Dine at Shorty's

[Barbara]

Had dinner at Shorty's Teusday night. The food is nothing short of perfection. Service was wonderful and the whole experience was devine. Thanks Henry for a great meal.

[SWGB]

Very well said. I meant to post after our experience, but forgot.

We went on a Saturday night about 3-4 weeks ago. We were fully prepared to wait and were surprised to walk into an almost empty restaurant at about 6 pm. Obviously a deserted restaurant that is almost empty on a season weekend would normally be a big warning sign they are new and need to be given a chance. We were greeted warmly and offered to sit anywhere. Well since the gulf view window seat was available we bee lined. We looked around at the basic decor and bright walls which is nice when overlooking the gulf. The waiter came over and took our drink orders, they have a full bar, but we opted for soft drinks IIRC. The drinks came right out and since we were still deciding on dinner we each ordered the Lime soup. Don't be deterred, this soup is fantastic, it is very light and refreshing on a hot day.

While eating our soup and waiting for salads we noticed, and giggled a little, at the huge mass of people waiting in front of the Red Bar with their buzzers.

The salad came and we had the citrus vinagrette (sorry I'm going on memory here), which came as a side option for the meal, but comes out first. So far I'm thrilled at the level of service. The salad was fresh made and didn't come out of a food service bag. It also came with a banana nut bread muffin on the side, wonderful!

We finished our salads just as our entrees came out. I had ordered the pesto pasta with grilled chicken and vegetables. Huge portion of pasta with tons of very good home made pesto on it. This coupled with a wonderfully cooked and seasoned chicken breast went great with the vegetables. This wasn't a standard vegetable medley either, it had portabello mushrooms.

DS had the red beans and rice which comes in a take the leftovers home size. It was very good and surprisingly had a good heat to it. It seems many restaurants serve a bland spice it yourself product. This was very good.

Unfortunately we didn't have enough room for dessert, but will definitely try it next time. The best part, all this was under $40 for two! We were very impressed and will definitely be back. I highly recommend you head over now before the tourists discover this place and make you wait.

[Andy A]

I, too, have wondered why Shorty's has been almost empty the two or three times we have been there. As SWGB said, the food is wonderful, the service subperb and the ambiance great. It is indeed puzzling to look down the street at the Red Bar and see all those people waiting, for admittedly good food, when they could have just as tasty at good prices across the street. I certainly hope Shorty's makes it. It is a great place!

[Green Knight]

I agree...I actually like the atmosphere at Shorty's and the view better than I do at The Red Bar...we went twice when we were in town last weekend and it was excellent both times....though I was having the hardest time explaining to my 8 year olds why they could no longer get the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Over The Cheese Grits Dish that they loved getting there when it was D+K'S...Concept of it being a different place was not registering with the young hungry minds!!..LOL

[Here4Good]

I agree...I actually like the atmosphere at Shorty's and the view better than I do at The Red Bar...we went twice when we were in town last weekend and it was excellent both times....though I was having the hardest time explaining to my 8 year olds why they could no longer get the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Over The Cheese Grits Dish that they loved getting there when it was D+K'S...Concept of it being a different place was not registering with the young hungry minds!!..LOL

The view is awesome. Also, we went one Saturday night with a table of 7 adults, ordered drinks, appetizers and meals, and the service was as good as it is on a Tuesday with just the two of us.

Maybe after Shorty's is in Southern Living, you won't be able to get in there, either.

[Andy A]

Another plus. Shorty's take credit cards.

[SWGB]

I agree...I actually like the atmosphere at Shorty's and the view better than I do at The Red Bar...we went twice when we were in town last weekend and it was excellent both times....though I was having the hardest time explaining to my 8 year olds why they could no longer get the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Over The Cheese Grits Dish that they loved getting there when it was D+K'S...Concept of it being a different place was not registering with the young hungry minds!!..LOL

Which "view" of the parking lot at Red Bar did you find more enticing?

[liquorqueen]

I and some of my family have eaten at Shorty's several times and we will be back. The service and the food was very good and the service excellent. I would and do recommend to all my customers who come in looking for a good local restaurant.

[yummy]

Had dinner at Shorty's Teusday night. The food is nothing short of perfection. Service was wonderful and the whole experience was devine. Thanks Henry for a great meal.

we finally made it to Shorty's tonight. it was excellent! and it was so great to see chris and natalia from d&k days. the service was great, the food wonderful - shrimp and grits, softshell crab and grits, okra and tomatoes, asparagus . . . .key lime pie. awesome!!

[Geo]

I ate lunch solo at Shorty's a few weeks back and was thoroughly impressed. Great food, remarkably good service and how do you keep the windows so clean??!!!

Highly recommend!

2 cents, G

[yummy]

Return trip to Shorty's tonight after our first visit on Thursday, this time with friends who had never been. Awesome dinner - especially the grits and shrimp!! And key lime pie. Great service from Shawn - and good to see Chris and Natalia tonight. Great food, great service, great company.

[Jennifer Steele]

The shrimp po boy for lunch is the best in town!

[Magic Hour]

Had lunch at Shortys on Sunday afternoon. Chris was our server and very enthusiastic and helpful. We will go back because of him. The Lime soup is terrific and a great summer treat. Our group of four had the fish sandwich, both Mahi and Grouper, plus a childs plate with Mac and Cheese plus a grilled cheese. We asked Chris to bring the childs plate first and it was out of the kitchen rapidly.

Our only suggestion is to add the red beans and rice to the lunch menu to have another choice besides salad and sandwiches at lunch.

We will be back often. That upstairs view is stll great.

[hnooe]

Sadly, no. There is a new restaurant open in the spot called Shortys. It gets good reviews on this site.

Shorty's is not D and K's (I miss them) ..but Shorty's rocks, very good food!!! Just left there!

[Green Knight]

I highly recommend Shorty's...real nice place the whole family can go

[Minnie]

Shorty's is not D and K's (I miss them) ..but Shorty's rocks, very good food!!! Just left there!

Totally agree and the view is the same.

[BeachbumAggie]

Natalia and Chris, from D&K, are still with Shorty's. It looks very different now but the food is good and the folks are friendly.

[Jdarg]

The shrimp po boy for lunch is the best in town!

I agree! IMO, Shorty's fried shrimp are better than Dusty's, my previous favorite.

We had 2 nights in a row at Shorty's last week , and both great. Wednesday started with sushi on the beach- it was beautiful AND delicious. Then it was time for "Girls Night Out"- moms, aunts, 2 tween girls and 4 little girls, Shirley Temples and chardonnay, and great music by Jennifer and Balder. (The men folk were having their annual BNO at Red Bar).

Thursday night was the whole gang- 8 adults, 6 kids, and Henry and staff were awesome. Everyone raved about the food- orders ranged from ceviche to fried shrimp, and big salads to blackened fish. All yum! And let me say again that we love the sushi!

Have seen quite a few locals in the place- the word is getting out!

[Minnie]

Natalia and Chris, from D&K, are still with Shorty's. It looks very different now but the food is good and the folks are friendly.

Natalia, Chris, good food and friendly folks, fabulous view=a recipe for sucess.

[hnooe]

The Mack and Cheese at Shorty's is to die for...whew!

[bamabeachbum]

I miss D and K's also, but we ate at Shorty's this past week and the food was very good and service was great.

If they have the Pork Chop on the menu, get it, very good.

[bamabeachbum]

We at there last week. If they have the Pork Chop on the menu get it, very good!!

[Jdarg]

We at there last week. If they have the Pork Chop on the menu get it, very good!!

Dangit- t was the special the other night- but I couldn't resist the call of the shrimp saying "helloooooo jdarg dip me in cocktail sauce"......

[ray]

I've eaten at shortys 3 times and the shrimp is awesome. my wife got the beef kabobs and the meat was very tough a few weeks ago. the only problem during the on season is the parking on friday or sat night is next to impossible with eveyrone going to the red bar.

[shortys surfside]

I've eaten at shortys 3 times and the shrimp is awesome. my wife got the beef kabobs and the meat was very tough a few weeks ago. the only problem during the on season is the parking on friday or sat night is next to impossible with eveyrone going to the red bar.

Hi Ray,

Thank you for dining with us at Shorty's! Thank you for your positive comments about our shrimp! We always strive to make your meal and dining experience enjoyable so we are sorry to hear that your kabobs were not perfect. We really appreciate your honest comments because it is important that we know your feedback. We will definitely address this.

Anytime things are not perfect at Shorty's, please let us know while you are dining with us so we can try to fix it for you.

Thanks again!

Henry and Staff

[Andy A]

Let me initially say I am not under any kind of paymet from Shorty's. We took eight guests in last night including 2 children and we could not have been more pleased. The service was spectacular, the food and preparation of it, unparalleled and the overall dining experience exactly what you wish for when dining out. The most possible Kudos to Henry and his staff.

[Gidget]

We also had an EXCELLENT evening at Shorty's, including meeting Shorty. Next time I am going to get the ceviche as it looked incredible at the table next to us.

My dh said the gumbo was as good as that found in Louisiana! That will be a great thing on a cold day - gumbo and looking out at the beach!

Gidget

[Here4Good]

We also had an EXCELLENT evening at Shorty's, including meeting Shorty.

Gidget

I thought it was named after Shorty, "in memoriam"....I did not think he was still with us (except in spirit....)

[beachmouse]

Maybe one of those deals like with football mascots where you get the name passed down to five plus different critters over the years.

[shortys surfside]

I thought it was named after Shorty, "in memoriam"....I did not think he was still with us (except in spirit....)

This is true, maybe Gidget met Dewey? Dewey is a current member of Henry's family. She is a white bull-dog mix. You can find a beautiful portrait of Dewey (by T. Cline) located above the bar downstairs at Shorty's.

Or did you meet Henry and think he was Shorty? Wouldn't be the first time!

On a serious note, Shorty was a wonderful and spirited Westie Mix who is greatly missed.

[SistersKeeper]

Best thing about Shorty's is the sushi - they were lucky enough to steal that sushi chef from chops on 30a and thank god. I don't feel bad going in to eat sushi in shorts and flip flops... Oh yeah, and the prices are FANtastic!

[Gidget]

We also had an EXCELLENT evening at Shorty's, including meeting Shorty. Next time I am going to get the ceviche as it looked incredible at the table next to us.

My dh said the gumbo was as good as that found in Louisiana! That will be a great thing on a cold day - gumbo and looking out at the beach!

Gidget

LOL what was I saying?? I met the owner hee hee - I knew Shorty was a dog yet I called the owner (don't know his name - beard, really nice) Shorty.

My bad!

I have a suggestion. NA beer. I no longer drink but with certain dishes I LOVE having something besides just water or tea or juice. I asked the waiter (who was great btw) if Shorty's had O'Douls or Kaliber, etc... and he said no they didn't carry any NA - perhaps you guys could stick a few six packs in the fridge as I WILL BE BACK for that ceviche!

Thanks in advance,
Gidget

[Gidget]

Some friends came to visit yesterday so I took them to Shorty's. I got the ceviche - which was very refreshing! She got the oyster poboy and her husband got the fish sandwich. The view yesterday was fantastic!

Here's a few pics.

The colors inside Shorty's mirror the gulf. Fab!

This pic doesn't do the view justice.

The generous fish sandwich and that's potato salad - my camera didn't pick up on the nice chunks of potato. I had the pasta salad with my ceviche - a wonderful dill twist that again, on a hot day was nice and refreshing. Also, they serve regular iced tea AND iced green tea which was a plus for my friends.

Last but not least, the ceviche.

It was the perfect place to take friends - especially on a day like yesterday when the water was so lovely.

G

[DuneAHH]

Best thing about Shorty's is the sushi - they were lucky enough to steal that sushi chef from chops on 30a and thank god. I don't feel bad going in to eat sushi in shorts and flip flops... Oh yeah, and the prices are FANtastic!

Sushi?? Did you say sushi??
Is that upstairs at the bar? Just at night?

[SWGB]

Sushi?? Did you say sushi??
Is that upstairs at the bar? Just at night?

You can order limited sushi upstairs, but the sushi bar is downstairs and you can pull up a stool to enjoy.

[DuneAHH]

You can order limited sushi upstairs, but the sushi bar is downstairs and you can pull up a stool to enjoy.

Thanks SWGB!!
I've been longing for great sushi, but my "deerlike" sphere of evening travel precludes trips to OFFH to partake.. because with sushi MUST come saki

[Jdarg]

Sushi?? Did you say sushi??
Is that upstairs at the bar? Just at night?

Yummy lunch, huh? Good to see you, and once again, you got the hottie thing going! Lunch put me in in the right frame of mind to handle the carpool line from hell. I survived, thanks to wenches.

[DuneAHH]

You can order limited sushi upstairs, but the sushi bar is downstairs and you can pull up a stool to enjoy.

Yummy lunch, huh? Good to see you, and once again, you got the hottie thing going! Lunch put me in in the right frame of mind to handle the carpool line from hell. I survived, thanks to wenches.

Definitely Grayt Wench Lunch!
Thanks for the reinforcement!! I need all the help I can get.
SOOO glad the carpool line didn't succeed in destroying your harmonic balance... 'cuz that kind of traffic could have the ability to induce potential "postal"

[scooterbug44]

You can get sushi at lunch there? How did I miss that?

Good food, lovely company, great service, and a gorgeous view of a green flag day at the beach.

[shortys surfside]

Hi Everyone!

At this time, Shorty's serves Sushi every night from 5PM 'til close! Although, it is a lot of fun to watch John and Bom work their magic while seated at the Sushi bar downstairs, you can order Sushi from any seat in the house!

Thanks,

Henry and Staff

[rajs4]

Hubby & I had a great back to school celebration lunch at Shorty's today! He loved the oyster po-boy while I enjoyed the Mahi sandwich. It was delicious! We loved seeing so many familiar faces and will definitely be back soon!

[SWGB]

Thanks SWGB!!
I've been longing for great sushi, but my "deerlike" sphere of evening travel precludes trips to OFFH to partake.. because with sushi MUST come saki

Definitely save the trip, that other establishment has hit absolute rock bottom, even with the sushi.

[DuneAHH]

After the beach last night we stopped in at Shorty's to try the sushi & sake.
We asked John to just get creative and fix us whatever he was in the mood to make. Man-o-man did he ever fix us up!!!

John, I don't know what that second beautiful, glorious, decadent, delicious creation was... but you'd better name it:
MAGIC!!

Folks, if you like sushi then get thee to Shorty's ASAP and visit...

JOHN * the SORCERER of SUSHI!!

[Sheila]

We are headed down for Labor Day next week. Shorty's is at the list of our list of new places to try! Cannot wait!!!

[foodie]

Have heard so many great things about Shorty's & the menu looks delicious! Can't wait to try it out! Gotta get my husband to take me on a date soon!

[foodie]

Went today for lunch with a large group. Love the colors & the art by Teresa Kline on the walls! Great view & atmosphere. I had a grilled fish sandwich with fries (the fries are great!), the tarter was very tasty. Some friends had the burgers & they looked & smelled amazing (just because I am vegetarian doesn't mean I hate meat, I just choose not to eat it...that's another story!). Sean, my husband, had the veggie sandwich, I didn't try it, but he ate it all. We had a great lunch & the prices can't be beat! Can't wait to go back at dinner to try the sushi!

[Sheila]

I've had such a great week in SoWal. I decided for my birthday dinner I wanted to give Shorty's a try! So glad I did. Wonderful food, service and loved the decor! Thank's Shorty's!

One question, do you have desert? I was busy ordering dinner and didn't notice. We will definitely be back!

[Jdarg]

We took my Mom on Sunday night- she loved it! It was nice watching the stormy looking clouds at sunset while eating a yummy dinner. Thanks's Shorty's!

FYI- tried the $5 happy hour priced margarita. Tastes like a $15 margarita.

[nashville]

We were down 9-5- thru 9-12. We made the Shorty's dinner on the 9th. It did not disappoint. The filet was unbelievable, the pork chop with mustard sauce ,I think that's what they called it , was as good as any chop I've ever had. We will be back as often as possible.

[shortys surfside]

I've had such a great week in SoWal. I decided for my birthday dinner I wanted to give Shorty's a try! So glad I did. Wonderful food, service and loved the decor! Thank's Shorty's!

One question, do you have desert? I was busy ordering dinner and didn't notice. We will definitely be back!

Hi gotothebeachmom!

We are happy that you enjoyed your B'day at Shorty's! Yes! We have desserts. Here is our dessert menu:

Bananas Fosters – 8.00

Fresh banana slices sautéed in a rich sauce of brown sugar, butter and dark rum then poured over vanilla cheesecake or ice cream. The Classic.

Key Lime Pie – 5.00

Homemade and topped with whipped cream. Delicious, Cool and Creamy.

Ice Cream – 3.25

A scoop of vanilla with your choice of chocolate sauce or our homemade buttery caramel sauce.

Crème de Menthe – 1.00
(21 & Over)

Thanks again!

Henry and Staff
Shorty's Surfside
Corner of Hotz & DeFuniak
Grayton Beach, FL
850-468-0417