Johnny's Harborside

We were craving fresh oysters and decided to try our luck at Johnny's. The oysters we ordered were fresh and delicious! We also ordered fried calamari and the batter was rather salty, but we were able to mitigate the saltiness with lemons.Our server was attentive and the food came quickly. It's a pretty spacious restaurant with tables that had window seats to look out to the water, so that was nice.

They stole our credit card information and fortunately for us got caught.May be ok now, but we are not going again!Caveat Emptor!

Three of us. Really, really expensive. My scallops tasted like gasoline. My baby bok choy tasted like gasoline. I said, "Hello, server, my food all tastes like gasoline." Response: "The guys grilling must have put on too much lighter fluid. I'll tell them." That's it. No comps, no nothing. It was inedible, like -- tasted like poison. And, just to review: EXTREMELY expensive.This was in the summertime when I was visiting. I forgot to leave a review before, but I feel it's important for people to know.

We ordered the daily special of raw oysters--absolutely delicious! We also tried the fresh halibut, brought in straight from the boat; it was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. Their appetizers are always creative, and while the execution sometimes varies, they get high marks for originality.We don't frequent places that feel redundant, so this spot keeps us coming back.Service is consistently good, and the view of the harbor is spectacular, making it a fun place to enjoy beautiful summer days. The vibe is casual, with a lively bar full of regulars.For parking, there's a paid meter conveniently near the restaurant, with an additional machine at the far end of the larger lot. If you have some extra time, walk down the harbor on the other side to visit the lighthouse (see photos).

The ambiance at Johnny's is homey, which belies the excellence of the food. The service was friendly and attentive. We had halibut Southwest style with polenta and a nice sparkling wine. The polenta was a poem, the vegetables were sauteed tender-crisp, and the tomato coulee was nicely seasoned. Chocolate mousse for dessert rounded out a memorable lunch.

My wife loves eating here and getting her favorite dessert. Always fresh seafood dishes every night open..

Ambiance was good. Food meh! Had fish and chips. Good. Beer steamed clams, how can you ruin something good. Tasted too hoppy from the beer and the bread was burnt. Stick to the traditional, steam clams with wine and butter. Keep it simple that makes it good.

The main courses were amazing! Ernesto's Fisherman's Pasta:Clams, prawns, calamari, and bay scallops sauteed in a red sauce.Scallop and Prawn Rigatoni: Red onions, mushrooms, spinach, diced tomatoes, fresh oregano, and garlic then tossed in a porcini mushroom cream sauce and topped with parm. Amazing!!

Fresh oysters with horseradish sauce + vinaigrette + lemon juice sourced from H&H Seafood Market on the ground floor (restaurant upper floor.) I didn't see happy hour oyster specials but good value for $33 for a dozen!

Glad we made reservations. We arrived there on time, was seated within minutes, right next to the window, with a great view. Our server was very attentive. The food was so yummy.