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   Hungry1

   Orange County

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2020

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Will return next year.
   

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   KentL

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 13, 2020

   overall4food2service3ambience5

   Nice by the beach, but I was not so pleased with the $50 steak
   

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   LolaB

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 2, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent service and delicious food. The table location was perfect to take in the most beautiful sunset. Ambience was great if you’re after a casual dinner at the beach.
   

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   ShawanaR

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 31, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I would definitely recommend Gladstones on Pacific Coast Highway to a friend. The food and drinks were amazing. I absolutely loved the to go foil wrapping of the leftovers. Dinner was pricey but well worth it.
   

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   Michael

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 26, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Gladstones is a perfect spot for a celebratory meal or special occasion. The scenery is amazing, the food is delicious and the drinks are great (particularly the bloody Mary's!). The prices are too high for Gladstones to be a regular spot but for a special occasion it is not overrated and I would recommend.
   

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   Marty

   Las Vegas

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2020

   overall3food3service2ambience2

   Overpriced for what you get. Incredibly average service. If you’re going to spend that kind of money there are much better places one can go for seafood. I would not recommend anymore.
   

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   Victoria

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loves this restaurant. Right on the beach, was not smelly, was clean, everyone was very friendly. Had two little ones that were running around and no one seemed to care. Greatest thing ever. They do have a play area for kids and hopscotch. The sand was literally at your feet.
   

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   PatT

   Orange County

   22 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2020

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   We went mostly because of Gladstone's reputation; this place was a "must-go-to" a couple of decades ago. I would say being right on the beach is the biggest draw and the thing they charge for. The food was fine, but not memorable. Service was also fine. No real objections - just didn't think it was worth the cost of most of the entrees. Fortunately, they do have clam chowder and a few less pricey options.
   

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   Wolfie

   Phoenix

   246 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   246 reviews

   Dined on January 18, 2020

   overall5food5service3ambience5

   Always a “must go to” for us when rolling thru the LA area. It’s simply a wonderful atmosphere right at the Pacific shoreline, great food & drink and the most beautiful LA sunset (it’s free though). Will return next time 100%
   

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    FrankS

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A very fun venue on ocean with beach front, great food, service, and picture perfect spot to watch dolphins dance in water and sun sets.
    

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    TeeDeeLynn

    Hawaii

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall2food2service3ambience5

    It had been well over a decade since I had last been to Gladstones. Now married and a mother of two teenagers, I was so excited to bring my family to Gladstones as my memories of eating there when I was younger were so positive. I am hoping that our experience is simply limited to Sunday Brunch, but it was the biggest disappointment of our family weekend trip to LA, which we took last minute to wrap up the kids' holiday break. Our service was decent, but the food was below average: Coffee was not hot; eggs Benedict with crab had very little hollandaise sauce; I paid ~ $10 for a side of breakfast potatoes since, per the menu, my eggs Benedict did not come with breakfast potatoes but when my food arrived, my plate was full of potatoes, in addition to the side order, which I was still charged extra for (I had no need for 2 full orders of breakfast potatoes); the frisee salad tasted like someone had dumped several tablespoons of salt all over it (I don't salt my food, so I know it wasn't me); the fruit that came with my son's pancakes was soft and tasteless; my daughter's veggie omelet looked plastic, not fresh, and she could barely eat it; and notwithstanding what the menu said, they had no soy, almond or alternative milk product (really? In Los Angeles, of all places?). I grew up in the LA basin and lived in Beverly Hills years ago. I have been to Gladstones many times, but thinking back on it, my experiences there must have been at dinner time. Do yourself a favor - don't go for brunch. I wish I would've known, as we ruined our appetites and wasted our money. At least it was a beautiful morning and the views were amazing.
    

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent Food
    

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    JenniferD

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Overpriced food since you are paying for the view.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect Saturday afternoon lunch, we sat right on the water, service was friendly and responsive (thank you Conner!) We has the Malibu seafood tower to start which was fresh and plentiful- finished with amazing fish and chips. A perfect California day, we definitely will be back!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect Pacific coast seafood hangout. Just plain great. Relaxed. Quality. Consistent. Go as often as you can.
    

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    DanielA

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Good experience, in a great location.
    

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    Madtown

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2020

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Can’t beat the location
    

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    FoodieMom

    Los Angeles

    66 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    We have been to Gladstone's a number of times over the years. It is usually a festive and lively crowd. We arrived around 8:15 on New Year's Eve expecting a pretty full and festive atmosphere. Somewhat disappointingly, there were no decorations or signs of New Year's Eve and the place was half empty. So, it really didn't feel like a celebration. The food was fine. It is over-priced, but you are paying for the beautiful Pacific Ocean view, unless you go at night! The crab legs were tasty ($70/pound), the filet mignon tender ($60), and the lobster mac and cheese was a hit with my teenage sons. Overall it was a bit meh. Best for summer cocktails and appetizers- I'll be skipping the evening celebration there next year.
    

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    ConnieM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall2food3service2ambience1

    Very disappointed from years ago Brought friends for Rose Bowl New Year’s Eve and what a downer evening. VERY POOR MENUE! NO OMBIANCE. JUST BLAAAA. Will never be back.
    

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    Thomas

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The only restaurant I'm familiar with on the best drive in America. Just a staircase from the ocean, sunsets are spectacular, and the tinfoil animals are unique and artistic.
    

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    gwoo98

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Splurged on the clam bake, which was a mountain of food. The whiskey smash cocktail was great as was the service. But the best part was arriving early (4:30) to get a window booth facing the ocean and watching the sunset.
    

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    RoswellMom

    Coastal Georgia

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Restaurant was under staffed. SLOW kitchen. Took 50 minutes to get bread for the table and then 57 to get our food. Party of 3 adults and 2 kids. Kids food came out quickly. Our server was great but was given too many tables. Not his fault.
    

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    EilyneG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    overall2food1service5ambience1

    The food was bland, lackluster. Not the usual fair I was used to. The was another waiter (Caucasian man with black shorts) that kept staring down my date. The waiter was disrespectful. Our waitress was great. The host was awesome. There weren’t many people there. Made me wonder if the restaurant was losing its flavor. Not worth the prices you had to pay.
    

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    Annie

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall3food4service1ambience5

    The ambiance at Gladstone’s is second to none. It’s right on the beach and beautiful. Parking is $11. We had a reservation at 1pm for Brunch and arrived 10 minutes early. We were not seated until 1:30. Our waitress did not come to get our order until 1:45pn. We waited around for appetizers for another 30 minutes. Then drink orders. Then finally food. The bill for 3 adults and a child was $170 minus gratuity. If the service was better we wouldn’t have minded paying the price, however it wasn’t. We will be giving Gladstone’s a second chance and hoping it was a fluke.
    

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    LHK429

    Washington DC

    137 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall3food2service2ambience5

    I've lived through many iterations of Gladstone's over 30+ years, and this one is not the best. You absolutely cannot beat the location and the view, and that makes it all worth it. Don't go for the food or the service, though. It took a really long time to order, then to get our drinks, then to get the food. Over an hour in total, BUT WE WERE SITTING BY THE OCEAN ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY. My New England clam chowder was really gloppy (is that a word?) and didn't have a lot of clams. It definitely had a lot of salt, though, because I was bloated for 24 hours afterward. Not worth it. Little bit of a bummer that the shrimp and crab Louie salad had a total of two shrimp. And, sadly, the Bloody Mary was not up to snuff - kind of watery, not quite flavorful enough, but I did appreciate the two olives.
    

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    Ella

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall3food5service2ambience3

    Food was amazing, waiter didn’t show any enthusiasm, then when a group sat next to us he was engaged and explained specials and happy hours which would’ve been nice to know. Instead we went to the bar to ask for a happy hour menu. Overall food and views were amazing just wish the service was as good too!
    

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    PJ20

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Loved the look and location. The food was amazing!!!
    

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    stevep

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our Lunch experience at Glagstone's was Amazing . The Manager , Paul Williams greeted us and treated us like we were Special . We were there because it was my wife's Birthday and it couldn't have turned out better. The food was Great and the ambiance was wonderful. Thank You Paul for making my wife's Birthday a success !
    

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    NancyO

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    The server, was amazing and she made our experience perfect. Our food was excellent and I was surprised how well it was. Glad stones looks a little worn, but the food was outstanding
    

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    MartinC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    If all you want is a great view and a pacific sunset, then this is the place to be. The cocktails were good and service was pleasant, nothing special, though their steamed clams were outstanding. The surf and turf left little to be desired especially with a $95 +$10 for lobster price tag. I expected more from a restaurant who specialty is seafood.
    

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    DaveS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service , wonderful ambiance. and great food
    

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    FromAway

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Making the reservation with Open Table was so easy...only to arrive after a cab ride to find that the restaurant was closed. Either Open Table messed up or Gladstone’s decided to close early because of about three raindrops. Won’t be returning.
    

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    CubsFan1

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    Just a shadow of what I remember. Very quite and the food was just OK. Not the best place anymore. Sad to see how this place has declined.
    

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    aseems

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    We were here over 20 years back when its was known as Gladstones for fish. Missed the ambiance of yore. Limited menu for non fish eaters. Excellent service and ambiance.
    

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thanksgiving dinner. It was nice. Other than some rude people sitting next to us. Sunset was beautiful.
    

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    JeremiahG

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    overall1food4service3ambience1

    The restaurants HVAC was out this was a rather cold day so the interior was in the low 50s.
    

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    Daniel

    Los Angeles

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    For its prestigious location and amazing views, the quality of the food and service does not stand up. The fish n’ chips were wet/soggy, the soups cold. I will say the Lobster Mac n Cheese was good. Our lunch was 2 hours long only because our waiter disappeared for 30 minutes at a time. He never even asked how the food was. We had to ask other waiters to go find him, or to help take our order. If you want a nice view, go for it, but don’t count on a decent price or experience.
    

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great! Thank you!!!
    

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    CristinaG

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Terrible food
    

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    AnnieF

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Hostess was very helpful in making sure our large party was accommodated. Great experience for our large group and appreciated how well they treated us
    

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