Labarca - Somers Point

The restaurant was closed. we have made reservations and even confirmed the reservation. we all took one over and the restaurant was closed.

They accepted my reservation and we drove a long way to find out that the restaurant was closed. we saw it on google and the website said open. they need this restaurant of open table.

I took my fiancé out for her birthday, she wanted to eat at a place on the water. We’re locals and hadn’t tried LaBarca yet. We dine out frequently and hoped we had found a new spot to put into our rotation. It’s a little tricky finding the front door since the restaurant’s parking is across the marina parking lot and not really close to the door. There is no sign on the door that we could see but, we figured it out. We were greeted right away and led right to our table on the window overlooking the marina as we requested. The restaurant was clean and inviting however a little brightly lit for a romantic meal. The service was good but, could have been a little more attentive. We never received the second round of dinks we asked for. I initially wanted oysters and was looking forward to them after reading the raw bar menu on-line. We were informed that they didn’t get their seafood order and they didn’t have any. IAlso, any dishes on the menu that requires fresh seafood were also unavailable. My Fiancé asked for a shrimp cocktail and was told they are only for the bar and they didn’t have any. We pressed on and ordered the crab corn chowder. It was served Luke warm and although tasted good, it was nothing extraordinary and had almost no crab meat or corn in it. Also, the bread that was brought to the table was good, just not very fresh. For to the entrée, I had the veal Parmesan with the side of rigatoni in vodka sauce. The veal was ok, again nothing extraordinary and was similar to what I would expect from a decent pizza shop. The vodka sauce was ok, not great. My fiancé had the shrimp rigatoni in vodka sauce. It came with three shrimp, which seemed a little light and the same vodka sauce. All in all it wasn’t a bad meal but, not something I feel compelled to go back for. There are much better options in the area for Italian or seafood. Management doesn't seem to have any interest in improving.

Very enjoyable. Service was patient and knowledgeable. Great atmosphere and the food was very well executed. Solid technique and flavors in all five of the dishes we tried.

First time, not the last! We loved the view, the service and the food!!