Where to dine for freshest, local seafood?

**Desso** · 06-22-2010, 03:21 PM

I thought you may have a secret route. From Blue Mountain it takes me about 45 minutes. I get my oysters from the there for my stew and the stuffing I make during the holidays. They'll save me a pint or two of oyster liquor if I ask. I try to go a couple of times a month for half-shell. Good people and they are in my prayers.

**Wekick** · 06-22-2010, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by grace

A majority of the seafood at The Back Porch and the other Darden companies comes from Venezuela

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Believe it or not, Red Lobster sources at least their fresh catch as locally as they can and they buy the top 20% of the hold. A relative that works in the corporate office told me that. I didn't think that the Back Porch was one of their brands.

We like Dewy Destin's
Red Bar
Nick's
For a field trip--the Owl Cafe in Apalachicola
We cook quite a bit at home --Shrimpers or Goatfeathers. Is the Goatfeathers closed in Seagrove?
Also Old Bay Steamer in FWB and we used to go to Harbor Docks, but haven't been for awhile.
It is good to have some new places to try.

**beachmouse** · 06-22-2010, 08:57 PM

The Back Porch isn't part of Darden. They're a group that operates assorted restaurants under the Back Porch, Pompano Joe's, Fisherman's Wharf, and Louisiana Lagianappe names.

And until management figured out there didn't have to really care and people would still come, the FWB Red Lobster surprisingly was one of the more reliable seafood restaurants there for many a year. It was like 'I know they're a chain, but they honestly don't suck like you'd think and...'

**jbtcardfan** · 06-22-2010, 10:01 PM

I'm not a huge oyster connoisseur, or even that big of a fan, for that matter, but if anyone's oysters are better than the Indian Pass Raw Bar's, I'd be very surprised. We ate there last year during our 25th anniversary trip, and actually dined on our actual anniversary night at the Owl Cafe, which was excellent as well!

**catmoney** · 06-30-2010, 07:17 PM

I'm going down to Seagrove tommorrow. Could you tell me if the oyster bar you are talking about starts with a Ge; a Ga; or Co. I've three in the area you are describing and would like to know which one you guys are dscribing, although I'm sure we will try all three.

**DuneAHH** · 06-30-2010, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by happy2Bme

For those with adventurous appetites, The Curry Pot serves some good Indian-style groceries! Not expensive, not pretentious, but authentic home-made food cooked by an Indian husband and wife team. Try it, you'll like it!

Where is The Curry Pot??? I love good Indian food, but it's so hard to come by in this entire region. Periodically I used to drive all the way to Lynnhaven to eat lunch at The Taj (which was the best I'd found anywhere near this area) until they closed.

**catmoney** · 07-05-2010, 07:47 PM

I found the oyster place in Millville and it was wonderful. I now know why you were keeping it a secret. We also tried a place in Panama City called Gandys Oyster Bar and it was also excellent.

**jbtcardfan** · 07-08-2010, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by DuneAHH

Where is The Curry Pot??? I love good Indian food, but it's so hard to come by in this entire region. Periodically I used to drive all the way to Lynnhaven to eat lunch at The Taj (which was the best I'd found anywhere near this area) until they closed.

the north side of Frontage Beach Rd. in Panama City Beach across the street from one of the big high rises containing a place called Pineapple Willy's in a small strip shopping center between Pompano's and another restaurant called The Curry Pot.

**janalea** · 07-08-2010, 05:51 PM

How do you get to Nick's from Sowal? Where is it?

**beachmouse** · 07-08-2010, 06:10 PM

To get to Nick's from SoWal, go north across the 331 bridge, then go left/west onto Hwy 20 through Freeport and Portland. Nick's is located right on Hwy 20 in a little cluster of homes on the bay called Basin Bayou, and is easy to see from the road. Watch for the chickens in the parking lot, and you're good.

And should I warn you about the indifferent taxidermy or let you discover it for yourself?

**jbtcardfan** · 09-02-2010, 10:41 AM

Am jonesin' badly for some Nick's crabs....hell, for ANYTHING at Nick's. You lucky people...

**mi6491** · 09-02-2010, 12:42 PM

Shoo Mamas has fresh, local seafood.

**jbtcardfan** · 09-16-2010, 09:13 PM

What's Shoo Mama's address?

**DreamWeaver** · 09-17-2010, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by beachmouse

To get to Nick's from SoWal, go north across the 331 bridge, then go left/west onto Hwy 20 through Freeport and Portland. Nick's is located right on Hwy 20 in a little cluster of homes on the bay called Basin Bayou, and is easy to see from the road. Watch for the chickens in the parking lot, and you're good.

And should I warn you about the indifferent taxidermy or let you discover it for yourself?

Luv Nick's

Everything is excellent. The fried shrimp is amazing and if you want to just kick back and spend some time, go for the steamed blue crab...yummy.