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Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
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I didn't notice much of a difference in the food, just the atmosphere. Still get the Orieda shoestring french fries, same crab cakes, same buns, same slaw, etc. What change did you notice?
 

scooterbug44

SoWal Expert
May 8, 2007
16,732
3,330
Sowal
Good place to watch sports and sample a variety of beers.

Typically too many kids and okay food - they used to have the #2 crab cakes and fries in town, but they've gone downhill so I am happy to leave it to the tourists.
 

jamnolfin

Beach Lover
Mar 6, 2007
77
5
I go there 2-3 times a month but mostly sit at the bar unless Im there for lunch. Good pub, sports bar type atmosphere. I never eat entrees, mostly wings, sandwiches, love the wedge.
 

Here4Good

Beach Fanatic
Jul 10, 2006
1,269
527
Point Washington
Also love the wedge, the fish bites are also tasty. Good burgers, excellent selection of beers.

We go to watch football, and at other times in the off season because the food is good, reliable and reasonable. The atmosphere, I think, is very nice. Even if you sit at the bar, it's a good place to go. We've found the service to be good.

In season, it's quite popular with families. (Is that a politically correct enough way of saying, "full of screaming kids?" :funn:)
 

CincyBeachGirl

Beach Lover
Sep 20, 2008
87
15
I go to Shades all the time. I sit at the bar more than the booths. Good for watching sports. Good food...... No negatives.
 

skippertoo

Beach Fanatic
Sep 8, 2005
660
16
Atlanta (Midtown)
Good Food and reasonable prices. Beer could be cheaper but I always say that :dunno:. I like how they will add extras when I want them like 6 extra shrimp, etc..
I like their shrimp second to D & K's.
 

JB

Beach Fanatic
Nov 17, 2004
1,446
40
Tuscaloosa
Any comments on this restaurants???????????? John

Great place to go watch a ballgame, have a quick sandwich and knock back a few beers. If you are looking for a great meal and great service, I'd recommend you look elsewhere. I think their food is average at best.
 

Bluznbeach

Beach Lover
Jul 11, 2005
184
52
www.davidsswan.com
The food is OK but it does get loud. I sometimes wish we had a few more restaurant choices at that end of the beach. Does anybody know what's happening with the former (short-lived) Seacrest Cafe space?:dunno:
 

tistheseason

Beach Fanatic
Jul 12, 2005
1,072
93
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Atlanta, GA
The food is OK but it does get loud. I sometimes wish we had a few more restaurant choices at that end of the beach. Does anybody know what's happening with the former (short-lived) Seacrest Cafe space?:dunno:

I agree. . .but I think it's improving!

I like Shades. But take it for what it's worth -- it's a sports bar. It's suppose to be loud. The food isn't suppose to be gourmet. Every time we've been the food has been really good. It's a great place to watch games. And for a while, it was just about the only place to get liquor or our end of the street.
 
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