September 9th, 2010
Eden Restaurant, American Cuisine, Martini Bar, Restaurant, Review, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches
I remember last year when my friend, Debbie, the one that is my partner in crime, told me that her best dinner had been at Eden. I had never been to Eden. I don’t know why because they have been there for more than a few years.
Monday was the perfect evening to try it out. There were 4 of us and it was a beautiful evening. Not crowded, it was the last day of the holiday week-end.
Eden is located at 23 Baltimore Ave. This is a very trendy street in Rehoboth Beach with lots of shops and restaurants. The tel. is 302-227-3330. The website is www.edenrestaurant.com and they open for dinner at 6:00 p.m.
I love the way the restaurant is decorated; open and comfortable with several choices for seating. Tables or booths; I chose the booth. There is a full bar with available seating, as well.
Eden’s motto? “Bold American Food”. Well, let’s see.
Jack was our waiter and he was excellent. I took all his suggestions.
Wine was ordered and Pellegrino water, as well. I like sparkling water.
For the table the appetizers ordered were the Maine Lobster/Local Crab Tower, mango salad, avocado puree and the Grilled Caesar Salad with a classic dressing sun dried tomato/kalamata olive tapenade.
Both delicious. The bold dish was the Grilled Caesar Salad it really had a great taste; the dressing was excellent, perfectly seasoned.
I told Jack that both were good but the Salad was the best of both appetizers.
The pan seared scallops “paella” chorizo rice, mussels, grilled artichokes, olives and pea shoots got rave reviews. Excellent taste.
Another dish was the herb roasted filet mignon, creamed spinach, ravioli, roasted grapes, braised walnuts, capers, red wine sauce. Very good and perfectly cooked.
The Crispy Scottish Salmon, browned butter whipped potatoes, bacon/sweet corn “chowder” seemed to satisfy him.
I had the Veal Chop and because I was talking so much I forgot to write what was my side dish. I think it had a been mash gratin and I remember thinking how good it was at the time. Sorry, I cannot recall; that’s what too much eating does to you. The Veal Chop was very moist and very big.
We almost did not get any dessert for the table but I am glad that Jack talked us into it. It was so pretty. It is called the Tribute to the Candy Bar!! Layered peanut crunch, dark chocolate and peanut butter mousses, ganache, and sea salt. Definitely, for the chocolate lover. Light, believe it or not; so smooth.
So, what can I say but that Eden has those qualities that make up a good restaurant: Quality of ingredients, culinary competence, service and ambiance.
Ingredients should be the best money can buy, a seasoned chef, service attentive; not intrusive, always anticipating what the customer needs. The ambiance; tranquil and relaxing.
Of course, the company makes up the rest of the evening. As usual there is nothing better than sharing a meal with friends.
Talk to you later….
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