Can't get it right or treat you right that is. After selecting the Cannery for a special treat with out of town family guests, we were sorely dissappointed. Lousy seating, poor service and a... More

Can't get it right or treat you right that is. After selecting the Cannery for a special treat with out of town family guests, we were sorely dissappointed. Lousy seating, poor service and a manager who shouldn't be allowed out in public. We were seated on the patio outside overlooking the picturesque Newport Harbor and the wedding party from hell...or close to there. Noisy, obnoxious, drunk and the restaurant staff should have warned us when we arrived. Instead we were virtually part of the "party" that surrounded our table on two sides. After complaining to the staff, our level of service dropped below that of eating alone at home. When we asked to speak to the manager, who was busy serving food to the wedding party (get real), he was patronizing at best and demonstrated incompetence at it's worst. Think twice, okay, three times before spending your money or your patience at this overpriced, understaffed and mediocre establishment. Pros: It's not hell. Cons: Lousy Service and Uncaring Staff
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The lobster was WAY overcooked. Our service was Way WORSE. We were ignored. Had to ask for everything. Had to ask for water in our glasses that sat empty forever, had to ask to order our... More

The lobster was WAY overcooked. Our service was Way WORSE. We were ignored. Had to ask for everything. Had to ask for water in our glasses that sat empty forever, had to ask to order our entrees, had to ask for more drinks. had to ask for more bread. It really was sad. We were visting from Vegas where we like going out to eat in great restuarants, and the service was SOOO disappointing. Then our Lobster came and we coudl barely scrap it out of the shell it was so overcooked and the steak was really weird tasting too. Would NEVER recommend it! The manager was horrible too!!! Pros: the atmosphere is OK Cons: HORRIBLE SERVICE
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love this place - the atmosphere is inviting, the food is great!!! Pros: clean, great food, fresh Cons: can't think of any

love this place - the atmosphere is inviting, the food is great!!! Pros: clean, great food, fresh Cons: can't think of any
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When I think of my top 3 or 4 best restaurants, The Cannery is always right there. What a beautiful location, excellent food, and it's the experience that is so nice. The outside patio, or the view... More

When I think of my top 3 or 4 best restaurants, The Cannery is always right there. What a beautiful location, excellent food, and it's the experience that is so nice. The outside patio, or the view from the second floor. One thing I can't understand is the mandatory valet---even for lunch. Seems so unnecessary. But the price you pay for the location. On the scale --expensive.
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My husband and I dined at the Cannery on 12/5 with 10 of our closest friends and had the worst experience. We started the night fine having drinks upstairs in the bar enjoying the beautiful view... More

My husband and I dined at the Cannery on 12/5 with 10 of our closest friends and had the worst experience. We started the night fine having drinks upstairs in the bar enjoying the beautiful view waiting for our group to arrive. When we were sat in the dungeon, that is when the night went downhill. First and foremost the service was horrible. Our server was rude and had no knowledge of their wine list. He was obviously not trained to serve wine by his lack of wine etiquette. The food was also marginal. In fact, 11 out of the 12 of us did not finish our entrees. As a matter of fact, one of the entrees (chilean sea bass) came out frozen! When we finally caught our server's attention, he did not apologize nor make any effort to expedite the replacement (took over 15 minutes). Most of the entrees were either under cooked (obviously the sea bass) or over cooked (their duck dish). After we paid our bill, we spoke to the manager. She was very apologetic, but made no effort or gesture to encourage us to come back again. I have dined in Newport Beach for over 20 years and have had many great experiences and dishes, but Cannery is one that I will not recommend nor visit again. Pros: The view Cons: Service, food
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The Cannery Seafood of the Pacific is an old, famous restaurant that serves excellent fresh seafood of all kinds and everything that goes with it. It's pricey, but well worth it for good fresh fish... More

The Cannery Seafood of the Pacific is an old, famous restaurant that serves excellent fresh seafood of all kinds and everything that goes with it. It's pricey, but well worth it for good fresh fish dishes. There will be a wait on weekends, but if you are not in a big hurry, it's worth waiting for. The service is good and the restaurant is so nice inside...it's fun to go here.
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Good food and great service will be on the menu here..Have been going here for years, when in town. Never disappointed and will keep going back. Lots of locals and nice atmosphere.

Good food and great service will be on the menu here..Have been going here for years, when in town. Never disappointed and will keep going back. Lots of locals and nice atmosphere.
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The food has the presentation of a Master Chef. Nothing was ordinary, from the salad to the main course, to the dessert. The salad was dressed with sliced fuits that primed the palate. The sea bass... More

The food has the presentation of a Master Chef. Nothing was ordinary, from the salad to the main course, to the dessert. The salad was dressed with sliced fuits that primed the palate. The sea bass was served on a bed of potato mash, and a green sauce that I still dream about. The dessert was 'ice cream sundae meets bananas foster". The food price for two came to just about 100 dollars, which is far less than expected for the quality of food, not even taking into consideration the locaton and view. The Pinoir Wine was light and sufficiently dry, but a bit pricey. They allow "bring your own" with a 15 dollar uncorking fee. My wife and I look forward to our next OC trip, when we will happily return to another culinary adventure at The Cannery. Pros: Everything. Cons: Cost of wine.
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Each time we come from Marietta to CA, we HAVE to go to the Cannery. The food is marvelous and so well presented. The last time there was 5 of us, each with a different dinner and dessert. Each... More

Each time we come from Marietta to CA, we HAVE to go to the Cannery. The food is marvelous and so well presented. The last time there was 5 of us, each with a different dinner and dessert. Each plate was a work of art in presentation, the service could not have been more attentive, and the price reasonable for what there was. The only draw back is the bathrooms. Don't go there when a downpouring rain is happening. Not a pleasant experice but far away from the dining room area. We have never felt pushed to leave and usually take about 2 hrs to eat and talk. If you have not eaten here, you have missed a treat. We will be out there for Fathers Day this year and you can just bet where we will be eating dinner and treating dad. Pros: Ambience, Parking, Service, Food, has it all Cons: bathrooms when it rains
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This is a restaurant we enjoy going to not only because of the many seafood selections you can pick from but also for the outside dining area by the water. Everything that we've tried has been very... More

This is a restaurant we enjoy going to not only because of the many seafood selections you can pick from but also for the outside dining area by the water. Everything that we've tried has been very good. Our favorite is the Seafood Mix Grill - shrimp, scallops and the daily catch - the salmon when served with this is excellent. Give this restaurant a try the next time in Newport Beach.
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