Whew! Things have been so busy these past few weeks, I haven't even been able to go out to eat, much less write a dining review!
But the other day, a few friends and I finally found time to enjoy a lovely meal.
And, we decide to check out another one of those off-the-beaten-track places called Boatwrights at Port Orleans Riverside. If you are looking for some good Cajun cooking, this is the place to find it! With some yummy Louisiana cooking, if you are staying at Port Orleans or happen to be in the area, this place will not disappoint!
The view from right outside the restaurant. It is so lovely!
Lets start with the atmosphere.
First off, the towering shell of a boat floats majestically above the dining room. This is an open dining room that looks out over the walkway from the lobby to the food court. However, I didn't find the noise to affect our meal in the least bit.
While the atmosphere of Boatwrights is quaint and enjoyable, it isn't jaw dropping or anything to write home about. The food, however....
Check out the old boat-building instruments hanging
Now we move on to the best part of any meal. The food!!!!!
the menus had some incredible looking options,
so we started with the fried crawfish tails as an appetizer.
With the tangy sauce on top, these little guys were a treat. However, one of my dining friends(Her name is Tabby, and she wanted to tell you all of you hello!) who grew up in the Deep South said she could get better ones at home, but these weren't bad.
For me, a northerner who really hasn't had southern food, I thought they were great!
Next was the cornbread. It was fantastic! Served warm with butter, the outside was toasty, just like a muffin top. But inside, it was soft and moist. The taste was wonderful! A superb bread service.
Doesn't this lemonade look so cool? And yummy...
Then, it was on to the main course. I am fairly adventurous and wanted to try something I had never had before.
Roll out the catfish! I saw this on the menu, and after debating between that or Jambalya, the catfish one. And it was an excellent decision! I had never had catfish before, and it didn't disappoint.
The seasoning was slightly spicy but with a nice flavor. The rice was good, and
the Cayenne butter sauce was a nice touch and complimented the dish. It also came with asparagus, which I did not care for, but that was nothing against the dish, I just don't really like asparagus.
My friends got several different dishes, and they all enjoyed them. The consensus was the catfish was better than the chicken, so while the chicken was good, if you are debating, get the catfish
The Pork Chop
The Voodoo Chicken
The Pasta With Shrimp
Then it was on to dessert!
I had the Butterscotch Creme Brûlée. It was yummy, but not my favorite dish in the world. I felt it had a liquor taste to it, but I really don't know why, cause as far as I know, it had no liquor in it.
However, a few bites in, I began to find it nice. I liked it, in the end, but it won't be my first choice of dessert. The pecan pie and the chocolate cake were both fantastic.
The Chocolate Cake
The Pecan Pie and Ice Cream
Overall, we enjoyed our evening at Boatwrights immensely.
If you are staying at Port Orleans, this is an excellent place for a meal, but I wouldn't go out of your way to come here. Enjoy your meal and happy eating!