We just got back from another wonderful vacation on 30- A. We did not have a bad meal at all, but one stood out, and that was D and K.
When we started up the stairs and could here the New Orleans music playing, just helped set the tone for something special inside.
Kat had set us up in the main room with a great view, but the waiter said we could set there or this smaller room, which we took, turned out it was the Ann Rice room, which help set up what turned out to be a truly outstanding meal.
My wife had the Sun-Kissed Martini Trio, WOW, the remoulade, was just perfect, and what HUGE crab claws. I being the gumbo junkie I am had to try Jaime's, and of coarse he had a great roux, which you must have. It was FULL of seafood, one of the best gumbos I have ever had, and I have had A LOT.
For the entrees, the wife had the Pan Fried Snapper with Seafood Cream Sauce , and I had the Grayton Grouper with Soft Shell Crab. Both just so fresh, and SO much food. Of coarse we had to try Kat's famous Key Lime Pie, and that just toped the whole meal off.
As good as that meal was,the setting t was just as good. You can tell they really put in a lot of hard work trying to make this a little bit of the Big Easy, at Grayton Beach.
Doug, Jamie and Kat made us feel right at home. Kat would come by every so often and talk with us about New Orleans, she just made the whole experience one that I will not forget.
I will close with this, if you don't go the D and K on your next visit, then you have missed out on a truly great place to eat, and there are some very fine places down on 30-A.
Thanks Kat, Doug, and Jamie!!!!
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Had to add my 2 cents and my gratitude for ItsKatzTime for bringing D&K's to our community! IMHO, one of the best dinners that I've had on 30A. D&K's needs to be put on all visitor's "must do" list!!!!
Thanks Kat and all my good friends who gave me such a wonderful memory :wub: :wub: :wub:
Thanks Kat and all my good friends who gave me such a wonderful memory :wub: :wub: :wub:
Beach Fanatic
Had to add my 2 cents and my gratitude for ItsKatzTime for bringing D&K's to our community! IMHO, one of the best dinners that I've had on 30A. D&K's needs to be put on all visitor's "must do" list!!!!
Thanks Kat and all my good friends who gave me such a wonderful memory :wub: :wub: :wub:
:wave: Cork....you make me feel so blessed. Thank you for enjoying dinner at the cafe. Made my night after reading this!:clap: :blush:
:wub: I just read your "Summer Story" on the other thread.....I didn't know. Your words were woven together with love, family and friends. It reminded me how woven we are through the SoWal board and how beautiful this weaving must be. I once thought we all make up a patchwork quilt, but now I realize it is a great weaving filled with love and compassion, laughter and tears, dinning and dancing, singing and praising the sunsets, kicking the waves and running along the soft sand, falling stars and bonfires, hugs and kisses, hellos and goodbyes....SoWallers a huge beautiful woven tapestry.
Sunshine's picture just reminded me I need to get my nails done!:wub:
Hope to see you soon!~Kat
directionally challenged
:wave: Cork....you make me feel so blessed. Thank you for enjoying dinner at the cafe. Made my night after reading this!:clap: :blush:
:wub: I just read your "Summer Story" on the other thread.....I didn't know. Your words were woven together with love, family and friends. It reminded me how woven we are through the SoWal board and how beautiful this weaving must be. I once thought we all make up a patchwork quilt, but now I realize it is a great weaving filled with love and compassion, laughter and tears, dinning and dancing, singing and praising the sunsets, kicking the waves and running along the soft sand, falling stars and bonfires, hugs and kisses, hellos and goodbyes....SoWallers a huge beautiful woven tapestry.
Sunshine's picture just reminded me I need to get my nails done!:wub:
Hope to see you soon!~Kat
Just telling the truth Kat. You have a wonderful establishment and are a wonderful addition to the community.
You're analogy of sowal is so right on! We are a patchwork quilt. One of the things about sowal that has always fascinated me is the interaction of diversity. We have transcended age, socioeconomic, religious and sexual orientation barriers to mesh into THE most eclectic and colorful community that I've ever seen. I give thanks for sowal every day. :wub:
Sunny's nails need done again. Maybe you two can set up a day at the spa :floor: I have clearly never been in one :yikes:
Beach Fanatic
Yes, D and K's is an outstanding restaurant here on 30A. My problem is now I live on the East end of 30, near Alys---hmmmm.....What about D and K East!!!! I miss the convenience, I guess I''ll need to get over it! :idontno:
:clap: I would love to have a D and K East! About the size of the first D&K's.....small, seats 28. I thought it was hard at the first little one :funn:
Doug & Jamie in the kitchen, 2 wait staff, dishwasher and me! Last night we had Doug, moi, Jamie, John, Robert, Jean, Olga, Chris, CR, Natalia, and Sharon. Could have used one more....Kelly!!!!! But I can't complain after today the biz gets turned off.
Thanks hnooe....we miss seeing ya'll at your fav table. What funn we had last winter. BUT, YOU have a birthday coming up!!!!:clap: :clap::welcome:
Beach Comber
We are headed to Destin on Saturday with our family! I can't wait to try D & K's after reading these GREAT reviews. We are ready for some fresh seafood and my DH loves Key Lime pie! We'll see you guys soon:clap:
Beach Fanatic
We are headed to Destin on Saturday with our family! I can't wait to try D & K's after reading these GREAT reviews. We are ready for some fresh seafood and my DH loves Key Lime pie! We'll see you guys soon:clap:
:welcome: So looking forward to meeting you and your family. If you come in for dinner PM me and I will set it up for you. Lunch is first come first served! mariemcvay this is a great time to be here!!!!:clap: :clap:
:wave: Kat
Beach Fanatic
My friend Laura and I have been talking about stopping by for the key lime pie for a while now. Well, today was the day. We thought maybe is wasn't the day as we arrived right when he staff was closing after lunch. Well, we were welcomed in and seated. No problem they said. So, finally, after dreaming of pie for weeks, there it was, right in front of us. Oh my... wow, WoW, WOW!!!. :clap: I'd marry that pie if i was legal!!! :rolling:
Beach Fanatic
My friend Laura and I have been talking about stopping by for the key lime pie for a while now. Well, today was the day. We thought maybe is wasn't the day as we arrived right when he staff was closing after lunch. Well, we were welcomed in and seated. No problem they said. So, finally, after dreaming of pie for weeks, there it was, right in front of us. Oh my... wow, WoW, WOW!!!. :clap: I'd marry that pie if i was legal!!! :rolling:
:bow: Thanks so very much. :bow: So glad you enjoyed the Key Lime Pie. Between 1991 and 1999 I kept count of how many I hade made.....it was over 10,000. :yikes: All homemade 2-3 at a time. That wasn't even counting my other desserts.
:drool: Caribbean Fudge Pie with Chunky Monkey Ice Cream
:drool: New Orleans Chocolate Praline Pie
:drool: Pecan Praline Torte with Vanilla Ice Cream and warm Caramel Rum Sauce
:drool: Chocolate and Peanutbutter Mousse Pie
:drool: Key Lime Mousse Pie
:drool: Double thick flaky crust Fresh Stawberry Pie with whipped cream
and others that we sold as specials.
But that was my love then and now....DESSERTS
My favorite saying...Life is short Eat Dessert First!
Beach Fanatic
OMG, all those pies sound delumpshus! :drool: :drool: :drool: :yikes:
😀 :lol: I :wub: it when PeeWee married the fruit salad! :wub: :clap: :funn:
My friend Laura and I have been talking about stopping by for the key lime pie for a while now. Well, today was the day. We thought maybe is wasn't the day as we arrived right when he staff was closing after lunch. Well, we were welcomed in and seated. No problem they said. So, finally, after dreaming of pie for weeks, there it was, right in front of us. Oh my... wow, WoW, WOW!!!. :clap: I'd marry that pie if i was legal!!! :rolling:
😀 :lol: I :wub: it when PeeWee married the fruit salad! :wub: :clap: :funn:
Beach Lover
Reading all the good reviews and may give it a dinner try. Have to say, though-was disappointed to lose the open air lunch spot. Was considering trying it for lunch this week but just can't go into a closed in space with heavy A/C after riding around on bikes. But I am probably in the minority in that regard. Sounds like the food is good so maybe a dinner visit is in order soon
Beach Fanatic
Reading all the good reviews and may give it a dinner try. Have to say, though-was disappointed to lose the open air lunch spot. Was considering trying it for lunch this week but just can't go into a closed in space with heavy A/C after riding around on bikes. But I am probably in the minority in that regard. Sounds like the food is good so maybe a dinner visit is in order soon
DO IT! DO IT! You'll be SOOO HAPPY you did!! :clap:
Beach Lover
I wanted to say we ate at D&K last Saturday afternoon. Kathy promised us we could have crab claws if we came and boy were they great! Gabriel (my 6 year old) loves crab claws and they past the test. They were so big and lightly fried Gabriel ate all on his plate and we even had another order to take home and he ate all but 3 for dinner that night. We were so excited we got to finally meet Kathy!!! My dad and I got the Grouper Po-Boy which was just out of this world! We also had to try the Seafood Dip which I recommend everyone try when they go. It was the best crawfish/seafood dip I have ever had. My husband Scott had the Shrimp Salad Croissant which he was able to take a little of that home it was so large. I usually would not say so but the Fries were really good as well. The hospitality and Louisiana home atmosphere was perfect. Thank you to everyone and especially Kathy for making us feel so welcome! It was great meeting you and we will see you next time!! What a great experience
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Beach Fanatic
I wanted to say we ate at D&K last Saturday afternoon. Kathy promised us we could have crab claws if we came and boy were they great! Gabriel (my 6 year old) loves crab claws and they past the test. They were so big and lightly fried Gabriel ate all on his plate and we even had another order to take home and he ate all but 3 for dinner that night. We were so excited we got to finally meet Kathy!!! My dad and I got the Grouper Po-Boy which was just out of this world! We also had to try the Seafood Dip which I recommend everyone try when they go. It was the best crawfish/seafood dip I have ever had. My husband Scott had the Shrimp Salad Croissant which he was able to take a little of that home it was so large. I usually would not say so but the Fries were really good as well. The hospitality and Louisiana home atmosphere was perfect. Thank you to everyone and especially Kathy for making us feel so welcome! It was great meeting you and we will see you next time!! What a great experience
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:clap:Thank you so much Jan. It was such a pleasure to meet you and your family. And to find out that we know the same peeps in Tennessee! I can't believe that we never met before this!
:welcome: to D&K's Cafe. It made my day that Gabriel was able to get his Fried Crab Claws. He is precious and I've never known such a young one to "Know" the difference between good and bad ones. He wrote in our guest book that they were the best one's he's ever had. There may be a food critic somewhere in his little body!!!!
Here's the pictures I took of ya'll. On the top left side is Nana (grandmother), Scott Anderson (Jan's husband), and Julia Willaims. On the right side is Jan, herself at the top...then Gabriel Anderson, who is 6....and Dr. Richard Williams, Jan's dad! What a great table of funn people!!!
So glad ya'll had a wonderful long weekend here in South Walton.....and can't wait to see you again!!! Keep posting, as you will love SOWAL!!!
:wave::wub:Kat
Beach Fanatic
Reading all the good reviews and may give it a dinner try. Have to say, though-was disappointed to lose the open air lunch spot. Was considering trying it for lunch this week but just can't go into a closed in space with heavy A/C after riding around on bikes. But I am probably in the minority in that regard. Sounds like the food is good so maybe a dinner visit is in order soon
:welcome:merbel! Lunch menu is the same...a few additions. We don't have "heavy" a/c....the windows bring in plenty of sun and the same great view. We hope you will come and try us out! 😀 Dinner and lunch have two different atmospheres and menus....come, sit back and enjoy!
:wave:Kat, Doug, and the Shadowman:ninja:
Beach Lover
Kat,
How far in advance do I need to make reservations? Next weekend is our Kansas Girlfriends Weekend. We are looking at Saturday night for dinner!
Just let me know how far out I can make them and I will get it done! We are so looking forward to dinning at D and K!
Ozbeachmom
How far in advance do I need to make reservations? Next weekend is our Kansas Girlfriends Weekend. We are looking at Saturday night for dinner!
Just let me know how far out I can make them and I will get it done! We are so looking forward to dinning at D and K!
Ozbeachmom
Beach Fanatic
:clap:Thank you so much Jan. It was such a pleasure to meet you and your family. And to find out that we know the same peeps in Tennessee! I can't believe that we never met before this!
:welcome: to D&K's Cafe. It made my day that Gabriel was able to get his Fried Crab Claws. He is precious and I've never known such a young one to "Know" the difference between good and bad ones. He wrote in our guest book that they were the best one's he's ever had. There may be a food critic somewhere in his little body!!!!
Here's the pictures I took of ya'll. On the top left side is Nana (grandmother), Scott Anderson (Jan's husband), and Julia Willaims. On the right side is Jan, herself at the top...then Gabriel Anderson, who is 6....and Dr. Richard Williams, Jan's dad! What a great table of funn people!!!
So glad ya'll had a wonderful long weekend here in South Walton.....and can't wait to see you again!!! Keep posting, as you will love SOWAL!!!
:wave::wub:Kat
So SORRY...I made a mistake! Their last name is Alexander instead of Anderson...so that would be Jan, Scott and Gabriel Alexander. Thanks Jan for noticing my big goof!:blush:
Love ya'll
:wub::wave:Kat
Kat,
How far in advance do I need to make reservations? Next weekend is our Kansas Girlfriends Weekend. We are looking at Saturday night for dinner!
Just let me know how far out I can make them and I will get it done! We are so looking forward to dinning at D and K!
Ozbeachmom
OBM...I sent you a PM. Hope it helps. Can't wait to meet ya'll!
:welcome: Kat, Doug, and the Shadowman :ninja:
Beach Fanatic
Kudos to D and K!!!:clap::clap: I suggested it to friends this past weekend. I got a phone call from them and have heard nothing but glowing comments about the evening. From the rose petals on the table, to the seafood dip, delicious entrees, and outstanding dessert, they had a fabulous time. The waiter was excellent as well....I think the name was Chris??? I cannot wait until I am able to experience a wonderful meal there.
The best comment from nannyo was that it would be a "must eat" place each time they visit!😀 Way to go!!!!
The best comment from nannyo was that it would be a "must eat" place each time they visit!😀 Way to go!!!!
needs to get out more
I had lunch at D&K yesterday, hadn't been back in since the renovation. WOW, looks great, very special. I like all the art, especially the fork and the spoon. I had a cup the red beans and sausage(superb) and french dip. Excellent meal, I'll be back. The only strange thing I observed was the plastic silver being used on a tableclothed(sp) table. Seemed like lowering the service standard and environmentally, a bad move.
Beach Fanatic
Kudos to D and K!!!:clap::clap: I suggested it to friends this past weekend. I got a phone call from them and have heard nothing but glowing comments about the evening. From the rose petals on the table, to the seafood dip, delicious entrees, and outstanding dessert, they had a fabulous time. The waiter was excellent as well....I think the name was Chris??? I cannot wait until I am able to experience a wonderful meal there.
The best comment from nannyo was that it would be a "must eat" place each time they visit!😀 Way to go!!!!
:clap::clap:Thank you so much IWIWT....please tell your friends it was our pleasure to have them dine with us. Yes, that was Chris.....and he is loved by the people he serves!
We appreciate every person that is referred to us....and especially you for sending them our way!:welcome:
I had lunch at D&K yesterday, hadn't been back in since the renovation. WOW, looks great, very special. I like all the art, especially the fork and the spoon. I had a cup the red beans and sausage(superb) and french dip. Excellent meal, I'll be back. The only strange thing I observed was the plastic silver being used on a tableclothed(sp) table. Seemed like lowering the service standard and environmentally, a bad move.
John R so glad you have returned to have lunch with us after the renovation! You were missed! I will have to write and tell you the story behind the picture of the fork and spoon. It was a "Katrina" save and shown on CNN....we plan to use it as the cover of our next cookbook. Hope to see you and meet you next time you are in. Try us for dinner....it's a totally different atmosphere at night.
Thanks again,
:wave:Kat, Doug, and Jamie
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