Buck & Rider

My friend and I had an early dinner here before heading to the Harkins movie theater across the street (conveniently located). I would highly recommend making "Priority Seating Reservations" because at 5:30 PM, as early as that is on a Thursday evening the place was packed, both inside, bar area and patio area. It worked out perfectly, we were greeted and seating right away. The atmosphere was nice, casual, not an upscale place, more like nice family dining feel. Alec, our server was fantastic, very friendly and attentive. We started off with cocktails, an Espresso Martini and beer while looking over the menu. We finally decided on the Hamachi Crudo, Baja Shrimp Cevichi, Clam Chowder and 1 Stone Crab Claw (which my friend had). All the food was presented well and tasted delicious. All the seafood was very fresh. It was a great place to pre-dine before heading to the movies. Atmosphere: nice, casual, upbeat, family feel. Service: excellent. Food: very good.

I frequent the Camelback location and was pleasantly surprised with this one. Light airy, almost seems bigger. Mike the Asian bartender and the nice woman with glasses is who took care of me. She made last second changes to orders already placed for me and they were made before the food hit the table.

This is an amazing restaurant with a great atmosphere, lovely service, and the best crab cakes! We came twice this week—once for lunch and once for dinner—and both times it was packed with happy customers. During lunchtime, the average cost is about $30 per person, which is very reasonable for the quality and experience. The oysters are also one of the highlights here—fresh and absolutely delicious. I love this place and will definitely come back again.

This place is fine. Wayyyyyyy OVERPRICED. Happy hour is only given to the bar!! Service is fine hit hit as good as the local sports bar (zipps, tailgaters, etc.) food was fine. Waitress didn’t know anything about the menu or cocktail menu, happy hour is only for the bar area which was 5 feet from where we sat (same drinks and food for 25%-50+% off. The bartenders need training bc they can’t make a martini! I know that’s unbelievable but I dare you to try them. Small portions that weren’t filling (entrees) and just a very underwhelming experience. The hostess, the waitress & food runner were very nice so we tipped them and rated the restaurant up for, but: the food was underwhelming, price was too much for the small portions, no specials and the location had no views / isn’t anything special. I wish we went to ocean prime. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Same exact oysters are at Whole Foods for $1 each in the same shopping center!! Unreal!

This was my first visit to Buck and Rider and I wasnt disappointed. This place was highly recommended and I see why. The cold bar was amazing, we had shrimp/oysters/scallops... those alone could have been the meal for the night. Stepped it up and ordered the Redfish (suggested by the waitress, she was right) that dish with the broccolini hut the spot........ last thing was their famous crab cake, I don't care what the price is, order it, no fillers just straight crab and the sauce is unreal.... I will definitely be coming back to this place 🙌