Baja Sharkeez
| Address: | 114 Mc Fadden Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA |
| Phone: | +1 949-673-0292 |
| Site: | sharkeez.net |
| Rating: | 3.7 |
| Working: | 11AM–1:30AM 11AM–1:30AM 11AM–1:30AM 11AM–1:30AM 11AM–1:30AM 9AM–1:30AM 9AM–1:30AM |
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luckyman1170
Very disappointed! Im actually also upset at myself because I know what to expect with restaurant chains but given the limited choices in very good, authentic food restaurants in prime real estate areas and my 8yo daughter needing to eat, I broke down and walked in... I was saying to myself while noticing the staff that made it feel like I was in an episode of Jersey Shore type "Bros", with the one hot bartender who exuded this persona that she was too good to be there, you will pay a high price for crap food and you will then post something about it to try to reach the masses of those that want good eats! So here I go..... I was bamboozled! Damn Im so mad I paid that much for this crap! Nothing Mexican or Fusion about this place. Tortillas were fresh out of a bag and still cold, my daughters chicken quesadilla was the worst shes had that she stopped eating her fries! What kid doesnt eat their fries after a long drive from out of town and theyre starving? Mine did not! She asked that we go back to where we rented for the weekend and I cook her a real quesadilla. I was very tired but I did make her something else. If youve ever watched Anthony Bourdain or Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel, you will know because they are both very vocal about their dislike for any restaurants that are too fancy either in their decor or maybe in their location because that typically means the quality of the food often lacks in a huge way to make up for the high costs of rent, this unfortunately falls on the customer. If these world renowned chefs choose to eat at "Hole in the Wall", "Ma & Pa" restaurants and pass up the chains or fancy eateries, that has to say a lot! I never spend this much time to write about bad food and bad service but I LOVE great food no matter the cost, and I think bad service needs to be addressed but this just had to be done! Hopefully management or corporate will make a change but if they have a chain, that means it must be succeeding therefore may never change their model?.. I think people feel more ripped off because places like these try to sell authentic but realise after the drinks and food are already ordered, that it is the furthest from it. For Mgmt: Restaurant is named Baja Sharkeez Mesquite-Mex Broiler (Mexican or Fusion), staff was advertising a Luau theme (Hawaiian), but you guys are built out like a Sports Bar, I like any one of these I just think you need to decide which way you are going to go? I think a Californian Beach type Sports Bar would be your best bet?
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Sarah V
I wish I could give this place a zero. This business does nothing to protect their paying customers from violent and belligerent drunks. I was there yesterday celebrating my birthday weekend. I had 1 margarita that I was still finishing when some commotion started with the table next to us. My friends and I looked in that direction to see what was going on. The group of girls turned around to face us and I thought one of them was asking if we wanted their table because it seemed as if they were getting kicked out. I was about to answer to "No, thank you. Were happy with our table", until I realized that they were asking if my friends and I were laughing at them. I answered, "No, Im not laughing at you. If I wanted to laugh I would laugh because my friends and I are talking about something else." The next thing I know is I was assaulted. My hair was pulled, a drink was thrown at me, and I was punched several times on my head while some guy was trying to defuse the situation. Knowing how things can escalate and being trained in several forms of martial arts, I kept my hands on the table and did not fight back knowing the damage that I can potentially do. Knowing that police would detain all parties involved even though it would be self-defense, I did not want to subject myself to that embarrassment as I am a well-respected professional in a global corporation. I also work with several people in local governments and law firms, including the DAs office and this Citys Council. The bar manager and security kicked the other group out but my friends and I were also kicked out as well. There was no effort to check the security cameras or get the offending partys information or detain them as the police arrived within 5 minutes. All this bar wants is to reduce all possible liability on their inability to control dangerous situations and individuals and do not care if you are an innocent victim. I will never go to this business again. It is a far cry from the business it was about 8 years ago when I lived down the block.
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Derrek Ehrlich
Ive been here twice, a couple months apart and at different times of day. Experience 1: Went in on a Thursday night and grabbed a beer. Nothing special, crowd seemed super douche-y. Wasnt a big fan and left. The second time was on a Sunday evening (6 or 7 ish). I walked into like 30 dancing 12 year olds (literally, not figuratively). Thought it was weird, but went to get a beer. I stood at the bar for like 5 minutes with a $20 bill out and wasnt even acknowledged by 2 bartenders just standing around. They were busy watching some girls arguing. I then tried flagging one down because holding cash across the bar must not have been obvious enough... still ignored after I did this for another few minutes. Not sure what their deal is here, but Im not a fan.
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A Private User
In October 2007, I had a very poor experience here: This place has no service whatsoever. I went there on a Saturday afternoon. You have to go to the bar to order all food and drinks. There are plenty of empty tables, but guess what, almost all are reserved. You cant just walk in and sit somewhere. Hmm what else...you have to pay for parking. If you want to start a tab you have to fill out a form and pre-authorize a $50 payment to Sharkeez that supposedly will be refunded after 72 hours. What a pain!!! I had to constantly run back and forth from the bar to the 1 hour parking meter to the table, all while Im trying to watch a big game. Give me a break, I will never go here again.
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Ryan Littrell
Bartenders are two of the biggest douche bags Ive ever met. Ordered two beers, a mixed drink, and chips. Bartender brought me the beers and a bucket. Told me "Youre other stuff will be out in a bit." And walked away. So I went and sat down. Then he comes up with the mixed drink and says "Um didnt you order this? (I replied yep thanks) which he replied "so you ordered a drink and just walked away huh? Youre just used to everyone doing everything for you?" Just like this. No sarcasm, no smile. Just being a plain dickhead. Oh and you cant start a tab. I also got made fun of for giving them my card and wanting to keep it open.
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A Private User
Had a great time this past saturday. Everything went well. Salad tasted funny, so I took it back, didnt ask to take it off my bill, but the manager in turn gave me a free round of two drinks. Today, looked at my bank statement and the bartender charged 50 dollars on my card, 20 dollar more than what it shouldve have been. Very unfortunate, because I really enjoyed this place, not a great first time experience. Untrustworthy people. Be careful, check your statements!
