The Spinnaker Reviews
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- Terrible Service Beautiful View
Read More On Citysearch by RhodaL at Citysearch 7/3/2011 - Horrible service; will NOT return
Read More On Citysearch by SGates33 at Citysearch 5/10/2011 - J'adore
Read More On Citysearch McQueen31 4/24/2010 - I loved this place
I loved this place. The view alone is breathtaking. The staff was super attentive. The service is great, everyone is super friendly. The food is great. I can't wait to go again.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/24/2009 - Wewaited for one hour. the staff were rude. When asked how much longer is the wait, angrily responded that we were already told there is no available table yet. Upon ordering, soem of us requested rice instead of potato with our order and the waitress rudely said they do not serve rice, only orzo. all orders came with rice anyway including the one who specifically requested for orzo. When asked ...
Read More On Citysearch egjavier 8/4/2008 - Excellent choice for brunchWe went with some friends to the Spinnaker for a brunch - I can't even begin to say how wonderful it was! The view alone made it worth going. The brunch menu was extensive and the attention from the waitstaff was just right. Will go back again for a dinner next time.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/24/2008 - Wonderful view and foodHad dinner with my date and enjoyed every aspect of the restaurant. We were seated by a window facing San Francisco and saw the lights come on. Million dollar view! Staff was wonderful and very informative. I truly enjoyed the Petrale with macadamia nut crust. Shared the Strawberry Zabaglione dessert......tasted awesome. I would highly recommend this place. I thought it was a tourist trap ...
Read More On Citysearch cuddle 4/27/2008 - Lovely ExperienceI've been back several times, only during the day. I feel like the view would be wasted at night. The service has always been prompt and friendly and all the food is well priced and delicious, esp. the shrimp sandwich. The last time I ate there, I was seated right next to a huge glass wall right on top of the water and saw seals poking their heads up during the meal. It's in a charming neighborho...
Read More On Citysearch grendlekitty 4/24/2008 - Very Poor Food & Management!Went to this poorly managed restaurant with my family for Easter Brunch-lunch. Requested a table in back (got seated in the front part). Our server was decent but not great!
The food was terrible, almost to the point of nasty. How can you screw up a salad and clam chowder????
The manager approached our table YELLING (I NEED THE TABLE NOW - I MOVE YOU TO THE BAR AREA AND GIVE YOU A FREE DRINK) E...
Read More On Citysearch helena 3/31/2008 - An Excellent Choice for Special CelebrationsLocated on the waterfront in historic Sausalito. Features breathtaking views of San Francisco, Angel Island, Belvedere and even Alcatraz. Serves fresh seafood, pasta, chicken and vegetarian foods. Moderate prices for lunch, pricier for dinner. An excellent choice for special celebrations.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 11/26/2007 - Delicious Food with Great View of SF BayPerhaps my favorite Bay city, Sausalito can boast about this restaurant on the water. It literally sits out IN the Bay on pilings, water lapping the posts around you. We watched the sail and motor boats move across the water, enjoyed the gulls fishing for their early evening snacks just outside the glass wall near our table, and dined on excellent food. Parking was valet and easy, service was fr...
Read More On Citysearch skylarkar 9/22/2007 - Armed with a wonderful view of San Francisco, The Spinnak...
Read More On Citysearch by beebler at Menuism 7/23/2007 - Outstanding Service, Good FoodThree of us ate here for lunch on Tues., June 12. Our server, Robert, was outstanding. We never asked for more water or bread. Our table was watched and replacements made immediately. We had one N.E. clam chowder, which was very good. The other two of us had the spicy tomato bisque seafood soup..... good, but not that good that we would order it again although it WAS loaded with scallops. W...
Read More On Citysearch jcmal 6/14/2007 - Worst restaurant experience ever was excited to try Spinnaker with a group of seven on a very special family occassion. They made us wait one hour past our reservation time, with three hungry young children. Even then, they said they could not seat us yet. We left and had to find somewhere else on a busy Saturday night. They made no apologies, acted as if they had no control, and offered no compensation for our wasted time....
Read More On Citysearch andrefouad 5/13/2007 - Great view, okay foodThis place has an amazing view. Very romantic setting overlooking the water. The food was expensive though for the only slightly better than average quality.
Read More On Citysearch kr333 11/20/2006 - Best Clam Chowder; Gorgeous View!Food was delicious! I had a lovely lunch alone at the Spinnaker. I ALWAYS order clam chowder when I'm out, and this was the BEST I've ever had. My crab cocktail was delicious, and the shrimp avocado salad was tasty, but not GREAT. The bread pudding was delectable.
The service was phenomenal! The waiter was sweet and attentive. WIthout my knowledge, my waiter ran out to the valet to make su...
Read More On Citysearch roops 11/15/2006 - Nice atmosphere, average foodThe Spinnaker offers great views and a pleasant, although somewhat "touristy" atmosphere. However, my husband and I were disappointed with the food. The fish dishes were unimaginative and bland. Since there are so many other great seafood restaurants in Marin, we probably will not go back.
Read More On Citysearch rmboro 11/13/2006 - Overly priced and poor serviceUnless you are of white descent or exude a certain amount of money, you will be overlooked at any given time. The entire staff is rude in their physical behaviour as well as their use of vocabulary.
Read More On Citysearch nina13 11/1/2006 - great view skip the foodThe view from the Spinaker is it's distinguishing feature- and it is a devastating view of the San Francisco Bay. That being said- go for the view and a drink and skip the dinner reservations or even the appetizers. The food is overpriced and overvalued and the waitstaff leave an enormous amount to be desired. On two occasionbs even the drinks were poor and I sent back a mixed drink as it tas...
Read More On Citysearch lasloras 9/1/2006 - GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, FOOD AND VIEWSWhat a wonderful place to spend an afternoon or evening with your date. The staff is wonderful, friendly and professional...the food is great and the view is magnificent!
Very tasty dishes and awesome desserts.
Definitely enjoy spending time at this beautiful restaurant and savoring the food and view.
Read More On Citysearch nellie_12 7/11/2006 - Rude HostessThe hostess was so rude to my family on Memorial Day that I insisted we leave, even though my mother was thinking of staying - and it was my mother to whom the hostess had been the most rude! I used to work in retail and can understand having a long day at work on a busy holiday with lots of tourist traffic can really drain a person, but that's no excuse to take it out on customers who were poli...
Read More On Citysearch iacobus 5/30/2006 - Where do you find such terrible wait staff?
We've been going to this restaurant for years to celebrate birthdays and other events. The last two visits have been very disappointing. I'm sad to say that we will probably never go there again. I've never had wait staff speak to me the way the ones at this restaurant did last night. They were rude, condescending and defensive. They definitely did not give me the feeling that the 'customer is al...
Read More On Citysearch bwrother 4/9/2006 - Amazing view - terrible foodI was very excited to try this restaurant with my fiance on Valentine's Day. When we got there we were impressed by the views, and our great table. From there things went south. My cocktail glass had someone elses' lipstick marks on it, so the waitress took it back. The next one she brought had the same problem!! Ew. Then both my swordfish and my fiance's prawn pasta were HORRIBLE. They ta...
Read More On Citysearch dutchisses 2/15/2006 - wedding receptionThe service for a private party was excellent! It was spacious with a world class view, and the staff was knowledgable and helpful. Everything was as requested and in this day, that is remarkable.
Read More On Citysearch dexter9 12/23/2005 - Is this a restaurant... or a hosptial cafeteria?The view at this place is great. It's literally on the water with lots of boats going by. Everything else though is suspect. The best description I can think of for this place is institutional. The carpet, furnishings, linens, the waiters in their polyester vests, the entire décor, and of course the food. I felt like I was dining at a Holiday Inn or a hospital cafeteria. The prices w...
Read More On Citysearch fabiofulov 8/22/2005 - Great service, view, and (importantly) food!We found our overall experience at the Spinnaker to be outstanding. The hostess was a bit cold but the server was exceptional--friendly and highly competent! We enjoyed every bit of our experience, from wine to appetizers (good clam chowder--a bit thin but tasty) to entrees (some excellent pasta shoices) to desserts. And of course the view cannot be beat! It is an easy ferry ride to the Spinn...
Read More On Citysearch jlk1961 8/6/2005 - Very rude personnelTHe waitresses are very rude and treat the customers in a disrespectful way. They don't quote the correct wait time
Read More On Citysearch helhak 7/31/2005 - skip this placei found it a waste of time and money. i have been to much
better places in Sausalito. the service is terrible, and the
food mediocre.
Read More On Citysearch puchu 7/5/2005 - Seafood with a Sea ViewThe Spinnaker serves above average food with a great view of the bay. This would be a nice place to take out of town visitors so they can get a nice view of San Francisco. The staff of The Spinnaker seem like a boring bunch of people but they get the job done. And I would say that the best part of the meal was the great dessert.
Read More On Citysearch lord_humongous 6/28/2005 - A great graduation memoryWe arrived, we began to enjoy our visit. We had made reservations and were promptly seated. Our window seating added immeasureably to our experience. Each of our party had a taste of appetizers; garlic w/brie, calamari and crabcakes and devoured them with ahs all around. I thought the Hollandaise sauce served with the crabcakes was the best. Two of our party had NY steak, ordered it medium-well a...
Read More On Citysearch dlibra 6/12/2005 - Not worth it - The food was awful.I must agree, the view is great but the food really leaves a sour taste. We had to send something back to the kitchen because it was too salty and unedible. The rest of the stuff that we ordered were not good too. I had the clam chowder and bit into a lump of flour! The entrees were all too salty and the presentation of the food was mediocre at best. Certainly not worth the money and the wait! I ...
Read More On Citysearch pingneo 2/21/2005 - best night of the weekFantastic view - great food - prompt friendly service - well trained - worth the extra wait for a table on the outside wall
Read More On Citysearch foleymt 10/18/2004 - go there for the view, not for foodThey have one of the best view in Sausalito. I would suggest people go there to enjoy a glass of wine and the wonderful view. For the food, it is very american, and the view is worth more than the money you pay for. I'll give it a good value, but it is not for the food.
Read More On Citysearch atomicltwister 9/20/2004 - Nice Romantic PlaceThe first time that I went there, it was a great experience. Not only was there an awesome view, the food was decent, especially the seafood. It's just a great place for a date or an anniversary, in my case, an anniversary. They have free valet parking, which is great. Once again, nice view, highly recommend for dates only.
Read More On Citysearch andyk314 7/13/2003 - What A View !What a great experience. Wonderful view, outstanding food... good, attentive service. Will make this a regular choice for our west coast trips.
Read More On Citysearch diannemann 10/23/2002 - AwesomeBest place to be romantic, entartain family, friends
Best View in the Bay Area
Read More On Citysearch nekelona 8/7/2002
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