Something Fishy: Finest, freshest seafood possible in New England style setting By LYNN AZZOLINA Posted:07/19/10
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Sea Bright - When you are looking for a casual, beachy family orientated place to go where you are assured that you will enjoy fresh seafood at its best, then look no further, Something Fishy offers it all! The casual restaurant is owned by the Brooks family specializing in freshly made to order seafood dishes such as crab cakes, crab legs, lobsters, steamers, tuna, salmon and much, much more. The clams on the menu are even harvested on their own docks. The reason that their seafood is so fresh is because their own company, Brooks Seafood, delivers it daily. If someone in your party prefers land style food, then they also feature NY strip steak, chicken franchaise and penne ala vodka, and much more.
Frank and Kathleen Brooks established Something Fishy in 1988. The restaurant has been a landmark establishment located on the premises of the seafood company, near the entrance of Sandy Hook Park. Frank Brooks passed away in 2006 and Kathleen and their children, Frank, Elizabeth and Danny are continuing to keep Frank's dream and passion alive.
They say, "If you are craving fresh seafood, go to "Something Fishy" and you will be hooked on the freshest seafood around!" And that is the truth!
Everything is prepared to order, and they aim to please each and every customer!
The ambiance of the interior is rustic with a cottage-style dining room featuring moss green walls over brick partially surrounding the room. White wooden booths line one wall; tables are clothed in blue; surrounded with black-framed white chairs, centered with a hanging light; walls are displayed with scenic photos. The fresh fish market (can be purchased) is to the right of the dining area and a full stocked bar with several tables can be seen on the right. Although the scene is very New England style, most customers' love dining al fresco in the scenic open-air patio, weather permitting.
We left our dinner choice up to the discretion of the chef, mainly because we have tasted his creations many, many times, and have never been disappointed in anything that he prepared.
We began our enjoyable dining experience with a healthy salad of fresh, mixed greens accompanied with two varieties of tomatoes, sliced red onions, and cubes of white cheese. A generous platter of raw clams and oysters placed over ice, served with lemon slices were very appealing and fresh tasting.
The Blackened Trio that was served next was a culinary treat. Generous portions of salmon, swordfish and tuna were lightly blackened, succulent, and filled with an abundance of flavor. Salmon isn't my favorite fish, but the way it was prepared here it was unbelievable, and I would never hesitate to order it again it was so tasty, as well as the other two seafood favorites on the generous platter. This was served with guacamole and rice. The attractive platter was also artistic with four tall fried croutons pointing skyward.
We were quite full, and we assumed that our meal was complete until we were served another exotic entrée, Zuppa di Pesce. We couldn't believe our eyes, as the large platter was filled with fresh seafood, including shrimp, scallops, calamari, clams and mussels served in a marinara (choice of mild or spicy) in a white lemon, garlic sauce) over linguine. We loved every bite of everything that we sampled, and the seafood sauce was also very exceptional. Compliments to the chef who put an abundance of love and care into the preparation!.
Whatever your choice I am sure that you will enjoy your selections and want to return soon.
DINNER PRICES RANGE FROM: $18.95 for Jumbo Shrimp or 12 oz NY Strip to $25.95 for Zuppa du Pesce, Sandwiches, pastas, wraps and kids menu.
WEEKLY SPECIALS:
MON: Two For One Pasta Night TUES: Two for One Lobsters $24.95 WED: Family-Kids Eat Free (one child per adult) THURS: BUY ONE ENTRÉE - get ½ off one of equal or lesser value. SAT & SUN: Ask about their wash out beach day special - FULL SERVICE BAR.
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