The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse

Name: The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse
Address: 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94306
Telephone: (650) 213-1111
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1868 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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**NEW POLICY**

In consideration of the overall guest experience, we will no longer be admitting children under the age of 7.

You will enjoy the absolute best heated and covered patio in all of Palo Alto. We have instituted all health and safety precautions to ensure all of our guests and employees feel safe and can enjoy themselves. If you have any questions, please contact us and our team will take the pleasure of assisting you.

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 17, 2022

7:00 PM

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Takeout

(650) 213-1111

Other options

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 213-1111
Website
http://www.theseausa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Yu Min Lin
Private party facilities
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.
Private party contact
Marilyn Skinner: (888) 326-4806

Location
4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
Dinah's Court
Parking details
Complimentary Valet Parking Monday through Friday and Weekends during private events . Otherwise self parking in our private lot.
Public transit
VTA Line 22 stops in front of restaurant. VTA Line 522 within walking distance.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Hamachi Shots$36.00
ponzu, avocado, ginger, jalapeño
Today's Oysters
- Half Dozen$24.00
- Dozen$44.00
Tuna Tartare$24.00
saffron rice, seaweed, avocado, yuzu ponzu
- Osetra Caviar Supplement$55.00
Caviar 1 oz. Siberian Osetra$235.00
wasabi creme fraiche, egg, buckwheat blini
Lobster Rocks$32.00
almond purée, truffle, mitsuba
Popcorn Crab$31.00
yuzu aioli, kale, garlic butter
Shrimp Cocktail$30.00
avocado, saffron aioli, cocktail sauce
Beef Tataki$28.00
edamame, onion, tofu, pickles, mustard vinaigrette

Entrées

Black Sea Bass (Wild Maryland)$62.00
oyster mushrooms, fava beans, carrots
King Salmon (Wild Half Moon Bay)$58.00
champagne glaze, bacon, green bean, radish, maitake mushroom
Seared Scallops Two-Way (Wild Maine)$59.00
peas, tomatoes, potato purée, aged vinegar
Miso Black Cod (Wild Monterey)$56.00
lobster soboro, bell pepper, rice cake, kale
Grilled Lobster Tail (Wild Maine)$72.00
edamame, shimeji mushroom, peach, parsnip purée
Wagyu Flat Iron$87.00
corn tempura, bordelaise
Wagyu Ribeye$95.00
charred broccolini, green peppercorn sauce
Cab Prime New York$68.00
crispy polenta, parmesan, tomato compote, bordelaise
Tajima F1 Strip (Australia)$155.00
butterball potato, green peppercorn sauce
Cab Filet Mignon$65.00
porcini ravioli, smoked paprika, bordelaise

Sides

Haricot Verts$14.00
garlic, butter
Seasonal Vegetables$14.00
shallot, butter
Mac N' Cheese$14.00
ham, a blend of eight cheeses
Wild Mushrooms$15.00
chives, garlic
Truffle Fries$15.00
parmesan, truffle aioli
Lobster Fried Rice$28.00
bacon, egg, garlic, green onions

Tasting Menu

$120 per person full table participation, before 8pm; $75 additional wine pairing

Big Eye Tuna Tartar
Tomato, cucumber, basil, summer truffle. Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Arietta, On the White Keys, Sonoma Mountain 2017
Salt Spring Mussels
Cauliflower mushroom, potato, turnip. Wine Pairing: Chablis, Jean-Marc Brocard, Vau de Vey, Premier Cru 2018
Miso Black Cod
Bonito flakes, kale, edamame, bell pepper, miso. Wine Pairing: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, les Hauts-lieux 2013
Grilled Prime Tenderloin
Chanterelle mushrooms, parsnip, potato. Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Ramey, Napa Valley 2014
Chocolate Caramel Namekala
Peach compote, brioche, pecans, creme fraiche ice cream. Wine Pairing: 20 Year Tawny Port, Quinta do Infantado

Cocktails

Sea Jay$15.00
Grey Goose la poire vodka, Vedrenne elderflower, lychee, lemon, cardamom spiced cranberry rosé Lillet foam
De la Rosa$15.00
Los Vecinos espadin mezcal, rose chai Pama, grenadine, lime
Hi Ho Hibiscus$14.00
hibiscus vodka, Lo-Fi amaro, ginger, lime, ginger beer
Rings of Saturn$15.00
Masahiro Okinawa gin, Velvet Falernum, Small Hand Foods orgeat, lime
Overboard!$15.00
Plantation Xaymaca & Doctor Bird rum, Stiggins pineapple rum, passion fruit, lime, clove
Wakizashi Blade$15.00
Toki whisky, Heirloom pineapple amaro & creme de flora Sidetrack black walnut nocino, honey, applewood smoked
Barrel Aged Last Word$15.00
Junipero gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino duo, lime
Barrel Aged Manhattan$15.00
Maker's Sea Stave Pick 2019 bourbon Carpano Antica, Punt e' Mes & Dolin rouge vermouths, orange & aromatic bitters duo
Whisk(e)y Flights
- Japanese Whisky$45.00
- Bourbon Whiskey$35.00
- Scotch Whisky$35.00

Beers

Scrimshaw, North Coast Brewing, Pilsner, 4.7% ABV, Fort Bragg, CA$8.00
California Condor, Barebottle Brewing, Unfiltered American IPA, 7.3% ABV San Francisco, CA$8.00
Rintel-Weisse, Palo Alto Brewing, Hefeweizen, 5% ABV Palo Alto, CA$8.00
Cinq Cents, Brasserie de Chimay, Belgian Trappist Tripel, 8% ABV Hainaut, Belgium$14.00
Organic Chocolate, Samuel Smith's, Chocolate Stout, 5% ABV, Tadcaster, UK$9.00

What 1,868 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Seafood
Peninsula
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AlCapone
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
It was nice to have outdoor dining with COVID still going around and an elderly family member. Service was excellent and friendly. They couldn't do better. A bit on expensive side, but you do get what u pay for.
TY
ThomasY
Sacramento
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant was really fancy and good. Excellent service. But really expensive. This is not your every day dinner place unless you can afford a $400 bill for 2.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Sea is amazing and our server Ricardo went above and beyond to make it a special night for us! The restaurant is gorgeous and the food is amazing!
MA
MarkA
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the most awesome place my wife and I have ever been. It was beyond words. How eloquent, kind and communicative just made us feel special and very welcomed. On top of that the food was the best we've had anywhere also. I recommend everyone there a huge raise. From the person at the front door to the cooks. Every one played a part in making our experience a anniversary of a life time. Thank you everyone. And please make sure to keep up the good work. This world needs more places like this. In fact every where in the world should be like this. This is the most excellence I've seen anywhere. This excellence made each cent worth it.
VF
ValynneF
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great knowledge of full menus. Absolutely loved the entire night!
SF
SteelerFans
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fanstatic food, worth the cost. Service of course was amazing.
DM
DougM
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was good but not memorable. For the price point I expected something more
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service is excellence. Food is good. I would definitely come back
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great ambiance. Celebrated wedding anniversary.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I surprised my fiance with dinner here last night and he was impressed with the ambiance and the menu. Joanna was our server and her knowledge of the me u and customer service was superb!
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Linda
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food for the value. Service was great. Highly recommend this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an exceptional time with friends. Pricey but we’ll worth it!
S
Steb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great, high-quality service and food. The dining experience was enjoyable for me and my wife.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best service and food was exceptional! Our server was so knowledgeable and passionate about the food and menu options. The Sea was our first date and continues to be a favorite of ours for date nights. Five stars!
O
Ollie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our 1 year anniversary here and was not disappointed. May do it again next year
ML
MoLL
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lobster rock is crunchy outside and juicy inside. Miso black cod is also really tasty and flavorful.
RG
RoseGardenZorro
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic Seafood restaurant! The Hamachi Shots and Lobster Rocks were to die for! Our Tasting Menu was beyond words… beautiful, expertly prepared and brought to the table at the correct hot or cold temperatures, though my Wagyu Steak was cooked to a stage more medium than medium rare. :( We also had the delightful Grand Mariner Soufflé: light, luscious and filled with a yummy, flavorful Crème Anglais. The perfect spot for a Special Occasion Dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food as always!👍🏻
NF
NoFauxFoie
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every thing was amazing from the Food and the Service to Attentive staff the moment we walked in, Great Cocktails to end of meal. All was on point. A special Shout out to our server Joana, who has a can do attitude and made our Evening Very Special and to the Sommelier for His great wine Selection and Knowledge. Will definitely return when we are in the area again.
KH
KarlH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We went here to celebrate our 19th anniversary. It was really a great experience and Joana was super nice and made the whole experience wonderful!
AL
AdamL
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The sommelier helped us pick out our wines and champaigns for the evening; really, really knowledgeable with lots of insight! The food overall was amazing, but the general consensus of our party was that the food was too rich in flavor. The lobster rocks, A5 Wagyu, and Salmon were incredible but overwhelming in flavor, sauces, and oils. We thought the dishes could be much better if the food was less rich and oily. We've been dining here for years, and we'll keep coming back—an incredible experience for anyone who wants to try the best meats and foods in the world.
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Vini
Central Coast
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very delicious, upscale restaurant
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Iras
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the one place our family goes to celebrate special occasions, birthdays, Mother’s Day, anniversary, etc. Food has the best presentation and taste is amazing. Service is over the top, servers keep coming to our table to check if there’s anything they can provide and if we need anything. Amazing !
J
Jessica
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joana was AMAZING. The best service and best dinner ever. Thank you for making our birthdays special!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place! It was my first stop off the plane. The service and food are always impeccable!
F
Faye
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Fair food, suboptimal preparation with average chef fat high price.
E
Emily1
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Server Luiggi and team were very attentive yet let us pace our drinks, appetizers, entree and dessert. Love the hamachi shooters. Enjoyed our mixed drinks - I loved the yuzu lemonade (as the designated driver). Loved the wagyu ribeye, John Dory, and cab prime New York steak. The lobster fried rice was excellent. Loved the bread basket. Rise and shine dessert was excellent. Always fun to have the cotton candy at the end of the meal. A nice celebration for Father’s Day. Had a lovely, secluded outdoor table.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day was a great experience. Service was excellent. Food and wine were amazing. Everything was welcoming and professional. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We will be back for sure.
J
Joy62
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my second time at this restaurant and was seated at the main dining hall. I like the open kitchen that they have. During COVID, they seated us outside, and we did not see the kitchen. Our table (4 ppl) ordered all seafood and fishes tasted so fresh. The cotton candy at the end of the meal is a nice touch. I will go back again.
SG
SassyGee
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
This was an early Father’s Day meal. Wasn’t impressed with the first location we were offered for seating but the hostess quickly found us a better location. The food was excellent. A little slow on the service for the entrees, but overall a great experience. We routinely visit Alexander’s in San Francisco and love that, this was our first time at the Sea. Still like our dining experiences at SF better, but we’d certainly recommend and visit the Sea again!
ML
MeiL
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse is no longer an eatable restaurant. Ordered Filet Mignon and got a piece very tough and chewy piece of meat. Green beans was stringy and tough and we'd trouble to swallow. Waiter spill water over the table, twice. VERY Disappointed.
M
Michael
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and enjoyable outdoor dining experience. Hamachi shooters and uni appetizer were favorites as was wagyu ribeye
TM
TMendez
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service! We sat in the bar, and thoroughly enjoyed our meals, and the desserts were outstanding.
CS
CarleneS
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was impeccable and seafood was very fresh. Presentation was on point. Definitely a place to celebrate a special occasion, though too expensive for regular every day dining.
C
Chelz
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Steak wasn't the same quality and taste as Alexander's in Cupertino. Wasn't impressed at all by the steak. It was overcooked and didn't taste good.
MD
MelissaD
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Ricardo provided great service. Main courses were a little bland.
H
Hilario
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I enjoyed our dinner for our anniversary. They catered to our needs and answered our every questions about their menu. Overall, we had a fantastic time and food was great!
Y
Yoshida
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience2
The food was very disappointing. Everything was overly sauced and you could not taste the delicate flavor of the fish. We had the miso black cod, but we might as well been eating catfish since you could not taste the black cod. The pieces of cod were also very small, not the think flaky pieces that I expected. There were also crumbles of lobster which had no taste and were hard little pea sized pieces which could have been small croutons. The prices were outrages for what little you received.
MM
MrsMoore
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our 18th wedding anniversary was celebrated and we had a fantastic time. Thank you!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 213-1111.