Ailun H.
Yelp
My friend and I caught up over dinner yesterday at Succotash Prime, a restaurant that's been waiting to be checked off on both our lists for awhile. I'd recommend making a reservation in advance to secure a table. Despite it being a Monday evening, there was still plenty of people dining in. The lower level is definitely more bustling and louder, so if you want a quieter location to enjoy your meal, I would recommend asking to be seated in their second-floor terrace.
Our server was very helpful and gave us a thorough rundown of the menu and the flavors/combinations of the items we had questions about. He also gave us good suggestions when we asked him for his preferences.
DEVILED EGGS (EACH) - 1.50
Between pickled green tomato or bacon jam, our server said bacon jam was his favorite, so we went with it. It was a very tasty, rich and creamy bite. The bacon jam was sweet and savory. My friend and I really enjoyed this and we'd recommend it as a fun lil snack while you're waiting for the entree and sides to come out.
OLD BAY MAC'N'CHEESE - 10
This is a solid mac n' cheese -- super thick, creamy and fatty -- definitely southern comfort style which was what I had expected. The crusted top was seasoned with Old Bay, but we found this to be overly salty and inedible. So we did not end up eating the crust, which is a shame because that's the best part. Maybe it was an off day because I really don't think the crust is supposed to be that salty.
TODAY'S CATCH - 32
The catch of the day was a mahi mahi, which they grilled (this is good because I wanted the "healthier" option for my entree that wasn't overly fried or fatty). I got the tail piece, I think. The mint chimichurri was a nice touch on the fish, but it sat on a small bed of oil which was meh. The broccolini was alright and seasoned well, but it's just veggies. Overall, it was good, but nothing worth remembering.
SHRIMP'N'GRITS - 27
My friend got this as her entree and it was huge, LOL. She had a hard time finishing it, so I ended up eating a good amount. I was pretty impressed with the quality of shrimp here, which was super juicy and fresh. I don't normally order shrimp at a restaurant because I'm often let down by the freshness, so I was pleasantly surprised here. The grits were creamy and delicious, and the Andouille sausage bits in the grits were a good addition. The flavors here were strong and the combination was a hit. It is definitely a good "elevation" of the dish, and I'd definitely recommend this. You'll food coma at the end for sure.
Mostly a hit, but a couple misses. There are a couple options we got we'd definitely recommend, but others were a lot more forgettable. We enjoyed our dinner here and glad to have tried Succotash!