This past weekend I dared to leave the Orange Beach area and venture a little bit further away to try a restaurant that came highly recommended. It is called the Oar House in Pensacola that the Bahia Mar Marina. Sometimes it is good to stay home. The drive to the Oar House was not that bad although we did pass the turn the first time. Once at the restaurant we noticed the colorful decor (very beachy and nautical). After we got inside we took a seat at the bar because no one offered us a table. About 10 minutes in the bartender asked us what we wanted to drink and, being a Saturday afternoon, we ordered margaritas. Have you ever had a margarita that tastes like it was made with moldy mix? I can now say that I have. I had to ask for a menu and silverware and napkins. We finally decided to order an appetizer of fried pickles, the Combo Basket of fish and shrimp, and the Jezebel's Grill. When I inquired about what kind of fish they were serving, I was told some kind that I had never heard of. It was likened to a grouper or catfish. I didn't realize that grouper and catfish were that similar. The pickles were the highlight of the meal. The fish was mushy the asparagus was limp and the rice was under cooked. The french fries were fine, but it is hard to mess those up. We asked for to-go boxes, knowing we wouldn't be eating the left overs, and the check. It came to around 50 dollars.
After paying, we left. As I walked out into the parking lot, I couldn't help but think I had no desire to return.
Perhaps we caught them on a bad day.
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