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March 2024 by Brianna Crane
I recently dined here with a large party for a celebration of life. The food and service were excellent (per usual for The Cannery), however, my aunt became ill inside the restaurant, which I'd like to make clear, had nothing to do with the food. It was a challenging situation, but Paige's quick thinking and genuine concern made all the difference. She came to our table within seconds with napkins and bags, ensuring my aunt's comfort and privacy. She remained calm and composed. It was almost like she had a sixth sense about the situation and was ready to jump in to help as soon as things took a turn. She went above and beyond to make sure my aunt was taken care of, even arranging for a quick exit through the employee-only elevator to the main level, allowing her to leave discreetly out the back.Paige's kindness, attentiveness, and professionalism made a challenging situation much easier to handle. Her dedication to guest satisfaction and her ability to handle unexpected situations with grace and efficiency are truly commendable. The Cannery is fortunate to have such a wonderful manager, and I highly recommend this restaurant not only for its fantastic food and ambiance but also for the exceptional service provided by Paige and her team. Thank you, Paige, for your outstanding hospitality.
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March 2024 by Thomas Pizzo
This is my all time FAVORITE Restaurant !!
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March 2024 by karens
Yellowtail sashimi w truffle was delicious as was the salmon and branzino. My husband said one of the best branzino's he's ever had. Justin our server was awesome too. Definitely will be back. Can't forget the Mai Tai!
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March 2024 by Jared Wood
I have been here a few times now, and the food was not only good, but the atmosphere and service were always very nice. Boaters can pull up and park, eat dinner, then boat back to their docks, which is always quite nice, but watch your step...one guy decided to exit the boat before it was docked properly, and stepped right into the water, where he was then soaked the entire dinner.
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March 2024 by Madeline Lefler
Came here during happy hour right before dinner started. The happy hour food items were good, but not great and our service was lacking.
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March 2024 by Marnie Lux
I really wanted to love it. Never been here before. It’s by the bay so right over the water. Very romantic.
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February 2024 by whhiv
We typically enjoy the Cannery, but my wife ordered the fish special and had me taste it. It was extremely "fishy", however she continued to eat it. Unfortunaately she was extremely ill all night.
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February 2024 by Ali Hanks
So many flavors and such variety for seafood lovers! It also has a variety of other options including steak, burgers, and lamb. Perfect blend of ingredients. Terrific staff who checked on us and made the evening special. Located on the water. Big space with beautiful jellyfish lights and lots of tables. My mom who likes quieter places would not be a fan, but I enjoyed the vibe. Make a reservation on weekends! $8 valet parking.
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February 2024 by Marty32
Everything about the Cannery was outstanding. Our server, Cara, was excellent and the service from all the staff was top notch. The food was superb, the view of the bay was calming, and the drinks and food were excellent and well-portioned. We would definitely recommend the Cannery for any special reason. We were celebrating our son's 36th birthday and it was a special night for all of us. Kudos!!
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February 2024 by Jthickey
Steak was tasteless and arrived to the table cold. We sent it back. We had a nice bottle of wine O'Shaughnessy Cab from Napa and that was a decent price for a restaurant as it was 50 percent discounted. Our waitress was not really good service orientated she probably was too busy with a big table, but she wasn't happy anyway. I noticed in a couple of restaurants lately and the Cannery was no exception that the open table guests tend to get the worst tables... far from the action and atmosphere... we rejected the table and they gave us a better one but that's annoying. I had a hard time leaving any tip here as I don't think anything was good enough... even the rest rooms were not clean enough.
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February 2024 by ChrisC
Wonderful dinner and incredible scenery, the crab cakes are so light and delicious as is the calamari. Had the special for dinner with lobster/shrimp and scallops, the dish was amazing. Not sure why they always make everyone wait 10 minutes when you arrive regardless of how busy the restaurant even if you have a reservation but its OK since there is cool sports memorabilia to look at but seems to be the way they do business. Other than that, terrific place !
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February 2024 by Lelando
Not a great experience. I was shocked when they charged me $8 just to park in their huge parking lot. Then charge me outrageous prices for entres. I had the Jambalaya where the shrimp were good but the dish was as thick as joint compound. Won't be back.
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February 2024 by SidD
My wife and I found the food to be under-seasoned and bland. My bisque soup needed a lot of salt. We both ordered the seafood enchiladas. They came smothered in too much sauce and the seafood was tough. To their credit the manager did provide my wife with an alternate dish. They also took the cost of a salad off of our bill. Still, this is the second time we have been disappointed there. The last time was due to poor service. We won't be back.
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February 2024 by MichaelW
This year we went to The Cannery for lunch on Valentine's Day instead of dinner. It was a bit of a disappointment as compared to our many past experiences there. We were surprised to find the restaurant only about 25% of capacity but even with a less than expected crowd, our server was only fair and did not seem as qualified as we've generally had in the past. The food also seemed to lack in quality, while being quite expensive for what was received. Any restaurant can have an off day and we'll likely give it another shot but the experiences was not what we've come to expect of this Newport Beach landmark.
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February 2024 by NatalieR
The Cannery staff went out of their way to accommodate us at our requested outdoor table. Cory, Zoe, and staff were incredibly helpful and our meal/celebration was lovely. Crab cakes, Chowder, Jambalaya, and Catch of the Day all on point, as always. But the service far outweighed the food for us last night.
