McCormick & Schmick's

We celebrated CJ’s surprise 18th birthday at McCormick & Schmick’s Houston, and the evening was unforgettable. The food was outstanding—“pure deliciousness all around,” in the birthday boy’s words. Marissa went above and beyond with her kindness and thoughtful support, setting the perfect tone for the celebration. Jazz and Luther were phenomenal, anticipating every need and adding warmth and care that made the night effortless and special. Thanks to the entire team, CJ’s milestone birthday was filled with joy and wonderful memories. We’ll definitely be back for future celebrations!

2 months ago

McCormicks was our first stop for our groups night out and we couldn't have chosen a better spot. Most of our group ordered the filet and it was excellent. We also ordered the espresso martinis table side and that was a great presentation and experience. The east coast oyster variety was excellent, very high quality and we loved the special touch of the jalapeño flavored shaved ice topping. We will definitely visit again. The service was excellent and the restaraunt is walking distance from nearby bars.

3 months ago

Hubby and I rolled into this place for our big “first-time” date night—because we’re in our 40s now and spontaneous means making a 6:30 reservation like responsible adults. Turned out to be hilariously unnecessary since the dining room was emptier than my willpower at a dessert cart. Only five other tables occupied, but hey, we had a plan and a booth by the window, so we were living large. The vibe is super chill and classy, perfect for people-watching. We spent a solid ten minutes entertained by some kid outside dramatically filming his F150 like it was about to drop a mixtape. Iconic. Our server Brian was an absolute gem—super personable, attentive, and clearly still in his training-wheels era. When Hubby ordered the smoked Old Fashioned, another server swooped in to demo the smoker thingy like Brian was performing open-heart surgery. Round two? Brian gave it the old college try, but the smoker gadget straight-up rebelled. Then who I assume was the manager materialized to “help,” which basically meant hovering and micromanaging poor Brian right in front of us. Bro, the thing wouldn’t light for the manager either, so it clearly wasn’t a Brian problem—it was a “this smoker hates all of us” problem. Brian, if you’re reading this: solidarity, king. I’ve had bosses literally breathe down my neck while I worked. That trauma is real. You still crushed it. Meanwhile, my lemon drop martinis? Flawless. Not too sweet, not too tart—just right. Goldilocks would have proposed on the spot. Food-wise? Lord have mercy. Started with the R.C. Ranch Wagyu Carpaccio—10/10, no notes. I legit licked the arugula clean like it was a side salad and I was a starving rabbit. My main: the M&S Grilled Oysters. Sweet baby Jesus, 20/10. I’ve been loyal to Rouxpour and Perry’s oysters for years, but these betrayed my past loves in the best way. Next-level sorcery. If I could time-travel, I’d slap past-me and order double oysters, skip everything else. OMFG. Also got the Prosciutto di Parma Flatbread—delicious, solid 9/10—but let’s be honest, rating it a full 10 would be straight-up disrespectful to those god-tier oysters. Hubby went with the R.C. Ranch Wagyu Steak Frites. Fries? Crispy perfection. Steak? Cooked like a dream. That pepper sauce though? Way too committed to the “pepper” part of its name. Bold, aggressive, borderline rude. He gives the whole plate a diplomatic 7/10. Overall, Brian and the food (especially those oysters) carried this place hard. We’ll absolutely be back—probably at 6:30 again, because old habits die hard.

2 months ago

Well, I cant review the food bc the food never came. I enjoyed my Arnold Palmer. Our server, Bryan did a great job at informing us our food was not coming. We sat at the table for 2 hours and nothing. The manager tried to tell us that they would take the appetizer off the bill and move our order to the front, this is after an hour. We are still sitting here waiting for the bill for our drinks. Ive never experienced this type of negligence before. The manager was so rude to the server that was helping us and it was the kitchens fault, not his.

2 weeks ago

Delightful dinner while visiting our grandson. The chicken al pastor was very good. It was quiet enough to have a conversation. We sat in the bar and could have ordered from either the happy hour or full menu. Our waiter was efficient and friendly. Highly recommend.

a month ago