Omar and I spent a much deserved day together on Saturday. We decided to return to Brownies on the Lake. Our last visit there, we just enjoyed a few cocktails and listened to the band on the Tiki Bar. This time, we decided to try the food too, since everything coming out of the kitchen looked so good!
We arrived about 3:30, and were surprised to get a prime table again, just along the waters edge. It was HOT though, although I hate to complain since the weather has been so questionable lately. I started things off with a frozen rum runner. Tasty, but sweet. Too sweet to drink all day, but the cold frozen drink was so refreshing on this 90+ day. Omar just stuck with a classic micro-brewed draft beer (Porters/Stouts limited here, but with seafood and hot day didn’t really matter).
We decided to split a couple appetizers, and split the fish taco entree, as everything sounded so good. I ordered peel and eat shrimp. You can see from the picture they were large shrimp and plenty of them! Seasoned perfectly, cooked in what they described as cooked in an “aromatic court-bullion” which is typically a rich and complex poaching liquid, with cilantro and lemon. Very tasty!!
Omar got Ceviche. I am not a fan, so I did not even try it. I did eat the tortilla chips, which were obviously hand made, came out warm, crispy with just the right amount of salt. Omar said the Ceviche was refreshing, fresh with just the right balance of fruit and heat.
As for the fish taco entree, I am afraid I can’t discuss the rice, since I was simply too full to try it. The tacos however, although they were skimping a bit on the mahi mahi, had great flavor with a chipotle cole slaw, guacamole and a flavorful mango chili sauce. A nice combination of sweet and savory.
The band was pretty good. A bit loud for the Tiki Bar area, as we had to yell to talk when the band was playing. We met a lot of interesting characters along the way. Our waitress Ashley (or was it Amanda, geeze I am horrible with names!!) was efficient, fun and very cheery. Even when it was sweltering!! We must have stayed for about 4 or 5 hours. We just couldn’t get enough of the view and atmosphere. It is so nice watching the boats come in! I must say we ran up quite a tab, but we did have a great time. Good food, good music and fun crowd. Yes, we will most definitely be back!!
