i'm in love... Mitchell's Fish Market

Have had good experiences here as well. Had the Asian Salmon salad for lunch there last weekend and it was wonderful. It wasn't the salad that I invisioned I would be getting, seemed more like a meal when it arrived. Loved the flavors, will definatley be going back!

Jeez, they whacked you with that shrimp. I guess my point is that you could spend a similar amount at one of the locally owned eateries and have had a better experience.

I agree. In general, I am turned off by chain restaurants. The only exception is the Houston's on West Paces Ferry in Atlanta. One of the things that attracted us to the 30-A area (besides the lack of high-density developments -- oops, has that changed!) was the absence of chain restaurants. They're nauseatingly pervasive in the Atlanta area, and we were trying to escape that for something different. I mean, no way will you catch me at Starbucks on 30-A. If I'm not making my own coffee, I'll get it at Modica.

Just one person's opinion. I don't mean to disparage or belittle anyone who disagrees, so please don't slam me.

In general, I am turned off by chain restaurants

Well, thank goodness, that's your choice!

Sometimes, though, "chain restaurants" can be excellent. If you want a quaility steakhouse, a chain, such as Sullivan's, Fleming's, or Ruth's Chris will deliver the goods. As well, sometimes local favorites, such as Criolla's, Red Bar, and Pandora's, simply drop the ball.

Well, thank goodness, that's your choice!

Sometimes, though, "chain restaurants" can be excellent. If you want a quaility steakhouse, a chain, such as Sullivan's, Fleming's, or Ruth's Chris will deliver the goods. As well, sometimes local favorites, such as Criolla's, Red Bar, and Pandora's, simply drop the ball.

If you care anything at all about Louisiana, you should avoid Ruth's like a kid with a snotty nose.

Is that where Ruth's Chris originated? Can you elaborate on the Louisianna comment? Thanks!

Is that where Ruth's Chris originated? Can you elaborate on the Louisianna comment? Thanks!

Yeah, it has been discussed on here before, and you can look on wikipedia, but long story short, Ruth Fertel bought Chris's steakhouse in NOLA in maybe the 1960's...after hurricane Betsy she fed people steak from her cooler. She died in the late 1990s (or early 2000), and after Katrina, the cowards that were running the empire fled to Orlando, the mecca of McCivilization and Outback. Never mind that Shula's and Morton's made commitments to the city following the storm....so, all I am saying is that if you don't care about Ruth's fleeing the city where they were born before the floodwaters even receded, much less the corporate jet skimming over Ruth's tomb in Metairie Cemetery on the way to the magic kingdom, by all means, bon apetit.:angry:

OK, looks like we'll have to get off of 30A sometime when we're there and try out some of the places in Sandestin. We usually only have a week when we're in SoWal, so we tend to go back to our favorite places and then try a few more places. Oh well, grayt problem to have -- to stay on 30A and not drive very far and go to our favorite places or drive an extra 10 miles and try something new. I'll ponder that dilemma on the beach. But you're all making these new places off 30A very tempting.

I love good food wherever it is. 😀

you should avoid Ruth's

Well, of course I will - see previous posts.:blink:

Where can you get fried shrimp for less than that? That's what I see (anywhere from $18-$20) everywhere.

Nick's, and Boondocks. :drool:

If you add appetizer and drink, then yeah.

Nick's, and Boondocks. :drool:

If you add appetizer and drink, then yeah.

Nick's.:wub: :wub:

This last Sunday a bunch of us took boats and jet ski's across the bay to Nicks. Flounder, snapper, grouper, shrimp and fresh blue crabs.
What a treat.
This is how you know what your really getting over there.........
I ordered snapper and the waitress came back to me and said they had run out of snapper. Most restaurants would have thrown some tile on my plate.
You gotta love that place!:wub: i

Finally checked Mitchell's out and loved it! Great to have a dedicated seafood restaurant - even if most of it isn't local. Prices were good, food was good - not overcooked, a common issue w/ seafood, service made up in effort what it lacked in knowledge/experience.

Just a quick comment on Mitchell's before I get yelled at for checking on the message board while on vacation (apparently my husband has no idea how addicting all you people are :wub: ). We just had dinner there and even though it is a chain and we are from Ohio were it originated (have 1 located very near our home), we've never been there. We were impressed with service and freshness. My son and brother-in-law had grouper which the daily menu claims was delivered fresh today from Destin. It was excellent. I wouldn't exactly say their presentation was simply average or even begin to compare them to an Applebee's or Fridays. We have been visiting this area for the past 6 or 7 years and love the local places too. I will say that this years visit to the Red Bar was very average (except for the band). My dinner at Mitchell's was far superior. That does not mean I'll never return to the Red Bar or Bud and Alley's.

I do agree with Beach Runner...I will never be caught in Starbuck's anywhere on 30-A. Give me Cerulean's or Modica any day and in case anyone didn't know you get free coffee refills at Cerulean's!

Anyway, just my opinion. But I wouldn't knock Mitchell's until you try it.

Just a quick comment on Mitchell's before I get yelled at for checking on the message board while on vacation (apparently my husband has no idea how addicting all you people are :wub: ). We just had dinner there and even though it is a chain and we are from Ohio were it originated (have 1 located very near our home), we've never been there. We were impressed with service and freshness. My son and brother-in-law had grouper which the daily menu claims was delivered fresh today from Destin. It was excellent. I wouldn't exactly say their presentation was simply average or even begin to compare them to an Applebee's or Fridays. We have been visiting this area for the past 6 or 7 years and love the local places too. I will say that this years visit to the Red Bar was very average (except for the band). My dinner at Mitchell's was far superior. That does not mean I'll never return to the Red Bar or Bud and Alley's.

I do agree with Beach Runner...I will never be caught in Starbuck's anywhere on 30-A. Give me Cerulean's or Modica any day and in case anyone didn't know you get free coffee refills at Cerulean's!

Anyway, just my opinion. But I wouldn't knock Mitchell's until you try it.

Kimbug, until you posted this I didn't realize this was a Cameron Mitchell restaurant. We have a Columbus Fish Market and Cameron's very close by. We don't go often but when we have it has always been top notch!
Enjoy the rest of your vacation!

Kimbug, looking at your avatar, I can guess exactly where you are staying in SoWal. Well, not the exact unit number, but I know that strip of beach with the wacky-colored rental umbrellas. Don't get arrested down there on the beach.

BTW, can you take care of one particular red tent, for a particular cat?

Kimbug, looking at your avatar, I can guess exactly where you are staying in SoWal. Well, not the exact unit number, but I know that strip of beach with the wacky-colored rental umbrellas. Don't get arrested down there on the beach.

BTW, can you take care of one particular red tent, for a particular cat?

Sure, SJ. Anything for you. What is it you'd like me to take care of? I'm here until Sunday. I figured from previous threads that I was in the "danger zone." We'll behave as best we can ;-) !

Sure, SJ. Anything for you. What is it you'd like me to take care of? I'm here until Sunday. I figured from previous threads that I was in the "danger zone." We'll behave as best we can ;-) !

I have some requests. :wave:

I have some requests. :wave:

We might get in trouble for this tangent...but what are your requests? I'd be happy to oblige for a cat as famous as you!