D&K"s Cafe web site

[ItzKatzTime]

Yes, it's true! We finally got a web site up and running.

www.DandKCafe.com

It's not finished, but Jamie was able to spend 5 days with someone in Atlanta (a personal friend) who took our thoughts and did a great job representing who we are and what we offer. I'm just excited to finally get one! :clap: It includes our menu and wine list. Opening times and phone number. Pictures of the cafe rotate everytime to click on the menu

Next a virtual tour!;-) Huh Kurt?:bow: :bow: :bow: :wub: :wub: :wub:

:welcome: Kat:drink2:

SOWAL ROCKS!

[Allifunn]

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the blackened grouper with grilled shrimp sounds amazing!!!!:drool:

[pokey]

Did you just read my post looking for your menu you posted earlier?

I just sent my parents a copy and pasted version of the menu and my mother made a reservation no more than an hour ago :D

The website looks great as does the menu. I am sorry we are not heading your way this summer, but my family wanted to visit Hilton Head again. As I am the maker or all vacation reservations, I have been able to convince my crew that SoWal was the best. I guess they will have to go back to Hilton Head one last time to really be convinced!;-)

Maybe I can talk my husband into a long weekend your way without the kids in the fall; then I can try out that great looking menu!!

[Johnrudy]

Your place looks beautiful! :clap:
The menu looks divine! :wub:

[Paula]

:clap: Wonderful website and your menu (first time I've seen it) looks so good I'm near tears. But won't get to get to D&Ks until August because we won't get to SoWal before then.

[jackie]

What a great website. Can't wait to try your place when we come down for the winter. For some crazy reason, we didn't get to your rest. last winter, but sure am looking forward to experiencing a meal with you this coming year.

[ozbeachmom]

Yummy! I can't wait to come to your place and eat! My hubby and I will be celebrating our 23 anniversary in June and we are coming to D&K's!!:wub:

[Margarita]

Finally got to try D & K's last week. My husband and I tried the Grouper Cardinal - delicious!! Seafood dip and gumbo were also fantastic. Can't wait to go back.

[ItzKatzTime]

:wave: :bow: Doug and I want to thank all of you for your kind words and support. Bringing great food and a wonderful Gulf view (in our beloved New Orleans style) to Grayton Beach has been a labor of love. Eleven years ago D&K's started in a tiny cottage in the pines along 30-A. With only 9 tables...many of them tables for two, we could only seat 26 people. A very homey place where many people came to dine in what felt like our own dining room. This has always been my ultimate goal....to give you the feeling that you have at Thanksgiving....full, happy, and ready to sleep like a baby.

An 8 month renovation (which seems to never end) has brought us more space (we can seat 48) and a bird's eye view of the beach and Gulf of one of the most sought after spots in the country....Grayton Beach.

We now have 9 stools at the bar instead of the two we had in the tiny cottage. Doug has a beautiful kitchen with windows facing the water. Here he watches his friends go out on their charter fishing boats....and when they come in he can run out to see what they caught. Another advantage of having our cafe in Grayton.

Most of our staff, Kelly, Chris, and Cathy have been with us for 5 years. These are your servers and they work very hard to give you the best dining experince you can get, while staying casual in a fine dining atmosphere. They have worked very hard with Kathy Bridges (Southern Wine) moving on from a very limited wine list to a list that can please that casual glass of wine to the seasoned wine connoisseur. I am very prowd of their desire to be the best, without losing their own personality.

Jamie Landreneau and I spent weeks in New Orleans hunting for the perfect decor for our newly renovated D&K's. We are so happy to present to you the work of many artists who were devestated by Katrina. Jamie is well known for his incredible decoration at Bay Town during Mardi Gras. He has worked with us at D&K's in the pines and collaborated on other ventures. His skills go way beyond what I have time to write down. Doug and I are so happy to have him as a partner with us in this incredible "Upstairs Dining" FUNN!

We also have a small dining room down stairs for handicap access. It is called "The Rose Room". It is as every bit as beautiful as the upstairs and is named for a large painting of roses on one wall.

Another intimate room right off the main dining room is what we nicknamed "The Anne Rice" room. It is my favorite! Very intimate with only two tables separated by a rotund wine cage. Four windows give a view of the beach and surrounding area.

We will be posting food pictures soon. But if you haven't tried our new appetizer, the Martini Trio, don't wait for the pictures. It is wonderful! Served in a frozen martini glass it is stacked with white lump crabmeat, surrounded by boiled seasoned shrimp, and topped off with fried crab claws. A new twist on the old shrimp coctail.

BBQ Shrimp is another new addition served with slices of French bread to sop up that wonderful sauce. Looks like the Crab Boulettes are a quick pop in your mouth favorite! Fresh sweet lump crab hand rolled into "Boulettes", cajun for "balls" are flash fried to a golden brown and served with a Remoulade dipping sauce.

Okay, I think I've given you enough information about D&k's in my own words.
Don't forget to call for a reservation and parking information....850-231-0455. Look for us as you drive straight into Grayton aiming for the beach. When you come to the corner, where you must turn left, we sit right there in a 2 story house painted in Red, Gold, and Teal.

We look forward to seeing you! SoWallers make the best customers, but even better friends!!!!:wub:

Gotta Run....see you soon!

Kat:welcome:
www.DandKCafe.com

[ozbeachmom]

Kat,
We can't wait! When I have a definite date of my hubby's arrival can I call and reserve a spot in the Anne Rice room? :D

My mouth is watering from your discription of the new appetizer!

Ozbeachmom

[pokey]

Kat-You are really making me hungry! When my parents come on Tuesday, can you ask them to order everything and bring me back the leftovers?:lol:

[Paula]

:wub: You love your restaurant and you love your customers and you love SoWallers and your menu makes me cry with desire. And it sounds like the people who work there are happy, too. It's a formula for great food and success. I used to go there (even by myself to just read and enjoy -- of all things -- an appetizer and a hamburg) -- kids liked it, too. So, we most definitely look forward to trying the new D&Ks. Can't wait but have to wait until August. We'll be visiting SoWal with some of our best friends from Michigan and I just told them last night that the three new things I want to do when we're there in August are D&Ks, the swamp raft tour someone wrote about on SoWal.com, and maybe shelling at one of of the out-of-the-way-beaches past Panama City. Frankly, I think we'll definitely do D&K's but the rest will be iffy...

PS: There's a great book called "Small Giants" about small businesses and people who succeed because they have a vision they love and usually want to commit to a community or profession, not necessarily because they want to grow very big. I love that book. It's an inspiration.

[iwishiwasthere]

You have outdone yourself. :clap: The website is so enticing!! I will see you in August! Your love of the restaurant is so apparent.

[GraysonDave]

Paula, can you expand on the out of the way shelling beaches? Is there a thread or website you could direct me to?

[JHA]

I want to bring my family of 8 to your restaurant during our vacation during week of June 30, 2007. Everything I have read has been outstanding. Is one night better than another (less crowded)? Also, I can make your website operational. Please help. thanks. John

[JHA]

Forget to ask. Do you accept credit cards? thanks. John

[bamabeachbum]

This is one place I plan to eat at come the last week in June. I am a NEW ORELAN FOOD JUNKIE!!, and this is right down my alley!.

The menu looks like heaven to me!!

CAN NOT WAIT!!!

[JHA]

You have outdone yourself. :clap: The website is so enticing!! I will see you in August! Your love of the restaurant is so apparent.


Someone please help. I can't navigate through the website. It opens and thats it. JOhn :bang:

[ThirtyAGal]

:D Your menu is wonderful, and we can't wait to visit. Will be there in October with 6 others and will call for reservations. Get the soft shell crabs ready please!:clap:

[Dune-AHH]

YEAH :clap:!!! We're going tonite @ 8 for our "maiden voyage" at D&K's. Menu looks scrumptious & so many glowing recommendations (will definitely be trying the seafood dip, JDarg!). My family visiting from Texas are looking forward to another memorable SoWal experience on their last night here!!!

[Miss Kitty]

YEAH :clap:!!! We're going tonite @ 8 for our "maiden voyage" at D&K's. Menu looks scrumptious & so many glowing recommendations (will definitely be trying the seafood dip, JDarg!). My family visiting from Texas are looking forward to another memorable SoWal experience on their last night here!!!

Waiting for the report!!! Family from TEXAS???? :idontno: :wave:

[Dune-AHH]

OMG...words CANNOT describe how truly-amazingly-delicious every bite of every dish was!! My brother said his taste buds were doing flips!! My 16yr old nephew, a young man of very few words, practically LICKED his plate and then declared "A-MAY-ZING". My sister-in-law and I (both of whom can stay up til dawn yakking) just sat there stuffing our faces & humming with total pleasure!!

Seafood dip, crab balls, house salad w/ Doug's 2000, pan fried snapper, grouper w/ soft shell crab, the bread, the cranberry muffins, the wine, the ambience, the service, Kathy's charm & warmth...
We even got a parking spot right in front!!! A wholly spectacular experience!!

AND...since the Fam is driving back to Dallas tomorrow I get ALL the LEFTOVERS...WOOHOO!!
Pictures won't be forthcoming til next week... my sister-in-law has to email them when they get home.

Miss Kitty, they live in Argyle / Denton County. Is that anywhere near where you or DestinDreamin' live?

[DD]

OMG...words CANNOT describe how truly-amazingly-delicious every bite of every dish was!! My brother said his taste buds were doing flips!! My 16yr old nephew, a young man of very few words, practically LICKED his plate and then declared "A-MAY-ZING". My sister-in-law and I (both of whom can stay up til dawn yakking) just sat there stuffing our faces & humming with total pleasure!!

Seafood dip, crab balls, house salad w/ Doug's 2000, pan fried snapper, grouper w/ soft shell crab, the bread, the cranberry muffins, the wine, the ambience, the service, Kathy's charm & warmth...
We even got a parking spot right in front!!! A wholly spectacular experience!!

AND...since the Fam is driving back to Dallas tomorrow I get ALL the LEFTOVERS...WOOHOO!!
Pictures won't be forthcoming til next week... my sister-in-law has to email them when they get home.

Miss Kitty, they live in Argyle / Denton County. Is that anywhere near where you or DestinDreamin' live?

Right up the road from me...about 15 miles.
Glad you had such a wonderful experience...it's on my list for next time too!!:clap: :clap:

[Dune-AHH]

Right up the road from me...about 15 miles.
Glad you had such a wonderful experience...it's on my list for next time too!!:clap: :clap:

SO :cool: that y'all live so close to each other... (put D&K AT THE TOP of your list gullfriend)

[DD]

SO :cool: that y'all live so close to each other... (put D&K AT THE TOP of your list gullfriend)

:cool: :cool: Argyle's cool.
Done and done!

[Miss Kitty]

:wave: ...probably around 30 minutes or so from me. I am a little bit east of dd. I just knew you had a connection to Texas since you are so cool. :cool:

Great food report!

[DD]

:wave: ...probably around 30 minutes or so from me. I am a little bit east of dd. I just knew you had a connection to Texas since you are so cool. :cool:

Great food report!

She is cool! :clap:

[Hop]

i'm suddenly very hungry...i'll have the OM-Boulettes...


Starters
Louisiana Style Seafood Gumbo
Seafood gumbo is the premier soup of South Louisiana. Chef Doug's creation starts with a golden roux, a perfect balance of Louisiana seasonings and filled with fresh lump crab, shrimp, and crawfish.

5.95
Crab Boulettes
Fresh sweet lump crabmeat hand rolled into “Boulettes,” a Cajun word for “balls,” then flash-fried to a golden brown and served with Remoulade.

6.95
Savory Seafood Dip
Two words -- simply delicious! Chef Doug's “jazzed up” rich cream based dip has a blend of mixed cheeses including fresh parmesan and full of succulent Louisiana crawfish tails, shrimp, crab, and aromatic seasonings that bind together beautifully creating an awesome parade of flavors! Topped with sautéed crawfish and crab and served with slices of garlic bread. Truly a house favorite!

7.95
Sun-Kissed Martini Trio
A stacked trio of lump crabmeat, boiled seasoned Louisiana shrimp, and fried crab claws served in a decadent martini glass, drizzled in remoulade.

8.95
Oysters Bienville
Sometimes called the “Father of Louisiana,” Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, was responsible for founding the settlement of New Orleans. This succulent dish named in his honor is frech baked Apalachicola oysters on the half shell, covered in lump crab, shrimp, spinach, bread crumbs, Louisiana seasonings, and sprinkled with fresh parmesan.

11.95
Flash Fried Soft Shell Crab
Lightly dusted in seasoned batter and fried at high temperature, served with a savory shrimp cream sauce.

8.95
Stuffed Shrimp and Tasso Cheese Grits
Bacon-wrapped shrimp, stuffed with fresh lump crab, then flash fried to a golden brown. Each shrimp is drizzled with jalapeño béarnaise and served over creamy grits and tasso.

8.95
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
A Festival of butter, garlic, brown ale beer, lemon, fresh pepper and shrimp, sautéed creating “sinful flavors” all longing to be sopped up with slices of French bread.

7.95

[DD]

I want the stuffed shrimp and Tasso Cheese Grits!:clap: :clap: :wub:

[ItzKatzTime]

OMG...words CANNOT describe how truly-amazingly-delicious every bite of every dish was!! My brother said his taste buds were doing flips!! My 16yr old nephew, a young man of very few words, practically LICKED his plate and then declared "A-MAY-ZING". My sister-in-law and I (both of whom can stay up til dawn yakking) just sat there stuffing our faces & humming with total pleasure!!

Seafood dip, crab balls, house salad w/ Doug's 2000, pan fried snapper, grouper w/ soft shell crab, the bread, the cranberry muffins, the wine, the ambience, the service, Kathy's charm & warmth...
We even got a parking spot right in front!!! A wholly spectacular experience!!

AND...since the Fam is driving back to Dallas tomorrow I get ALL the LEFTOVERS...WOOHOO!!
Pictures won't be forthcoming til next week... my sister-in-law has to email them when they get home.

Miss Kitty, they live in Argyle / Denton County. Is that anywhere near where you or DestinDreamin' live?


Dune-AHH is the coolest! :cool: Take a look at her avitar and you will get an idea of how much fun :floor: and annimated this wonderful SoWal wench is!!!!:clap: I enjoyed meeting this over the top FUNN Dune-AHH and her family. They are great! We had fun talking about henna tattoos on her precious Princess of a neice and para-sailing with a very hansome nephew. :wub: :wub: The adults were too busy eating and making noises of ecstasy.:drool: It was very busy last night, but it was my pleasure to spend time with such wonderful people. I look forward to having some FUNN with Dune-AHH in the future.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review.:bow: :bow:

I love you SoWallers

I get so emotional over what you all write and I just want you ALL to know how much it means to me.:wub: :wub:

Kat:blush:

P.S. ****Call before you come in and we will tell you where our D&K parking is so you don't have to go through the parking hell-o down stairs. Ask for Jamie or myself...Kat;-)

[Dune-AHH]

:wave: ...probably around 30 minutes or so from me. I am a little bit east of dd. I just knew you had a connection to Texas since you are so cool. :cool:

Great food report!
She is cool! :clap:

Thanks Gulls!! YUMM..I can slurp up on affirmations like this faster than a cold dirty martini!

My Bro and his family love living in Argyle (although my sister-in-law says their place is like that movie "The Money Pit"!!). They lived in Corinth when they first moved from Kansas to Texas; but moved to Argyle 'cuz they wanted the kids to have more of a "country" childhood experience...with enough land to have some large animals to learn greater responsibility. The men in my family are convinced that mucking out stalls full of bull sheet builds more character than...:idontno:... most anything else:floor:

I'm SO JAZZED that now when I'm in Argyle visiting Jim,Deb, Brock & Chanel, that I'll have YOU 2 FUNN wenches so nearby to hang out with too!! How's that for inviting myself to your front stoops????

KAT...Thank YOU!! can't wait to see ya again!! Looking forward to systematically grazing my way thru the entire menu:wub:!!!

[DD]

:lol: The Money Pit...I lived in one once...:eek: Never again!!

You just call us up and we'll meet ya for some muddy dry martinis!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[ItzKatzTime]

Heyyyy SoWallers....I've taken a lot of pictures in the cafe of different ones of you dining and just want to get an OKAY from you to use them on the web site. If you do not want me to I won't. But if it's okay with you just post a thumbs up!


This is one of my all time favorites......ahhhhhh 29th anniversary!!!!:clap: :blush: :wub:

[ItzKatzTime]

:lolabove: Okay...Okay I promise I won't post any kissing pics. Just some of the ones where glasses are being raised for a toast, or two of you having a serious conversation......maybe I could do some air brushing if you want.:idontno: Heyyyyy you are SoWal Celebs!!!!!

:drink2:Kat

[LightWorker]

Yes, it's true! We finally got a web site up and running.

www.DandKCafe.com (http://www.DandKCafe.com)

It's not finished, but Jamie was able to spend 5 days with someone in Atlanta (a personal friend) who took our thoughts and did a great job representing who we are and what we offer. I'm just excited to finally get one! :clap: It includes our menu and wine list. Opening times and phone number. Pictures of the cafe rotate everytime to click on the menu

Next a virtual tour!;-) Huh Kurt?:bow: :bow: :bow: :wub: :wub: :wub:

:welcome: Kat:drink2:

SOWAL ROCKS!




Love your site...:wub:

[Minnie]

:lolabove: Okay...Okay I promise I won't post any kissing pics. Just some of the ones where glasses are being raised for a toast, or two of you having a serious conversation......maybe I could do some air brushing if you want.:idontno: Heyyyyy you are SoWal Celebs!!!!!

:drink2:Kat

Not sure who the "kissing couple" is but if I look that good on my 29th, Babe you can blow my photo up life size and post it. :rolling:

[Barefoot55]

Site looks really good...

3 Thumbs up! :)

-Sean