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We started with oysters, which were delicious. You can't really screw up oysters as long as they're fresh, but it's surprising how many 'oyster/seafood' places often have sub par oysters. A+ for The Chase
Ordered a bunch of sharing plates: the smoked salmon (very good), smoked sturgeon (larger than we thought, but a bit over salted), crab toast (for once I will say that a dish did not actually need bacon. Crazy, I know, but it didn't), seared scallop (loved the accompaniment of foie gras, duck breast, and a sweet brioche bottom, but disappointed that the fixings were quite small, and there was only 1 scallop in the dish for $21. It was really good, but really overpriced), and the Arctic Char main (decent, nothing too special about the preparation of the fish, but the sides were delicious).
Also had the chowder, which is manhattan style and very good. Was very surprised (and happy) that the soup was practically unsalted, so you can actually taste it.
Shared a dessert of their take on key lime pie. Disappointing.
Truly, the rating should be a 3.5 but I can't really give it a 4.
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