Hurricane Oyster Bar

[1st in '59]

Anyone know if they've re-opened yet. I called last week and they said they would be open this past Friday (June 8). Did it happen???? I'm addicted to their Oysters Rockefeller.

[Smiling JOe]

As of Monday, June 11, they looked like they were getting close, but not open yet.

[kurt]

One of the bartenders told me the other day it would open today but when I drove by around noon it looked like not quite. Any day now the reviews & pics will be pouring in.

[Miss Kitty]

:clap:

[rapunzel]

My favorite place! And my brother's...who is coincidentally coming in town. Hope they will be open tonight or tomorrow night so he can enjoy!

[pk305]

where is it located?

[Miss Kitty]

Mystic Porte north of 30-A on 283.

[30A Skunkape]

Bring those bivalves on!http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0017.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[seacrestgirl]

Someone mentioned Hunts to us------where is it? Which is better?

[rapunzel]

FYI...I drove by today and was told they would be open tomorrow, Friday the 15th!

[Smiling JOe]

Someone mentioned Hunts to us------where is it? Which is better?Difficult to compare since Hurricane isn't open, but I'll state it in advance, Hunt's will give anyone a run for their money. I haven't found better oysters in all of Bay, Walton, or Okaloosa counties.

Hunt's is on Beck Ave in Panama City, FL

[Franny]

Difficult to compare since Hurricane isn't open, but I'll state it in advance, Hunt's will give anyone a run for their money. I haven't found better oysters in all of Bay, Walton, or Okaloosa counties.

Hunt's is on Beck Ave in Panama City, FL

I second that Sj. All of their seafood is delish! If you guys remember our "firestarter" at the bonfire soiree in April, you will see him working at Hurricanes!:clap: He will let us know exactly when the restaurant will open and I will pass along!!:biggrin:

[kathydwells]

:clap: I am so going there!!!! Please post those reviews!

[Smiling JOe]

Just went by Hurricane's (10:30am), and they still are not open.

[30A Skunkape]

:idontno: Any updates?

[Dune-AHH]

Yep...heard tonite from Franny's connection, Rusty ~ Lord of the Fire:
opening tomorrow!

[30A Skunkape]

They are going to do chargrilled?:drool:

[Miss Kitty]

Yep...heard tonite from Franny's connection, Rusty ~ Lord of the Fire:
opening tomorrow!

:floor: ...:clap: Someone let me know if they learned to put rice in their gumbo. We loved the flavor, but it really needed rice!

[Franny]

:floor: ...:clap: Someone let me know if they learned to put rice in their gumbo. We loved the flavor, but it really needed rice!

Grand Opening today at 5pm. I have the menu and it looks great!!:lolabove: Mz Kit-tay I passed along your request to our Lord Of the Fire and he agreed to check into the gumbo without rice that needs rice!!:biggrin:

[native]

Hey Skinkape! how did you attach that thumbnail???????

:idontno:

[Smiling JOe]

I peeked through the windows at lunchtime today, and it looked as close as you could get to a dive in SoWal, right now. Good vibe to it.

[Allifunn]

I peeked through the windows at lunchtime today, and it looked as close as you could get to a dive in SoWal, right now. Good vibe to it.
Dives are the BEST!!!! :biggrin:
Rusty will make a GRAYT bartender! :lolabove:

[Franny]

Dives are the BEST!!!! :biggrin:
Rusty will make a GRAYT bartender! :lolabove:

Can't wait to check it out with you Ali and all the other sowal wenches!!:biggrin: Rusty reported that it wasn't too crowed last night but they havn't really advertised either..we will see what happens this weekend!:yikes: i have been dying to use that smilie!!:rolling:

[30A Skunkape]

Hey Skinkape! how did you attach that thumbnail???????

:idontno:

Skinkape, eh? Well, anyway, you just find a pic someplace that you like and save it to your computer, then scroll down the screen you see when you want to post a comment...hit the 'manage attachements' button and insert the file name in the window that pops up, then post! That is how I do it anyway:D

[Smiling JOe]

Can't wait to check it out with you Ali and all the other sowal wenches!!:biggrin: Rusty reported that it wasn't too crowed last night but they havn't really advertised either..we will see what happens this weekend!:yikes: i have been dying to use that smilie!!:rolling:

Advertised? They didn't even have a sign posted stating the hours. They were closed at lunch-time again today, with no sign posting their hours and days of operation.

[seagrover]

We had dinner there tonight - wonderful!!! We had the raw oysters - yummy and I had the baked oysters with lemon and capers - can't remember the name but they were great!!! My other dining companions all had the fish tacos and were raving about how they were just as good as before!!!

Should be open for lunch next week they said - can't wait!!!

[Smiling JOe]

We had planned to make go by Hurricane's this evening, but were pooped out after sampling three other new restuarants, Flemings, Cantina Laredo, and Mitchells' Fish Market.

[Dune-AHH]

We had planned to make go by Hurricane's this evening, but were pooped out after sampling three other new restuarants, Flemings, Cantina Laredo, and Mitchells' Fish Market.

THREE restaurants in one evening:yikes:???
Roll'im back in the wattah...!!!:rolling:
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And so ... survey says???

[Franny]

Advertised? They didn't even have a sign posted stating the hours. They were closed at lunch-time again today, with no sign posting their hours and days of operation.

They have been running an ad in the Sun..Opening Soon. open for lunch next week hopefully. As history dictates opening a new restaurant isn't the easiest task and I say give them a break and go try their oysters!!:lolabove:

[Franny]

We had dinner there tonight - wonderful!!! We had the raw oysters - yummy and I had the baked oysters with lemon and capers - can't remember the name but they were great!!! My other dining companions all had the fish tacos and were raving about how they were just as good as before!!!

Should be open for lunch next week they said - can't wait!!!

We were there last night as well and had the same oysters, yummy!!We really enjoyed meeting the bartender, I believe Derrick, nice group of servers!!:biggrin:

[30A Skunkape]

This is great news:biggrin:

[30A Skunkape]

So we did Hurricanes last night, here is a report. First, the great news is that there is much more space than the old Hurricanes;There is inside seating at tables and a bar area inside, and several oversized picnic tables outside (shaded at sunset time and overlooking a pond with a fountain and interesting blooming lillies). We sat outside and it was very nice to hear the frogs singing away in the pond! A new and fun twist is the fact that the outside benches have galvinized metal pails full of peanuts for you to munch on while you wait for your food. The menu was dramatically expanded compared to what it once was at Seaside with oysters prepared in numerous ways both raw and cooked. They also offer sandwiches, salads and heavier menu fare. All the beers are there and a decent variety of wine;they do not have booze beyond that but do have frozen wine-based drinks. We started with bloody mary oyster shooters;imagine a shot glass full of bloody mary, a raw oyster and pickled okra. It was good if you like bloody marys. We then had a dozen raw apiece, 'traditional style'. The oysters were shucked perfectly without any shell fragments, plump and fresh. Now, I have to tell you I have always felt that the saltiness of Appalachicola oysters is what sets them apart from others, and the oysters last night were the satiest I have ever had (perhaps due to the river being low and the bay having greater salinity). They were delicious, but maybe too salty to do more than a dozen if you can believe it! They also have a house cocktail sauce they provide for your raw oysters which we were not crazy about-it had maybe chipolte in it and in our opinion just wasn't that good with the oysters (but it was delicious in and of itself). We had ketchup on the table and they give you horseradish, so we made our own. Rapunz had an order of fish tacos. The fish was of a variety unknown to us, pan fried and served in griddled soft shells and fresh salsa. She said it was one of the best fish tacos she has had in this area;for some reason I didn't get a bite! I had an oyster po-boy, and there was a little confusion where they brought me a shrimp po-boy instead, but they got it right the second time. The oysters were plump and freshly fried, the bread was right and it was dressed with lettuce, tomato and pickles. I could have had it with remoulade or tartar sauce on it, but I declined these because I didn't want it drowned in either.

All in all, it was pretty good. There are some service issues to work out, but that is to be expected the first week a restaurant opens. And if you hurry up, you can get in fast-there was a small crowd last night because most people have no idea it is open. We will be back!

[Smiling JOe]

Good reporting, skunky!

[Miss Kitty]

:clap: ...this is great news! Thanks for the indepth food report, Skunk and Punz!

[Seagrovedude]

Went to Hurricane with my wife and child tonight (Sunday June 24th). I don't normally take the time to post dining experiences on Sowal, but I had to this time. The food was outstanding! The fish tacos are world class and the gumbo is clearly the best around. You've gotta go.

[Dune-AHH]

Went to Hurricane with my wife and child tonight (Sunday June 24th). I don't normally take the time to post dining experiences on Sowal, but I had to this time. The food was outstanding! The fish tacos are world class and the gumbo is clearly the best around. You've gotta go.

Thanks for the post....I'm ALWAYS on the search for local gumbo that can measure up to the French Quarter's GUMBO SHOP! Can anyone tell me...is the Gumbo Shop still there (it's been years since I've been to the FQ)??

[Miss Kitty]

Went to Hurricane with my wife and child tonight (Sunday June 24th). I don't normally take the time to post dining experiences on Sowal, but I had to this time. The food was outstanding! The fish tacos are world class and the gumbo is clearly the best around. You've gotta go.

Was there rice in the gumbo?

[seacrestkristi]

Where is this Hurricanes pleeaz :idontno: Grayt reports. Thx ya'll :cool: :D

[30A Skunkape]

Thanks for the post....I'm ALWAYS on the search for local gumbo that can measure up to the French Quarter's GUMBO SHOP! Can anyone tell me...is the Gumbo Shop still there (it's been years since I've been to the FQ)??

Of course!:biggrin:

[Beachlover2]

Where is this Hurricanes pleeaz :idontno: Grayt reports. Thx ya'll :cool: :D

Mystic Porte north of 30-A on 283. (per Ms Kitty)

[Miss Kitty]

Mystic Porte north of 30-A on 283. (per Ms Kitty)


:lolabove: ...covering your a$$, just in case she ends up in Alabama? :clap:

[30A Skunkape]

:lolabove: ...covering your a$$, just in case she ends up in Alabama? :clap:

Or Krotz Springs?:floor:

[DD]

Or Krotz Springs?:floor:


:biggrin:

[Beachlover2]

:lolabove: ...covering your a$$, just in case she ends up in Alabama? :clap:


You know it :biggrin: :biggrin:

[seacrestkristi]

Thanks BL2;-)

[SGB]

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!

[drsvelte]

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.:clap:

Tonite, an oyster "face-off". Our friends want to go to Acme.:biggrin:

[Tootsie]

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!:clap:

its all about the fry baby.

[pk305]

Really enjoyed the Fish Tacos!! :biggrin: We had funn and plan to return!

[jdarg]

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.

[steeleing1]

We went last night, and it just happened to be Happy Hour, and happy it was.

$1 draft domestics and $5 dozens. We had the southern traditional raw oysters and the Japanese raw (served with wasabi cream, ponzu, ginger and seaweed). Both sets of the oysters were delicious, but if you like sushi, you'll love the Japanese. We also shared the fish tacos, which were better than ever (plenty of cilantro). Great service all the way around and really nice atmosphere! We loved it and will be there any given day between 3 and 6pm!

By the time we left at 6pm, they were already on a wait. Congrats to David and Kellie on what is sure to be a success!

[groveral]

Had lunch there today---really good oysters and fish tacos. Maybe just as good, has a great Sowal feel to it....definately down home. We have needed a good local oyster place---now we have one!

[LDR74]

We ate there last weekend. The fish tacos were wonderful!!! I will definitely go back for those. We had some of the baked oysters- they were ok. I definitely would recommend the restaurant for a very laid back atmosphere and kid friendly!