McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants Recognize U.S. Military Veterans on November 8

October 29, 2009

Seafood Industry Leader Continues 11-Year Tradition of Honoring Veterans with a Complimentary Entree

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the 11th straight year, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants (Nasdaq: MSSR) will host its Veterans Appreciation Event on Sunday, November 8, at participating restaurants across the country. As part of the celebration, McCormick & Schmick's will offer U.S. military veterans a complimentary entree in appreciation for their service to our country.

"As we enter the second decade of this program, we are privileged to honor the men and women who have bravely served our country," said Bill Freeman, CEO of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants. "McCormick & Schmick's is a great place to celebrate with friends and family over a delicious meal and we're proud to keep this tradition alive in each of our restaurants."

McCormick & Schmick's is known for its fresh seafood and the special menu for the Veterans Appreciation Event will be no exception. Veterans will be able to choose a complimentary lunch or dinner entree on November 8. Some of the mouth-watering selections include Cashew-Crusted Tilapia, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Seafood Fettuccini Alfredo and Cedar-Planked Salmon, to name a few.

McCormick & Schmick's Veterans Appreciation Event began in 1999 at just one of the company's restaurants, and over the years has grown to include McCormick & Schmick's restaurants nationwide. Since the inception of the program, McCormick & Schmick's has served more than 100,000 complimentary entrees to veterans across the country. The McCormick & Schmick's program has been praised by former President George W. Bush and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as a number of state veterans departments and the National Restaurant Association.

The McCormick & Schmick's Veterans Appreciation Event is offered to veterans defined by the Veterans Administration, Title 38 US Code 101, which is "a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable." All veterans must show proper identification.

For more information about McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants Veterans Appreciation Event and to find a complete list of participating restaurants, please visit www.McCormickandSchmicks.com/Veterans.

About McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants focus on serving a broad selection of fresh seafood with a menu printed twice daily and featuring the signature "Fresh List" of more than 30 Different Varieties of Fresh Seafood, in addition to aged steaks, poultry, entree salads and pasta. Each restaurant's chef contributes to the menu's unique and imaginative appeal by creating dishes tailored to regional tastes and their own talents. McCormick & Schmick's offers an inviting atmosphere and a high quality, diverse menu for everyone from casual diners, families and tourists to business travelers and special occasion diners. Learn more at www.McCormickandSchmicks.com.

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