5 /5 Priscilla Farmer: We loved Fezzos! We had never been there and didnt know what to expect, so we went in with an open mind. It was a very late lunch turned into early supper for the two of us, so it was about 3:00. There were no lines, no waiting and we were instantly greeted and seated. Our server appeared instantly and took the drink order, reappeared quickly with drinks and took an appetizer order. She took a main course order about 5 minutes later, assuring us that the appetizer and main course would not arrive together.
The appetizer came out; a shared fried vegetable order with fresh made ranch dip. The vegetables were beautiful. Fresh and medium size cuts with whole mushrooms. Very good! We asked for a side of marinara which turned out to be excellent.
The main course arrived. We both had the fried fish and fried shrimp on their seafood platter entree. It came with fresh tartar sauce and we asked for cocktail sauce as well. Both were cold, fresh and delicious. The seafood platter entree has many choices but we went with fried fish and Gulf shrimp. Our included sides were grilled vegetables and baked Idaho potato. Both sides were delicious! The baked russet was large and hot! Perfectly done. The grilled vegetables were perfect. I like them tender-crisp, and they were just right. They were also lightly seasoned with something magical that made them the best grilled vegetables I have ever had, no kidding. The fish and shrimp were battered as requested and cooked perfectly; with thick, tender fish filets and nice sized Gulf Shrimp. Truly... Gulf Shrimp, I asked. I told them why it mattered to me, because I am allergic to the preservatives that importers put on shrimp. I was assured that they were from the Gulf. (I am writing this the next morning, with no reaction, so I can attest that they are.)
Everything was so good and the portions are large. The restaurant is clean, shiny, well lit and spacious. The atmosphere is not special fancy-evening-date pretty... its day time, family and friends, business lunch fresh and nice.
The service was perfect and the only thing that I could possibly even say is that I wish that our server had given us her name. I like to call a server by name. She was excellent. Attentive, timely, friendly, smiling. She removed used dishes, refilled drinks, asked if wed like dessert, a drink to go, etc. Well trained and we were well served. Thank you to her!
This is a mid-higher range priced place and the total was about what we expected. The entire experience was more than we expected and we were so happy to have stopped there. If youve never been, GO. Its so good! If youve been, you already know. Thanks for a great experience, Fezzos. Well be back to try the same platter, grilled. Ill bet its wonderful and we cant wait!
