Sheerwater

Had a nice family dinner after a long night out and it was the perfect end to the day. Our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable, but the service was a bit slow. We had to wait around an hour at peak dinner time to be seated, but the food was great and we were all very satisfied. A recommendation on my list!

We completely enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Sheerwater! We were seated on the covered part of the patio which provided an excellent view of the surf. If we had chosen to be seated on the ground-level patio, our view would have been obstructed by a large private event occurring on the lawn. Our waiter Sean expertly guided us through our meal. The food was top-notch as expected. The atmosphere, food, and location are great, but it takes a talented server like Sean to really transform the experience to exceptional. We started with cocktails: Flor De Cactus and the Grapefruit Collins, both were excellent. For dinner I chose a glass of the Cotes du Rhone (also excellent). We shared the Lump Crab Cake as an appetizer. Perfect, the salsa was a great compliment to the moist and delicious crab cake. For dinner, my wife devoured the Baja Seafood Stew which she says was the "best she's ever had"! I chose the Local Catch of the Day which was halibut cooked to perfection. The piquillo peppers were sweet, the squash tender. We didn't need the extra dish, but also shared a side of mashed potatoes. Creamy, buttery, and delicious. Chatting with Sean throughout our meal was a real treat. He's very knowledgeable about wines and spirits. When I mentioned that I couldn't decide if I wanted to "get back into" wines or beers, he suggested "why not both!". As very special treat in honor of our anniversary, the manager comped us the Molten Mexican Chocolate Cake, and Sean nudged me back into wines with a comped pour of their 20 Year Tawny Port! Wow, what a treat. I think Sean might be on to something. Thank you, Sheerwater staff, for a very special evening, and especially to Sean for guiding our experience.

Had a lovely dinner here during our stay at the Del. We had the sea bass and the striploin with mashed potatoes, and both were delicious. The butternut squash seasonal soup was also very good. Please note that if you are in the mood for premium fish or steak at this resort restaurant, you are expecting to pay at the high end of their menu's price point. We were seated in the exterior with a clear view overlooking the courtyard to the ocean (not of the ocean). There was a bit of a wait once seated to be greeted, but once our server Manny made his way to us, service was exceptional.