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| - I was brought to Doridos on Halloween night after trick-or -treating ended, around 8:30pm. My boyfriend and I grabbed the last two seats at the bar, it was pretty crowded with all of the tables in the bar room area taken as well. I also noticed they have a back dining room that began to fill up shortly after we arrived. We were acknowledged quickly by the bartender Aimee. We ordered 2 beers, a dogfish head 60 min IPA for me and a Yuengling for the beau. A different server/bartender took our order when we were ready. I chose the crab cake sandwich which normally comes with fries and coleslaw. I asked if I could substitute a cup of the shrimp and sausage gumbo, which was their soup of the day, for the fries and slaw. She looked at me puzzled and at first responded, "it normally comes with fries and slaw;we normally don't substitute soup." I noticed it was a handwritten check so really she could substitute whatever she wants since she was not limited by the computer system. She must have realized the same and said, "ok, I'll just say no sides, sub soup." (obviously!). I was glad I made that substitution. The gumbo was delicious! Lots of shrimp and sausage with just the right amount of kick to it. The crabcake sandwich was also delicious-all meat and very little filler. And for $8.99 the price could not be beat. I was skeptical due to the price but I was very satisfied with my choice. My boyfriend ordered the shrimp and scallops meal, with fried shrimp. The shrimp looked tasty, however, he split a scallop with me and I was very underwhelmed with it. It was rather rubbery and flavorless. It appeared to be prepared in just butter, very plain. His also came with coleslaw and fries. They have a very seafood-centric menu but also have a variety of other options as well including burgers,sandwiches, the typical fried food bar apps. They also always have daily specials and daily soup specials. I'd visit Dorido's again-everything I personally ordered was tasty and priced right plus they had a wide variety of craft beers on tap.
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