The Dungenous Crab cocktail was the best I had ever ordered---even better than Scomas on the wharft in SF. The seafood stew with oysters, shrimp and fish came in a lobster bisque type broth that was made you use your bread for every drop.
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The Dungenous Crab cocktail was the best I had ever ordered---even better than Scomas on the wharft in SF. The seafood stew with oysters, shrimp and fish came in a lobster bisque type broth that was made you use your bread for every drop.
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We were so tired from the plane ride, but didn't want to go to sleep in the middle of the afternoon. Their specialty is a soupy/stewy thing with fresh fish of your choosing and it was excellent. So was the waitstaff. Recommend.
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Wonderful seafood dishes!! Daily specials are great. Not real happy about everyone walking by while I eat but it was worth it.
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Nothing fancy about this restaurant. I was mostly disappointed by the service. Our waitress appeared to hate her job.
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We had the mixed seafood Pan Roast.... one of the best meals I have ever had. The pan-roast was simply amazing. The service was mid-par to ok. Our waitress was in a rush as the place was packed, but the bus-boy kinda took her place and kept our glasses full and plates cleared. The food definately gets a 10 as...
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I stopped by here to get a quick bowl of soup and a salad for lunch. I sat at the table for over 10 minutes before anyone came by to take a drink order. It took over a half hour to get my chowder, which wasn't stellar. The waitress never even came back until I was done and waiting for...
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Every year we visit Fairchild's for dinner. The prices are fair and the food is pretty good. We were a little disappointed this year because the food didn't taste as good as it did last year. Don't get me wrong, the food was still good but not as good as last year. The host and the waitress were very good....
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Seated by the head cook and ostracised by the waitress we took a seat at the counter. Conversed with the head cook...great guy to talk to. The food is excellent(mussels on the half shell with cilantro and marinara). In my limited time in Reno, I would definitely eat here again and enjoy some warm sake with another entree. Bypass the...
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I always look forward to Reno because of this restaurant, however, I was so disappointed and saddened on our last trip. Our favorites are the ultimate pan roast, the fish and chips and the oyster shooters. The ultimate pan roast came with bad mussels and the fish was soggy. Though the fish were replaced, the 2nd serving still came soggy....
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I LOVE this restaurant!! I go to Reno just for their Seafood Pan Roast. It's the BEST seafood soup I have ever had in my life! They will give you the receipe but I cannot master it like they make it. Sit at the bar and watch them if you can. They will even give you the receipe but without...
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