7 days DXDDP Mom and son trip Just back 8/23

[Prosaic nation]

Excellent reviews!

Thanks!

 

[Prosaic nation]

Excellent reviews. I've been a big fan of DxDP for quite some time and I love Cali Grill and Flying Fish, so I felt your reviews were right up my alley. Although I do love the whole fish at Kouzzina. I'm glad you compared the breakfast at Kouzzina and Captain's Grill. We're staying at BC and I was wondering if it was worthwhile heading to breakfast at Kouzzina and it sounds like that would be a clear 'no.' I also appreciated the info about the oversalted steak at HBD. We're having dinner there next month and I'll be staying far an away from the steak.


My DH ordered this and he was completely defeated by it. I think I didn't order dessert that meal, and I could only help him with like two bites. It was indeed huge.

I had read so many positive reviews for Kouzzina breakfast but I was totally unhappy there. I did like the whole fish. I would say it isnt for everyone. I think they should do two preparations. (not that anyone asked me!) I do love the fact that they serve a whole fresh fish. That isnt even very common here and we have fresh fish served everywhere. It was just so rediculously LOUD in there. The calamari was great too.
We were very happy with our captains grill breakfast. I wouldnt hesitate to go there again.

I think there are probably a lot better places for steak than HBD.

 

[Prosaic nation]

My sampler, a couple weeks ago, looked exactly the same and I completely agree with your review. My DD17 was celebrating her birthday that day and I thought this would be the perfect place. I asked for someone who was really in character because she would love it and thought we lucked out but nothing. None of the servers we in character really. It's a shame.

Our sampler (we are tiny eaters and share) was luke warm to cold and really not good except for the mashed potatoes which were the only thing we ate. The pot roast was mostly fat with a few shreds of beef we could get off the fat. The meat we did taste was good. The meatloaf was cold, dry and was left there. I would say it was 10% meat, 20% vegetables and the rest bread. The string beans were very garlicy which I love but not sure if anyone else would, and we substituted the greens for fries for my DD (it was her birthday).

We did learn the sampler comes with 2 pieces of dark or one breast. We originally recieved dark, which neither of us eat) and realized the mistake and asked for white if possible. The breast was dry and cold so we pulled off the crust and skin to find a chicken nugget's worth or very dry meat. I didn't even taste it. My DD asked for ranch dressing to be able to eat some.

Her milkshake was good and we tried the onion rings which were very good. Love the restaurant and had I not known about the normal antics our server was absolutely wonderful. I'm glad I went but after trying a sample of the foods I would care for and being disappointed I think I would try somewhere else next time.

Thank you for your reviews. I really appreciate your taking the time to post. I love honest, thorough reviews!

That is interesting about the chicken. I am going to bet the dark meat pieces are probably a heck of a lot better. The breast was so painfully dry. I did look around and see some other good looking dishes so I think its probably worth another go, especially since I loved the atmosphere.

 

[Prosaic nation]

Great reviews, and amazing pictures. What type of camera do you have?

Thanks! I have a nikon d5100 with a 35mm lens.

 

[Prosaic nation]

Great reviews and beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks and you are welcome!

 

[ShortStuff]

We had a party of 6 adults and went to Kouzzina one evening last August. It was deafeningly loud! We all ordered something different and shared. They sat us at a booth which would have been comfortable for four, but with six adults, 4 appetizers and 6 entrees, as well as waters, iced teas, wine flights for two, shots for two (with a lot of 'opas' involved), we had absolutely no room to eat. lol

The food was wonderful, the service superb, as one person in our party was from the same village in Greece the waiter was from. We were very spoiled because of that, however the other tables in his section were pretty much ignored.

I would go back, just for the Greek style lasagna, which was heavy but good. I also liked the cinnamon stewed chicken. I think I would rather go when the restaurant first opens, as maybe it would be much quieter.

Thank you for all of your wonderful reviews!! I am so happy you both had a nice vacation and that there were some good meals and portions of meals involved!!