Herb & Sea was the perfect spot to celebrate our anniversary. The ambiance was romantic and inviting, and the service made us feel truly taken care of. We started with the fresh catch caviar, pickles and pita, and the Caesar - each one packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The babaganoush in the pickles and pita dish was delicious and surprisingly stole the show among the starters. For mains, we shared the whole golden spotted bass and the shrimp linguini - both were absolutely outstanding. Everything about the evening was memorable - can’t wait to come back!
omar fagerberg
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March 20, 2025
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Herb & Sea is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was inviting, stylish, and coastal-chic. The service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu.
Now, the food—WOW! Every dish was beautifully plated and bursting with flavor. The seafood was incredibly fresh, and the wood-fired preparations added the perfect touch of smokiness. The scallop aguachile was bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, while the barramundi and yellowtailwas cooked to perfection. We also couldn't get enough of the house-made pasta and seasonal vegetables.
Another huge plus—it’s also a fantastic spot for families! The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive to our kids, making sure they were comfortable and happy throughout the meal. It’s rare to find a restaurant that balances sophistication with a family-friendly atmosphere, but Herb & Sea nails it.
Cocktails were another highlight—creative, well-balanced, and refreshing. The wine list had fantastic pairings, making the experience even better.
Herb & Sea is the perfect spot for a romantic date night, a celebration, or just a memorable meal with friends and family. Brian Malarkey has truly created something special here. We’ll be back again and again!
Jeff Cooperhouse
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June 04, 2025
Incredible dinner at Herb & Sea! Love the decor, everything looks beautiful with purpose. The staff is excellent, friendly and accommodating, and orders come out quick. We had some tasty cocktails, the H&S old fashioned, tropic thunder, and Sonoran sunset. Our appetizers were amazing, bluefin tuna tartare, mussel toast, and ceviche. The entrees kept the momentum, we had grilled bluefin tuna and shrimp linguini with sides of baby carrots and fire roasted corn. Great location to walk around and go to the beach. Definitely recommend!
Yair Abed
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May 25, 2025
We had a nice dinner, the only disappointment was when we ordered the seared trout which actually was steelhead trout that is in the salmon family and the taste and texture was exactly like salmon; and the table next to us had the same experience.
Angela Wong
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October 16, 2024
Delicious foods and atmosphere! Fast service too.
The food was amazing. Quite a bit of fusion of flavors and variety. Oysters and ceviche (slight curry flavor) were fresh and delicious. The oysters + bone marrow (very fatty, maybe French) is a show stopper. Duck confit pizza also wowed!
If you’re good with more than healthy amounts of butter and fat, this place is fantastic.
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Herb & Sea was the perfect spot to celebrate our anniversary. The ambiance was romantic and inviting, and the service made us feel truly taken care of. We started with the fresh catch caviar, pickles and pita, and the Caesar - each one packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The babaganoush in the pickles and pita dish was delicious and surprisingly stole the show among the starters. For mains, we shared the whole golden spotted bass and the shrimp linguini - both were absolutely outstanding. Everything about the evening was memorable - can’t wait to come back!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Herb & Sea is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was inviting, stylish, and coastal-chic. The service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. Now, the food—WOW! Every dish was beautifully plated and bursting with flavor. The seafood was incredibly fresh, and the wood-fired preparations added the perfect touch of smokiness. The scallop aguachile was bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, while the barramundi and yellowtailwas cooked to perfection. We also couldn't get enough of the house-made pasta and seasonal vegetables. Another huge plus—it’s also a fantastic spot for families! The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive to our kids, making sure they were comfortable and happy throughout the meal. It’s rare to find a restaurant that balances sophistication with a family-friendly atmosphere, but Herb & Sea nails it. Cocktails were another highlight—creative, well-balanced, and refreshing. The wine list had fantastic pairings, making the experience even better. Herb & Sea is the perfect spot for a romantic date night, a celebration, or just a memorable meal with friends and family. Brian Malarkey has truly created something special here. We’ll be back again and again!
Incredible dinner at Herb & Sea! Love the decor, everything looks beautiful with purpose. The staff is excellent, friendly and accommodating, and orders come out quick. We had some tasty cocktails, the H&S old fashioned, tropic thunder, and Sonoran sunset. Our appetizers were amazing, bluefin tuna tartare, mussel toast, and ceviche. The entrees kept the momentum, we had grilled bluefin tuna and shrimp linguini with sides of baby carrots and fire roasted corn. Great location to walk around and go to the beach. Definitely recommend!
We had a nice dinner, the only disappointment was when we ordered the seared trout which actually was steelhead trout that is in the salmon family and the taste and texture was exactly like salmon; and the table next to us had the same experience.
Delicious foods and atmosphere! Fast service too. The food was amazing. Quite a bit of fusion of flavors and variety. Oysters and ceviche (slight curry flavor) were fresh and delicious. The oysters + bone marrow (very fatty, maybe French) is a show stopper. Duck confit pizza also wowed! If you’re good with more than healthy amounts of butter and fat, this place is fantastic.