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Samantha LaBare
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March 16, 2026
Massimo is absolutely the server you went helping you out for your dinner experience. Everything we ate was incredible and I want to come back every time we travel to the area. We started with some cocktails like manhattans, mezcal old fashion, and a whiskey sour. Appetizers were raw oysters, oysters Rockefeller, steak tartare, and Spanish meatballs. Somehow we found room for entrees which were fish&chips, scallops and A5 Japanese waygu. The whole experience was phenomenal. Absolutely recommend
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Scott Morrison
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October 04, 2025
What a great experience! My wife and I stopped by for dinner tonight and everything was spot on. We were greeted with smiles and hello's by every staff member on our way to our lovely booth. The 2 servers couldn't have done a better job. And to top it off, our meal was delicious!
Jaime Presley
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August 05, 2023
Food was good, with some improvements needed. We were a bit disappointed that bread and butter (usually complimentary at restaurants) was an extra $5 charge. The lobster ravioli was good, but definitely over salted. I enjoyed the big chunks of lobster that came in the center of the dish. The lemon sole was excellent, and a very generous portion. The fish and chips we were told were cod. However, when it came out it was definitely not cod. Probably sole or halibut as it was a much softer fish than cod. The breading on it was light, which was nice. Wagyu burgers were good and pretty standard. You really couldn't taste a difference with the wagyu meat. The fries were delicious and enjoyed by everyone at the table. For dessert we tried the cookie and cream, cheesecake and butter cake. The cookie was delicious, but it was smashed flat on the dish (intentionally). A thicker cookie where you can enjoy the fudgey-ness of the chocolate cookie would have been better. The butter cake was just ok. It was over baked and dry. Both desserts could have used a bigger scoop of ice cream. The one provided was kind of embarrassingly small. More ice cream would have definitely helped with the dry butter cake. The cheesecake was the best dessert of the 3. Not super dense and rich, but still delicious. Overall, we enjoyed our visit. It was a little hit or miss, but we'd definitely dine here again. Oh, and we were celebrating two anniversaries and aside from a "happy anniversary" from the hostess, our celebration was not acknowledged in any way. So that was a disappointment. Was hoping for something a little more special for my parents who were celebrating their 49th anniversary.
Udit Anand
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April 23, 2023
Had a fantastic experience dining at Whitestone. The service was exceptional, the ambiance was great and the food was very good!
We ordered a host of appetizers and entrees, including the calamari, the shrimp, the Grilled octopus, the Chilean Sea Bass, the Grilled Artichoke, and the Hamachi Crudo. The Hamachi Crudo was our favorite, followed by the shrimp, and the octopus.
Both the sea bass and calamari were good but lacked the wow factor (the sea bass wasn't as soft and wasn't as flavorful as what we've had elsewhere). The grilled artichoke was good but takes a lot of effort to eat. The complimentary bread was fresh and soft and paired perfectly with the butter.
However, the two things that truly stood out were the desserts and the service. The butter cake, cookie and cream, and flourless chocolate cake were all breathtakingly delicious and the service was among the best I've had in recent times. All in all, it was a great dining experience and I'd highly recommend this restaurant!
Anthony Kennedy
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November 24, 2024
I was expecting more and found it was just a regular restaurant like Applebee's or Olive Garden. The front door had to be manually closed, my reservation had me at one table, and I was shuffled around to accommodate someone else. I expected more from the steak I ordered (meh), not vegetables came with my steak dinner, so the side order was $14 (unbelievable). I was placed in a 2 seater corner booth close to the front door after being moved, and walk-ins received better seats than my reservation. Let's just say, as a high level Google reviewer, this is one of my lowest marks. There is little to No chance I will probably return. And maybe not have the Hostess in a dress and dirty sneakers. I Do Not recommend this establishment for local or visiting patrons.👎🏾
Response from the owner an hour ago
Dear Guest Anthony,
We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide top-notch service and food to all our guests and deeply regret if we fell short. We appreciate your feedback regarding the seating arrangement and our staff's attire and will undoubtedly take these critiques into consideration for improvements. As for the steak dinner, we're saddened to hear it wasn't up to par and will address this with our kitchen team. We want every guest to leave our restaurant satisfied and we're sorry we missed that mark with your visit. We hope you might reconsider and give us another opportunity to turn your experience around in the future.
Sincerely,
Whitestone Restaurant & Bar
Though I appreciate your response, but as the owner, your control is limited day to day. I believe it was the General manager who moved me and was less than cordial. As business owners we can become complacent and detached from our original purpose. Undercover Boss became popular for a reason and had heartwarming stories, but there were also some dark stories we don't usually speak about. The only suggestion I have is to pass out review cards for visitors and see if my assessment was accurate and adjust as you see fit. As a retired disabled veteran that has traveled the world and eaten in many countries, I always expect the best when I am at home. I wish you the best on fixing these issues. God speed!
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Massimo is absolutely the server you went helping you out for your dinner experience. Everything we ate was incredible and I want to come back every time we travel to the area. We started with some cocktails like manhattans, mezcal old fashion, and a whiskey sour. Appetizers were raw oysters, oysters Rockefeller, steak tartare, and Spanish meatballs. Somehow we found room for entrees which were fish&chips, scallops and A5 Japanese waygu. The whole experience was phenomenal. Absolutely recommend If you want to see more of my traveling food experiences follow along Instagram! @sam_in_scrubs
What a great experience! My wife and I stopped by for dinner tonight and everything was spot on. We were greeted with smiles and hello's by every staff member on our way to our lovely booth. The 2 servers couldn't have done a better job. And to top it off, our meal was delicious!
Food was good, with some improvements needed. We were a bit disappointed that bread and butter (usually complimentary at restaurants) was an extra $5 charge. The lobster ravioli was good, but definitely over salted. I enjoyed the big chunks of lobster that came in the center of the dish. The lemon sole was excellent, and a very generous portion. The fish and chips we were told were cod. However, when it came out it was definitely not cod. Probably sole or halibut as it was a much softer fish than cod. The breading on it was light, which was nice. Wagyu burgers were good and pretty standard. You really couldn't taste a difference with the wagyu meat. The fries were delicious and enjoyed by everyone at the table. For dessert we tried the cookie and cream, cheesecake and butter cake. The cookie was delicious, but it was smashed flat on the dish (intentionally). A thicker cookie where you can enjoy the fudgey-ness of the chocolate cookie would have been better. The butter cake was just ok. It was over baked and dry. Both desserts could have used a bigger scoop of ice cream. The one provided was kind of embarrassingly small. More ice cream would have definitely helped with the dry butter cake. The cheesecake was the best dessert of the 3. Not super dense and rich, but still delicious. Overall, we enjoyed our visit. It was a little hit or miss, but we'd definitely dine here again. Oh, and we were celebrating two anniversaries and aside from a "happy anniversary" from the hostess, our celebration was not acknowledged in any way. So that was a disappointment. Was hoping for something a little more special for my parents who were celebrating their 49th anniversary.
Had a fantastic experience dining at Whitestone. The service was exceptional, the ambiance was great and the food was very good! We ordered a host of appetizers and entrees, including the calamari, the shrimp, the Grilled octopus, the Chilean Sea Bass, the Grilled Artichoke, and the Hamachi Crudo. The Hamachi Crudo was our favorite, followed by the shrimp, and the octopus. Both the sea bass and calamari were good but lacked the wow factor (the sea bass wasn't as soft and wasn't as flavorful as what we've had elsewhere). The grilled artichoke was good but takes a lot of effort to eat. The complimentary bread was fresh and soft and paired perfectly with the butter. However, the two things that truly stood out were the desserts and the service. The butter cake, cookie and cream, and flourless chocolate cake were all breathtakingly delicious and the service was among the best I've had in recent times. All in all, it was a great dining experience and I'd highly recommend this restaurant!
I was expecting more and found it was just a regular restaurant like Applebee's or Olive Garden. The front door had to be manually closed, my reservation had me at one table, and I was shuffled around to accommodate someone else. I expected more from the steak I ordered (meh), not vegetables came with my steak dinner, so the side order was $14 (unbelievable). I was placed in a 2 seater corner booth close to the front door after being moved, and walk-ins received better seats than my reservation. Let's just say, as a high level Google reviewer, this is one of my lowest marks. There is little to No chance I will probably return. And maybe not have the Hostess in a dress and dirty sneakers. I Do Not recommend this establishment for local or visiting patrons.👎🏾 Response from the owner an hour ago Dear Guest Anthony, We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide top-notch service and food to all our guests and deeply regret if we fell short. We appreciate your feedback regarding the seating arrangement and our staff's attire and will undoubtedly take these critiques into consideration for improvements. As for the steak dinner, we're saddened to hear it wasn't up to par and will address this with our kitchen team. We want every guest to leave our restaurant satisfied and we're sorry we missed that mark with your visit. We hope you might reconsider and give us another opportunity to turn your experience around in the future. Sincerely, Whitestone Restaurant & Bar Though I appreciate your response, but as the owner, your control is limited day to day. I believe it was the General manager who moved me and was less than cordial. As business owners we can become complacent and detached from our original purpose. Undercover Boss became popular for a reason and had heartwarming stories, but there were also some dark stories we don't usually speak about. The only suggestion I have is to pass out review cards for visitors and see if my assessment was accurate and adjust as you see fit. As a retired disabled veteran that has traveled the world and eaten in many countries, I always expect the best when I am at home. I wish you the best on fixing these issues. God speed!