Joe C.
Yelp
We wanted whole steamed crabs for dinner and someone recommended this place to us. When we arrived, we didn't realize that there were two separate restaurants and somehow ended up in their "fine dining" section, which, incidentally, has a different menu and doesn't offer whole steamed crabs.
Since we were already seated, we decided to just order from the menu and come back another time for the crabs. We ordered the clam chowder, lobster bisque, coconut shrimp, crab cakes, and the burger.
The soups were tasty, but was mostly liquid with little bits of seafood. The clam chowder had a little more substance to it with potatoes, carrots, etc., but still more liquid than substance.
The coconut shrimp was over cooked. Rather than a nice golden brown color, it was a darker tan which made the shrimp rubbery.
When we told the waitress that we wanted crab cakes, she just wrote it down and didn't ask if we wanted it deep fried or broiled like the table behind us. We had the same waitress, so I was left wondering why we were treated differently. Maybe because the other table were all seniors ordering the early bird special? The menu said broiled, so I was fine with that. But it was still strange that she didn't offer a choice.
During the meal, I decided to order their house special crush drink. It was another disappointment since I could barely taste any alcohol in it.
The crab cakes and burger turned out well, so it wasn't a total loss. I mean, it's kinda hard to mess up a burger.
The view of the bay was really spectacular. If we arrived closer to sunset, I'm sure the view would be fantastic as well. But the meal left a lot to be desired.
The "fine dining" section had more of a diner vibe than fine china, table cloth, and silverware. We sat in the air conditioned indoor section rather than the covered outdoor section. Even though we sat next to the windows, our view of the water was blocked by the covered outdoor section. But we could still see the water. So, if you wanted a good view of the water, your best bet is to ask for the outdoor section.
Overall, we weren't impressed with the food and probably won't be coming back for the whole steamed crabs.