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| - My boyfriend and I went to the Fish Market on a Saturday for our weekly date night. We arrived around 5:00 without reservations and were seated instantly. We asked to sit outside because the patio is well shaded. The patio is quaint with a lovely view of the fountain and Baxter Village. However, the patio does need some sprucing up. We noticed a old bird's nest on the porch light and debris on the ceilings and walls. As far as the service, our waitress was wonderful. She was attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. She informed us the restaurant was offering a restaurant week special. Three menu items (appetizer, entree and dessert) for $35. My boyfriend chose the special and ordered the pork belly, filet mignon, and strawberry shortcake. I ordered the steamed mussels and a caesar salad. The meal began with fresh bread and a pesto oil mixture for dipping. It was delicious. Next came the steamed mussels and pork belly. Both were good. I really appreciated the portion size of the mussels. There were more than enough to share between us. Then came the caesar salad and filet mignon. The caesar salad was standard, but good. However the real disappointment was the filet mignon. The filet came with mashed potatoes and steamed kale. The filet was room temperature and chewy. It was topped with a watery gravy overpowered by a sherry sauce. The potatoes were also room temperature and topped with the gravy. The roasted kale was also disappointing as it was oversaturated with oil. My boyfriend braved his entree as he did not not want to ruin date night with a complaint. We ended the meal with the strawberry shortcake, which was perfect to share. Overall, the Fish Market is average. The service and environment are great, but given the quality of food and prices, we do not recommend it. If you decide to go, stick to seafood.
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