Favorite restaurants

[OnMackBayou]

Re: Restaurants?

Hmmmm...SJ, do you know? Kurt?

I'm certainly not SJ or Kurt, but I did read in the Sandestin paper, I believe it was, that Graffiti and Funky Blues Shack are definitely opening a location at Baytowne Wharf. Sometime this year I think.

 

[beachmouse]

Gratzi is by Bach Porch, and is owned by the Back Porch/Pompano Joe's/Louisiana Lagniappe/Fisherman's Wharf restaurant borg.

Graffiti is more towards the harbor on the north side of the road, and has much better food, IMO than Gratzi does. I could buy that they've got common ownership with Cafe Tango. (couldn't see Gratzi's owners going that kind of intimate venue since they're pretty much focused on volume)

 

[Smiling JOe]

Re: Restaurants?

I read in the paper that the owners of Graffiti and Funky Blues Shack are also the owners of Cafe Tango. Don't know if that is true, but it also said they were going to open a 2nd Graffitis in Baytowne.

Not true, but somewhat close. The owners of Cafe Tango and Graffiti are cousins. I am uncertain of the owner of Funky Blues Shack.

 

[peapod1980]

Re: Restaurants?

Peapod, are you sure you ate at Graffiti or was it Gratzi's?

Definitely Graffiti--strip mall location in Destin, STLDon sent me!

 

[Beach Runner]

All of our friends rave about Old Florida Fish House. We went last night, and it was just "eh." Obviously we ordered the wrong thing because I've never heard a negative review (although I haven't had time to read every post on this thread). Any suggestions?

 

[Smiling JOe]

All of our friends rave about Old Florida Fish House. We went last night, and it was just "eh." Obviously we ordered the wrong thing because I've never heard a negative review (although I haven't had time to read every post on this thread). Any suggestions?

Eat elsewhere. When they first opened, I heard mixed reviews. I have eaten there only once for dinner and ate only a sushi roll or two. They were good. Service was very good.

 

[Allifunn]

Eat elsewhere. When they first opened, I heard mixed reviews. I have eaten there only once for dinner and ate only a sushi roll or two. They were good. Service was very good.

Don't you need to add Gravel Road to this list now? the menu is on this board...

 

[Smiling JOe]

Don't you need to add Gravel Road to this list now? the menu is on this board...

I cannot say that a restaurant is on my list of favorites after visiting only once, especially so recently after they open. I like to give them a chance to get up and running, and I like to sample several menu items. Yesterday, I had only the Kobe Burger, which tasted great. Side items were a refreshing twist of Mashed Potatoes and fresh Vegetables rather than Fries or Chips. Food was good and the Chefs were very interested in our opinion. Also, the Chef/Owner, Jesse, came to the table to see if the 9month old wanted anything special. He noted that kid items were not on the menu, but that he could hook us up.

I think Gravel Road has much potential to become a favorite. Cool owners and operators, good first meal, and great looking menu are a wonderful start.

 

[Allifunn]

I cannot say that a restaurant is on my list of favorites after visiting only once, especially so recently after they open. I like to give them a chance to get up and running, and I like to sample several menu items. Yesterday, I had only the Kobe Burger, which tasted great. Side items were a refreshing twist of Mashed Potatoes and fresh Vegetables rather than Fries or Chips. Food was good and the Chef's were very interested in our opinion. Also, the Chef/Owner, Jesse, came to the table to see if the 9month old wanted anything special. He noted that kid items were not on the menu, but that he could hook us up.

I think Gravel Road has much potential to become a favorite. Cool owners and operators, good first meal, and great looking menu are a wonderful start.

10-4 SJ....caution is the better part of valor!

 

[Unplugged]

We tried Hibiscus for the first time this morning - two thumbs up!