Snapperheads review (sort of)

Beach Fanatic

Apr 9, '06 · 10:12 AM8,580

Had dinner at Snapperheads last night. Great service and decent food at a reasonable price. I don't even recall if the burgers were served in a basket. Who cares? It's no big deal. Many people say they want more inexpensive casual dining places on 30a and yet they apparently expect china and cloth napkins. Just lift the darn wax paper out of the basket and place it on the table. Very similar utility to a plate.

jhbeebe, thanks for carrying the Sierra Nevada beer.

Cheers.

(No affiliation, etc. Heck, I don't even know who jhbeebe is).

Replies

Meow

Apr 20, '06 · 2:06 PM#27

I agree with you Toots! What are they trying to hide with that breading? Simplicity rules!

needs to get out more

Apr 20, '06 · 3:24 PM#28

see edit above. should have been onion rings. sorry for the confusion.

FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com

Apr 20, '06 · 5:41 PM#29

I was thinking of giving Snapperheads a try again (haven't been in a few years) cause your description of the burger is yummy! but then you had to say "breaded fries". yucky! frozen crinkle cut or shoe string fries - fine! frozen and breaded with some crunchy stuff added to the outside - no way. why some restaurants insist on serving this kind of french fry is beyond me. We've left handwritten notes to restaurant managers around town because of the mistreatment of the simple fry.

the breading is corn starch , I think, and it helps the fry have longevity after being fried...the there is NOTHING worse than fries that have sat under warming lights for too long...but the "breading" helps the fry maintain their crunchiness for longer periods of time...and BELIEVE me...when you are slammed with alot of customers...serving fries in a timely manner is all most customers care about....my sorority girls love them...but then they are not conosuers of fries....

....the corn starch allows you to cook them a little in advance...thus allowing more volume! SO>...you have all been fry educated....:funn:

SoWal Insider

Apr 20, '06 · 6:11 PM#30

A+ in French Fry 101:clap_1: :clap_1:

needs to get out more

Apr 20, '06 · 6:46 PM#31

the breading is corn starch , I think, and it helps the fry have longevity after being fried...the there is NOTHING worse than fries that have sat under warming lights for too long...but the "breading" helps the fry maintain their crunchiness for longer periods of time...and BELIEVE me...when you are slammed with alot of customers...serving fries in a timely manner is all most customers care about....my sorority girls love them...but then they are not conosuers of fries.... ....the corn starch allows you to cook them a little in advance...thus allowing more volume! SO>...you have all been fry educated....:funn:

how often are you filtering your oil? what oil do you use? is there someone who would take it for biodeisel?

Excalibur

Apr 20, '06 · 11:49 PM#32

how often are you filtering your oil? what oil do you use? is there someone who would take it for biodeisel?

The oil is changed at least every day.

Actually I do plan on using it for Biodiesel. I have been planning and reviewing the actual viability of making Biodiesel from the used oil when I have some spare time. No Joke. Maybe I will "sell" some of it too, or just make sure friends are "hooked up" :cool:

when gas prices are $5 a gallon or higher.

Since the cat is not out of the bag - I am also planning and reviewing a few other conservation / recycle type measures for the restaurant. :scratch:

needs to get out more

Apr 21, '06 · 12:24 AM#33

jbeebe, thanks for the answer, but the questions were directed toward alli.

intriguing that you want to make bio-deisel(got any spare time?) check out http://www.grassolean.com/index.html?textFile=charris my friend charris' site. i'd be psyched for a local restaurant to go full on recycling, if that is indeed what you plan to do. good luck, keep us posted.

how about those onion rings?

Admin

Apr 21, '06 · 8:29 AM#34

When I see a breaded fry, I do not return.

Excalibur

Apr 21, '06 · 9:57 AM#35

The onion rings and fries have been experimented with a little bit. We have been trying a couple of different styles to see if they would be better. We do not serve breaded fries.

I think the general consensus is that the fries and onion rings that we have served in the past are the way to go. Anybody have any feedback on that?

Also, how has the food quality and service been? Has the beer been nice and cold? Have the drinks been strong enough? Any food items you would like to see added?

Thanks for everyone giving me feedback.............

SoWal Expert

Apr 21, '06 · 10:07 AM#36

The onion rings and fries have been experimented with a little bit. We have been trying a couple of different styles to see if they would be better. We do not serve breaded fries.

I think the general consensus is that the fries and onion rings that we have served in the past are the way to go. Anybody have any feedback on that?

Also, how has the food quality and service been? Has the beer been nice and cold? Have the drinks been strong enough? Any food items you would like to see added?

Thanks for everyone giving me feedback.............

Personally, I am glad to see you soliciting real feed back on your managment of Snapperhead's. I think this blind forum makes receiving genuine concerns very easy, non-threatening, and open. :clap_1:

Your question of the fries and onion rings "served in the past" is ambiguous. The only onion rings I recall eating at SnapperHeads are the same frozen ones which are currently being served. I grew up on the frozen ones and am content with them, esp at SnapperHeads. I have cooked homemade rings many times and understand the mess involved, not to mention the additional time.

From what I see, the lunch crowd seems to enjoy the daily special. I typically get one of about 3 or 4 items on the menu and they are all pretty good to me. I think the prices are reasonable for the most part. The beer was cold on my last visit, and Kimmy and the other staff have always taken good care of me regarding service.

Keep on keepin' on.

sj

Excalibur

Apr 21, '06 · 10:35 AM#37

Personally, I am glad to see you soliciting real feed back on your managment of Snapperhead's. I think this blind forum makes receiving genuine concerns very easy, non-threatening, and open. :clap_1:
Keep on keepin' on.

sj

Thanks Smiling JOe, we are really making the extra effort. However, if we don't know what areas need the extra effort, then it is kinda like shooting in the dark. We do our best to please and since we are serving you, then we need to know what makes you happy and what does not. I really want Snapperheads to be the locals #1 place of choice.

At the very least you know that the ownership and management has an open ear to all of your feedback and we will change things if necessary to serve you better. Thanks again for the honest feedback. More importantly - Thank you for your business.

needs to get out more

Apr 21, '06 · 11:07 AM#38

to hammer my point home, i don't think the frozen rings are up to par with the burger that's being delivered. they actually brought down my excitement of the burger plate.

fwiw, i've never seen a 'breaded' fry in my life.

SoWal Expert

Apr 21, '06 · 11:12 AM#39

to hammer my point home, i don't think the frozen rings are up to par with the burger that's being delivered. they actually brought down my excitement of the burger plate.

fwiw, i've never seen a 'breaded' fry in my life.

Well you have not eaten the fries at burgerking.

needs to get out more

Apr 21, '06 · 11:50 AM#40

Well you have not eaten the fries at burgerking.

i will now make it a point to do so

Admin

Apr 21, '06 · 2:42 PM#41

Well you have not eaten the fries at burgerking.

Or Seagrove Market.

Meow

Apr 21, '06 · 3:03 PM#42

jhbeebe....I sucked down a gin and tonic that was so gigantic and strong it almost kicked me back! It ain't no country club g&t and I loved it!!!! Great service with a smile!! I think we should try and plan a sowal night there next week...you up for that???

SoWal Insider

Apr 21, '06 · 5:50 PM#43

jhbeebe....I sucked down a gin and tonic that was so gigantic and strong it almost kicked me back! It ain't no country club g&t and I loved it!!!! Great service with a smile!! I think we should try and plan a sowal night there next week...you up for that???

I am!!!

SoWal Expert

Apr 21, '06 · 7:44 PM#44

i will now make it a point to do so

No, don't do it. They have breaded fries and they taste terrible. :puke:

SoWal Insider

Apr 21, '06 · 8:12 PM#45

jhbeebe....I sucked down a gin and tonic that was so gigantic and strong it almost kicked me back! It ain't no country club g&t and I loved it!!!! Great service with a smile!! I think we should try and plan a sowal night there next week...you up for that???

What no Planter's Punch?!? You appear to be typing PUI. I'm dragging GTTBD to get a big ol' G&T next trip down! Jessifunn, can you be a DD that night? I'll call ya!

Excalibur

Apr 21, '06 · 8:27 PM#46

jhbeebe....I sucked down a gin and tonic that was so gigantic and strong it almost kicked me back! It ain't no country club g&t and I loved it!!!! Great service with a smile!! I think we should try and plan a sowal night there next week...you up for that???

I think a SoWal night would be grand. :welcome:

I also think Snapperheads needs to come up with a special SoWal discount. Kurt should automatically get a free night "on the house" for facilitating such a cool place to gather and chat :bow:

in addition to future SoWal discounts.

We take care of our locals and regulars :wub:

with nice strong drinks.

Meow

Apr 21, '06 · 9:26 PM#47

What no Planter's Punch?!? You appear to be typing PUI. I'm dragging GTTBD to get a big ol' G&T next trip down! Jessifunn, can you be a DD that night? I'll call ya!

Yeah, good idea...I'd want Jfunn to be my dd!!! :rolling:

Of course, after a few of those g&t's in huge water glasses with straws, you might just fly on home!!! I think they call it...stiff and stout! Uh oh....can't wait to see the response to that...................;-)