September 2019: I took my mother here to for lunch to celebrate her birthday. I've patronized this restaurant twice before. On my last visit they lacked quality and quantity in the food and service. My first visit had excellent food and service along with amazing views of the Saginaw river. Fortunately, Real Seafood redeemed themselves and returned to the superlative food and exceptional service one would expect of this establishment.

All of the following food was superb: Lobster fritters, Lobster bisque, Parmesan encrusted Lemon Sole and the Bourbon Salmon. The waitress, Jamie M., was outstanding and even held the door for my elderly mother when we left the restaurant.

My only negatives is that the blue cheese coleslaw is uneatable and should be able to be substituted for without an up-charge and the rice pilaf is just average. Thanks again for getting it right Real Seafood and making my mother's birthday lunch an enjoyable one.

July 2019: I invited my family here to celebrate my sisters and I birthday since they offer a generous discount on the day of your birthday. I had patronized this restaurant once before and had excellent food and service along with amazing views of the Saginaw river. Unfortunately, this time the lack of quality and quantity in the food and service made me embarrassed for talking this place up.

Positives: Sauteed pecan encrusted chicken Cajun tenderloin tips Creme Brulee Excellent view of the river Clean restrooms and comfortable seating

Negatives: Runny Smoked Whitefish Dip with over-salted/seasoned Tortilla strips Overcooked and tough whole Maine Lobster Overcooked/Dry blackened Swordfish (I only finished half of it) Cold mashed potatoes Blue cheese Coleslaw (very little cheese and too much vinegar) Wilted house salad (up-charge) Mexican corn on the cob (up-charge and small) The hostess was reluctant to seat us upstairs river side. The waiter complained about having to bring items up and down the stairs and said he was "going to get his work out in today."

The management did offer a free desert for the inconvenience of the over-cooked lobster. It still boggles my mind how a pricey place can continue to up-charge for sub par salads or or simple vegetables that come standard in other less expensive establishments. Also, to have non seafood entree's that are excellent but seafood entrees average to poor is just unsatisfactory for a place that specializes in seafood. I may return to accompany someone on their birthday to try it again but would not return for the full price entrees especially the dinner menu.