HORATIO'S, San Leandro - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Reservations

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Come experience the romance and brilliance of the Royal Navy of some 200 years ago in this one of a kind restaurant. You will be surrounded by hand crafted beams, authentic nautical artifacts and amazed with a spectacular view out over the bay. Docked at the San Leandro Marina since 1979 and serving classic and artfully prepared seafood, quality steaks, fresh salads and other delicious offerings. This is perhaps the perfect place for a special business or romantic occasion or perhaps simply a nice getaway for lunch or dinner.

PRICE RANGE

$31.00 – $50.00

CUISINES

Steakhouse, Seafood

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Waterfront

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4.0

393 reviews

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Very good

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Sonia

San Lorenzo540 contributions

Made to order!

Nov 2020 • couples

My husband and I ordered the dijon chicken and the steelhead trout, but due to significant food sensitivities, I requested that the meals be prepared with no garlic. We enjoyed our warm, delicious, made to order meals, but I didn't get chance to take pictures before devouring them! The staff included a thoughtful note explaining how our meals were prepared in order to honor our special requests. They even added a bonus dessert! Thank you Horatio's!

Written November 14, 2020

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Cali4niahiker

Arlington2474 contributions

Back to Indoor Dining!

Apr 2021 • family

Horatio's has been our 90 y/o mother’s favorite restaurant for many years. My husband and I are from out of town, but visit as often as we can. Needless to say, we’ve been to Horatio's a lot! When we heard of the (limited) reopening I made reservations via Open Table ASAP. It was a true pleasure to return! We experienced the staff feeling joyful and grateful to be back to work. Tables were spaced appropriately, hand sanitizer was available, and everybody wore masks unless they/we were eating. Our server was wonderful! He was friendly and efficient. Food was excellent, even better than I remembered. We had halibut on a rice pancake with asparagus shavings. The rice pancake (I forgot the exact name) was really good, and the halibut was done just right. Mom had the Chicken Dijon, her favorite. We also had the always delicious crab appetizer dip. Add to all of the above a wonderful view of the San Leandro Marina, pleasant indoor ambiance, what more could you ask for?!

Written April 2, 2021

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Christina G

San Francisco88 contributions

They are back and great !

Apr 2021 • none

Had lunch at Horatio's yesterday to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Our wedding reception had been next door at the San Leandro Yacht Club and so this is a very special spot for us. I had an appetizer of Ceaser's Salad while hubby had Clam Chowder. He loved the clam chowder and be quite picky about it. That speaks volumes for him. We both ordered Filet Mignon and it was perfect! Soft, juicy and cooked exactly how we like it. Set on a small bed of creamy mashed potatoes with a side of asparagus. Both of seriously cleaned our plates. Though we were given steak knives, my husband over looked that and used his butter knife by accident. THAT is how tender the large filets were. Let me tell you how fabulous the starter bread was. It is a light almost artesian bread. They brush the top with garlic butter and serve it in small slice. OMG so good! As a treat the waiter gave us a to-go box with a large amount freshly baked bread. The box was literally steaming as we walked to the care. Love Horatio's and so glad they are open again. Lots of parking and the wait staff is so friendly.

Written April 19, 2021

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Richard Acquistapace

San Leandro7 contributions

Never Again!

Feb 2023 • solo

The food is greasy but most importantly the bartenders and management is completely disrespectful. It is like "Middle School" as the managers care more about their employees than they do the customers. All of the managers are puerile and talk behind your back. I heard many comments from the bartenders and servers. There are a few that take their jobs serious and are outstanding but the rest are disgusting. I have been going to Horatio's for decades. When returned from the east, the first time I walked in, I was kicked out. I went back several times for appetizers and drinks at the bar and while I was there with a regular, I tasted some spicy salt and then it happened. Zachary the bartender yelled at me, in front of the entire restaurant, "Keep your f***ing hands out of the salt! I told him I would buy the salt. He told me "Just don't touch a damn thing". In addition, the men’s restroom was so dirty and disgusting that I had a hard time breathing. I relayed the information to the Head Chef, “Red”, several times. It took them weeks before it was finally cleaned but it still had a foul smell. That is something you do not want to smell if you are dining in a so-called good restaurant. I have smelled better restrooms in any fast food restaurant. I have not gone there since and will never go there again.

Written March 18, 2023

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Daneel P

Hayward1 contribution

A disaster of a dining experience

Jul 2023 • friends

I was entertaining friends from out of state and was looking forward to taking them to Horatio's The restaurant was celebrating a weeklong promotion of a 3 course dinner menu. We made reservations for 7:00 p.m and arrived early. We were seated, we ordered drinks and our dinners and that is when things went bad. We waited an hour before we ever got our first course, then waited another hour to receive our main course. However, each time a course was to come out we were informed they had run out of what we ordered, and we had to choose something else. Then when the final course came, we were also told the desserts we ordered were no longer available. I have never been so disappointed in what was supposed to be a fine dining experience for me and my guests. Horatio's has lost a customer on this mess of a dining disaster. What a joke, I will NEVER be back.

Written July 19, 2023

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jbach1021

Massillon112 contributions

Very Tasty

Jul 2021 • none

We arrived for any early dinner and were seated promptly. Our order included New England clam chowder, which was a very large portion! We also had the seared scallop and prawn fettuccine, as well as the almond-crusted sea scallop dinner. The sea scallops were delicious! They were accompanied by mashed potatoes with sautéed onion and asparagus tips. The fettuccine was good, but the prawns were a tad over cooked. In all, though, it was a very pleasant dining experience.

Written July 14, 2021

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onebreakfast

San Francisco369 contributions

Disappointing

Dec 2021 • friends

I heard a lot of positive feed back but I was greatly disappointed. Service was slow but that's because of staffing issues due to covid. I get that. The food did not warrant the price paid. Could have gotten the same meal at Black Angus for half the price. Food came out cold and tasteless. Very disappointed!

Written January 7, 2022

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hutchss

Benicia1131 contributions

A great location for a family gathering.

Oct 2024 • family

Took 6 family members to Horatio’s for lunch today - ages 34 to 92. Hostess was pleasant, waitress (Liza) was professional and helpful, and food was excellent, good presentation, and served hot. We enjoyed Cobb Chicken salads, French Dip, Fish and Chips, Fish Tacos, Fresh Sole and a bowl of Clam Chowder. We had a Crab Artichoke appetizer which we shared along with delicious fresh garlic bread, and split two desserts - Key Lime Pie and Creme Brûlée. An all around great lunch - and an enjoyable location to host family members.

Written October 15, 2024

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DbacksFn

Tucson420 contributions

Excellent meal and service

Jun 2024 • couples

We had a very good dinner here . We could see the water from our table. Our server was very efficient and nice. We had the calamari, lobster bisque, wedge salad (which did not use iceberg lettuce) and the seafood trio. My husband got a free creme brulee for his birthday. All the food was excellent. Highly recommend.

Written June 7, 2024

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LoidaD

2 contributions

Halibut order

Nov 2023 • family

My son and I ordered halibut for each of us thinking that it will be the best one in the menu. But the fish was terrible! It seemed like it was not fresh, even the side vegetable was bad & tasteless! And it was the priciest in the menu! So disappointed!

Written November 24, 2023

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Robert D

Oakdale652 contributions

Beautiful View

Feb 2020 • business

The Margaritas are pretty good too. We had Seafood Fettuccine and a fresh fish dish for dinner. Ordered salads and ate too much of their delicious bread. Service was good. Enjoyed the ambiance and will be back.

Written February 15, 2020

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Bamboo708

Yellville259 contributions

Great View

Sep 2022 • none

Was seated right away on patio & then ignored for 20 mins!! had to actually call the restaurant to remind them I was seated, they promised manager would be out- never showed. *Did provide free appetizer. Food was good but little pricey. Waitress (Somarly) was very nice and attentive once she was told I was there. Nice place to watch the sunset.

Written September 9, 2022

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suzysuzzer

Palm Desert150 contributions

The food is much better than I imaged

Feb 2020 • couples

We visit Horatio’s when we fly into Oakland airport. Many times we eat at the bar and that’s nice. Tonight we ate in the restaurant section and had Chad serving us. He was very attentive and lots of fun. We ordered off the seasonal menu and the plates were amazing. I had mahi and my husband had scallops. The variety of tastes was so yummy. We will back often.

Written February 7, 2020

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QueenBCalifornia

97 contributions

A nice place for special occasion

Aug 2020 • couples

We come here for their prime rib. Yes! Prime rib! The restaurant is by the marina. The bread they serve are addicting! Good service, good food and drinks, good ambiance and a view. Highly recommended!

Written October 24, 2020

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Jelani T

3 contributions

Great food and views of the bay

Apr 2024 • family

Great environment with family of five. I had the ribeye medium and salad. Great servers and manager’s were very generous in helping us celebrate our birthdays and anniversaries.

Written April 5, 2024

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