Our view was fantastic. They were very accommodating without hovering. We both had a before-dinner cocktail while we looked over the menu. The menu had many choices, all of which were quite expensive. This was our one big night out so the sky was the limit.
We both ordered seafood. We were unsure which wine would go best with both of our choices, as they were quite different. Our maitre d’ was very happy to make a recommendation and thrilled when we accepted. We both ordered a soup before the main entree. Again, both were quite different: conch stew and French onion soup. Both were top notch. French onion soup can be quite salty, but this was quite tasty without being salty.
I ordered stone crab claws for my main entree. They brought me a warm bowl of water for washing my hands with lime, so my hands would not smell of fish. They changed it frequently while they cleaned up my shells. My husband had grouper stuffed with lobster, crab, and shrimp -- there was a rich sauce over it, which was not overbearing.
It was a quiet, but festive atmosphere with live music coming from the lounge below. It was one of the best lounge acts I have heard. We were able to visit with another couple for quite some time while we finished our wine and never felt pressured to leave even though we stayed quite late. They not only cleared away our dishes, but brushed away all crumbs and any evidence of a full course meal, leaving only our water and wine to enjoy as we ended our evening. Our total bill with a bottle of wine and tip came to US$175. Again, we spared no expense. A person could do it for less, if they wanted.