Located in the lobby of the Marriott Waterside, you will find the popular Shula’s 347. Named after legendary NFL coach, Don Shula, Shula’s 347 is the place to go for lunch, dinner, or just for a few cocktails.

Don Shula is in the NFL Hall of Fame and still stands as the most victorious coach with 347 victories (including 2 Super Bowls). Hence the 347 in Shula’s 347. He also has a very remarkable array of restaurants including the award winning Shula’s Steakhouses, Shula’s 2, Shula’s 347, and Shula’s on the Beach.

The restaurant prides itself on only using certified Angus beef for all of their steaks and burgers. You can start your meal with a choice of such tasty delights as shrimp, artichoke dip, and she-crab soup. Entrees include fresh lobster, and varieties of fish, steak, and chicken. Burgers and sandwiches offer diners a selection of burgers, a veggie burger, clubs, fish, and chicken. They also offer soups and sandwiches. Their emphasis here is on beef, and they do not offer a lot of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

John and I finally had our appetites back and both got the order of baby back ribs. We had a full order of mouth watering BBQ baby backs. Included is a spoonful of BBQ beans and a huge order of cole slaw. Unfortunately I am not a fan of cole slaw, and substitutes are not allowed nor can you get extra beans instead. So I ordered a baked potato loaded, which hit the spot. Our waitress Ali, who was superb, brought out a wet napkin to get the BBQ off our fingers. It was well appreciated. The ribs were so succulent, tender, and almost fell off the bone. If you stop in make sure to give the ribs a try. They offer a full service bar.

There is a liberal use of wood throughout the restaurants and they chose masculine colors of varying browns and tans. Everything has a modern feel to it with straight back leather chairs and overstuffed leather booth seats. They have HD flat TV screens throughout showing, as you might guess, sports.

They can accommodate both large and small groups. Outside the restaurant they have a wall of fame which includes autographed pictures of such famous people as Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Samuel L Jackson, Kim Catrell, and good ole’ Dubya. The prices are reasonable to pricey. Our ribs were only $20 each and we had plenty, but lobster ran $126! Most entrees are in the $20-$30 range. They also have a full dessert menu, but we were to stuffed to try. Reservations are accepted and suggested. Hours run from 11:30am to 10pm. They are open holidays incase you’re here during the holidays. For more information on any of Don’s restaurants go to www.donshula.com.