Southern Delaware and its restaurants!! You find them up and down the coast line. I always say “Good Food, Will Travel”. The Flying Fish is located at 300 Coastal Hwy. in Fenwick Island, Delaware. From Rehoboth Beach, where I live, it is only about 20 minutes. Depending on the time of the day and the season it could be more.
Right before you get to the intersection of Rt. 54 and Coastal Highway the cluster of red buildings is called Village of Fenwick Shoppes. You have arrived then!!
Reservations are a must for dinner. The restaurant is small. Tel. 302-581-0217. Have in mind that it is worth going.
I am trying to catch up with the restaurants before Memorial Weekend arrives. It is the official opening of the summer season. This year promises to be a very busy one.
I was dying for some Sashimi. It is my favorite. For some, having raw fish is not their thing but The Flying Fish has plenty for everyone.
I started with a Seafood Ceviche of squid, octopus, crab, scallop, fish and shrimp. It was served on a bed of greens. After eating the ceviche I asked our server if I could have some of that ginger dressing and it was perfect!! That ceviche was marinated in just enough of sesame line ceviche oil to give it a very light and tasty flavor. My friend, Sharon, decided to get the Gyoza Dumplings with a homemade dipping sauce. The Gyoza is a thinner dumpling wrapper and more finely chopped stuffing. Delicious, by the way.
I got the Sashimi Sampler which usually has the chef’s choice but since I love sashimi scallops I asked if that could be included and they obliged. Everything tasted so fresh. Loved it.
If you see on my plate there is wasabi. Well, in reality what it is usually served at sushi restaurants is horseradish that has had coloring added to it. It is strong, almost too strong and it really takes away from your rolls and fish. Fresh Wasabi is amazing. It has a slight sweetness to it. It is an expensive delicacy and most restaurants add a couple of dollars to your dish. Please try it and you will taste the difference. Where have you been all this time? Haha
Sharon’s roll was a the Mexican. It is a roll that has been around for a long time. Topped with crab meat.
As you can see, she also ordered fresh wasabi.
It was a nice dinner. Time to catch with a friend. And off we went to drive around Bethany Beach and tour Rehoboth Beach’s neighborhoods at night.
Have a great weekend. Remember that AboutMyBeaches has its own Facebook Page. Let me know how the Flying Fish was. Thanks.
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Yikes! I am not sure what she will say when she sees the heading of this post….well, I am sure I’ll hear about it. I was going to take advantage of this milestone in her life to celebrate; at the same review Nantucket’s. I had not been there in some time. And, we did close the restaurant…perfect for photo moments.
Nantucket’s is a restaurant that has a big following and has been located on Rt. 1 (Coastal Highway), Fenwick Island, Delaware for a long time. So close to Ocean City, Maryland too. It is classic American cuisine, offering something for everyone; seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, and a full bar. It’s a good place for a celebration! Tel. 302-539-2607. Website? http://www.nantucketsrestaurant.com You can find them on Facebook, as well. At present, they open Wednesday through Sunday. That will change once the season gets under way.
There are several choices for dining:
At the Tap Room (bar) you will find comfortable high tables. There are also a few regular tables, as well. You may also eat at the bar.
This party of 2 dining room was very nice.
A main dining room, which is where we ate.
And, another cozy, smaller, and more intimate dining room.
Our celebrating party arrived on The Black Pearl. This is a designated driver service; limo. You can hire it by the hour in Ocean City, Delaware Beaches, Sussex and Kent counties. Tel. 302-569-2273.
We met at the Tap Room and then proceeded to our table. At first, our group was a little subdued. Give them time…
There were some specials….I had to be fast with the camera. My dining companions were going to dive into their dishes fast.
For an appetizer, I had the Crab & Artichoke Melt. Five cheeses, sour cream, and tasty spices, golden and bubbly. It was delicious and once it was on the table, others asked for a second order.
The bay scallops on puff pastry also were very well received.
The Soup? Well, this is Nantucket’s Signature Soup; the Quahog & Scallop Chowdah. It is so good that they can ship it anywhere in the U.S.
I was torn between the N.Y. Strip Steak and the lamb. I went with the lamb and so did others. It was delicious; juicy, medium rare…great!
Someone did order the Black Angus N.Y. Strip. 16 ounce cut from the center of the loin. No well done allowed!! It did look beautiful.
The veal scallopini was also ordered. Tasty and delicious.
Encrusted Fillet Mignon was grilled to the customer’s liking and encrusted with Nantucket’s bleu cheese herb mix. Served over a black raspberry cabernet demi-glace.
Mike ordered the Jumbo Crab Cakes – Maryland lump crabmeat with their blend of seasonings and their garlic caper remoulade. The perfect coastal dish.
When Michael ordered the Lobster Shepherds Pie, I was not sure what to expect. Well, he got two 5 ounce Canadian tails, sauteed with wild mushrooms, fresh spinach and a splash of Chardonnay.
I loved the way Susan’s dish looked. It was Pan Roasted Breast of Duckling. Pan seared and finished with wild dried cherries in a port wine sauce.
More drinks, coffee, and then time to eat the cheesecake!!
By this time, we were getting a little louder and there was nobody else around us. Hanky Panky lingerie….
And even more laughs…the cousin obliged.
Susan….did too!!!
And, her Mother decided to act her age!!
And, just as we came in…..we left again in The Black Pearl!!
Note: Thanks to Nantucket’s for taking good care of us as Shelley crossed over to the next decade!!
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