"Chops 30A" announced for Seacrest Beach

Beach Fanatic

Oct 11, '06 · 11:14 AM19,499

Tim Creehan and Jim Altamura are collaborating to bring a second restaurant to County Road 30A. In April, Creehan and Altamura announced plans to open Beach Walk at Redfish Village at the intersection of County Roads 83 and 30A.
Now the restaurateurs have revealed plans that Chops 30A, serving USDA prime steaks, seafood and sushi, will open at the Villages of South Walton near Seacrest Beach on the east end the beach road.
The restaurant will be on the left side of the complex, filling the first floor of the building.
Advance advertising indicates it will be ?30A?s premier steakhouse.?
?I think Chops 30A is going to be more elegant than Destin Chops,? said Shannon Smith, Beach Walk?s marketing director.
Altamura will take the lead in the operation of Chops 30A, while Creehan will be on hand at Beach Walk at Redfish Village, as both restaurants anticipate opening next March or April.

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Beach Fanatic

Oct 16, '06 · 7:37 PM#2

It sounds nice. But not really what I want when I'm at the beach. Sounds a little business dinnerish. Any word on other restaurants that will be going in there? I heard a pizza place. I'd like to see more casual, family friendly places open up on that end. Any restauranteurs out there willing to make me happy? :idontno:

Skunky

Oct 16, '06 · 7:41 PM#3

Sushi and USDA prime beef DO NOT MIX!:roll:

SoWal Insider

Oct 16, '06 · 8:14 PM#4

I for one am excited, unless the prices are $40 for a steak. It would be nice to have a really nice dinner, at a nice place, and not have to drive home 15 minutes.
I am hoping for a great wine menu and maybe a 3 piece jazz??? :idontno:

beats on hood

Oct 16, '06 · 8:44 PM#5

Is this related to Buckhead Life Group's Chops on East Paces Ferry in The A? Like since Chef Paul from Panos and Paul's from BLG failed at Carillon, did he decide to make another shot at "Chops 30-A"?

Skunky

Oct 16, '06 · 8:50 PM#6

I for one am excited, unless the prices are $40 for a steak. It would be nice to have a really nice dinner, at a nice place, and not have to drive home 15 minutes.
I am hoping for a great wine menu and maybe a 3 piece jazz???

IBD, I assure you that $40 for a steak is a good guess:shock:

SoWal Insider

Oct 16, '06 · 9:01 PM#7

if so..... then I will go to the Carousel, but 4 NICE filets for $40 and have you and rapunzel over...

IBD, I assure you that $40 for a steak is a good guess:shock:

Skunky

Oct 16, '06 · 9:05 PM#8

if so..... then I will go to the Carousel, but 4 NICE filets for $40 and have you and rapunzel over...

Here is a link to a bargain hound type website. Look how much unprepared USDA prime costs-figure in rent, prep, salaries, etc. BAM! (Even if there is a wholesale discount):shock:

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php/page_id=1318/popup1%5B%5D=70:1350/

SoWal Insider

Oct 16, '06 · 9:07 PM#9

Thanks but no thanks, Carosel can't be beat with their meat!!
bada bing bada boom!!

Skunky

Oct 16, '06 · 9:09 PM#10

Thanks but no thanks, Carosel can't be beat with their meat!!
bada bing bada boom!!

What is Carosel? :idontno:

brain

Oct 16, '06 · 9:12 PM#11

Is this related to Buckhead Life Group's Chops on East Paces Ferry in The A? Like since Chef Paul from Panos and Paul's from BLG failed at Carillon, did he decide to make another shot at "Chops 30-A"?

Good question, I love Chops Atlanta.

SoWal Insider

Oct 16, '06 · 9:13 PM#12

go east on back beach, Bay county, just past big daddys BBQ (cant miss the yellow building) take a right (south) at the carosel sign/billboard. It is a small grocery on front beach road. Great meat, good produce, cold beer, wonderful wine selection, cute inexpensive gift shop and liquor store next door. You gotta go!
AND if you go any day but Wed, before 3:00, go a little East of Carosel and get some of the best doughnuts at Thomas'!!:clap_1:

beats on hood

Oct 16, '06 · 9:13 PM#13

Good question, I love Chops Atlanta.

Me, too. When you want a hunk of beef, it's a great place to throw down some plastic.

SoWal Expert

Oct 16, '06 · 11:03 PM#14

Sushi and USDA prime beef DO NOT MIX!:roll:

I guess you have not visited Prime, located in Lenox Mall in Atlanta, YET. :cool:

Skunky

Oct 16, '06 · 11:05 PM#15

I guess you have not visited Prime, located in Lenox Mall in Atlanta, YET.

I just can't fathom the concept...I am sure it is being done, but when I am in the mood for one or the other, the moods are strictly mutually exclusive.

SoWal Expert

Oct 16, '06 · 11:30 PM#16

I just can't fathom the concept...I am sure it is being done, but when I am in the mood for one or the other, the moods are strictly mutually exclusive.

No one says you have to eat both at the same meal. Typically, people will go there for one or the other. If a big juicy steak is on your mind, it will be difficult to eat anything else. ;-)

brain

Oct 16, '06 · 11:45 PM#17

I guess you have not visited Prime, located in Lenox Mall in Atlanta, YET.

I have actually never eaten there, but have read good reviews of it.

Beach Fanatic

Oct 17, '06 · 5:56 AM#18

I'm happy that we're getting more restaurants on the east end of 30A. It will take a while to figure out which restaurants are "keepers" and which turnover and become new things. The customers will make those decisions and I'm happy to give any place a try. I'm just fine with high end steak/seafood/sushi at the same restaurant (other restaurants in SoWal serve all 3 don't they?).

Meow

Oct 17, '06 · 7:03 AM#19

IBD...I suggest you start a field trip and start taking us to PCB and showing us the sights. I think we are ready!!!

Beach Fanatic

Oct 17, '06 · 7:31 AM#20

Thanks but no thanks, Carosel can't be beat with their meat!!
bada bing bada boom!!

I've been there for their wine and liquor. (Great prices on that stuff!) How did I miss the fact that they have meat?????????????? :idontno:

SoWal Expert

Oct 17, '06 · 7:39 AM#21

go east on back beach, Bay county, just past big daddys BBQ (cant miss the yellow building) take a right (south) at the carosel sign/billboard. It is a small grocery on front beach road. Great meat, good produce, cold beer, wonderful wine selection, cute inexpensive gift shop and liquor store next door. You gotta go!
AND if you go any day but Wed, before 3:00, go a little East of Carosel and get some of the best doughnuts at Thomas'!!:clap_1:

RiverOtter's thoughts being mind read: "You mean they don't cook it for you? :idontno:

SoWal Insider

Oct 17, '06 · 7:54 AM#22

IBD...I suggest you start a field trip and start taking us to PCB and showing us the sights. I think we are ready!!!

OK next week, I have another great grocery store IN panama city. You will never forget the experience, but the prices are great!!

I've been there for their wine and liquor. (Great prices on that stuff!) How did I miss the fact that they have meat??????????????

In the very back of the store is the meat, if they dont have what you want they will cut it for you if they have it in stock. Or call ahead.

Meow

Oct 17, '06 · 8:01 AM#23

Okay, we can go and then pick up Little ibd from school. She would freak!!! :clap_1:

SoWal Insider

Oct 17, '06 · 8:07 AM#24

oh yes, she asks about you ALL THE TIME. She was sad that she missed the kickball game...I will check my schedule

Okay, we can go and then pick up Little ibd from school. She would freak!!! :clap_1:

beats on hood

Oct 17, '06 · 2:28 PM#25

I have actually never eaten there, but have read good reviews of it.

I've never eaten there either, even though I go to Lenox so often that "back in the day" when I didn't have a cell phone, if someone called the house on Saturday and we didn't answer, they'd call the cosmetics department at Neiman's to ask them to find me (they have a direct view of one wing of Lenox).

I have heard it's good, but the last time it was reviewed by the AJC was 1999 (3 stars).

Edited Oct 17, '06 · 2:29 PM