October 30th, 2009
Near Delray Beach, Florida…in Boca Raton…the Kee Grill has become a favorite…
Word of mouth. It is the best advertisement. That is how I found out about the Kee Grill. My friend’s mother, Marilyn, once suggested I stayed in the town of Delray Beach. We liked it so much that we have had a place here for years. Then Marilyn’s friend, Flo, who lives in Boca, took Scott, Marilyn’s grandson, to the Kee Grill. Scott, then proceeded to take his mother, Shelley, and I to the restaurant. I liked it so much that my husband and I pay them a visit every time we find ourselves in the area. That’s how word of mouth works.
The Kee Grill is located on 17940 North Military Trail, Suite 700, Boca Raton, FL 33496. Tel. 561-995-5044 and Fax 561-995-5024. If you know Military Trail, it is very close to Lynn University; in a strip mall.
It does not matter what season it is, it will be crowded. I have gone there plenty of times without a reservation, but to be on the safe side, a reservation should be made. If you get there without one, then by the bar, there will be tables availabe and you might be able to just slide through.
The outside of the restaurant looks best in the evening, once the palm trees are all lit up. Inside it is appealing with an open kitchen.
I can tell you that the wait staff is so professional and helpful. Last night, our waitress went to talk to the chef several times to make sure that my husband’s dish was going to be gluten free. And it was. He had the pan seared yellowtail snapper and they changed it a bit by caramelizing onions on top.
The Kee Grill has a full bar with plenty of seating. I was glancing through their martini list and a few caught my eye. Being in South Florida how could they not have the following martinis?
Key Lime – VanGogh Citroen Vodka, VanGogh Vanilla Vodka, Licor 43, Rose’s Lime Juice and cream
Key West Sunset – VanGogh Orange Vodka, VanGogh Mango Vodka, VanGoh Coconut Vodka, organge juice and Rose’s Grenadine
This restaurant specializes in fresh seafood. I was debating if to order the Oriental Chilean Seabass that had a sesame soy glaze or the Oriental Glazed BBQ Salmon. I had the Seabass and believe me, it was a great choice. For one of my sides I chose their Spinach Maria, which is like creamed spinach and it was served in a crock with broiled crumbs on top. It is, actually, a local favorite.
In the past, we have had Tristan Lobster Tails and they are incredible. These lobsters have an amazing sweet succulent taste and a texture like no other. They are from the deep, cold waters of Tristan Da Cunha in the South Atlantic, the most remote inhabited island in the world.
Some of the other items on the menu are:
The Palm Beach Snapper, which has a Provencale sauce, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and hearts of palm. Provencale means that it is a thick sauce of tomatoes, garlic and seasonings cooked in olive oil and dry white wine.
The Sweet Potato Encrusted Grouper with a mango-remoulade drizzle.
The Kee Grill Cioppino. This dish has shrimp, scallops, fresh fish, clams, mussels, lobster, pearl pasta in a spicy seafood broth.
Besides the many seaffod entrees, they also have veal rib chop, certified Angus Beef – Strip Steak and Rib-Eye, crab cakes and a lot of other things, including a variety of side dishes, appetizers and salads and of course, the sweet ending desserts.
Soooo, now is my word of mouth to you…if you are around South Florida, near Delray Beach, pay them a visit; you will enjoy it.
Note: Information on Tristan Lobster Tails was taken from http://www.livelob.com
Writing from Delraly Beach, I will talk to you later….
Tags: Appetizer, appetizers, Delray Beach, drinks, entrees, Florida, Full Bar, Gluten free awareness, Restaurant, Restaurants, review, Reviews
Why can’t i see the menu of your website since 5 days ??
Probably because I have not cooked too much lately, or better yet. I have not cooked anything worth printing.
This beach rules!
Greetings from New Farm. Thanks for the useful content. I’m doing a project at uni and your stuff was quite useful. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I would love a recipe for spinach Maria, it is the best.
Would like your recipe for cioppino PLEASE! My only meal every time I visit. Please!!!!
You might have to write them directly to their website, or give them a call. Thanks for your comments.