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taterbabyBeach LoverLocked
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Hey Guys-My family and I are going to be in the area July 9-16. We are very excited about it but one of my downfalls is that I am a major planner!!!!!! I guess it is the school teacher in me-haheha Anyway, I have always found a board to check things out in whatever area we are visiting-One of my favorites has always been about FOOD!!!! Where the best is-what restaurants are famous for what? Price ranges and so on..... Is there anyone else who frequents this board interested in this kind of information-I am new-maybe there is already something like that here and I don't know about it. Anyway-thanks for all the great information so far!!!

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#27
I like their fried chicken when it's hot. It's all pretty mediocre and they do a ton of lunch business. It could be sooooo much better. SoWal is lacking some of the really good family style restaurants they have in say, Birmingaham. Catfish Cabin, Hamburger Heaven, Lloyd's, etc. A good buffet on 98 would be packed packed packed.

If I lived in Birmingham I would have an extra 50. :oops:
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#28
Just saw Kurt's pics of the 331. Is it any good? I always thought of it as a tourist trap kind of a restaurant and never stopped there. Doesn't the Red Bar guy own it? :idontno:
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#29
Just saw Kurt's pics of the 331. Is it any good? I always thought of it as a tourist trap kind of a restaurant and never stopped there. Doesn't the Red Bar guy own it? :idontno:

Yes it is very similar to the Red Bar food with a few extra items and a Sushi bar. Great Bay views from inside and the outdoor decks.
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#30
a Sushi bar.

:shock: I'm there! :clap_1:
WatermanBeach Lover
#31
Yes it is very similar to the Red Bar food with a few extra items and a Sushi bar. Great Bay views from inside and the outdoor decks.[/QUOTE

Yeah, check out watermans pics for a deck view :laughing1 ]
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SGBBeach Fanatic
#32
We ate at Cafe Tango last night - the food was awesome and the service outstanding. Try the pistachio encrusted grouper and save room for dessert. The entrees with salad are about $20-28. Not really a place for kids.
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#33
So what we have so far is: (in no particular order)

Cafe 30A $$$$
The Terrace $$$$
Fish Out Of Water $$$$
Smiling Fish Cafe $$$
Summer Kitchen / Blue By Night ( :roll: 2 names :idontno: ) $$ and $$$$
Criollas $$$$
Royal Orchid
Angelina's $$
Cafe Tango
Bloom's Cafe
Piccolo's Restaurant (Red Bar) $$$
Basmati's
3 - Thirty - 1
Luna Del Mar $$$
Yianni's
Snapperheads
Pandora's

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PaulaBeach Fanatic
#34
Responding to WBB's request for information on a vacation rental in this area, for virtual tours of places to stay on 30A and nearby, see http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com. It's a great way to see different properties and contact owners directly.

Hope this helps.
taterbabyBeach LoverAuthor
#35
Thanks everyone-what a great thread this turned out to be!!!!! Let's keep it going-as people visit as the weather gets warmer-let us know what wonderful food you have enjoyed and great places you have visited!!!! I can't wait-July can't get here fast enough!!!
WatermanBeach Lover
#36
Thanks everyone-what a great thread this turned out to be!!!!! Let's keep it going-as people visit as the weather gets warmer-let us know what wonderful food you have enjoyed and great places you have visited!!!! I can't wait-July can't get here fast enough!!!

Great job with the post. :clap_1:
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#37
Thanks everyone-what a great thread this turned out to be!!!!! Let's keep it going-as people visit as the weather gets warmer-let us know what wonderful food you have enjoyed and great places you have visited!!!! I can't wait-July can't get here fast enough!!!

This was a great idea for a thread Taterbaby. We love trying new restaurants but usually end up at the same places we have had success. Also a great idea by Kurt to make this thread a "sticky" so it will stay around for a while. :cool:
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#38
I'm working on a dining page. I'm thinking of including reviews and reader reviews. Similar to:
http://bhamdining.com/Listings/location_mtnbrook.html :idontno:

Anybody that would like to add a review can post it here or e-mail it to me. It can be short and simple if you like, or more detailed. I may have to edit a bit to fit. Include your name and hometown, and month and year you visited the restaurant. Thanks!

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#39
I'm working on a dining page. I'm thinking of including reviews and reader reviews. Similar to:
http://bhamdining.com/Listings/location_mtnbrook.html :idontno:

That would be great. Have rankings for:

Price $$$$
Kids Friendly
Quality
Reservations
Atmosphere
Staff

Edit: Good link BTW :cool:
taterbabyBeach LoverAuthor
#40
I'm working on a dining page. I'm thinking of including reviews and reader reviews. Similar to:
http://bhamdining.com/Listings/location_mtnbrook.html :idontno:

Anybody that would like to add a review can post it here or e-mail it to me. It can be short and simple if you like, or more detailed. I may have to edit a bit to fit. Include your name and hometown, and month and year you visited the restaurant. Thanks!


I love that idea!!!!!!!!! Man, by July I will have EVERYTHING planned and derive my husband CRAZYYYYYYY!!!! He hates my planning!!!!! hehehehehhe

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