a dear friend who lives in San Luis Obispo, and we rendezvous in Santa Barbara for lunch, as we live in Studio City. Holdren's is our go-to venue if a hearty lunch is on our collective palates! We will be back soon!

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