Salty's

     Good evening all.  Welcome to another installment of "Where did Steve eat tonight?" brought to you by All Around the Sound.  In tonight's edition we bring you to a Puget Sound staple, Salty's at Redondo.  Why would we go there on a Thursday night?  Let me answer that question with a question.  Do you like clams? 

     Tonight was Salty's Clam Boil which kicks off their "Aww Shucks" Oyster Fest.  I know, clams are not oysters.  Jeez, why are you asking so many questions, let me finish already.  Anyway, we went there and started with their clam chowder and Cesar salad. The salad was fine, it was your average Caesar Salad; but the Seafood Chowder was amazing.  It's chock full of seafood such as scallops and bay shrimp and bacon.  I know bacon isn't seafood but still, it's bacon. It's rich, creamy, and just enough spice.  They top it off with cream sherry and ground pepper.  Wow, it was good.  I could have ended the evening there.

     Next up was the reason we were there.  The clam boil.  Clams boiled with a mirepoix ( a French base of carrots, celery and onion.)  Served with corn on the cob and potatoes.  Prawns were also served with the clams, but they were just OK.  They weren't bad, just not great.  But again, the clams were great.



     By this time we were to full for dessert.  Next time maybe.

     As good as the food was, and it was good, the service was excellent.  Our server was the effervescent Melanie.  She was friendly, attentive, and informative.  She was there to ensure that our experience was the best. 

     Thank you Melanie, we'll be back.