Janine P.
Yelp
Daddy O's was a restaurant I remembered from my days living on Staten Island. They were amazing back then - I couldn't imagine them being anything other than delicious, now. Luckily, their new restaurant on 4th Avenue is only a short stroll from our current house. The man and I decided to give the new location a try, on Date Night.
We walked in around 6:15pm and only one other couple was in the restaurant. It was dead. That broke my heart, because this place is set up for "Game Night". This place is set up for crowds. This place is *not* meant for silence (other than the upbeat music playing in the background).
And I read the reviews; Some were far from flattering. Frankly, I didn't buy it. I didn't buy the negativity. I know this restaurant's potential because I've dined at this restaurant back in their hay day. I needed to see this restaurant, for myself, at their new location.
The man and I were greeted by the *sweetest* waitress. She handled our drink orders and explained everything on the menu to us. We weren't interested in appetizers, tonight - We wanted the meat, and make that a double. The man and I both ordered the 1/2 Rack of St. Louis Ribs. His sides were Brussel Sprouts and Coleslaw, my sides were mashed potatoes and coleslaw.
Fifteen minutes later, another young lady brought our steaming-hot orders out to our table. Our waitress checked in with us to see if we needed refills (we did) and we dug in to our entreés.
The ribs were *PERFECT*. Very tender but not fall-off-the-bone tender. Although they offered a house barbeque sauce to go along with the ribs, they didn't need an ounce of it; They were seasoned perfectly. Not too little, not too much. Of course, this didn't stop my Man from basting his ribs in the savory house barbeque sauce that was generously supplied to our table.
As far as the sides went: The coleslaw was dressed in a vinegar-passed dressing that was shockingly divine! The brussel sprouts were delectable, as well. Mashed Potatoes could have used less milk and more butter, but I happen to be a mashed potato snob, so maybe other people would find them fine, as is.
The corn bread was a delightful ending to such a delicious platter of cuisine. Sweet, moist, rich - Perfect.
The total for the bill was reasonable. Affordable.
On our way home, we passed the restaurant's kitchen door. The man and I easily cheered at the kitchen staff "Gentlemen - Tonight's dinner; Bravo!"
We're definitely intending on returning, soon.