Buck A.
Yelp
This was my first time dining at One-Thirty-One Lemuse but, it will not be my last!
Located about a block north of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Lemuse, it's not hard to find. Take the stairs up and you'll find a really cool, laid-back, dining room with a great looking bar. Since it was a lazy Saturday around brunch-time, I found a seat at the bar and ask for a menu. Everything on it looked great! So, since I couldn't make up my mind, and it was my first visit, I just started ordering different things to try.
The Oyster Sampler was up first.
6 each of Gouda & Bacon, Rockefeller, and Chargrilled.
The Bacon & Gouda oysters were AMAZING!! Holy cow... That combination of flavor is heavenly! Definitely my favorite oyster on the plate. The Rockefeller oysters were some of the best Rockefeller style I've had in a long time but, because the Gouda & Bacon were SO good, they got outshined. The Chargrilled were also incredible. Wood fire grilled, seasoned perfectly and incredibly delicious. But again, those Gouda & Bacon oysters stole the show...
Honestly, I don't see how this place isn't known for their oysters. They are some of the best I've had in a long time. And that's saying a lot. I LOVE oysters and I have eaten them in some very renowned restaurants. These are easily on par or above many that I have eaten. Just... WOW!
The Corn and Crab Chowder was my next dish. The flavors were complex and well balanced. I didn't expect to find alligator sausage in the bowl but, I'm glad I did! This was a great chowder. Very fresh ingredients and everything blended together well. The big lumps of crab meat were delicious. Excellent choice the bar manger suggested.
Out next were the duck poppers. I really enjoy a good duck breast and when it's wrapped in bacon and stuffed with jalapeño cream cheese, it really doesn't get any better! The blackberry gastrique was a great contrast to the richness of the duck popper. I could have eaten 2 or 3 plates of these!!
My final dish were the crab cakes. I really love a good, no-filler crab cake. These were done perfectly. Lots of fresh crab meat, lightly seasoned, and seared just enough to keep them from falling apart. Light, airy, and the sweetness of the crab really shined. This is how a crab cake should be done!
I was blown away on my first visit to One-Thirty-One Lemuse. I can't believe they have been open for nearly 3-years and I am just now finding out about them! The food is amazing. If you're on the Gulf Coast do yourself a favor and go check these guys out. Great food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service!!
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