I went to Jim Mitchell's Fresh Fish Market this past Sunday afternoon, about 4:00pm. Just after the lunch crowd, and before the dinner crowd so that I could have a leisurely dinner. I had just received a rather large payroll from my day-job, so I was determined to experience the full meal from beginning to end. People often ask me of restaurants I recommend, "Is it expensive?" To tell the truth, I hate the word expensive. It implies a lack of worth or value based against a preconceived notion of expense. I prefer the word "pricey". The price can be high, but it is worth it. For me, if I am paying for something and the value of what I get equals the amount of money I spend, then it's not expensive. Having said that, Mitchell's is a bit pricey for the family or individual looking for a cuisine experience. But, it is VERY worth it. I like to look at Mitchell's as my "Special Occasion" place. The average price for an appetizer or dessert is around $8. And the average price for an entree is $20-22.
I started with a wonderful appetizer I am already familiar with: the Spicy Asian Shrimp. A dozen or more lightly breaded, succulent shrimp, fried and then lightly covered with a tangy, spicy (low-heat) sauce with a hint of garlic, soy and sesame. Served with sliced sweet cucumbers, in a vinaigrette to keep it cool. My server- Kelly- also provided a small loaf of warm sourdough bread with whipped butter.
For my main course, I decided on the "Seafood Americana." Mitchell's prides itself on having the freshest fish out there. They have it delivered to their restaurants daily. Even their menu changes on a daily basis, freshly printed out each day, even listing the weather conditions of the locales from whence the seafood came. My dish was appealing to me for two reasons: shrimp and scallops. Personally, I believe that shrimp is God's gift to mankind. Mitchell's Seafood Americana is a host of plump shrimp and large scallops from Georgia Bay, sauteed in butter, spinach and mushrooms, served with cut red potatoes and covered in a rich, smoky gravy sauce. It was, to say the least, heaven for a shrimp-lover like me. Having decided to partake of this particular type of seafood, I chose to wash it down with a glass of Camponile Pinot Grigio.
Mitchell's Wine List is extensive and will suit just about any body's taste. I am a big fan of Pinot Grigio in general. The Caponile was a nice, wet, woody tasting vino which perfectly complemented the smoky flavor of the entree sauce.
Finally, for dessert, I chose the Triple Vanilla Creme Brulee' with sliced strawberries and whipped cream. The Brulee was without a doubt, the perfect ending for my taste-buds. Creamy, sweet, crunchy and accentuated by the tart strawberries and milky whipped cream. For me, a perfect beginning to end experience of taste: Spicy to Woody and Smoky, to Sweet and Creamy. All in all a perfect meal. And the service, as usual, was impeccable. My server was attentive, professional and extremely helpful.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a special way to celebrate or just lavish yourself with some of the best food that can be offered, Mitchell's Fish Market is most definitely the place to go.
My Rating: * * * * *
To learn more about Mitchell's, peruse their menu, and find one near you, visit their website: http://www.mitchellsfishmarket.com/
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