Description: The food is pretty much what I consider Californian cuisine -- fusion of Asian, Latino, Native American, and European cuisine with lots of vegetables and fruit. This is important because there are so many vegetarians in California! I like the grilled portabella on a bun, the grilled eggplant sandwich, and the charbroiled ahi. They have a copy of their menu on the
Cheesecake Factory website.
Beware of the cheesecake! It's so rich, I have trouble sharing a SINGLE SLICE with someone else. Unless you're used to eating that kind of rich confection, make sure to split the slice with at least two people or go for something lighter.
Service is good. It gets crowded on weekends. There are lots of families and friends who like to do lunches on the weekends, so you will probably end up having to wait a while. They will give you a pager that will buzz you when your table is ready.
Cheesecake Factory is right next to a harbor. You can eat outside and look at the boats docked outside or eat inside. People like to eat outside, but it's really crowded. You'll be jostling elbows with your party or overhearing conversations from the next table as there is no music to drown that out. I prefer eating in unless I'm with someone who really likes eating out.
On cold days or nights, they light the heat lamps for the tables outside. The tables are not covered by tablecloths, so I am always careful to put my silverware on my plate or napkin.
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