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The Spinnaker - Sausalito is a two star restaurant in Sausalito. This place is moderately priced. It's known for its seafood.
Dramatically situated over the water and located only a minute's drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, the Spinnaker features a panoramic view of the San Francisco bay, Belvedere, and the Sausalito waterfront. The Spinnaker brings Marin County residents and international tourists alike some of the best seafood in the Bay Area.Almost as breathtaking as the view of San Francisco, the menu features such items as Pacific Mahi Saute with Crab Legs and Brie and Filet Mignon, 10oz. with Cabernet Bordelaise. The wine menu boasts such fine wines as Pouilly Fuisse, Labour'e-Roi 1995 and Chateau Souverain Merlot, 1996. The desserts are sinful as well. Details are on our website.The Spinnaker also offers full banquet facilities meet your your special event needs from wedding receptions and anniversary parties to luncheons and corporate parties.Let us know you found us on Citysearch!
4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to The Spinnaker w/ my Grandparents over 15 yrs ago, and I re-visited it yesterday w/ my hubby.The only thing that irritated me was the wait... GET RESERVATIONS! We waited 1 1/2 hrs!There is a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The petrale fillet and the clam chowder were quite tasty. The pasta primavera was just so so. The one thing that tainted our whole experience was that we waited 30 minutes for a table even with a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my new wife and several family friends had lunch here today. We're visiting from Southern California. The way I would some up Spinnaker's is a nice view, but underwhelming food and service....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my earliest memories is coming to the Spinnaker, all dressed up, for special meals with my grandmother. While the adults ordered cocktails, our server concocted a 'handball' for my brother and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the view, loved the salmon with aged balsamic, loved the fruit plate for an appetizer. Don't care WHAT guys like Gordon Ramsey have to say...I'm more inflluenced by my own senses than by what...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful Sunday afternoon lunch with stunning views of the Bay, SF, Angel Island and Belvedere.Wife had House Salad, Halibut and Bread Pudding for dessert.I had the Clam Chowder, Salmon and Creme...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been there around 5 times. Each of them was a pleasant experience. I never had any major problem. Service is good enough. I would expect the food to be more creative and food to taste better....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the two / three star reviews are consistent with my experience. View was fantastic. Went downhill from there. Food was good but very average (at best) for the price range.Crab cakes were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE SPINNAKER .. Everything is delicious and has the friendliest people around! The halibut is to DIE for!! Me and Spinnaker go way back ... Go Go Go!
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is right out of a John Hughes movie. 80's decor with staff dressed in funky green vests, and lots of retirees milling around. So, you come in, notice the above, get a chuckle, and then sit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mid-century supper club with panoramic bay views.Oh yes, the decor is dated, but it's well maintained and who cares that it isn't brand new? You're there to peer out the floor to ceiling windows and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you asked me 5 years ago, i would have given Spinnaker a solid 5 stars. Now I'm sad to say, they've lost their charm. I used to come watch the boats out the window with my mom, and wait for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has beautiful views, great food, and great service. I had the most wonderful time at this restaurant when I visited. I am from Chicago, and we have tons to choose from, as far as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not from California so any restaurant on the coast is going to make me "oooh" and "ahh" a bit more than anything that can be found in Chicago. Would the same star rating hold true in a land locked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you must go at all, go for the view with out-of-towners. Do not go for the food. Do not go for the service.The one star I'm giving it is primarily for the service. I went with my grandmother,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great place to escape to when the heat turns up in Sausalito and the crowds roll in....(as in this weekend with the Avon Breast cancer walk). Awesome views of the whole Bay with the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over looking at the water, along with the bay bridge in sight and the city was beautiful! The full moon was out as well, so we were able to see the reflection of the moon and made the dinner feel more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a restaurant to which I keep returning, often with out-of-town guests, and sometimes with local ones. And once in a while, even on my own. The view is the star of the show, of course. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
-- I LOVE the VIEW here.. the only reason I gave it a 3 instead of 4 is the price/value calculation. (deserves a 3.5 at the least)-- I came here for a surprise bday dinner last night: -- fried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was recently invited to dinner her by out-of-towners. I should say the company for the meal was fantastic, and I appreciate my gracious hosts for having me out to dinner, but a review must be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will be back for the view, not the food or service. My experience was quite entertaining having front row seats to an old lady throwing a hissy fit because she didn't get a free soda refill, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Great view. Good service. The prices were reasonable. The decor was worn and it looks like the restaurant has seen better days. However, we had a decent lunch and I would go back...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is by no means a review on their food.my friend and I felt cold after finishing huge scoops of ice cream on a windy afternoon, so we hunted down a place for hot tea and landed at The Spinnaker!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was the luncheon speaker last week for a Marin charitable organization. Having lived in Marin for over 3 decades, I had always wondered what the restaurant would be like inside. It definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was invited out to lunch to celebrate a birthday and graduation at The Spinnaker. It was a beautiful day in the Bay Area on the day before Mother's Day, and when we pulled up to the restaurant, we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is something really enjoyable about eating while looking at the bay from those huge windows... Really beautiful! We have had good food, and I always look forward to taking out-of-town guests...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would say "go for the view, not the food" but you can see the view without having to pay for sub-par food. The view is amazing... the dining room is set out on a pier over the water and there are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty nice for my girlfriend's birthday. She had the salmon and I ordered the ribeye. Both cooked to our liking. The prelude to our entrees was a baked brie with roasted garlic and a light salad....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 1 star, and I wish I could give it a big fat ZERO. The wait staff is rude; you know the type, career servers and bartenders, who have been doing it most of their lives and hate their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view is amazing. The view alone makes any date special. We were hoping to have lunch at 3:30pm on a Sunday and they offered 2 menu a full dinner menu in the dining room or a bar menu in the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So...I took my date to this restaurant and sat by the window. Beautiful view but the service...man oh man...did it suck. S l o w....The food wise...I had the a cup of clam chowder and the La...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did not expect to get good food when i reserved a table here, but the food was surprisingly good:). Usually the restaurants with view and near the bay do not have great food. Not the best view of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous view, ok food. If the view and the service hadn't been so good, I probably wouldn't go back (my seared sword fish was rubbery and the prosciutto that was supposed to be on top seemed more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple of times with my boyfriend and I love it. The view is great, the food is good...not too expensive, and the service has always been fantastic. I have recommended this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great views of the city. Food is okay to good. Good place to take visitors. Has valet parking. Seniors seem to like it as well as family special occasions.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a special place for my husband and I. Everytime we come here, we get the best table next to the window overlooking the golden gate bridge or the San Francisco skylight. They fresh seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been back several times, only during the day. I feel like the view would be wasted at night. The service has always been prompt and friendly and all the food is well priced and delicious, esp....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was a journey to get to from where i came from (san jose) but the drive was worth it just for the view, i had made reservations and requested a seat with a view which seemed like aywhere in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for New Years Eve of 2007. I have to say that view is just magnificent!!! It is very romantic and cozy. The food is very good. the fresh (and i mean fresh) Ceasar salad made from raw eggs,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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I loved this place. The view alone is breathtaking. The staff was super attentive. The service is great, everyone is super friendly. The food is great. I can't wait to go again.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While the view here is absolutely amazing, that's pretty much the best part of this place. Ok, the free valet parking isn't bad either (although you still have to tip the guy.. so it's not that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those restaurants that's great for a date or a romantic dinner with a significant other. The view is absolutely jaw-dropping. I came here with a friend and she loved it there. We had a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and his siblings all took their prom dates to the Spinnaker back in the day so he recommended it for lunch. I was in SF for a visit with family and set up a visit with my friend Christina...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what a little romantic restaurant with a waterfront view! the service was wonderful and the food was tasty. i hate fish but i had tried some of their halibut and it was yummy.... its a must go to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being quite new in Northern California, I came on the recommendation of a co-worker! It was a wonderful waterfront view on New Years Day and enjoyed the company I was with. The waiter was a gem and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprising good food for a restaurant with such a wonderful view. The fish is fresh, varied, and tasty. I LIKED the clam chowder (another recent reviewer panned it), and the seafood in their salad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to take out of town guests here. It's hard to beat the view (on a pier over the bay looking out at SF and Angel Island), but the food is delicious too. I admit it can be a little hit or miss,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location and waterfront view made this place unique. We went there for party, the food was better than what I was expecting since it was buffet style. The beef tenderloin had the perfect pink to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous location, fantastic views. My wife and I went there for Sunday lunch. We were seated immediately at a nice table. The service was ok, nothing special, but not bad either. The sourdough bread...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The hubby and I went there after a long bike ride. We put our name in for a table, they said it would be about 20 minutes. We sat in the bar for the whole 20 minutes and not one waitress came up to us...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful view looking toward San Francisco and the Bay but meh on the food. And what's with the $14.50 minimum per person?Service wasn't bad for our reserved party of 7. I had the Sunday brunch Egg...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took my girlfriend here after she raved about it for 5 months cause one of her friends got proposed to here. It was disappointing though. There was a nice view. Too bad we got a corner table....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Armed with a wonderful view of San Francisco, The Spinnaker also serves decently good food. A bit pricey for the taste, but I wouldn't mind paying a bit extra for the view on a sunny day. If you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely romantic view thru the evening. The location and the ambiance of the surroundings just added to how romantic this place gets to be.The wait to be seated kinda took a bit longer compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top of our list. Romantic spots in the Bay Area. Marin in general is magical, Sausalito is one of the great spots in Marin, and the Spin' has to be the best restaurant in Sausalito, great location,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Living in Sausalito, you are lucky to be right by the water and enjoy great views. That's about the only thing you will enjoy at Spinnaker. The view is great, but the food is nothing special, and is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the place was beautifully situated on the bay with a view to die for, and the lunch crowd reminded us of palm springs. menu was filled with classics done right and served up on an old skool trolley by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You should really go back to a place every 20 years or so. That is how long it had been since I visited Spinnaker. I was really afraid and sort of hoping that it would be ridiculously tacky and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have given bad reviews rarely. But this is going to be one of them...Sorry!Now reasons...1. We take our seats, and then no one bothers to come by for like 20 minutes...no water, nothing !2. Finally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am so so so sorry, but everything about this place fail's less the view, which is mischevious, as it lures you away from the fact that everything about the place fails.Like being old... that is what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gayle will be participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk next month. In addition to lending monetary support to her effort, she and I went on a training walk yesterday. We started...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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waited for one hour. the staff were rude. When asked how much longer is the wait, angrily responded that we were already told there is no available table yet. Upon ordering, soem of us requested rice instead...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Now I know why Spinnaker has bad reviews. I went again over the weekend... and it's either: A, I've become a food snob; or B, the quality has plummeted. Terrible service (our waitress was kind of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To start off a weekend in Wine country with friends, SE and I stopped off here to break up the commute and grab a little lunch on Friday.The day? Beautiful...The moment? Precious...The company?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If this restaurant wasn't perched on one of the most lovely coastal views, its mediocre food would have driven it out of business a long time ago. It strikes me as place that was probably fabulous at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Right out on the water of Sausalito, great atmosphere and view.
judysbook.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is about the location. How does it go? Location, location, location. The food has been hit or miss in my experience so I am giving 3 stars for the inconsistency. Others here don't seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not knowing anything about this restaurant, i had no expectations coming here. i didn't usually frequent sausulito, i rarely went out for nice dinners, and i never went on real dates.spinnaker changed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite place for lunch :)incredible view (they always sat me by the window)good clam chowderyummy shrimp and crab club sandwich w/ fries crab cakes w/ mango salsai've been here twice for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has been in this spot forever. It's in a beautiful location, with absolutely incredible views. I've eaten here twice for lunch in the last year and both have been good, not great....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice. The first was when I was planning my company's holiday party last year. Went with my boss and another co-worker who was helping with the planning. The lunch menu was great....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very special to my hubby and I...we had been there for lunch when were dating and had the place pretty much to ourselves. We loved having lunch on the water and had excellent service....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Spinnaker for a wedding reception, so my impression of the place is probably a bit biased due to the happy occasion, and I didn't have your standard sit-down meal here. But I thought the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Loved this location. Beautiful view, and great for the price.
weddingwire.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Setting: An absolutely beautiful place to eat in. The view alone is worth trying this place out. Nothing but windows in this place right on the Bay. On a nice clear day, you can see all of San...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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We went with some friends to the Spinnaker for a brunch - I can't even begin to say how wonderful it was! The view alone made it worth going. The brunch menu was extensive and the attention from the waitstaff...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a Tuesday night with my in-laws. I ordered the scallops and received a mouthful of sand. NOT AN EXAGGERATION! A mouthful. I had to spit out my food in a napkin and clean my mouth out in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the view- you really can't beat it. This one time, I had the lobster sandwich. It was so good that I went back for the same sandwich. I was so dissappointed beacause it was really gross...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1 star for the view and the ribeyeFood service was terrible. The server came out took our order. The food came like 11/2 hrs later. It took over half an hour to finally flag down our server for our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food here consists of the most uncreative pairing I have ever witnessed - 4 different dishes with all of the same sides (well thought out, I can tell). The dcor has not once been updated...ever...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would really like to give The Spinnaker 0 stars, is that possible? I found this place online and thought it looked really nice with it's beautiful views of the city and everything, so I made a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a first date... its a good date place... not much on the menu.. but still good... i come here once in awhile.. it really gets busy during lunch.. but at night.. you can see the sf skyline...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Had dinner with my date and enjoyed every aspect of the restaurant. We were seated by a window facing San Francisco and saw the lights come on. Million dollar view! Staff was wonderful and very informative. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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I've been back several times, only during the day. I feel like the view would be wasted at night. The service has always been prompt and friendly and all the food is well priced and delicious, esp. the shrimp...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Went to this poorly managed restaurant with my family for Easter Brunch-lunch. Requested a table in back (got seated in the front part). Our server was decent but not great!The food was terrible, almost to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was average, but the service was horrible.I rolled up to the valet with my friends, and the valet there made it sound like if we didnt do valet parking, our car would get broken into and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for an American and Asian wedding and it was terrific. The bride and groom were very happy with their day.The view of course is unsurpassed. Our ay was filled with perfect weather and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the views here are breathtaking! we were lucky to be seated by the window and got to look out at the beautiful view.the food wasnt that great- maybe because i ordered the wrong thing, but i was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All-in-all, considering the number of poor reviews of Spinnaker, I found it to be not so bad.The views are phenomenal - prolly the best that can be found outside of standing on the Golden Gate bridge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you've got relatives coming from out of town then take them to this place - they won't be disappointed. Make sure you've got reservations. I made reservations online and asked if we could have a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually like this place. I enjoy the drive over to Sausalito and love the views you can take in from any table. I've been here for both lunch and dinner and do admit that I prefer to have lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
went here last year with my ex for Valentines day. Not a good experience at all. This restaurant is good for any one with no palate or taste buds that are more than 70 years old. the clientele in this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Spinnaker has an AMAZING view.It gets 1 star for the view.There is only one instance for you to go here, repeat, ONE reason to go: bringing your out of town grandparents to lunch - not dinner -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm stunned by the four and five star reviews. They make me a little sad. If you love the food at The Spinnaker, you aren't getting out enough.Fake crab meat in my seafood salad ... unbelievable. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times on our visits to Sausalito and its cute. Always busy, so if you can make reservations. The food is a little on the costly side, but its worth it for the views of SF on the water....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
amazing view. real treat. great company. tender, succulent fish. good service.. extra cheese!ridiculous wait. high prices. will review later
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was GREAT! After a horrible experience at Winships (you can read my review) The Spinnaker was so refreshing. The bartender was great and treated us wonderfully. He made delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kinda place you go once in while and treat yourself with good company. I've been here a couple times and have been blessed with a gorgeous view every time. Prawn Cocktail $14 (there's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great view. ambiance and seafood! A little bit pricey, but the service and the aforementioned took care of it all. I had the Italian seafood stew which was to die for. If I ever get married, I want...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely starving and roaming around Marin County, slightly lost. That's me. I don't take many out-of-town guests around to see SF so when I took a friend around and I suggested the Marin area, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So its a complete tourist restaurant, but I must say it does have an incredible view. The food was good, but a bit overpriced. The cream puffs dessert is REALLY good though and that's the truth! Our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch here a couple of years ago, so my review is a little dated. Hence I took one star out. Another star out for it being pricey.Pros: Marvelous view of the bay and SF in the distance. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay okay, the view is incredible. And the wait staffers are old-school and (mostly) competent. But I feel like these folks are phoning it in on the food big time, which for a restaurant in this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Located on the waterfront in historic Sausalito. Features breathtaking views of San Francisco, Angel Island, Belvedere and even Alcatraz. Serves fresh seafood, pasta, chicken and vegetarian foods. Moderate...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am split on this place. Many years ago my wife and I had the best dinner overlooking a setting sun over San Francisco--it was the best most romantic evening and the food was excellent.That was then....
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The two stars are for the view... which in itself is really five stars.The food is painfully bland, uninspired, and on par with my grandmother's retirement community's dining room.Why do I say that?...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is sort of a family restaurant for us. We usually spend birthday's, Easter, or just a random saturday or sunday at Spinnaker's. This place has the best atmosphere! The drinks are always...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Spinnaker is one step up from Applebee's. Besides the view of the bay, there is nothing special about this food. The food is definately not worth the price they charge for it. The waiter might...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I knew what I was getting into cuz I used to work on Fisherman's Wharf. We needed a place with a view quick. Food was not worth the price at all. It was slow and raining which made for quicker service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love this place, something washes over you and calms you when in Sausalito. It has a beautiful view & delicious food, what more do you need? An attentive wait staff? Got it.I live far...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Want a great view and nearly inedible food? Then go to Spinnakers! There were a few minor hits (the crab pot stickers the calamari, and the lobster - not the best ever but definitely the best of all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, we enjoy the Spinnaker. Yep, we are grandma & grandpa (with 7 grandkids!). And yes, the portions may be smaller, but old folks don't eat as much as young folks, and the portions are just right...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Perhaps my favorite Bay city, Sausalito can boast about this restaurant on the water. It literally sits out IN the Bay on pilings, water lapping the posts around you. We watched the sail and motor boats move...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I ate here for our 3 year anniversary. It was an added plus that his dad knows the other of the restaurant-- we got a complimentary bottle of champagne and the best table in the house...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The crowd seems to be... made up of CLONES!! what?-they do all look/dress the same. i like the food here a lot - not love, like it a lot. the crabcakes though? i love. plus it has such a pretty view i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a beautiful view, and hey, it's gourmet food! In keeping with our anniversary weekend on the water, or over it, we ate lunch at The Spinnaker. Over the water, on Richardson Bay. A sweeping...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go if you want to feel like you lived the high life in Marin in 1977. You will hear classic jams such as "Ricky, Don't Lose That Number", "You Light Up My Life" or "Let Your Love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has absolutely amazing views of the city. And the great thing about Sausalito is that no matter how incredibly foggy it is in the SF, you can rely on the sun in this little quaint town....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, is this place bad. Of six people at the table, three of us hated our food, which ranged from ravioli to bruscetta to sundried tomato bisque. I still can't believe how awful the food was. If I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I have been on a long hiatus due to a promotion and hence having no life right now. (and suffering on major Yelp withdrawal). But my bf suprise me to a day at Sausalito. He wanted to go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two stars for location and view. The food was nothing to write home and expect to wait 85% of the time there.Save your money and head elsewhere. We waited an extra 45 mins AFTER our 7:30pm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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The restaurant is situated on a spit out over SF Bay. Our first visit many...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellet view. The food was fresh and pretty good. The sea bass I ordered was one of the better seafood dishes I've had in the area.The service was very good and prompt.The decor needs a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ATMOSPHERE: All glass windows means dining with a pretty blue view. Dining area was white table cloths and muted... we, on the other hand, were not. Went here with my team (of around 20) and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Three of us ate here for lunch on Tues., June 12. Our server, Robert, was outstanding. We never asked for more water or bread. Our table was watched and replacements made immediately. We had one N.E. clam...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for the incredible view.Unfortunately, you're paying for that view via food and drinks which are decent, but not world-rocking.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is a 2. The view is a four. Average, 3. Would I go back again? No. For the price, I would expect more. The location, is, as everyone else has described, beautiful. Just across the bay, below...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too bad there is not a negative rating! Fine customer service by our waitress, overpriced mediocre food! Yuck! Dessert was tasteless, lobster was tough and over cooked as was the steak. They only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go here for the view not the food. The service and ambiance of this place is great. We were surrounded by all these French families and older groups. The food was plain. The only thing that was good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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was excited to try Spinnaker with a group of seven on a very special family occassion. They made us wait one hour past our reservation time, with three hungry young children. Even then, they said they could...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason Spinnaker gets one star is because there is no "Zero Stars" option.My family are Bay Area locals and we at first were reluctant to go to Spinnaker's, as it was an obvious waterfront...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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This restaurant was one of my favorite locations when we starting searching.We were able to have our ceremony on the deck which was awesome.They were extremely flexible with all our vendors, especially to...
weddingwire.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Spinnaker is a tourist trap, and like most tourist traps, they don't hire world class chefs. Like Sinbad's in the City, it's a great place to drink and enjoy the view. Plus a little advice, don't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A day after our return was a BDay celebration for someone special and the gift I gave was a helicopter flight over San Francisco (highly recommend). We took off from SFO but landed in Sausalito. While...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can sit on top of the water and watch the sunset view or just observe people outside on their boats. The scenic view was fantastic. Service is something to gripe about because it seems to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always a dependable choice and the view is fabulous. Highly recommend the scallops with bacon. Easy parking and nice friendly staff.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its right on the water in Sausalito, its a good place for a formal dinner. Highly recommend the dungeness crab, one of the better seafood places I have been to. Don't go for the valet parking, you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I enjoy going to this restaurant. This place has a wonderful view of the city and the rest of the bay. I recommend the calamari and crab cakes for appetizer. The crab cakes are one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was delicious! I've been here for lunch during my 4 year anniversary getaway weekend and a friends wedding reception. Breathtaking views! I think they need to update their decor though...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 for the view and location, 1 for the food = 3 star rating.I felt the food was similar to that at my great-aunt's nursing home! It wasn't terrible....but it was a shame that it wasn't better!The view...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food and if you go request the "Captain's Table".
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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This place has an amazing view. Very romantic setting overlooking the water. The food was expensive though for the only slightly better than average quality.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Food was delicious! I had a lovely lunch alone at the Spinnaker. I ALWAYS order clam chowder when I'm out, and this was the BEST I've ever had. My crab cocktail was delicious, and the shrimp avocado salad was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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The Spinnaker offers great views and a pleasant, although somewhat "touristy" atmosphere. However, my husband and I were disappointed with the food. The fish dishes were unimaginative and bland. Since there...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Unless you are of white descent or exude a certain amount of money, you will be overlooked at any given time. The entire staff is rude in their physical behaviour as well as their use of vocabulary.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great view, I must say. But a total disaster when it comes to the food. We came here for Valentine's Day last year and it was a mistake. The clam chowder was so bad, I literally spat it out because it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Walk in and you think you're in this old lady restaurant where the food will be passable to vile, but we were pleasantly surprised. The food was actually pretty good, not crazy expensive considering...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what happened to this place. It used to be great, but now the food is mediocre at best. The only reason to come here is for the wonderful view, but since I don't drink, hanging out at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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The view from the Spinaker is it's distinguishing feature- and it is a devastating view of the San Francisco Bay. That being said- go for the view and a drink and skip the dinner reservations or even the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kinda place you take your grandparents to, I suppose because, well, the view. It's lovely. It's on the water. It's got pizazz or something like that. It's actually filled with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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What a wonderful place to spend an afternoon or evening with your date. The staff is wonderful, friendly and professional...the food is great and the view is magnificent!Very tasty dishes and awesome...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing you need to understand about Spinnaker's is that its a landmark, and institution if you will. The same people have been going there year after year and so it may seem a little out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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The hostess was so rude to my family on Memorial Day that I insisted we leave, even though my mother was thinking of staying - and it was my mother to whom the hostess had been the most rude! I used to work in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tagline: Great view with diarrhea.Broad windows overlooking the bay, tired decor, good service, and food that gave me diarrhea for 24 hours.Might want to stick to cocktails and actually eat somewhere...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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We've been going to this restaurant for years to celebrate birthdays and other events. The last two visits have been very disappointing. I'm sad to say that we will probably never go there again. I've never...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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I was very excited to try this restaurant with my fiance on Valentine's Day. When we got there we were impressed by the views, and our great table. From there things went south. My cocktail glass had someone...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As far back as I can remember the food has been so-so. The view issupposed to make up for that and it does on a beautiful fall day whenthe bay is full of sailboats and the sky is clear. On a fogbound...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view is amazing and definitely stunning! You are eating while watching sailboats sail by the window, saw the USS Potomac on the waters passing by http://www.usspotomac.org/....ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous view. Excellent caesar salad- they make it at the table. Good desserts. My crab pasta was fine, overly sauced though. My grandfather loves it, which makes sense, since I was the youngest...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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The service for a private party was excellent! It was spacious with a world class view, and the staff was knowledgable and helpful. Everything was as requested and in this day, that is remarkable.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stunning views - a given due to the location. Food was fine, however what was off-putting was the sound of staff enjoying a football game in the background. Something you have to do once.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The better the view, the worse the food is a theory this place apparently tries very hard to prove. In a dining room desperately in need of refurbishing, substandard meals are served by tired,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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The view at this place is great. It's literally on the water with lots of boats going by. Everything else though is suspect. The best description I can think of for this place is institutional. The carpet,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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We found our overall experience at the Spinnaker to be outstanding. The hostess was a bit cold but the server was exceptional--friendly and highly competent! We enjoyed every bit of our experience, from wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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THe waitresses are very rude and treat the customers in a disrespectful way. They don't quote the correct wait time
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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i found it a waste of time and money. i have been to muchbetter places in Sausalito. the service is terrible, and thefood mediocre.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The view from Spinnaker is fabulous; hence, two stars for a cocktail with a view. With that said, I am now enlightened about where all the lost kitties and doggies of Marin County wind up. Yikes!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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The Spinnaker serves above average food with a great view of the bay. This would be a nice place to take out of town visitors so they can get a nice view of San Francisco. The staff of The Spinnaker seem like...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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We arrived, we began to enjoy our visit. We had made reservations and were promptly seated. Our window seating added immeasureably to our experience. Each of our party had a taste of appetizers; garlic w/brie,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2005
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I must agree, the view is great but the food really leaves a sour taste. We had to send something back to the kitchen because it was too salty and unedible. The rest of the stuff that we ordered were not good...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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Fantastic view - great food - prompt friendly service - well trained - worth the extra wait for a table on the outside wall
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2004
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They have one of the best view in Sausalito. I would suggest people go there to enjoy a glass of wine and the wonderful view. For the food, it is very american, and the view is worth more than the money you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2004
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The first time that I went there, it was a great experience. Not only was there an awesome view, the food was decent, especially the seafood. It's just a great place for a date or an anniversary, in my case,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2003
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What a great experience. Wonderful view, outstanding food... good, attentive service. Will make this a regular choice for our west coast trips.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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Best place to be romantic, entartain family, friendsBest View in the Bay Area
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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the spinnaker is located on the sausalito waterfront offering panoramic views of san francisco, angel island, the east bay and belvedere. they serve an impressive menu with fresh seafood and a fine wine...
opentable.com - user review
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an extensive if uninspired menu of continental cuisine comes secondary to an expansive and inspiring ocean view. the restaurant sits on a pier that is poised on stilts a few feet above the bay; though itis not...
gayot.com - user review
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The Spinnaker is located on the Sausalito waterfront offering panoramic views of San Francisco, Angel Island, the East Bay and Belvedere. They serve an impressive menu with fresh seafood and a fine wine...
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