Anniversary Dinner

I agree Fish Out of Water is a great choice! Has anyone tried Josephine's in Seaside? I have heard that it is out of this world and very romantic.

Well, actually Harriet's menu changes daily, so what you see on the website is just representative of a typical menu. She can, however, chose to hire me, her neighbor and savior of her dog on multiple occasions, to keep her website updated on a daily basis for a small neighborly gratuity.

BR, I tried my very best for you but Harriet sent me an e-mail saying that she was going to get Warren, their website guy, to do some much needed updating on the 30-A site. :roll:

Harriet said the $20 fall special is still being offered, hooray!

Thanks BR saved me the trouble.

I just looked on Kurts dining page, and I may have a winner.
Always wanted to try Criolla's

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Louisianne...Yum!!!!! Primo crabmeat saut?ed in butter with garlic, lemon and toasted almonds served over saffron rice with grilled asparagus.

You'll LOVE Criolla's Mango!

Here's my suggestion - if you like to sit down and dine, think about Fish Out of Water at WaterColor. Call ahead, tell them it's your anniversary, and have them do a tasting menu or something for you. Ask for a table on the porch or tucked away (maybe in the wine room?) I love the ambiance at Fish, and if you are in to dining and plan ahead with them, they can do something really special for you and where we go on special occassions. Happy Anniversary!

Thank you. I will look into it!

I agree Fish Out of Water is a great choice! Has anyone tried Josephine's in Seaside? I have heard that it is out of this world and very romantic.

Same for Josephines.......

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Louisianne...Yum!!!!! Primo crabmeat saut?ed in butter with garlic, lemon and toasted almonds served over saffron rice with grilled asparagus.

You'll LOVE Criolla's Mango!

Unfortunately Criolla's is not open on Mondays in October

Unfortunately Criolla's is not open on Mondays in October

Maybe you should have your official anniversary dinner at one of the places mentioned above and then have a "post-anniversary" dinner at Criolla's the next day;-)

Maybe you should have your official anniversary dinner at one of the places mentioned above and then have a "post-anniversary" dinner at Criolla's the next day;-)

The honeymoon dinner. :clap_1: I likey!

No one has mentioned Borago....Is it not romantic enough?What about Nonahs (sp??)... All these suggestions sound wonderful BTW!!!

Mango: let me know what you find out about Josephine's. I would love to go there on a much needed "date" with my hubby.

also, we have gone to The Terrace for our anniversary and really enjoyed it. we've also been with a big group. It's a really nice restaurant without being fancy in the least. cozy and friendly. a nice place for a steak and vino...

we almost never go to the other restaurants on 30A because when we get the chance to go out to eat (without kid) we just have to go to our very favorite - Borago.

I loved indigojill's suggestion regarding Fish out of Water - and I may use this idea for my anniversary (next year)...

Another special treat is Bloom's Cafe. It is not an ordinary dining experience at all...

The only people who have recommended The Terrace to me are over 70, and due to the generation gap (as in, I don't mean to be critical), their tastes in food tends to be different from the boomers'.

A little late replying to this - I've been out of town.

The TreeFrog is definitely NOT over 70.

I can see why the older folks like the Terrace, though. It's not loud (like so many of the SoWal joints), and that's precisely one of the reasons I suggested it. I love Borago (for instance), but I wouldn't dream of going there for a "romantic" dinner, nor would I suggest B&A's, despite my fondness for Dave and his staff. I also find the service at the Terrace to be consistently professional and attentive.

A little late replying to this - I've been out of town.

The TreeFrog is definitely NOT over 70.

I can see why the older folks like the Terrace, though. It's not loud (like so many of the SoWal joints), and that's precisely one of the reasons I suggested it. I love Borago (for instance), but I wouldn't dream of going there for a "romantic" dinner, nor would I suggest B&A's, despite my fondness for Dave and his staff. I also find the service at the Terrace to be consistently professional and attentive.

That's what I've heard from our friends regarding The Terrace.

Hey, Mermy, I was just kidding about the Cafe Thirty-A website gratuity. I've got a few websites that need updating, and I'm the webmaster.

Ocean Club is a pretty good anniversary dinner type place as well. DH proposed to me at Seagars. I really want to try Cafe Thirty-A.

No one has mentioned Borago....Is it not romantic enough?What about Nonahs (sp??)... All these suggestions sound wonderful BTW!!!

Borago isn't really an intimate setting though I would certainly enjoy it any time.

But Onano in Rosemary Beach!!! That is the ticket Mango... this is very small and intimate and wonderful food. went there on our last anniversary. Loved loved loved it. must have reservations.

Onano Neighborhood Cafe at Rosemary Beach is situated on the ground floor of the Pensione, a minute's walk from the beach and the beautiful blue-green water of the Gulf of Mexico. This establishment, owned and operated by Penny and Mark Dragonette, specializes in Northern Italian cuisine and features fresh local seafood, choice beef and exciting foods from the Tuscany region.

Tel. 850.231.2436

Fish out of Water - Jaie (spelling?) is still there taking care of the front of the house and he's outstanding. You should have near-perfect service and the food's fabulous.
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Cafe Provence - especially if you like foie gras. They have an obscenely expensive tasting menu, and I can't wait to go back.

Each of the restaurants have tables tucked out of the way, great wine lists, great food and great service.

I didn't know I was hungry till I started to read this thread!

Congratulations on your anniversary Mango. How many years?