Fontainebleau Miami Beach, The Lounge at Gotham Steak Launched
Gotham at Fontainebleau in South Beach Miami, Florida
Update: Ricky Martin To Rock Iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach Thanksgiving Weekend – Famed Pop Star Tapped as Next Artist in Landmark Hotel’s BleauLive Vacation Experience
Pop sensation and soon-to-be Broadway leading man, Ricky Martin will rock Fontainebleau Miami Beach when he takes the stage as part of the legendary hotel’s newly launched BleauLive performance series. Martin’s upcoming Fontainebleau performance will be his last before heading to New York City to star as Che in the Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Evita.”
Celebrating his 10th anniversary as Y100′s Afternoon Drive host, Michael Yo will be Master of Ceremonies for the weekend, introducing Ricky Martin on stage and entertaining his long-time fans in South Florida. Both Y100 and Mega 94.9 will be Fontainebleau’s exclusive partners for the weekend.
BleauLive is the resort’s new entertainment unit that brings the world’s top acts to Fontainebleau Miami Beach for one-of-a-kind vacation experiences. Available only to hotel guests, BleauLive combines elements of performance, personal guest interaction with the artist and an immersive weekend getaway for the complete Fontainebleau experience. BleauLive just launched Labor Day weekend with a performance and meet-and-greet by hip hop artist Pitbull.
“Since opening in 1954, Fontainebleau Miami Beach has been a go-to destination for iconic performers of their generation to appear. From Elvis and Sinatra in the early days to more recent appearances from Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, legendary musicians have always wanted to perform at our resort,” noted Jeffrey Soffer, Executive Chairman, Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
“Our new BleauLive performance series is an organic extension of this rich history and we are thrilled to announce Ricky Martin as the next artist to appear for his final performance before his return to Broadway.”
Room packages for the weekend including performance, meet-and-greet and much more can be booked online at www.BLEAULIVE.com or by calling 800-584-8886.
Miami Meals- Dining around Miami – South Florida – Foodie Heaven by Craig Rogers
Gulfscapes was a sponsor for this year’s highly successful 2011 South Beach Wine and Food Festival. While we were in Miami, we decided to enhance our festival with a small culinary tour. Culinary tours are growing in popularity, as our obsession with food seems to be increasing exponentially. Three Gulf Coast states, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, even have official Culinary Trails on their tourism websites. Our culinary tour consisted of three of the country’s hottest restaurants, Gotham Steak, 1500°, and Michaels’ Genuine Food and Drink.
Chef John Suley
Gotham Steak, in the legendary Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach, is anything but a standard steakhouse. For starters, its atmosphere isn’t the usual dark wood and low light. Rather, the restaurant is open and airy (floor to ceiling windows overlooking the pool), with a decidedly modern look. And seafood takes on a more dominant role on the menu than in most steakhouses. At the helm of Gotham Steak is Alfred Portale, chef and owner of New York’s celebrated Gotham Bar and Grill.
On our visit, Chef de Cuisine John Suley served a great mix of dishes that contained some very innovative ideas. For appetizers, the Florida red snapper ceviche was served on a small slice of honeydew melon, topped with a honeydew jalapeno sauce that gave the dish a sassy tropical attitude. Steak Carpaccio was jazzed up wonderfully with black truffle aioli, while the Hamachi Sashimi was paired with asian pear and melted in your mouth. A just-off-the-boat Yellow Fin Tuna Tartar was equally impressive. Creamed corn with manchego cheese and jalapeno was a show stealer, as the local cheese gave the corn a nice boost and the pepper gave just enough of a sharp kick.
Our entrees were a 14 oz grilled boneless ribeye and miso marinated black cod. The ribeye’s subtle smoke flavor enhanced the cut’s tastiness, while the cod was served with a delightful combination of bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and a soy lemongrass ginger sauce.
Grilled Cowboy Ribeye
Pastry Chef Josh Gripper left us smiling with a mouth-watering flour-less chocolate cake and homemade donuts served with chocolate sauce and raspberry jam.
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Miami Dining Destination Introduces New Look, New Menu
Steak is big in Miami. A tally of the high-end steakhouses doing business here attests to the fact that Miami is clearly at peace with carnivorous cravings. And though the offerings are legion, a few select restaurants stand out as true cathedrals of red meat cookery. Chief among them is Gotham Steak – the cooly elegant, 16,000 sq. ft., two-tiered steakhouse tucked just off the glamorous lobby of the historic Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The Miami outpost of acclaimed chef Alfred Portale and home to rising star chef de cuisine John Suley, Gotham Steak, which opened its doors winter 2008, has drawn the spotlight not only for Suley’s talented culinary skills, its vast menu and wine list but for unparalleled service and chic aesthetic. Now, in its third year, the restaurant is ready for its next act with a new look, new menu and a new reason to visit this must-try dining destination.
One of several new food & beverage innovations on tap at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, The Lounge at Gotham Steak is now open for business. For The Lounge, the restaurant’s upstairs dining room has been converted into a chic dining and lounge space complete with new lighting and a house DJ, who spins eclectic tunes Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Gone are the white tablecloths and the new, more casual atmosphere features a new lounge menu, created by Portale, overseen/executed by Suley, and available exclusively in The Lounge; The Dining Room continues to serve Gotham’s full a la carte menu of tender aged steaks, succulent seafood and delicious sides.
“Not many restaurants have an opportunity to reinvent themselves,” says Suley, who trained with the likes of Daniel Boulud and Laurent Gras before joining Portale and was handpicked to take the helm of Gotham in 2009. “With two floors, we realized we could introduce something exciting to lure new customers as well as our loyal locals while still delivering the amazing modern American culinary experience Gotham is known for. The Lounge gives our guests more options and the kitchen crew an opportunity get creative, mix things up and profile new menu offerings.”
The Lounge at Gotham Steak offers palate pleasing dishes in various sizes and is designed for those seeking eclectic small plates or a full meal. “Portale has always served his own style of grownups’ food, never trendy, never given over to a fad…” says well-respected food scribe John Mariani in a recent newsletter, who praised Chef for Gotham’s “lavishly layered ingredients that was Portale’s trademark early on and much copied everywhere.” It’s this attention to how ingredients interplay, dedication to sourcing the best product and relying on the tenets of flavor, rather than popular food trends that inform Portale’s new menu.
Chilled Shellfish ($6-$MKT) and Small Plates ($12-$18) are perfect for grazing at the bar or at one of the lounge’s new high-top tables. Raw bar and cured meat offerings run the gamut from just-harvested prawns and oysters and Hamachi sashimi to pate de Champagne and spicy lamb sausages. Those with a serious passion for “bar food” will no doubt gravitate towards the crispy chicken wings with choice of sauce, burrata flatbread with oven-roasted tomatoes, andcrispy ham & cheese croquettes with Romesco sauce.
Soups/Salads/Appetizers ($14-$19) include velvety Maine lobster bisque, chopped salad with creamy Dijon vinaigrette, jumbo lump crab cake with spiced carrot and pickled papaya slaw and wild mushroom risotto. Burgers, Sandwiches and Main Dishes ($18-$58) include Scottish salmon with braised leeks,BBQ Berkshire pork ribs, grilled lamb chops with spiced eggplant bryani, rib eye steak sandwich “Philly style” and the mother of all grilled cheese sandwiches – grilled & smoked prosciutto and robiola on crunchy rustic peasant bread. A bevy of burgers include the famed Gotham burger with crispy shallots, cheese and bacon; a juicy lamb burger with yogurt and tapenade and a grilled burger with avocado and tempura onion rings.
Desserts ($9), overseen by the talented pastry chef Joshua Gripper, round out the offerings with sweet sensations including cream-filled doughnuts with raspberry jam and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. “For this kind of setting and the lounge’s menu style, I definitely embraced the classics and kept things simple,” offers Gripper. “For The Lounge, I wanted a small dessert menu but one that definitely hit all the right notes with our diners and provided a fitting complement to John’s food.”
The bar boasts an impressive array of spirits, a signature cocktail list and an unbeatable wine list. In fact, The Lounge sits adjacent to the resort’s temperature-controlled, two-story wine room with more than 12,000 vintages from all over the world, curated by the Fontainebleau’s sommelier, David Mokha.
The Dining Room at Gotham Steak, seating 200 and located downstairs from The Lounge and accessible via elevator or stairs, serves a complete dinner menu of modern American steakhouse fare including signature dishes such as the melt-in-your-mouth,
5 lb. bone-in Cote de Boeuf and various certified prime cuts as well as Florida’s freshest seafood; a diverse list of raw bar selections and a number of beautifully-executed composed dishes. For the ultimate private soiree or business function there is a private dining room, which seats up to 40, with a behind-the-scenes look into the open kitchen, as well as the option of dining on the patio area, which overlooks the VIP pool and main pool deck and also serves as Gotham’s cigar and cognac lounge.
Gotham Steak is located just off the lobby inside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach,
4441 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach. Hours of operation: 6 p.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday; ‘til 1 a.m. in The Lounge Friday and Saturday. For reservations in either The Lounge or The Dining Room please call: (305) 674-4780. www.fontainebleau.com/gothamsteak
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Mississippi Restaurant Update
Looking for Fresh Gulf Coast Seafood– Try the Restaurants of Mississippi Gulf Coast
While the devastation in New Orleans captured the nation’s attention, the Mississippi Gulf Coast suffered the worst wind and storm surge from hurricane Katrina. Most Mississippi coastal eateries were severely impacted, and many never recovered. But today, there’s a thriving restaurant industry back along the coast of Mississippi, and there’s lots of culinary finery and plain ol’ good eatin’. Here’s an update on the Mississippi coastal dining scene.
The Trapanis Eatery in Bay St. Louis will be moving back to the beachfront in the Summer of 2011. Katrina washed away their old location, so they’ve been operating at a temporary location while waiting for the chance to get back to the beach. They’re open now at 833 Hwy 90 in Bay St. Louis while construction at the new location continues. 228-467-8570.
Shaggy’s Beach Bar & Grill broke ground in December at the former site of the Ruby Tuesday’s in Biloxi on the beach. They plan to open Spring of 2011. 228-452-9939.
Darwell’s in Long Beach was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. That’s about all the recommendation needed for this diner, known for its crawfish etouffee, located just a short stroll from the beach. 228-868-8946.
Harbor View Café was located on the beach (on Highway 90) across from the harbor in Pass Christian, MS prior to Katrina. The building was completely destroyed, so they moved to a shopping center in Long Beach but are now very close to moving into a building on Jeff Davis Avenue with a view of Long Beach Harbor. 228-324-3204.
White Cap Restaurant has been owned by the Lizana family since 1929. Their location in the Gulfport Harbor was lost due to Katrina, but now enjoy a spacious restaurant with one of the most beautiful views on the Coast. 560 East Beach Boulevard, Gulfport. 228-604-4444.
Jazzeppi’s Restaurant and Martini Bar is a classic in Biloxi. Influenced by exquisite French, Creole and Italian dishes, Jazzeppi’s adds the right ambience for a enjoyable dining experience. 228-374-9660.
Capone’s Italian Ristorante is a new addition to Ocean Springs. Owner and Chef, Danie Rodriguez, runs the restaurant, has her own cooking show and produces a line of products such as sauces, dressings and fresh pastas that are sold and shipped all over. 228-818-8941.
Desporte & Sons, in Biloxi, has a great motto: “If It Swims, We Got It!” Seafood of all sorts, in gumbos or between two slices of bread. After five generations in the business, it’s safe to say the Desporte family knows seafood. 228-432-1018.
The (Original) Shed BBQ & Blues Joint in Ocean Springs is not so much a restaurant, but an experience. At The Shed, regular customers called ShedHeds, are invited to bring their collected junk. It spruces up the place, which was a ramshackle shack to begin with. You can’t argue with success. 228-875-9590.
Mississippi Seafood Cook-Off News: The Mississippi Seafood Cook-Off will be held June 8, 2011 in Biloxi. This event is a competition among local Mississippi Chefs to decide which Chef will participate in the Louisiana Seafood Board’s Great American Seafood Cook-Off which will be held in August in New Orleans. Location of the Mississippi Cook-Off was unavailable at press but contact Irvin Jackson, Director of the Mississippi Seafood Marketing Program at Irvin.Jackson@dmr.ms.gov if you are a Chef interested in participating or need more information about the event.
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Delicious Dining
See our NEW Gulf Coast Seafood Recipe Site!
Alabama
Felix’s Fish Camp Grill, 1530 Battleship Pkwy., Spanish Ft., AL, www.felixsfishcamp.com, 251-626-6710 – We’re addicted to the fried crab claws.
Noja, 6 North Jackson Street, Mobile, AL 36602, www.nojamobile.com, 251-433-0377
The Trellis Room, The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel and Spa, 26 North Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36602, 251-338-5493 – An elegant experience is always on the menu at Mobile’s only AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant. Indulge in sophisticated, contemporary décor amidst the historic hotel and “chef-inspired” cuisine with a Northern Italian influence. The menu changes often, but a dish like caramelized day boat scallops with wild mushroom risotto is just one example of the delicious offerings.
TRUE, 9 Du Rhu Drive, Suite 201, Mobile, AL, 36608, www.truedine.com, 251-344-3334
Wintzell’s Oyster House, 605 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36602, www.wintzellsoysterhouse.com, (251)432.4605 – Renowned for offering oysters “fried, stewed or nude,” this Mobile hallmark started in 1938 and now has a location in Orange Beach, too. Order the Oyster Sampler and have it all—Oysters Monterey, Oysters Bienville, Oysters Rockefeller and Wintzell’s famous grilled oysters.
Guy Harvey’s Island Grill, 4851 Wharf Pkwy Ste 116, Orange Beach, AL 36561, www.guyharveysislandgrill.com, (251)224-8180 – The perfect place to ogle, but you won’t be leering at bikini bodies. You’ll be gawking at boats—big boats. This restaurant’s outside seating offers a straight-shot look at The Wharf’s marina. Of course, a diverse menu and the adjacent museum and retail shop showcasing the works of famed fisherman artist Guy Harvey are a big draw, too.
Tacky Jacks Tavern & Grill, 27206 Safe Harbor Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561, www.tackyjacks.com, (251) 981-4144 – Tacky Jacks has so much fun to pass around, they have two locations on the Alabama coast, both set on the backwater. Great spots to socialize while satiating your appetite for ample portions of yummy food. Flat-screen TVs in the bar area at the Orange Beach location make a festive hangout for watching fall football games.
Cobalt The Restaurant, 28099 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL, 36561, www.cobaltrestaurant.net, (251) 923-5300 – Nibble on tasty jumbo BBQ shrimp or crab-stuffed baby portabellas and watch the boats float by. The restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows frame a picturesque vista of the bay and Perdido Pass. The water wall and touch tank full of live fish at the entrance will keep you entertained if you (somehow) become bored by the view.
Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar, 25753 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL, 36561, www.cosmosrestaurantandbar.com, (251) 948-9663 – The easy-going atmosphere has a neighborhood pub vibe that makes everyone feel welcome. A guy strumming guitar and outdoor seating on a large deck are reason enough to visit, but the spectacular sushi pushes this place to the top of the list.
Voyagers, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 35661 www.perdidobeachresort.com, 251-981-9811 - Inside the Perdido Beach Resort, Voyagers is a classic fine dining establishment. Staying true to its philosophy of using only the freshest local ingredients, Voyagers consistently serves authentic tastes of the area’s bounty. Reservations are highly recommended.
Villaggio Grille, 4790 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach, AL 36561, www.villaggiogrille.com, (251) 224-6510
Wolf Bay Lodge, 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561, www.wolf-bay-lodge.com, 251-987-5129 – Wolf Bay Lodge is still serving up heaping helpings of seafood and steaks. This local treasure keeps things casual, and at lunchtime, Wolf Bay’s sensational salad bar is not to be missed. If you just got off one of the fishing charters stationed at the marina, Wolf Bay will clean and cook your catch for you.
Sunset Cork Room, 225 E. 16th Ave., Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, www.sunsetcorkroom.com, (251) 967-4773
Gulf Shores Steamer, 124 West 1st Ave., Gulf Shores, AL, www.gulfshoressteamer.com, 251-948-6344 – If you want to eat your fill but avoid the extra calories that come with fried foods, this is the place for you, dishing up piles of steamed seafood. True foodies will appreciate the unadulterated flavors of Royal Red shrimp, crab and fish that come through thanks to the simple steaming.
King Neptune’s, 1137 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, www.KingNeptuneSeafoodRestaurant.com, 251-968-5464 – Eat like a local at King Neptune’s, one of Gulf Shores’ oldest and most popular restaurants. After just one spoonful of the creamy, flavorful corn and crab bisque, you won’t notice the lack of designer décor or the tight squeezes in the tiny space. Try favorites like bacon-wrapped stuffed shrimp or the tart and tangy West Indies Salad.
Mikee’s Seafood Restaurant, 2nd Avenue, East 1st Street, Gulf Shores, AL, www.mikeesseafood.com, 251-948-6452 – Mikee’s calls itself “a place for seafood.” It may be THE place for seafood. Try the grilled triggerfish or Captain Ed’s Sautéed Scallops. Family friendly, too.
The Gumbo Shack, 212 & 1/2 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532, www.guysgumbo.com, (251) 928-4100
Pirate’s Cove, 6664 County Road 95, Elberta, AL 36530, www.piratescoveriffraff.com, 251-987-1224 – Bring a friend. We mean a four-legged one. In fact, if you arrive at Pirate’s Cove Marina without a dog in tow, you may be in the minority. Hordes of people and their pets congregate on the deck adjacent to the marina, sipping Bushwhackers (a thick, chocolaty milkshake/cocktail) while waiting for their “cheeseburger in paradise.” A tiny kitchen turns out burgers that are legendary.
Mississippi
The Blow Fly Inn, 1201 Washington Ave., Gulfport, MS 39507, www.blowflyinn.com, (228) 896-9812
BR Prime, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS, 39530, www.beaurivage.com, (228) 386-7737
Darwell’s Cafe, 127 E. First St., Long Beach, MS 39560, www.darwellscafe.com, (228) 868-8946 – Known for its crawfish etouffee. Located just a short stroll from the beach.
Lb’s Steakhouse, Grand Casino Biloxi, 280 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530, www.grandcasinobiloxi.com, 800-946-2946
Maisano’s By The Glass Wine Bar & Bistro, 1634 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, MS, 39564, www.maisanosfinewine.com, (228) 872-7144
Salute Italian, 1712 15th St., Gulfport, MS 39501, www.saluteitalian.com, (228) 864-2500 – go with the shrimp and grits or the amberjack supreme.
The Shed, 7501 Highway 57 , Ocean Springs, MS, 39565, www.theshedbbq.com, (228) 875-9590 – The (Original) Shed BBQ & Blues Joint is not so much a restaurant, but an experience. Regular customers called ShedHeds are invited to bring their collected junk. It spruces up the place, which was a ramshackle shack to begin with. You can’t argue with success.
Southeast Louisiana
Iris, 321 N Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70130, www.irisneworleans.com, (504) 299-3944 – Specialty cocktails are works of art, and Chef Ian Schnoebelen produces a dinner menu that isn’t the standard New Orleans style, combining several different influences, from Italian to Vietnamese to French. The menu is changed daily, so variety abounds. Try the Gulf Shrimp with coconut broth, baby bok choy, pickled shimeji mushrooms, basil coulis, and fried ginger.
Commander’s Palace, 1403 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130, www.commanderspalace.com, (504) 899-8221 – One of the Legends. Training ground for Emeril and Paul Prudhomme. Try the pecan crusted gulf fish, tasso shrimp in pepper jelly, creme brulee, and bread pudding.
Galatoire’s, 209 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, www.galatoires.com, (504) 525-2021 – Another Legend. Friday afternoons are a tradition. As is the shrimp remoulade, poisson meuniere amandine, and banana bread pudding.
Bayona, 430 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, www.bayona.com, (504) 525-4455
August, 301 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, www.restaurantaugust.com, (504) 299-9777
Acme Oyster House, 724 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, www.acmeoyster.com, (504) 522-5973 – Grilled oysters rule! Just watching them on the grill is a treat.
Sazerac Restaurant & Bar, 123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, www.therooseveltneworleans.com, (504) 648-1200
Ralph’s on the Park, 900 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119, www.ralphsonthepark.com, (504) 488-1000 – BBQ gulf shrimp. Mmmmm.
Jamila’s Mediterranean Tunisian Cuisine, 7808 Maple Street, New Orleans, LA 70118, (504) 866-4366
Cochon Butcher, 930 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans, LA 70130, www.cochonbutcher.com, 504-588-PORK
K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, 416 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, www.chefpaul.com, (504) 596-2530 – Legend. Trust me. Blackened twin beef tenders with debris and garlic mashed potatoes, finish with the Custard Marie creme brulee. Perfect.
Brennan’s, 417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA, www.brennansneworleans.com, (504) 525-9711 – Another Legend. Always start with turtle soup, and always end with Bananas Foster. Anything in between is just a bonus.
Emeril’s Delmonico, 1300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130, www.emerils.com, 504-525-4937
Central Grocery Company, 923 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116, (504) 523-1620 – originator of the classic NOLA muffuletta sandwich.
Dooky Chase, 2301 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119, (504) 821-0600 – Yet another Legend. Gumbo z’herbes on Holy Thursday is a major tradition. So is the fried chicken and bread pudding.
Willie Mae’s Scotch House, 2401 Saint Ann Street, New Orleans, LA 70119, (504) 822-9503 – Fried chicken. That’s all you need to know. Fried chicken.
Drago’s, 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, www.dragosrestaurant.com, (504) 584-3911 – Don’t even think about leaving here without Charbroiled Oysters.
Camellia Grill, 626 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA, www.camelliagrill.net, (504) 309-2679 – One of Jimmy Buffett’s inspirations for “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Get the burger, get the onion rings, get a milkshake, then watch them drop your piece of pecan pie in a pool of butter on the grill to warm it. Take the St. Charles Trolley to get to this classic southern diner.
Tracey’s, 2604 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, www.traceysnola.com, (504) 899-2054
Joey K’s, 3001 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, www.joeyksrestaurant.com, (504) 891-0997
Sammy’s Food Service & Deli, 3000 Elysian Fields, New Orleans, LA 70122, www.sammysfood.com, (504) 947-0675
Louie and the Red Head Lady, 1851 Florida Street, Mandeville, LA 70448, www.louieandtheredheadlady.com, (985) 626-8101
L. A. Pines Cafe, 1061 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458, www.lapinescafe.com, (985) 641-6196
Port of Call, 838 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116, www.portofcallnola.com, (504) 523-0120 – Huge burgers served with baked potatoes, not fries.
Gautreau’s, 1728 Soniat St., New Orleans, LA 70115, www.gautreausrestaurant.com, (504) 899-7397
Herbsaint, 701 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130, www.herbsaint.com, (504) 524-4114 – Donald Link, cajun chef extraordinaire, continues to amaze at his flagship restaurant, with offerings like Louisiana Shrimp and Grits with tasso and okra, and Kurobuta Pork Belly with crispy eggplant and grilled date relish.
Big Al’s Seafood, 1377 W Tunnel Blvd, Houma, LA 70360, www.bigalsseafood.net, 985-876-4030
Rocky & Carlo’s, 613 W. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, LA 70043, www.rockyandcarlos.com, 504-279-8323
Beausoleil, 7731 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, www.beausoleilrestaurantandbar.com, (225) 926-1172 – Chef Nathan Gresham, formerly of Galatoire’s Bistro, rolls out a menu heavy on local products. Give these dishes a try: Seafood salad with blue crab, Louisiana shrimp, & avocado with a white remoulade; Hand-made gnocchi with bacon, peas & a roasted garlic cream sauce; & Grilled shrimp, truffled risotto and andouille gravy.
Juban’s Restaurant, 3739 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, www.jubans.com, (225) 346-8422
Galatoire’s Bistro, 17451 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810, www.galatoires.com, (225) 753-4864
Southwest Louisiana
Tsunami, 412 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501, www.servingsushi.com, (337) 234-3474
Steamboat Bill’s on the Lake, 1004 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601, www.steamboatbills.com, (337) 494-1070
Renee’s Cafe and Boutique, 1 Lakeshore Dr # 555, Lake Charles, LA 70629, www.reneescafe.net, (337) 439-6916
Southern Spice, 3901 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605, www.mysouthernspice.com, (337) 474-6065
Pat’s of Henderson, 1500 Siebarth Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70615, www.patsofhenderson.com, (337) 439-6618
Bay Area Texas
Bryan’s 797, 797 N. Fifth St., Beaumont, TX, 77701, www.bryans797.net, (409) 832-3900
Luigi’s, 2328 Strand Rear Street, Galveston, TX 77550, www.luigisrestaurantgalveston.com, (409) 763-6500
Gaido’s, 3828 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550, www.gaidos.com, (409) 762-9625 – Seafood heaven. Snapper Michael, Brook’s gumbo and the fried shrimp can’t be beat.
Mosquito Cafe, 628 14th Street, Galveston, TX 77550, www.mosquitocafe.com, (409) 763-1010 – Great omelets and sandwiches. Fresh seafood, too. Just opened a bakery next door called PattyCakes.
Olympia Grill, 21st & Harborside, Galveston, TX 77550, www.olympiapier21.com, (409) 765-0021 – Loved the sautéed red snapper fillet.
Rudy & Paco, 2028 Post office St, Galveston, TX 77553, (409) 762-3696 – The Filete de Pargo Parrilla (grilled fresh filet of red snapper topped with cilantro cream sauce) is excellent!
Saltwater Grill, 2017 Post Office St., Galveston, TX 77550, www.saltwatergrill.net, (409)762-3474 – Sounds weird, I know, but the Southern BBQ Red Snapper rocks!
Shearn’s, Seven Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77554, www.moodygardenshotel.com, (409)741-8484 – Go on Thursday evening. That’s when they get in fresh tuna. Get the sesame encrusted ahi.
T-Bone Tom’s Steakhouse, 707 Highway 146, Kemah, TX 77565, www.tbonetoms.com, (281) 334-2133
Coastal Bend Texas
Yardarm Restaurant, 4310 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, (361) 855-8157
La Playa, 222 Beach Ave., Port Aransas, TX 78373, 361-749-0022 – Casual Mexican seafood dining. Shrimp and crab enchiladas, fish tacos with purple cabbage slaw, a top shelf margarita and flan for dessert. Wonderful! But bring cash, no credit cards!
Venetian Hot Plate, 232 Beach St, Port Aransas, TX 78373, www.venetianhotplate.com, (361) 749-7617 – Linda, the owner, is from Italy and brought spectacular recipes with her, like the Penne alla Bolognese. Fettuccine ai gamberetti is a spicy shrimp dish with bacon. Fresh fish is offered daily.
Roosevelt’s, 200 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, TX 78373-5124, (361) 749-1540 – Can’t go wrong with pan-seared snapper with shrimp and ricotta ravioli or the Caribbean char drum.
Liberty Hall, 103 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, TX 78373, (361) 749-1660 – the best place for burgers and sushi!
Tango Tea Room, 505 South Water St # 545, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, Try the vegan menudo – it’s menudo with the vegetarian wheat meat that the Tango Tea Room makes, the menudo seasoning and hominy www.tangofandango.com, (361) 883-9123
Cheryl’s By the Bay, 112 S Fulton Beach Rd, Fulton, TX 78382, www.cherylsbythebay.com, (361) 790-9626
Moondog Seaside Eatery, 100 Casterline Dr., Fulton TX, 78358, (361) 729-6200 – giant draft beers, right on the water.
Hu-Dats, Broadway & S Fulton Beach Rd, Fulton, TX 78382, (361) 790-7621 – the original restaurant with the best Pho.
South Texas
Scampi’s, 206 W Aries Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78597, www.scampisspi.com, (956) 761-1755 – Oysters Rockefeller, or Scampi’s version of it, is one of the best ever. Worth the trip.
Wanna Wanna, 5100 Gulf Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597, www.wannawanna.com, (956) 761-7677 – Oyster sandwich is great.
Marcello’s Italian Restaurant, 110 North Tarnava Street, Port Isabel, TX 78578, www.marcellositalian.com, (956) 943-7611
Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Boulevard, S Padre Island, TX 78597, www.lbyspi.com, (956) 761-6406
Palm Street Pier Bar & Grill, 204 W Palm St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, www.palmstreetpier.com, (956) 772-7256 – The Captain Morgan Shrimp has won the World Championship Shrimp Cook-off.
Sea Ranch Restaurant, 1 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597, www.searanchrestaurant.com, (956) 761-1314
Southwest Florida
Arturo’s, 844 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL, 34145, www.arturosmarcoisland.com, (239) 642-0550 – Try the Penne A La Vodka.
Baleen, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Dr., Naples, FL 34108, (239) 598-5707 – Waterfront dining with choice of seating in an indoor epicurean enclave or a barefoot beach table. At night there is an intimate beach fire pit with extensive wine-by-the-glass offerings.
Bleu Provence, 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples, FL, 34102, www.bleuprovencenaples.com, (239) 261-8239
Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St., Key West, FL, 33040, www.blueheavenkw.com, (305) 296-8666
B.O.’s Fish Wagon, 801 Caroline Street, Key West, FL, www.bosfishwagon.com, (305) 294-9272
Cafe Marquesa, 600 Fleming Street , Key West, FL 33040, www.marquesa.com, (305) 292-1919
Camille’s Restaurant, 1202 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040, www.camilleskeywest.com, (305) 296-4811
Cote d’Azur, 11224 Tamiami Trl N , Naples, FL 34110, www.cotedazurrestaurant.com, (239) 597-8867
The Dock Restaurant at Crayton Cove, 845 12th Avenue South, Naples FL 34102, www.dockcraytoncove.com, (239)263-9940
El Siboney, 900 Catherine Street, Key West, FL 33040, www.elsiboneyrestaurant.com, (305) 296-4184
Grand Café Key West, 314 Duval St., Key West, FL, 33040, www.grandcafekeywest.com, (305) 292-4740
The Grill, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL, 34108, www.ritzcarlton.com, (239) 598-6644
Hot Tin Roof, Zero Duval St., Key West, FL, 33040, www.oceankey.com, (305) 296-7701
Louie’s Backyard, 700 Waddell Ave., Key West, FL, www.louiesbackyard.com, (305) 294-1061
Turtle Kraals Restaurant & Bar, 231 Margaret St., Key West, FL 33040, www.turtlekraals.com, (305) 294-2640
Central Florida
Alpine Steakhouse, 4520 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, www.alpinesteak.com, (941) 922-3797
Beach Bistro, 6600 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, FL, www.beachbistro.com, (941)778-6444
Bern’s Steak House, 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL, www.bernssteakhouse.com, 813-251-2421- Bern’s is a legend. Just the half million bottles of fine wine in their cellar is enough to vault it into fame, but add on their 19 varieties of caviar, steaks that are cut to your requested thickness, a cheese cave, a separate dessert room, and … well, you get the picture. Go for the Châteaubriand and finish with the Banana Cheese Pie.
Bijou Café, 1287 First St., Sarasota, FL, www.bijoucafe.net, (941)366-8111
Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber Restaurant, 447 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767, www.bobheilmans.com, (727) 442-4144
Cafe Ponte, 13505 Icot Blvd., Clearwater, FL, www.cafeponte.com, (727)538-5768
Columbia, 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa, FL, www.columbiarestaurant.com, (813)248-4961
Crow’s Nest Marina Restaurant & Tavern, 1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice, FL 34285, www.crowsnest-venice.com, (941) 484-9551
Da Giorgio, 5702 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, FL, www.dagiorgio.net, (941)779-0220
Donatello, 232 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL, www.donatellotampa.com, (813) 875-6660
Euphemia Haye, 5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL, www.euphemiahaye.com, (941)383-3633
Keegan’s Seafood Grille, 1519 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, www.keegansseafood.com, (727) 596-2477
Mise en Place, 442 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606, www.miseonline.com, (813) 254-5373
Palm Court Italian Grill, TradeWinds Island Grand, 5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, www.tradewindsresort.com, (727)367-6461 – don’t miss the chocolate creme brulee.
Shula’s Steak House, 4860 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609, www.donshula.com, (813) 286-4366 – Shula’s offers a 48oz porterhouse. That’s how serious their steaks are. But try the lobster mash potatoes and the crab mac and cheese, too. And for breakfast, you gotta try the lobster sausage.
Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL 33613, www.skipperssmokehouse.com, (813) 971-0666 – Known for its fiery hot wings and grouper sandwich. And great live music.
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish, 1350 Pasadena Ave, South Pasadena, FL 33707, (727) 381-7931 – Smoked mullet and potato salad. Can’t go wrong.
Vernona, The Ritz-Carlton, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236, www.ritzcarlton.com (941) 309-2000
Northwest Florida Atlas Oyster House, 600 Barracks St., Pensacola, FL, 32502, www.goodgrits.com, (850) 470-0003 – Try the grilled oysters, Volcano Chicken sandwich and key lime pie.
Bud & Alley’s, 2236 E. County Hwy. 30A, Seaside, FL 32459 , www.budandalleys.com, (850) 231-5900
Café Thirty-A, 3899 E. Scenic Hwy. 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, www.cafethirtya.com, (850) 231-2166
Capt. Anderson’s, 5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL, 32408, www.captanderson.com, (850) 234-2225
Firefly, 535 R. Jackson Blvd., Panama City Beach, FL, 32407, www.fireflypcb.com, (850) 249-3359
The Fish House, 600 Barracks St., Pensacola, FL, 32502, www.goodgrits.com, (850) 470-0003 – Gotta have the famous Grits a Ya Ya. Also excellent are the blackened mahi, wasabi crusted tuna, and key lime pie.
Fish Out of Water, WaterColor Inn, 34 Goldenrod Cir., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, (850) 534-5050 – Atmosphere, they got it. Great views of the Gulf. If you can pry yourself away from the scenery, try the raw bar for good local eats, like Apalachicola Bay oysters. Grouper cheeks are yummy, too.
The Flora-Bama, 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507, www.florabama.com, 850-482-0611 – The Flora-Bama’s Oyster Bar & Grill is technically in Florida, but your kid could easily throw one of its delectable fried pickles over into Alabama. It is a downright dive, but that’s a huge part of its appeal. You will find delicious versions of seafood shack standards like fried shrimp, oyster po’ boys and fried crab claws. And sitting just steps from the surf, it’s the best deal you’ll find on the beach.
Island Room Restaurant at Cedar Cove, Cedar Cove Beach & Yacht Club, 10 Second St., Cedar Key, FL 32625, (352) 543-6520
Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32502 , www.goodgrits.com, (850)469-9898 – What a stellar wine list to compliment the veal chops.
The Marlin Grill, 9100 Baytowne Wharf Blvd., Sandestin, FL, 32550, www.marlingrill.com, (850)351-1990
Poppy’s Seafood Factory, 138 Fisherman’s Cove, Destin, FL, 32550, www.poppysseafoodfactory.com, (850) 351-1996
Seagar’s Restaurant, 4000 Sandestin Blvd. S., Destin, FL, 32550, www.seagarsdestin.com, (850) 622-1500
Verandas Wine Bar&Bistro, 76 Market St., Apalachicola, FL, 32320, www.verandasbistro.com, (850) 653-3210
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Alabama Eats
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From Mobile all the way down to the sugar-sand beaches, the Alabama Gulf Coast area has countless restaurants with many ways to satisfy your hunger. Each brings its own specialties and own personality to the table, so with the multiple options available, how do you choose the place that’s ready and able to conciliate your current craving? As always, Gulfscapes is here to help. To make it simple, we’ve assembled a handy dandy list of beach (and beyond) eateries and placed them in convenient categories. So here are our picks for the best places to …
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Cosmo’s Restaurant
251-948-9663
25753 Canal Rd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
www.cosmosrestaurantandbar.com
If being at the beach alone wasn’t enough to relax you, a visit to Cosmo’s will melt away any residual stress. The easy-going atmosphere has a neighborhood pub vibe that makes everyone feel welcome. A guy strumming guitar and outdoor seating on a large deck are reason enough to visit, but the spectacular sushi pushes this place to the top of the list. And if you’re wondering about the doggie décor, it was inspired by Cosmo’s namesake, a black lab rescued by the restaurant’s owners.
GO NATIVE
Lulu’s at Homeport Marina
251-967-LULU (5858)
200 East 25th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
www.lulubuffett.com
Lulu’s is the creation of perhaps the area’s favorite famous daughter, Lucy Buffet (musician Jimmy Buffet’s little sister). Chef Lucy returned home after some time in Los Angeles and opened Lulu’s on the Intracoastal Waterway. The food is fresh and prepared with lots of Lucy’s love, but it’s the laidback pace and the bay breeze blowing across the deck that bring people back.
King Neptune’s
251-968-5464
1137 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
www.KingNeptuneSeafoodRestaurant.com
Eat like a local at King Neptune’s, one of Gulf Shores’ oldest and most popular restaurants. After just one spoonful of the creamy, flavorful corn and crab bisque, you won’t notice the lack of designer décor or the tight squeezes in the tiny space. Try favorites like bacon-wrapped stuffed shrimp (an instant heart attack, but at least you’ll die happy) or the tart and tangy West Indies Salad.
ROUGH IT
The Flora-Bama
850-482-0611 or 251-980-5118
17401 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507
www.florabama.com
The Flora-Bama’s Oyster Bar & Grill is technically in Florida, but your kid could easily throw one of its delectable fried pickles over into Alabama, so we’ve included it anyway. It is a downright dive, but that’s a huge part of its appeal. You won’t find linens on the tables, and there’s sure to be sand on the floor, but you will find delicious versions of seafood shack standards like fried shrimp, oyster po’ boys and fried crab claws. And sitting just steps from the surf, it’s the best deal you’ll find on the beach.
BRING A FRIEND
Pirate’s Cove
251-987-1224
6664 County Road 95
Elberta, AL 36530
www.piratescoveriffraff.com
We mean a four-legged one. In fact, if you arrive Pirate’s Cove Marina without a dog in tow, you may be in the minority. Scallywags of all shapes and sizes are welcome. Hordes of people and their pets congregate on the rickety-looking deck adjacent to the marina, sipping Bushwhackers (a thick, chocolaty milkshake/cocktail) while waiting for their “cheeseburger in paradise.” A tiny kitchen turns out burgers that are legendary; some claim they inspired Jimmy Buffet’s famous song. The truth of this is irrelevant, one bite and you are in hamburger heaven. Everybody comes for the food and “pirate” environment, but the fact that you can enjoy it all with Fido just sweetens the deal.
SPLURGE!
The Trellis Room
251-338-2000
26 North Royal Street
Mobile, AL 36602
An elegant experience is always on the menu Mobile’s only AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant, the Trellis Room at the Battle House Hotel downtown. While this evening out will cost you, it’s well worth it. Indulge in sophisticated, contemporary décor amidst the historic hotel and “chef-inspired” cuisine with a Northern Italian influence. The menu changes often, but a dish like caramelized day boat scallops with wild mushroom risotto is just one example of the delicious offerings.
Voyagers
251-981-9811, x103
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 35661
www.perdidobeachresort.com/dining/voyager.asp
Inside the Perdido Beach Resort, Voyagers is the classic fine dining establishment on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Staying true to its philosophy of using only the freshest local ingredients, Voyagers consistently serves authentic tastes of the area’s bounty. Reservations are highly recommended.
OGLE AWAY
Guy Harvey’s Island Grill
251-224-8180
4851 Wharf Parkway
Orange Beach, AL 36561
www.guyharveysislandgrill.com
Guy Harvey’s at The Wharf is the perfect place to ogle, but you won’t be leering at bikini bodies. You’ll be gawking at boats—big boats. This relatively new restaurant’s outside seating offers a straight-shot look at The Wharf’s marina. Of course, a diverse menu and the adjacent museum and retail shop showcasing the works of famed fisherman artist Guy Harvey are a big draw too.
OVERDO IT ON OYSTERS
Doc’s Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar
251-967-4800
26029 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL
Or
1140 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL
www.docsseafoodshack.com
Briny and slightly sweet and prepared countless ways, oysters are little gifts from the ocean, and both locations of Doc’s Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar are making the most of what the sea has provided. Doc’s fried oysters are the area’s best. This casual joint is also reasonably priced and quick.
Wintzell’s Oyster House
251.432.4605
605 Dauphin St.
Mobile, AL 36602
Or
251-974-2122
24131 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
www.wintzellsoysterhouse.com
Renowned for offering oysters “fried, stewed or nude,” this Mobile hallmark started in 1938 and now has a location in Orange Beach too. Order the Oyster Sampler and have it all—Oysters Monterey, Oysters Bienville, Oysters Rockefeller and Wintzell’s famous grilled oysters.
INVITE EVERYONE
The Original Oyster House
251-948-2445
701 Hwy 59, Bayou Village
Gulf Shores, AL
www.originaloysterhouse.com
Lots of space, fast, friendly servers and seemingly no noise restrictions make The Original Oyster House a best bet for families and large groups. And don’t let the kind-of campy digs fool you. They belie the establishment’s real charm—a wide array of expertly prepared seafood dishes.
Mikee’s Seafood Restaurant
251-948-6452
2nd Avenue, East 1st Street
Gulf Shores, AL
www.mikeesseafood.com
Mikee’s calls itself “a place for seafood.” The lack of creativity aside, it seems Mikee was right. It may be THE place for seafood. The atmosphere leaves a little to be desired, but the menu does not. Try the grilled triggerfish or Captain Ed’s Sautéed Scallops, and you’ll easily forgive the plastic seashells. Mikee’s is truly family friendly too.
EAT UP THE VIEW
Cobalt
251-923-5300
www.cobaltrestaurant.net
Nibble on tasty jumbo BBQ shrimp or crab-stuffed baby portabellas and watch the boats float by at Cobalt. The restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows frame a picturesque vista of the bay and Perdido Pass. And the raised bar ensures everyone gets a good look. The water wall and touch tank full of live fish at the entrance will keep you entertained if you (somehow) become bored by the view.
SKIP THE SEAFOOD
San Roc Delicatezza
(251) 981-8466
27267 Perdido Beach Blvd # 104
Orange Beach, AL 36561
San Roc Deli has a wide wine selection, gourmet pizzas and great sandwiches. Its Perdido Pass sandwich is the best non-aquatic treat on the Alabama coast. Tender roast beef smothered in gooey havarti cheese and kicked up with some creamy horseradish all on an onion roll. Need we say more?
PREPARE TO PARTY
Tacky Jack’s
251-981-4144
27206 Safe Harbor Dr.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Tacky Jack’s 2 – Fort Morgan
251-981-4369
www.tackyjacks.com
Tacky Jacks has so much fun to pass around, they have two locations on the Alabama coast, both set on the backwater. There’s always a crowd of happy diners and drinkers at either, so they are great spots to socialize while satiating your appetite for ample portions of yummy food. Flat-screen TVs in the bar area at the Orange Beach location make a festive hangout for watching football games in the fall.
BE SWEET
Scoops Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor
251-948-4800
100 W. 6th Ave
GULF SHORES, AL 36542
www.scoopsicecream.org
Take a break from the beach and cool off with an ice cream cone at Scoops, one of Gulf Shores’ tastiest traditions for 25 years. This popular little nook has over 36 flavors of the cold, creamy stuff that are certainly worth screaming for.
SHOW UP HUNGRY
Wolf Bay Lodge
251-987-5129
26619 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
www.wolf-bay-lodge.com
Now in its new location (at Zeke’s Marina) after the original building burned in a tragic fire, Wolf Bay Lodge is still serving up heaping helpings of seafood and steaks. This local treasure keeps things casual, and at lunchtime, Wolf Bay’s sensational salad bar is not to be missed. If you just got off one of the fishing charters stationed at the marina, Wolf Bay will clean and cook your catch for you.
Gulf Shores Steamer
251-948-6344
124 West 1st Ave.
Gulf Shores, AL
www.gulfshoressteamer.com
If you want to eat your fill but avoid the extra calories that come with fried foods, Gulf Shores Steamer is the place for you, dishing up piles of steamed seafood that’s been voted some of the best in Gulf Shores by Southern Living and USA Today. True foodies will appreciate the unadulterated flavors of Royal Red shrimp, crab and fish that come through thanks to the simple steaming. Go for a Bucket of Shrimp if you’re really starving.
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