Old Florida Fish House and Bar....Is Great!

[Rita]

If this was the post that all the fuss is about, I also say "Lighten up!"


"All of our friends rave about Old Florida Fish House. We went last night, and it was just "eh." Obviously we ordered the wrong thing because I've never heard a negative review (although I haven't had time to read every post on this thread). Any suggestions?"

There is much more positive in this post than negative.

Seems to me by bringing this up, you may have done more harm than good to the restaurant in that from reading these new posts, the restaurant would appear to not be a consistant "you can't go wrong" kind of choice.

Sometimes things are better left alone, eh? ;-)

 

[Kurt]

Beautiful Paula - thanks for taking us down your memory lane.

The latest I've heard is that the Seagrove Market may relocate to WaterColor Crossing where Publix is. Time will tell whether that happens and whether the move becomes permanent. Apparently the manager at Publix knows and is fine with it because the deli is not profitable.

 

[Mermaid]

Beautiful Paula - thanks for taking us down your memory lane.

The latest I've heard is that the Seagrove Market may relocate to WaterColor Crossing where Publix is. Time will tell whether that happens and whether the move becomes permanent. Apparently the manager at Publix knows and is fine with it because the deli is not profitable.

Kurt, I don't understand how the deli at Publix could be unprofitable. Every time we've been at the deli, there's always been a line of people waiting to have sandwiches custom-made. They serve Boar's Head meats which are very good and the prices are so reasonable!

Oh dear, do we have to worry about another source of good chow being severely curtailed?

 

[Paula]

Beautiful Paula - thanks for taking us down your memory lane.

The latest I've heard is that the Seagrove Market may relocate to WaterColor Crossing where Publix is. Time will tell whether that happens and whether the move becomes permanent. Apparently the manager at Publix knows and is fine with it because the deli is not profitable.

Thanks, Kurt. Finishing taxes sure gets me in a nostalgic mood for some reason.

My main point, of course, is that we can enjoy and look forward to many (if not all) of the changes that will happen in SoWal. Clearly from my posts, I'm so very glad we're a part of this community. Some of my experiences in SoWal with family, friends, and by myself have been among the sweetest, and most beautiful I've had (gosh those sunsets...they are timeless). Many, perhaps most, people who come here to live, have second homes, or visit for vacation feel the same way, whether they've been here for generations or are newcomers. There will always be regrets and loss that come with change. Much as I loved the way it was when we first got to SoWal only 3 years ago (and I realize we're some of the people who have come in and changed the way things used to be), I realize we can't stop the change and am busying myself trying out new things/new places, meeting new people, learning about SoWal through this online community, and trying to support the old and new local businesses (and encouraging our cottage renters to do the same).

And, of course, I'm enjoying watching my kids making their own memories to tell about SoWal. They are so lucky to be part of this community -- and they know it.

 

[Kurt]

Kurt, I don't understand how the deli at Publix could be unprofitable. Every time we've been at the deli, there's always been a line of people waiting to have sandwiches custom-made. They serve Boar's Head meats which are very good and the prices are so reasonable!

Oh dear, do we have to worry about another source of good chow being severely curtailed?

Maybe the prices are too reasonable?

I don't have specifics, and I got it secondhand, so take it with a grain of salt. Seems to me if they had more space they could have put in a whole section with tables.

 

[Mermaid]

Maybe the prices are too reasonable?

I don't have specifics, and I got it secondhand, so take it with a grain of salt. Seems to me if they had more space they could have put in a whole section with tables.

Do you know, you might be on to something there. The sandwiches, for what you get, are cheap. Maybe too much so for Publix's good!

 

[Paula]

Do you know, you might be on to something there. The sandwiches, for what you get, are cheap. Maybe too much so for Publix's good!

We're coming down in a few weeks and have to get the sandwiches at Publix before the prices go up. We'll put this on our list of inexpensive food to take to picnics on the beach. Thanks!

 

[Tatertot]

I went to OFFH last night with three other couples and we all LOVED it! The food was great, the atmosphere was wonderful and Russ was our server and he took great care of us! I would reccomend it highly to anyone in the area. We missed the live music, but we'll catch that next time we're there! Thanks everyone for the great reccomendation! :clap_1:

 

[MKH]

Paula, very interesting, and it makes me think about what the "new" Seagrove Village Market will be like when the current one is torn down. I wonder how that will change in atmosphere, menu offerings, etc.?

Oh, no-when are they tearing down the Village Market? We've been coming to Seacrest for the past 2 years for 10 days each May. We were planning on making the Village Market one of our stops this year! Please advise...

 

[MKH]

I liked it very much. I've been there 3 times. Very nice atmosphere, food was very good. It's in Seagrove where the Mexican restaurant used to be on the lake.

Paula,

I'm not sure I know where Luna del Mar used to be? Is Old Florida Fish House right on 30A? Just outside Seagrove? What other establishments are around it?