First of all, I just have to ask you. How many restaurants do you need to take a boat to get to! Your adventure into the past starts with a boat ride from the parking area to the island. You get a brief history of the location from the boat captain on your way over to the island.
Once you arrive you can almost feel the history of the property as you walk along the dock and follow your nose to the enticing aroma coming from the kitchen. Stop into the bar and have a drink before dinner and read the history and see the pictures along the walls of the bar. We were seated as soon as he arrived and greeted by our waiter Ed who brought over a basket of warm fresh bread and they read through the daily specials and explained the various cooking methods to us. We ordered the “bacon-wrapped scallops” as an appetizer and wow they were amazing. Cooked to perfection the bacon crisp and the scallops cooked through served over a white sauce.
We had:
The Twin Lobster tails de-shelled, dredged in rice flour then flash-fried and topped with Imperial sauce. Simply increasable! And the Crab cakes are without a doubt the best that I have ever tasted. I never thought that I would have a better crab cake than Joe’s but now I found a new standard.
There are not too many restaurants out there where every single dish you order is perfect, but this place is pretty darn close. The service was good, the food came out pretty quick, the decor is nice and period and bathrooms are clean but dated. On our way out I made reservations for our next visit. After leaving we explored the property and had a drink in the bar. The bartender was very knowledgeable as my Godmother was excellent. Get there early and soak in the history of exploring the area after dinner. Prices are fairly reasonable and you truly get an experience with your evening. (Get the list of personalities from the front desk. It gives you a feel of the history.)
