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Shorty's Surfside & Topside - Grayton Beach

For The Health Of It avatar
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We just finished eating a wonderful meal at the former D&K's in Grayton. The new restaurant Shorty's features a nice lunch and dinner menu. To start we had a hit with the Lime Soup. Just as the menu said, it was light and refreshing, great taste, great presentation.

Our second course featured the Surfside West Indies Salad and the Grilled Fresh Black Grouper. The salad was huge with Romaine hearts topped with a generous portion of fresh, Jumbo Lump Blue Crab meat with bell peppers, tomatoes and scallions. It was a meal by itself. The Grouper was simple, well cooked and very Fresh. It was prepared with a lemon butter sauce. The sauce was not over powering. You could taste the fresh fish. For sides, we picked the Asparagus w/ Balsamic Glaze and the Zucchini & Yellow Squash prepared with Dill. The vegetables like the rest of the meal were done well. Our compliments to the Chef.

To finish it off, being in the old D&K's, we had to have Kathy's Key Lime Pie. As always, it was incredible. It was a nice touch having the former owners creation still on the menu.

Shorty's will open to the public on Monday and we recommend giving it a shot. The staff has some of the area's best and most recognizable faces. The owner Henry Patterson has assembled a winning team.

:clap::clap::clap:

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Beach Crab
#27
Just want to add my two cents to the praise for Shorty's: loved our lunch there mid-week, especially all the attention to detail--every morsel had been carefully prepared and all the vegetable matter was fresh/crisp/ripe--the tomato in my house salad was a lucious red! The lime soup is a definite Do Again and the burger my campanion ordered was so big I had no choice but to help her eat it--and it surpassed any I've ever had at the beach--sorry Flip Flops! Oh and the fries--outstandingly crisp and seasoned with a light touch. Decor is equally yummy. Welcome Shorty's!

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Foodlover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#28
Thanks from Shorty's!

Hi Everyone! Thank you for all of your support and kind comments! We have enjoyed serving you and reading your comments here on Sowal. We opened quietly this past week so that we could try to work through some of the inevitable kinks before Memorial Day weekend.

A little background . . . our owner, Henry Patterson named the restaurant and bar in honor of his wonderful companion Shorty. Shorty was a Westie mix that a friend found in a storm drain. Henry adopted Shorty, who quickly became Henry's best friend and faithful companion. Shorty stole Henry’s heart with his Terrier spunk! Henry and Shorty did nearly everything together – where Henry was, Shorty was. Unfortunately Shorty was hit by a car several years ago and is no longer with us. Henry was broken hearted and since that time, has had a dream to open a restaurant and bar in honor of his faithful friend.

Shorty’s Surfside and Topside is a casual restaurant and beach bar with a theme dedicated to our faithful four-legged friends. Shorty’s Surfside, located downstairs, has a very relaxed “flip-flop” type atmosphere and Shorty’s Topside, upstairs, is a “bit” more elegant while maintaining the casual feel. Oh – and don’t forget the killer views of Grayton Beach from Shorty’s Topside! By the way, the menu is the same whether you are dining upstairs or downstairs.

I almost forgot – yes, we are aware that we need artwork on the walls. ;-) We are working on it -- our walls will soon be filled with photos and paintings of our faithful four legged friends – which we feel is perfect for a place in Grayton Beach – as the saying goes, “Grayton Beach – Nice Dogs, Strange People!”

If you have any additional questions or comments, please either drop by or let us know by posting here or feel free to send us private message here on Sowal. You may also send us an email to shortysurfside@gmail.com. (We are still working with Mediacom to have our phone installed. :confused: )

We will soon have some fun retail items for you and your pets. Right now, we still have a few T-Shirts left. (They have sold faster than we expected, which is good news because 10% of the proceeds of these items will be donated to Alaqua!)

Attached here are our Lunch and Dinner Menus. Please stop by to see us – whether for dinner, a snack or a cocktail! And don’t forget our Sunset Margarita Special -- Sunset Margarita for $5.00 from 5pm -7pm! Thanks again for your support – we love you Sowal! :wub:

P.S. We have our TV's for downstairs now -- Shawn is working to install them this evening -- So if not ready tonight -- we will definitely have TVs tomorrow! Three cheers for Shawn Somerset!:clap: :dothewave:

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Romeosmydog avatar
Beach Fanatic
#30
Sounds great, can't wait to try it.

Hope I can get the grits without sausage. ( hint: Southern vegetarians love grits and hate being offered salads as an entree) See you there this weekend for dinner.
Here4Good avatar
Beach Fanatic
#31
Sounds great, can't wait to try it.

Hope I can get the grits without sausage. ( hint: Southern vegetarians love grits and hate being offered salads as an entree) See you there this weekend for dinner.

Check the menu - cheese grits as an appetizer, with sausage! Yuuum yum!
Foodlover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#32
Sounds great, can't wait to try it.

Hope I can get the grits without sausage. ( hint: Southern vegetarians love grits and hate being offered salads as an entree) See you there this weekend for dinner.

Hi -- we are listening to our customers . . . you will be able to get the grits without sausage starting today!
ItzKatzTime avatar
Beach Fanatic
#33
Hi -- we are listening to our customers . . . you will be able to get the grits without sausage starting today!

:clap: You rock Henry!!!
Love your logo!!!
:wave: Kat

10% of Shorty's T-Shirt proceeds goes to Alaqua! :bow:

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Beach Fanatic
#34
We'll be seeing ya'll this week! The menu looks great and it sounds like it's really pretty inside.
Teresa Cline avatar
Beach Fanatic
#35
YAY!!!,,the menu looks sooo good!..

ALSO...I am very honored that SHORTY'S SURFSIDE is allowing me to
show my original pet portraits, giclee prints and coming soon, ART DOG COMPANY TEES!! -- uber funky dog art tees...oh yea!....GET YOUR BARK ON!!

also a percentage of all sales are donated to Alaqua Animal Refuge!!
Plays With Food avatar
Beach Lover
#36
:clap: You rock Henry!!!
Love your logo!!!
:wave: Kat

10% of Shorty's T-Shirt proceeds goes to Alaqua! :bow:

Kat - your new avatar is making me hungry!
danhall avatar
Beach Lover
#37
Best new thing in Grayton

four of us ate there on Sunday... It was fabulous!!!
We all had entrees with great sides, we split an appetizer, and had six or seven draft beers for under $80.00 total. The atmosphere was light and airy, and the service was relaxed and excellent. The upper dining room had a great view of the gulf, and it looks like the perfect place to take a date. Downstairs seems like a chill spot to just stroll in for a drink without fighting the crowds. I'll be going back often...

one recommendation I would have (along with the no sausage thing addressed earlier) would be some sort of grilled veggie sandwich on the lunch menu. The veggies on the dinner menu were killer, slap 'em on a bun!!!

keep it up!!

:clap::clap:

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CincyBeachGirl avatar
Beach Lover
#38
We went tonight for dinner and loved it. Loved the beachy, laid back look. Good food. Liked the lime soup, nice and light. Husband loved his burger. Will be back again...... But..... still miss D&K's seafood dip!
Foodlover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#39
four of us ate there on Sunday... It was fabulous!!!
We all had entrees with great sides, we split an appetizer, and had six or seven draft beers for under $80.00 total. The atmosphere was light and airy, and the service was relaxed and excellent. The upper dining room had a great view of the gulf, and it looks like the perfect place to take a date. Downstairs seems like a chill spot to just stroll in for a drink without fighting the crowds. I'll be going back often...

one recommendation I would have (along with the no sausage thing addressed earlier) would be some sort of grilled veggie sandwich on the lunch menu. The veggies on the dinner menu were killer, slap 'em on a bun!!!

keep it up!!

:clap::clap:

All things are possible Dan -- just ask Henry. :D For now, we are happy to prepare a veggie sandwich when requested! We will add to our menu at the next printing.
danhall avatar
Beach Lover
#40
sweet!!!

I'll be stopping in for a sunset margarita this evening.
you guys rock...

All things are possible Dan -- just ask Henry. :D For now, we are happy to prepare a veggie sandwich when requested! We will add to our menu at the next printing.
Foodlover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#41
For all Sowalers who love being connected, Shorty's provides free internet access -- simply ask your server or bartender for the password! Oh and don't forget the great view from the upstairs bar!
sbartoldus avatar
Beach Fanatic
#42
sushi soon?

Heard a tasty rumor that Shorty's will have a sushi bar downstairs. MMMMmmmm!
Teresa Cline avatar
Beach Fanatic
#43
Heard a tasty rumor that Shorty's will have a sushi bar downstairs. MMMMmmmm!

hey I heard the same rumor!! thats a terribly YUMMY kind of rumor!....they will have to put up with me all the time if they start making sushi!:floor:
For The Health Of It avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#44
hey I heard the same rumor!! thats a terribly YUMMY kind of rumor!....they will have to put up with me all the time if they start making sushi!:floor:

A sushi bar is in the works.....
Foodlover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#45
Shorty's Sunset Margaritas!

Please join us at Shorty's to watch the sunset! We have gorgeous views of Grayton Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Our Sunset Special Premium Margarita is just $5.00 every day from 5 pm until sunset! (For newbies and visitors -- Shorty's Surfside and Topside is located on the corner of DeFuniak and Hotz Avenue in Grayton Beach.)
Beach Comber
#46
I just came from Shorty's where I had one of the most wonderful burger's I've ever had! I highly recommend it. The staff is wonderful, atmosphere great and to top it all off they have free wi fi! Bring your laptop and saddle up to the bar!
Here4Good avatar
Beach Fanatic
#47
We had the pleasure of dining at Shorty's last night - the shrimp and grits were fantastic, the ceviche was great.

The prices, also are quite reasonable. The view of the gulf from upstairs is absolutely wonderful.
Foodlover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#48
Shorty's Surfside Phone Number

Hi Everyone!

We finally have our phone installed so I wanted to update our contact information:

Shorty's Surfside
63 Hotz Avenue
Corner of Defuniak & Hotz Avenue
Grayton Beach, FL 32459

Phone: 850-468-0417

Of course, we are mor than happy for you call us with your take-out orders! :D

Thanks again for your support. We have been having a great time serving you!

Henry
Beach Fanatic
#49
I remember Shorty! Henry used to feed him sausage on the front porch of Blue Orleans. Good luck Henry my man.....welcome to the beach!!!!
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#50
Tootsie, Franny and I ate at Shroty's for lunch last Wednesday. The place is painted funn. It is very beachy and casual. We sat by the window looking out at the gulf :wub: It brought back memories of my first glimpse of the gulf 15 years ago while having an open air lunch with Kurt & Tootsie at the very same spot. I fell in love with SoWal right then and there.....sigh

well...lets move on to the lunch
I had lime soup (very simple and good) and an oyster po boy. Very simple food but quite well done. Tootsie had the grouper sandwich and enjoyed it. Being a french fry connoisseur, she did not have the coated fries. I, on the otherhand, do like starch coated fries, but I don't eat fries. Franny had the blackened chicken sandwich and said it was very good. I think Shorty's will do quite well in Grayton Beach.
Beach Fanatic
#51
Since i'm a part time resident of beautiful grayton i like to support the local vendors. ate there today and the burgers are great and the view is great. i was a red bar regular but shortys is now on my list

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