Most Overrated / Most Underrated

[cypressgirl]

Where is the Gazebo. I sounds familiar, but I can't place it. I'm looking for neat little places to take a few newbies in July who are on a bit of a budget. So far I have Sun Dog, Woody's, Beach Bar, Tamarind Court, any other ideas??? Oh yeah, I also think Cafe Roma would be great for a pizza.

[flip-flop]

Ronnie's pizza is also VERY good and cheap for a group.

[wontongirl]

Years ago on our first trip, we went to Miss Lucy's for lunch on a weekday. The chickens wore us out. Goats too! She brought out a ketchup bottle filled with water and gave it to us to squirt at them and run them off. It was pretty fun. One of the chickens kept sitting in my purse.

[Ron_L]

I'e had some pretty good bbq in my life and I thought Uncle Joes was fine, nothing special. Just like BBQ at any little town in Arkansas you might stop by and grab. It smells great and if you had a big day of cocktails and were starving, I can see where it wouldbe great.

I agree... Uncle Joe's was good BBQ and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, but it isn't world class. But, for the price, and the setting, I would go back.

I rarly hear anything good about Margarita Phil's. Maybe it will do for a Tex/mex fix!

We had a wonderful meal at Margarita Phil's when we were there. Amy ordered a Steak Burrito that she felt was the best that she has eaten and my shredded beef tamales were the best I've had outside of Mexico and the Alaskan King Crab Taco was out of this world.

Your mileage may vary

[cypressgirl]

Thanks for reminding me about Ronnie's. We've been using them for years, and they deliver. That's a great idea for when your back from the beach and too tired and relaxed to drive anywhere (esp. after a day of painkillers)!

I wasn't sure if they were still around.

[flip-flop]

I wasn't sure if they were still around.

I am not sure either! I hope so though.

[Kentuckygirl]

I just searched Ronnies pizza and found it on Catered To's website. It lists their phone number as 693-7700.

[cypressgirl]

Kygirl......Thanks for Ronnie's #.

I reread all the posts and took notes. The list of places I haven't tried is much longer than I expected: Quiet Mon, Sun Dog, Donkey Diner, Sosa's, Island Blues, Aqua Bistro, Vie's garlic chicken (which day is that served?), China Shack, Jolly Dog(where is that?), and Rick, thanks for the idea of the Maho Campground Restaurant.

I have to say overrated for me is Margarita Phil's, but it was a few years ago, and we are Texans and have great TexMex on every corner, so I hate to bash them.

Underated: Trunk Bay......I love the frozen drinks and burgers. I also love to acutally use a real bathroom and take a shower. I try to avoid the cruise ships as much as possible. The snorkeling off to the right is really pretty good and if the water is calm enough, you can swim around the point to a very small, deserted beach. Quite romantic!! I won't go into detail.

[Gromit]

I think that "romantic beach" you refer to is Jumbie and can be accessed by stairs off the northshore road as well. We go there all the time.

[cypressgirl]

WOW!! We better be more careful.

[Bandit]

you can swim around the point to a very small, deserted beach. Quite romantic!! I won't go into detail.

So that was you ...I always like to put a name with a face...

[jac w]

I found the Fish Trap to be overrated (this was in '04). But must admit my whole family and I love Margarita Phils. We've only done lunch there and usually after a bit of walking and shopping - so a margarita that doesn't knock me on my a** or is overly sweet is appreciated.

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[cypressgirl]

Bandit.......Thinking back, it was about 15 years ago. You were probably still in high school.

[jmq]

Wonton - re Blue Moon, if you only have limited time there, no need to waste time going off site. In addition to what others said, if restaurant is full or if you are in mood for something lighter, I believe they have a bar menu with stuff like good burgers and salad with mahi etc. Also good breakfast burritos if you are there in the morning.

Cypress and others - now those of us who how have sung the praises of Sun Dog will never get a table at lunchtime...

Re Shipwreck, our first experience there was memorable. Back on shore in Coral Bay in the dark after great daysail on White Wing, we went with Shipwreck for dinner. Had good live music that night, with various patrons feeling no pain dancing or even singing with the band. Good blackened snapper, Mahi, and some of the best fish and chips I’ve tasted (believe it was grouper). We had a blackout while waiting for food (band too loud? Maybe the guitar was turned up to 11...) This caused much merriment in and around the bar. The speed with which the generator was fired up restoring power to restaurant gave the impression that this was not an infrequent occurrence. Delivery of food and drinks was barely interrupted. Cool ending to a great day.