“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.”
~Jonathan Swift
If you are ever in Williamsburg, Virginia and you’re hungry (especially if you are hungry for shell fish), I discovered a place I would drive three hours to go back to. It is called The Fat Tuna Grill and Oyster Bar.
I was yearning for seafood and though it is available “inland” where I live, it is oddly not quite satisfying. But on our trip to Williamsburg I learned I had forgotten the joy of consuming fresh oysters on the half shell and big fat broiled shrimp dipped in butter!
And that is exactly what I ordered at The Fat Tuna – oysters on the half shell and broiled shrimp.
Ambrosia!
Bill doesn’t know it yet, but I am planning a calculated semi-yearly blitz urging him to join me in return trips to Williamsburg – just for a repeat of that dinner! Tomorrow would not be too soon.
But back to my somewhat less than professional food critic’s review:
I was oohing and ahhing so much the smiling Manager came over and touched my shoulder in gratitude for such exuberant appreciation of the chef.
I loved the service too. “Star” understood and she was truly a star in bringing us fabulous warm hush puppies and corn bread for starters. I am off grains of course, but had a taste of each to set me swooning for more. Selected sides were green beans cooked to perfection and fabulously delicious coleslaw. And Key Lime Pie for dessert – the real thing!
The Fat Tuna is a casual dining destination – meaning it is not hoity-toity and you don’t have to dress up but it is pleasantly appointed.
Can you tell how much I love this restaurant?
If you love seafood too and you are anywhere near (or even far), The Fat Tuna is the place to go.
1433 Richmond Road
Williamsburg,Virginia 23185
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