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RESTAURANT REVIEWS Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2005, 2006, 2007… Sommelier, Christopher
Battles has continued to evolve the already exceptional list, offering
between 220 and 240 different wines and maintaining an average inventory of
1,900 bottles. The by-the-glass program includes several multi-tiered
selections in many of the white and red varietal
categories offered. Executive Chef, Neil Smith, creates many of his menu
items and nightly specials specifically to pair with the restaurant’s
by-the-glass list. “Best North Coast
Restaurant” New Times “Best of Windows on the Water - The
name says it all. A “big city”
restaurant located on the water in the beautiful beach town of —Kim Thomson “Best Romantic
Restaurant” New Times “Best of Windows on the Water As someone who has been
married for 40 years, Windows on the Water owner Stan Trapp knows romance
when he sees it. "I would be looking for something that was secluded.
I'd want a place that had good food and wine." With that vision in mind,
Trapp is able to conjure a romantic setting to make the evening
unforgettable. "When you're going out
for a romantic evening, you want something special. We work really hard to
try to make the restaurant special." That's why so many people choose
Windows on the Water for their special occasions. Many a night, couples come
to the restaurant to celebrate an anniversary, Trapp said. "Some people
have their anniversary every year in the restaurant and will even request the
same table they had the year before." —Kim Thomson “Best Restaurant with a
View” New Times “Best of Windows on the Water "It's a relaxing
atmosphere, and the view certainly lends romance to the evening. Our lights
are subdued and we try to foster a romantic setting," Windows on the
Water owner Stan Trapp said. The 15 windows facing the water offer a
180-degree view from the stacks all the way around to Montana de Oro. "The panorama, the fact
that you can see everything makes it spectacular," he said. With such a
prime waterfront view, the restaurant was designed to take advantage of the
scenery. “Best Restaurant
Service” New Times “Best of Windows on the Water At Windows on the Water,
waiting tables is not just a temporary job, it's a
career, restaurant owner Stan Trapp said. "We work very hard at giving
the best service. We have experienced, professional
servers who know how to do their job." A good server should always be
nearby, but never intrusive, Trapp said. "The expression I always use is
you have to be friendly but not familiar. They know when to leave people
alone." The restaurant has also been
rated to have "impeccable service" by the Zagat.
But no matter how many awards they win, the honor is always appreciated. Restaurant Row March 29, 2001 The best restaurant in Fodors User Rating 4.8 People Choice Award Best Clam Chowder Harbor Festival Once again, Windows on the
Water proves that the finest and freshest ingredients is
what makes Windows on the Water’s Cuisine the Best on the |