Cafe Thirty-A

Let's hear some Cafe Thirty-A stories.
Favorite dishes? Favorite times?

http://www.cafethirtya.com

Gypsea and I went during off season. Different menu, but the food was delicious. I think we had chicken topped with pistachio nuts, and bread pudding for dessert. I was supposed to go back with MAN-go one October, but got an invitation for dinner by an Italian we couldn't turn down. ;-)

Tuesday and Thursday martini night with food at the bar - YUMM

Love the martini menu... and although it's been over a year ago, I had some crab cakes there that were THE BEST I've ever had anywhere . FULL of crab & no filler. Don't know if they still have them on the menu?

Not sure if it is still on the menu, but their Quail appetizer is very tasty.

Best chocolate martini on 30A. Calamari at the bar and Tuesday and Thursday fab local hangout. Is duck back on the menu?

Not sure if it is still on the menu, but their Quail appetizer is very tasty.

Yes, still on the menu listed as "Publix shoppin" Georgia Quail!

Had a lobster mac and chees in February that was superb.

The Filet rocks!

That's all

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Family and I LOVE LOVE LOVE 30-A and make it a destination everytime we are in area. We happened upon 30-A in 1999 after driving to PCB to eat at Capt Anderson's (is that right?) and I refused to eat there after seeing the gazillion tour buses outside and the 3-hour wait! So.....we turned around headed back to SGB and got to 30-A and my mom said let's stop here and check it out - she says best decision she ever made. Can't say enough - filet is awesome, crab cakes to die for, service to die for and the BEST gin and tonic on the gulf - hands down.

If you have not eaten at 30-A you must go. Yes it is pricey but for the service and quality of food you can't go wrong.

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Favorite dishes:
Arugula salad with shaved pecorino, toasted pine nuts, and lemon/garlic vinaigrette
Pan-seared, Asian stir-fry with wasabi and infused oils
Wood-oven-roasted Alaskan king salmon with celeriac pur?e, caramelized peaches and onions, and chipotle/pinot noir reduction
Grilled filet mignon with smoked gouda and roasted corn-mashed potatoes, asparagus, and smoked tomato demi-glaze

Favorite story:
One night I decided to try a down-and-dirty martini. I had never had a martini. You know how Caf? Thirty-A serves them in pitchers? Well, I finished the pitcher, and after I finished my salad, it hit me. I had a glass of wine with my entr?e, but I was having trouble remembering how to use a fork.Hubby noticed it. I told him that he was going to have to help me get out of the restaurant without embarrassing myself. Once we got home, we had to get past daughter and BF hopefully without them noticing how inebriated I was. I managed as smoothly as possible to climb the stairs to the bedroom. Daughter asked, "What's wrong with Mommy?" Hubby said, "She's really tired."

I had on really tight leather pants and boots. I was trying to undress and couldn't pull off the boots or the pants. Thankfully, hubby came up to check on me and helped me get dressed for bed.

Haven't had a martini since. Hubby always teases me about that night.

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Toots, Heading there again now with the chitrens. I will take a pic and post when I get back.

Toots, Heading there again now with the chitrens. I will take a pic and post when I get back.

along with a detailed description of said filet and sides? a good filet dinner is always worthy of attention. enjoy!!!

It's my favorite place and we always feel at home there. Lori or Jim usually have my drink made before I sit down. It's wonderful!

along with a detailed description of said filet and sides? a good filet dinner is always worthy of attention. enjoy!!!

OK toots, I am not sure about the description of the sides. Mashed with corn or somthing. As soon as they said it was topped with some sort of butter, I went all Homer Simson and heard nothing else All I know is the butter was gooooood!

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okay 30AR, I am so there. that looks decadent as hail.

'Tini Tuesday....need I say more?

'Tini Tuesday....need I say more?

yes you need say more. 1. you are never here on tuesday. 2. we want the filet! who cares about the tini?!!!

OK toots, I am not sure about the description of the sides. Mashed with corn or somthing. As soon as they said it was topped with some sort of butter, I went all Homer Simson and heard nothing else All I know is the butter was gooooood!

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Thanks for the pic.....See ya there tomorrow.....tini's and filet with BUTTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the pic.....See ya there tomorrow.....tini's and filet with BUTTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh...never mind...I won't be here tomorrow.................Well hail!

I've never been - but between that filet and the martinis, it'll be at the top of my list next visit to Sowal.

I had the tini and the filet "Down and dirty" tini and the butta covered filet. Butta..... Mom got a bottle of the pinot, which was yummy.

Seared tuna, my fav. Also, never had a bad experience. Always great service. Still my favorite expensive restaurant on 30A

Re. Cafe Thirty-A: While there have been some questionable reports of late, I must say that, IMO, it's the most consistently-good place in the area. I've never had a bad meal there and the service is always top-notch. They make an arugula (sp?) salad that is outstanding. Good bartenders, too.

We'll be down in May for our 10th anniversary and I would imagine that's where we'll go to eat and celebrate.

I had my first chocolate martini ever one spring break a few years ago at Cafe Thirty-A. I still remember the way it tastes!

Dinner is good, service is as well, and I love the way the restaurant is decorated. And it's extra nice that it's within walking distance for us!