Hurricane Oyster Bar
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...covering your a$$, just in case she ends up in Alabama? 
Thanks BL2;-)
After watching Fame at SWHS last night we were hungry and looking for a little something to eat. BTW - the kids did a great job with Fame! We decided to give Hurricanes a try. We walked in and liked the environment. Lots of locals kicking back and enjoying their beer and food. The bar seemed like a great place to hang out. There is an inside dining room where there were a couple of families with little kids. The kids looked tired from a day at the beach, but happy with their food. We chose to eat outside at one of the picnic tables. We immediately started munching on the peanuts that are supplied, and looking over the menu. Our server was very attentive as were the other servers and someone that looked like he was in charge. Throughout the night, I was offered refills by 3 different people, all very nice. The service was quick and genuine.
We ended up ordering the Fish Tacos ($10) and Seafood basket ($12). Both were good. The seafood basket had a lot of fish, but was missing the corn fritters. The extra fish made up for it. The fish tacos looked great and I'm told were very good. The menu included starters, soups and salads ($7 -$14), sandwiches such as a burger ($7) or po boys ($10). There were some dinner entrees such as jerk chicken ($18), fried soft shell crab ($20), cumin crusted grouper ($24) and roasted pork ($18). And of course they also sell oysters! They have several types for $8 for a dozen. Their beers on tap seemed fairly extensive. We ran into friends that had been there 3 times already and they said they had never had a bad meal.
As we were leaving, my husband said "I think I found a new favorite place." That must mean the atmosphere was laid back, the service great and personable, the food good, and the prices reasonable. We'll be back soon!
We ended up ordering the Fish Tacos ($10) and Seafood basket ($12). Both were good. The seafood basket had a lot of fish, but was missing the corn fritters. The extra fish made up for it. The fish tacos looked great and I'm told were very good. The menu included starters, soups and salads ($7 -$14), sandwiches such as a burger ($7) or po boys ($10). There were some dinner entrees such as jerk chicken ($18), fried soft shell crab ($20), cumin crusted grouper ($24) and roasted pork ($18). And of course they also sell oysters! They have several types for $8 for a dozen. Their beers on tap seemed fairly extensive. We ran into friends that had been there 3 times already and they said they had never had a bad meal.
As we were leaving, my husband said "I think I found a new favorite place." That must mean the atmosphere was laid back, the service great and personable, the food good, and the prices reasonable. We'll be back soon!
We went to Hurricanes' for lunch today and it proved to be a good choice. Ironically, as we entered, we were greeted by the the Blue OysterCult wailing away on "I'm burnin' for you." However, for us, the volume was set annoyingly high, so we opted to eat on the deck over the lily pond. This was fine when we were seated but got a little warm by the time we were finished.
We started with oysters -- half-a-dozen on the half shell (traditional style) and a half grilled. The raw oysters came cold and clean. They were good, but not nearly as salty as I had expected. The grilled were a disappointment. The first batch were torched beyond redemption and we sent them back. The second try was better, but somewhat bland to our liking. We're used to more garlic.
I had a grilled grouper sandwich, MrsSvelte had the jerk chicken sandwich, and my daughter had the tempura fried crab claws and artichokes and a house salad. All were well prepared and tasty. Hurricane's has a variety of interesting sides that are really very good - particularly the cucumber and slaw salads. A couple next to us had the Fish Tacos. This is something completely foreign to me, but they looked like something I need to try on my next visit back.
Hurricanes has a slew of draft beers and I had a very good one from a brewery in Jacksonville. They have draft specials for $1 and oysters 12 for $5.00 from 3-6pm. (I'm pretty sure of this, but not absolutely, positively).
The wait staff is super friendly and attentive. They are quite chatty, but it works in this relaxed restaurant. We enjoyed our visit and will return next month.
Tonite, an oyster "face-off". Our friends want to go to Acme.
We started with oysters -- half-a-dozen on the half shell (traditional style) and a half grilled. The raw oysters came cold and clean. They were good, but not nearly as salty as I had expected. The grilled were a disappointment. The first batch were torched beyond redemption and we sent them back. The second try was better, but somewhat bland to our liking. We're used to more garlic.
I had a grilled grouper sandwich, MrsSvelte had the jerk chicken sandwich, and my daughter had the tempura fried crab claws and artichokes and a house salad. All were well prepared and tasty. Hurricane's has a variety of interesting sides that are really very good - particularly the cucumber and slaw salads. A couple next to us had the Fish Tacos. This is something completely foreign to me, but they looked like something I need to try on my next visit back.
Hurricanes has a slew of draft beers and I had a very good one from a brewery in Jacksonville. They have draft specials for $1 and oysters 12 for $5.00 from 3-6pm. (I'm pretty sure of this, but not absolutely, positively).
The wait staff is super friendly and attentive. They are quite chatty, but it works in this relaxed restaurant. We enjoyed our visit and will return next month.
Tonite, an oyster "face-off". Our friends want to go to Acme.
we had a very good dinner at hurricane's a few nights ago. we sat outside on the deck - a wonderful place to dine! it was very crowded. the service was pretty good. the oysters were so wonderful!!!!! and I'm happy to report that the french fries (very important) were excellent. at the last location - we were not happy with the coated fries and in our book if the fries are not good, then we probably won't be back.
Thankfully, the french fries were as good as the rest of the food! yay!
its all about the fry baby.
Thankfully, the french fries were as good as the rest of the food! yay!
its all about the fry baby.
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Really enjoyed the Fish Tacos!! We had funn and plan to return!
We had funn and plan to return!
We went to Hurricane's last night- had the fish tacos, the sloppy slaw, and Kate had the quesadillas. The tacos were fantastic- 2 large tacos, lots of fish, great sauce, fresh cilantro, with a side of the sloppy slaw- $10! I guess Kate liked her dinner because she cleaned her plate.
My only complaint is a small one. They serve the iced tea in the gigantic glasses- you know, the ones that are so big it takes 2 hands to drink, and the ice gets melted before you can even drink half of the tea. Argh! I will remember to order my tea in a beer mug or something smaller next time.
My only complaint is a small one. They serve the iced tea in the gigantic glasses- you know, the ones that are so big it takes 2 hands to drink, and the ice gets melted before you can even drink half of the tea. Argh! I will remember to order my tea in a beer mug or something smaller next time.