Sasha P.
Yelp
I want to start by saying this will be somewhat of an unorthodox review. I am a student at FSU, and unfortunately, I was one of many students quarantined by police near the shooting on campus. I remember the panic, the running, the fear in people's faces that I hadn't ever seen before, and for the past couple of days, I've been struggling with the aftermath of it all. My parents had already made reservations to come here for our Easter dinner before the shooting, and even though I've been struggling with crowded areas, I wanted to go and eat good food. I've always greatly appreciated food, and tonight was the most I've appreciated it in a while. I ordered the panko seared gulf catch of the day, which, for my visit, was red fish. The moment I took a bite, it was the only thing I could think about. For a moment, I wasn't afraid; I was happy, completely enamoured of the dish. The snapper was perfectly fried, the saffron rice was cooked to perfection, and the crawfish-andouille cream sauce (the star of the dish, in my opinion) was so phenomenally crafted that I wanted to pick up the plate and lick it clean had manners not existed. I already extended my gratitude to the chef through our waiter, David (who was lovely), but I didn't think it truly showed how I felt. As crazy as it sounds, eating that dish was so comforting in ways I don't think I can express fully, and for that, I thank you.
To round off the review, the wait staff was amazing. As I already said earlier, our waiter, David, was exceptional. I could tell by how he talked about the different plates on the menu that he truly loved what he was presenting us. The ambiance was delightful and added to the overall experience of the dinner. I don't think it's talked about much, but the lighting was perfect. Light enough so you weren't struggling to read the menu and see your food, but dark enough to get that cozy feeling when you sat and waited for your food. Finally, I just wanted to talk about the picture at the front of the restaurant, or lack thereof. I noticed it immediately: a frame with nothing but the white wall behind it. I don't know if it was intentional or not, but I liked it. I don't know why, but I did.
If you are on the edge about coming here, did you even read anything I wrote prior? All jokes aside, I highly recommend Savour if you are looking for a nice dinner from a place that truly puts the work into their food. Worth every cent and more. Thank you.