Skates On The Bay

Food was soooo yummy ! Very fresh food and seasonings added for taste which I was pleasantly surprised to taste. I assumed the chowder would need a dash or salt/pepper but was I wrong ! It was AMAZING !! The blueberry lemonade was made to perfection. !! A MUST HAVE !!! (Non alcoholic drink just such a cute cup) The sushi roll was ok.... Too much crab for me but other than that it was great . Ambiance of this place was adorable from the outside / inside looking out.. please remember you are on the water dress cute but warm. ! Service was EXCELLENT !!

Ok food, good service, and great ambiance is how I can describe Skates. Being on the water and the service makes it 3 stars.Drinks were decent. I had a Moscow mule. Appetizers, ordered the crab artichoke dip and Thai Curry mussels. The dip was ok, the mussels were small but the curry base had good flavor. Main entrée I ordered the seafood trio, scallops, shrimp, and salmon. I asked what the seasonal veggie was, I was told mixed veggies. They brought out green beans. The entire plate was completely flavorless with the exception of the mashed potatoes. This is hospital food in a fine dining setting on the water. Nothing special.

I waited so long to come here only to be disappointed Made reservations for Vday and it was just a huge disappointment Reservations where for 11:30 am. When we arrived there was hardly any customers inside .I ordered the lunch pack that comes with a salad and an entrée I never got the salad I had to ask for a refill of water I had to let them know I didn't get the salad that comes with the meal I ordered I had to WAIT on my server and to pay for a sub par mealParking lot has tons of potholesNot impressed at all with the food and or the service

Another visit another 5 stars! We continue to be impressed by their tasty food and great service even when every table is taken! Just be sure to make reservations and they'll take care of the rest. Such a lively atmosphere on this Sunday for dinner time at sunset. Can't beat it here.

The ambiance is always great - the bay views and fireplace make it cozy.Our server wasn't friendly initially but warmed up after a bit. He was wearing a boot so we thought maybe he was in pain.The food was good. We tried the shrimp & grits which were hot and flavorful. The fried green tomatoes were a bit tart but were fried perfectly. We shared an appetizer containing crab and artichokes - delicious! The clam chowder and lobster bisque soups were hot and hardy. The chowder did not have grit. Thank goodness.Overall a really good dining experience.

Skates On The Bay offers a memorable dining experience with stunning views, especially towards the southeast side of the restaurant where you can admire the city lights shimmering at night. The seafood selection is fantastic, with a wide variety of mouth-watering options, though it does lean on the pricier side. The Lobster Bisque is a standout - rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. you might also enjoy an all in one Skate Ocean Tower with always fresh, delicious oysters. The restaurant exudes a bit of an old-school charm, but during the colder months, sitting by the French windows can feel a little drafty. That said, the attentive service and friendly waitstaff help make up for any discomfort. Overall, a great spot for an evening of great food and views!

Appetizers: 5/5Entrees: 3/5Dessert: 5/5Service: 4/5SERVICE: scheduled reservation for 6:45pm on a busy Saturday night, didn't get sat until 7:20pm. Placed orders because we were starving maybe 10 minutes after being seated. Got bread 10 min after that. Appetizers came 20 min after that. Entrees came 15 min after the appetizers.Appetizers starts off with the garlic butter bread. Holy shnikes this was so good. I had to control myself cuz I woulda ate the whole thing. Bread was soft and the garlic in the butter was fresh. CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP 5/5: fresh, delicious. You can taste that the crab was fresh. Sometimes restaurants have spinach and artichoke dip that's warmed up in the microwave or oven. KUNG PAO CALAMARI (5/5) gave me a new preference for how I want to eat calamari -- WITH FLAVOR! Highly recommend. PRIME RIB 2/5: mashed potatoes were great! Prime rib was originally presented as medium rare (my ask). However, the entire cut of prime rib was cold. Felt like it was just sitting on the counter before being expedited. The server took it back to the kitchen and the chef threw it back on the grill to warm it back up? I would think of a fresh plate if I got something sent back to the kitchen. As a result, the prime rib was more medium. Crust on the prime rib was good. Probably would not order it again, though.AMERICAN WAGYU 2/5: definitely American, not Japanese lol. My dad just said it was just another steak. Nothing special about it. Didn't melt in your mouth as you'd expect a Wagyu to doSHRIMP LINGUINI 4/5: wife enjoyed it, said the shrimp was overcooked though.LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE 1/5: don't order it. Tasted as plain as it looks. Extremely underwhelming. The meal redeemed itself with the dessert.CARROT CAKE 10/5: you HAVE to try this. I don't typically eat carrot cake but this was so freaking good. Great way to end the extremely savory meal I had.I would've given Skates 3/5 stars but the dessert saved it. Still undecided on if I'd come back or not. We'll see..

A very nice place to come for an upscale date. My husband and I came at 6pm the Saturday between Christmas and New years, and there were a number of big parties, but we were able to make a reservation while we were driving on our way.To start, we had the salmon poke and crab & artichoke dip. For my entree I had the fiery ahi tuna (delish), and my husband had the 16oz prime rib. He liked it, but should have gone for the 12oz haha. For dessert, we had the key lime pie and the molten chocolate cake.A great dinner for a very nice date.

Celebrated a Retirement Luncheon for a longtime coworker with our Company. I had never been to there and realized I had missed out. The large window offers an expansive view of the Bay. It is simply incredible. I could see Skate being a destination place for anniversaries, birthdays, promotions, etc. Wow.Our menu was Prix Fixe, but offered enough variety to please our party. I had the clam chowder appetizer and salmon with strings and rice. Very good.I didn't take pictures of everyone's dishes because I didn't want to be THAT GUY.So, here are mine and mine alone.

Always a great time at Skates! Had the prime rib for my birthday today. Tender and tasty! My wife had the firy tuna filet and it was done to perfection and very flavorful. Staff was excellent!