Raw Bar

Question 1

Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell

Answer 1

We carry only Gulf Oysters, though the exact kind will vary, including producer and home waters. All oysters are accompanied by wedges of lemon, cocktail sauce, classic mignonette, a specialty mignonette or sauce, and horseradish. Lance saltine crackers and various hot sauces are available upon request.

Question 2

Chargrilled Oysters

Answer 2

6 each fresh gulf oysters on the half shell topped with garlic, Parmesan, Worcestershire, Tabasco, fresh herbs, and butter, then roasted at a very high heat until cooked.

Question 3

Oysters Rockefeller

Answer 3

6 each fresh gulf oysters on the half-shell topped with a mixture of sautéed spinach, our mornay sauce, garlic, Pernod pastis (a licorice/anise flavored French liqueur, salt and peppper, and buttered panko bread crumbs. Roasted at a very high heat until cooked.

Question 4

Shrimp Cocktail

Answer 4

5 each U-15 shrimp (15 shrimp per pound) poached lightly in a court bouillon (lemons, bay leaves, peppercorns) then chilled, peeled, and cleaned. Served with cocktail sauce and lemon.

Question 5

Seafood Tower

Answer 5

2 platters filled with
-18 gulf oysters
-6 cocktail shrimp
-3.5 ounces of smoked salmon
-3.5 ounces of tuna tartare
-1 8oz cold water lobster tail (poached, chilled, and split down the middle)
-Condiments — cocktail sauce, classic mignonette, prepared horseradish, specialty mignonette of the day, lemon wedges, and a bottle of Tabasco