It isn't every day I get excited to try a new place, and it certainly isn't every day I am excited to return to try everything else on the menu - but with the opening of Simmer at 723 W. Main St. excitement is certainly the word.
This place has only been open a couple of weeks, but after sampling just a tiny bit of their food, and watching all the other choices as they went by - it will be open for many years to come.
Billed as: Modern. Comfort. Food. It really is just that!
We started out with the seafood dip, which was very very good. The blending of crawfish, shrimp, gouda and parmesan is done to perfection. This could very well become a must order every visit. There are so many great choices that look good on the menu it was hard to choose. I ended up with the Brisket sandwich which is served with caramelized onions and a horseradish cream sauce on a ciabatta bread with a side of fries. The brisket was tender and delicious, and the fries were very good.
Gina got the shrimp and grits (something she orders anywhere it is on the menu) and her comment was that it was very very very very very good. That was enough for me to ask for a bite. You know what - it is that good. The crumbled bacon in it really gives it a nice smokey flavor.
Just about everything on the dessert menu looks outstanding, and I don't normally order dessert, but I was tempted by the chocolate cake pie. This was good, but I'll probably try the French Toast or Bread Pudding next time.
Some of the things on the menu that I can't wait to return to try: Shrimp & Bacon Tacos, any of the flatbreads, the short ribs, and the quail.
The servers were constantly ensuring our drinks were full, making sure we had what we needed, clearing our empty plates. Hard to believe they've only been open a couple of weeks for sure!
Just the first of many visits to this place. Can't wait to come back! You should visit too!
***UPDATE*** 2/7/14
We returned during the "Friday Night Rush" and I had to make mention of a few things. First, upon check-in, they take your cell phone number and then send you a text when your table is ready. You can also follow along on-line where you are in line. Made for passing the time waiting for the table a bit more interesting. Next, the wait staff is just about the friendliest I've seen. This time around I had the lamb flatbread. I highly recommend it - very very good. Also - for dessert I ended up getting the bread pudding. My comments upon the first bite were "Wow - just WOW."
In any case - if you haven't tried this place - you are missing out!
