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| - Tried out Wintzell's on a Sunday at around 5, so I can't comment on service when they're really busy. Was greeted and seated promptly, and the dining area was half full. Started with a Bloody Mary $4 special that I ordered extra spicy. I had to add some hot sauce (had no spice), and think they forgot the vodka. Started the dininig with a cup of gumbo which I thought was delicious, and split an app of fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes were perfectly crisped, piping hot and drizzled with a delicious crawfish sauce. Not certain, but the sauce could easily have been the same gumbo.
Moved on to 1/2 dozen grilled oysters and another seasonal special, an appetizer-sized order of crawfish boil. Had never had oysters char-grilled before - only raw or fried. They were out of this world - not chewy at all, with an excellent sauce they describe as "peppery butter, parmesan and tomato cheese." Didn't see any remnants of tomato, and distinctly tasted garlic, but whatever it was, they were delish! The crawfish were nicely spiced and an abundantly-sized order. All in all, can not knock anything I had.
My dining companion had a basket of fried shrimp and fish. Came with ample crispy fries and a couple of pepper-studded hush puppies. Looked fine, but I didn't sample.
Oh, and the waitress, Tracy, was very nice and busted her hump to please. I'd definitely go back.
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