I’ve held off writing the Bent Prop Bar & Grill evaluation for some time as a result of I wished to present a brand new place a good shake. Positioned in Cudjoe Gardens, I actually wished to love this place since it’s near my home and the world may use one other good restaurant. Sadly, my second expertise was solely barely higher than my first.
A number of months in the past, we ate right here with a few our buddies. My meals was very unremarkable. I really can’t even bear in mind what I had. And, for me that’s fairly uncommon. Our buddies thought that their meals have been simply okay, and definitely not definitely worth the excessive costs charged. I do bear in mind my husband ordered the burger and it was terrible. He mentioned it was like consuming a hockey puck. And the waiter, who was a younger child and likewise one of many worst servers we’ve got ever skilled, appeared offended when he was requested for ketchup.
Quick ahead to final week after we met one other couple of buddies right here for dinner. We defined to waitress that we had a very dangerous first expertise and he or she promised this one could be higher. And it did begin off that approach. The climate was good, so we have been comfy being seated exterior overlooking the water…
The Meals
We every ordered a sangria whereas we perused the menu. I really like sangria, however I’ve to say that this model was fairly bland and I’d not get it once more. For dinner, my husband and I cut up a wedge salad. For our entrees, I made a decision to strive the shrimp and grits and my husband ordered the fish and chips. Our buddies additionally cut up a wedge salad and ordered the stuffed lobster and the catch of the day. I used to be impressed with the wedge salad. It was really a half head of iceberg lettuce. And, the home made blue cheese dressing was excellent. The smoked bacon, heirloom tomato and pink onion have been all good enhances.
My shrimp and grits have been most likely the worst I’ve ever had.There have been too many competing flavors that didn’t meld collectively in any respect. The smoked gouda grits themselves have been tasty, however with the entire different issues on the plate, they actually weren’t pleasurable. The shrimp have been cooked completely, however the seasoning that was on them was horrible and made consuming them unenjoyable. The andouille sausage was okay, however the tomato broth that lined them had a wierd style to it that didn’t pair properly with something.
My husband faired significantly better this time along with his choose. He mentioned that the Mahi-Mahi was possible the freshest fish he has ever been served at a restaurant, and as knowledgeable fisherman, he’s very choosy about his fish. I cherished the hand minimize fries that have been served with the fish. The coconut slaw was not a crowd pleaser although.
The Expertise
Our buddies loved their meals which have been fantastically introduced. Because the evening went on, our waitress was much less and fewer attentive. We needed to anticipate water refills typically, and he or she all the time appeared irritated about refilling our glasses. My husband does drink quite a lot of water, however that’s no excuse for the shortage of consideration.
On the finish of the meal, the waitress requested if we want the invoice cut up and we mentioned sure. Our buddies’ invoice mirrored their meals and our invoice had our meals and our buddies meals on it. It took a minimum of quarter-hour to flag down the waitress once more to ask her make the required correction. After which we didn’t see her once more for about half-hour. So, we sat round after the meal for almost an hour to money out. Not an amazing closing to the expertise.
When all was mentioned and finished, our salad, two drinks and two entrees got here to $98, plus tip. Not terrible, however not nice for what I’d say was a subpar expertise. Plus, on the tip of the receipt the place the steered tip is printed, the choices given are for 28%, 25% and 22%! I’m all about tipping 20% to 25% for nice meals and repair, however to not even have 18% or 20% as choices is insane to me. Fortunately, I can do math! If, and that could be a massive if, we return to the Bent Prop, I’d most likely simply persist with a salad and hope for higher service.
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In case you are staying within the Decrease Keys, or simply need to take a beat from Key West for a meal, I’d go for one of many different eating places there such because the Sq. Grouper or Broil. For extra details about issues to do and see in our island metropolis, go to our Key West Net Website. You can even go to our Key West Occasions Calendar to see upcoming particular occasions. And for extra restaurant opinions try our restaurant evaluation part of this weblog in addition to our restaurant opinions at www.gotothekeys.com.
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