McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSSR) today announced the opening of its newest location in Burbank, California, marking the Company's eleventh location in California and its final opening for 2006.

?We've experienced great support from our guests in our five other locations in southern California and are confident that Burbank will be an equally successful match for McCormick & Schmick's,? commented Doug Schmick, chairman and president of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants. ?This opening is particularly special as it represents the completion of another year of growth and development for McCormick & Schmick's. We look forward to more of the same in 2007.?

The Burbank McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is located at 3500 West Olive Avenue at the corner of West Riverside Drive.

About McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. is a leading national seafood restaurant operator in the affordable upscale dining segment. Over the past 34 years, it has successfully grown to 64 restaurants in 24 states and the District of Columbia by focusing on serving a broad selection of fresh seafood. McCormick & Schmick's inviting atmosphere and high quality, diverse menu offering and compelling price-value proposition appeals to a diverse base of casual diners, families, travelers and the business community. For more information, please visit www.McCormickandSchmicks.com.