I like McCormick and Schmick's overall and understand it's a chain restaurant with high standards. I have been to their Chicago and Raleigh locations and given rave reviews. This location is different. Upon entering your greeted and seated. They have expectations about the happy hour that other locations don't have. For example,You must purchase a beverage to participate. Hmmm where is that on the site? Why not be consistent with the other locations. I planned on purchasing a drink but the didn't want you to sit at the bar if you weren't. The happy hour food appearance, taste, and texture is not like the rest of the food at this place. It's like they give you scraps. The food from the general menu doesn't look or taste of quality. Something is off in the kitchen. The vibe and energy is off. I should of known when I entered the last two times and it was empty during prime times. One being a Saturday afternoon when the mall was packed. The restrooms were clean and the restaurant looked clean with a good layout. However skip happy hour here or food and maybe just drinks.