McCormick & Schmick's - Arlington (Crystal City)

McCormick & Schmick's - Arlington (Crystal City) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Quentin

   Washington DC4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   A few issues. 1- there was a dirty knife under the table. 2- I was told there was no croutons left (6:00 on a Saturday) 3-the food was subpar. It’s been much better. Yesterday was 6/10
   

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   Jennifer

   San Diego2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   Server was great but charged my CC too much. It was fixed when I called the restaurant. I just wish she would have told be about the mistake and that it would fall off the card in a couple days.
   

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   Charles

   Washington DC6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

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

   Always dependable. Good food as always. Nice location, free parking, and atmosphere conducive to conversation.
   

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   Steve

   Alabama7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

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

   Service was good but we did seem to wait a really long time between appetizer and entree. The food was just ok. Nothing really wrong but it didn’t wow. I would probably go back for happy hour, but honestly dinner would be a no go for me.
   

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   Scott VIP

   Washington DC78 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   Nice variety and selection from the menu. Great service. Quality, preparation and taste of the selections we tried were wonderful. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Jason VIP

   Aberdeen7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 7, 2025

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

   Food was served quickly I had crab cakes, a like small and slightly greasy. $63 My colleague had a steak, he gave it a 6/10
   

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   Edward

   Washington DC6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

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

   Very nice and equally inexperienced server excelling at apologies. She took our order for oysters just to inform us 20 minutes later that there are no oysters at all because “they are very busy “ !? Forgot most of our requests and messed up a soup order bringing clam chowder instead of lobster bisque. Not much knowledge about the dishes except “people like it “ Unable to advise. Chilled drink served in tropical room temperature. Bartender replaced it gladly but I found out that our server did not ask her for “ chilled “ as requested. Not enough room here to list all the examples of incompetence . Chef and kitchen definitely made up for it because food was outstanding and well worth the wait. Both mine and my wife’s dishes were delicious and the chefs special chocolate bag dessert - masterpiece.
   

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   Susan

   Washington DC10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

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

   Good food, great service. Low noise so you can enjoy table conversation.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

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

   Food was good. The service was good. Prices are higher which affects the overall value.
   

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    Amber VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

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

    We had an amazing time!! The food was outstanding and the service was exceptional!!! We will definitely be back!!
    

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