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www.ambiente.us SEPTEMBER |SEPTIEMBRE 2010
DINING REVIEW | “City Oyster & Sushi Bar”
By Armando Diaz
Always happening, always bustling Atlantic Avenue in the heart of the Palm
Beach County hamlet of Delray Beach (also my home for the last three years).
Tepid ocean breezes (due to surf from Hurricane Earl), wash over the avenue
along it’s many galleries and restaurants, among them, a true classic is City
Oyster & Sushi Bar.
I was very tempted to opt for the outdoor seating, but being my first time here I
wanted to appreciate the interior (along with my pal Harley). Well, I was taken
right away with the combination feeling of cosmopolitan meets comfortable.
The beautifully clad hostess leads us to our tables where after a couple minutes
we were greeted by our laid back and equally handsome server Chris.
The attention and courtesy of this entire staff was as delicious as
the food, including a personal touch of service and welcome by
the manager on duty Todd Lawrence.
Now being from New Orleans I just have a built in love and appreciation for
food! I like to remind myself of that when I’m doing 90 minutes on an elliptical.
We started out with a creamy lobster bisque, and guess what it actually had
lobster in it! Sadly so many places down here don’t seem to put any ‘meaty
DINING REVIEW | “City Oyster & Sushi Bar”
By Armando Diaz
Always happening, always bustling Atlantic Avenue in the heart of the Palm
Beach County hamlet of Delray Beach (also my home for the last three years).
Tepid ocean breezes (due to surf from Hurricane Earl), wash over the avenue
along it’s many galleries and restaurants, among them, a true classic is City
Oyster & Sushi Bar.
I was very tempted to opt for the outdoor seating, but being my first time here I
wanted to appreciate the interior (along with my pal Harley). Well, I was taken
right away with the combination feeling of cosmopolitan meets comfortable.
The beautifully clad hostess leads us to our tables where after a couple minutes
we were greeted by our laid back and equally handsome server Chris.
The attention and courtesy of this entire staff was as delicious as
the food, including a personal touch of service and welcome by
the manager on duty Todd Lawrence.
Now being from New Orleans I just have a built in love and appreciation for
food! I like to remind myself of that when I’m doing 90 minutes on an elliptical.
We started out with a creamy lobster bisque, and guess what it actually had
lobster in it! Sadly so many places down here don’t seem to put any ‘meaty
love’ into their soups and chowders. We’re in a double dip people…or so they say
We then went on to the ‘jumbo’ crab and spinach dip appetizer, along with the dip we
had our choice of both the pita bread and salted chips, however my guest was crazy
about this which is only fair. That means I didn’t get to enjoy as much of it, but seriously the
dip was insanely good. Nice and hot and again ‘meaty love’ with the chunks of crab
swirled together with the spinach and cheese (I should have asked if that was Gouda).
After a dinner roll ‘layover’ my earlier request flies in, a California sparkling wine,
individually served by veteran Chris, and the remainder left to chill. Every time I even
thought of reaching for more Chris seemed to come out of nowhere to pour, again the
attentive nature was admirable. The California sparkling is my own preference when there’
s even minimal seafood involved, to me it’s champagne without the heat. Great light
wines always work for me in our eternal Florida summer. I believe it was Schramsberg
Blanc de Blanc.
Dinner of course comes along with our wine, my guest had the savory grilled chicken
breast with the herb, garlic, lemon marinade served with a pita and a yogurt sauce (this
was delectable) and a Bermuda onion, cucumber & tomato salad. I had the beef
tenderloin (medium well) served with a full-flavored wine glaze/sauce, mouth watering
gorgonzola cheese mash potatoes and grilled asparagus. Oh yes, the beef just melted in
my mouth…,hey, wait a minute!
The ambience was a little loud but honestly it adds to the enjoyable nature of the whole
place. There was a great mix of clientele, incredible service, versatile menu, convenient
parking and reasonably priced appetizers. There’s quite an interesting collection of
artwork on the wall (just in case you need to distract your date while you update your
status or text to your blog). I did also notice that completely cool ceiling as well, all in all
a relaxed yet trendy and attentive dining getaway right in our own backyard with Atlantic
We then went on to the ‘jumbo’ crab and spinach dip appetizer, along with the dip we
had our choice of both the pita bread and salted chips, however my guest was crazy
about this which is only fair. That means I didn’t get to enjoy as much of it, but seriously the
dip was insanely good. Nice and hot and again ‘meaty love’ with the chunks of crab
swirled together with the spinach and cheese (I should have asked if that was Gouda).
After a dinner roll ‘layover’ my earlier request flies in, a California sparkling wine,
individually served by veteran Chris, and the remainder left to chill. Every time I even
thought of reaching for more Chris seemed to come out of nowhere to pour, again the
attentive nature was admirable. The California sparkling is my own preference when there’
s even minimal seafood involved, to me it’s champagne without the heat. Great light
wines always work for me in our eternal Florida summer. I believe it was Schramsberg
Blanc de Blanc.
Dinner of course comes along with our wine, my guest had the savory grilled chicken
breast with the herb, garlic, lemon marinade served with a pita and a yogurt sauce (this
was delectable) and a Bermuda onion, cucumber & tomato salad. I had the beef
tenderloin (medium well) served with a full-flavored wine glaze/sauce, mouth watering
gorgonzola cheese mash potatoes and grilled asparagus. Oh yes, the beef just melted in
my mouth…,hey, wait a minute!
The ambience was a little loud but honestly it adds to the enjoyable nature of the whole
place. There was a great mix of clientele, incredible service, versatile menu, convenient
parking and reasonably priced appetizers. There’s quite an interesting collection of
artwork on the wall (just in case you need to distract your date while you update your
status or text to your blog). I did also notice that completely cool ceiling as well, all in all
a relaxed yet trendy and attentive dining getaway right in our own backyard with Atlantic
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Avenue available for a nice stroll
afterwards.
Celebrating ten years in downtown Delray
Beach, this laid back but classy traditional
American seafood restaurant recently
added a full sushi bar to its already admired
menu. City Oyster & Sushi Bar (also) offers
raw menu items and a variety of composed
plates from Chilean Sea Bass with Saffron
Boullabaisse Sauce, Crostini and Swiss
Chard to Lobster Risotto with Mussels. The
restaurant provides high-quality cuisine and
a white tablecloth-style experience within a
vibrant, casual setting. With outdoor dining,
a grand bar that seats 30 running the length
of the restaurant and high tin ceilings that
complement antique brick walls,
seafood-inspired art work and gentle
lighting,
City Oyster & Sushi Bar is a neighbor favorite
for lunch, dinner and meetings.
Located at:
213 E. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
561.272.0220
www.CityOysterDelray.com
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afterwards.
Celebrating ten years in downtown Delray
Beach, this laid back but classy traditional
American seafood restaurant recently
added a full sushi bar to its already admired
menu. City Oyster & Sushi Bar (also) offers
raw menu items and a variety of composed
plates from Chilean Sea Bass with Saffron
Boullabaisse Sauce, Crostini and Swiss
Chard to Lobster Risotto with Mussels. The
restaurant provides high-quality cuisine and
a white tablecloth-style experience within a
vibrant, casual setting. With outdoor dining,
a grand bar that seats 30 running the length
of the restaurant and high tin ceilings that
complement antique brick walls,
seafood-inspired art work and gentle
lighting,
City Oyster & Sushi Bar is a neighbor favorite
for lunch, dinner and meetings.
Located at:
213 E. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
561.272.0220
www.CityOysterDelray.com
CLICK HERE for more Armando Diaz
Copyright © AMBIENTE MAGAZINE. Do not
reproduce without citing this source
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