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| - I was eager to check this place out after all the great reviews I read!
When I first stepped foot inside Fenwick's I thought I was stepping onto the set of a horror movie...dimly lit (even though it was bright and sunny outside), long and narrow (almost like a trailer home had been converted into a restaurant), the dingy decor, wall colors and carpet, small bar right as you walk in, waitresses named "Flowe" and "Bertha" and the feel that everyone is staring at you as soon as you walk in. Sooo....that was my first impression....
As we were seated we noticed the restaurant was very warm but they had a huge fan at the back where we were sitting so that helped a little. The waitress was friendly but also that typical "TV waitress" where you would have expected her to say "whatareyougonna have?" I quickly realized that all these little quirks are what make this place so amazing. It is not pretentious, they aren't trying to trick you into buying more than you should, they aren't there to create a special environment...they just are who they are and they are damn proud of the food they produce. That is all that really matters after all.
I ordered the fresh peach pancakes. They were awesome. It was Catherine's homemade batter and the pancakes had little pieces of peach in them. It was served with strawberry butter and a side of meat. They were awesome. They were thin and you got 3 so I was satisfied but not overly bloated.
My friend got another special of the day which was basically an egg puff. It was similar to a souffle...it was egg stuffed with goat cheese, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, etc. It was served with fresh fruit, cheesy grits, and homemade walnut cinnamon coffee cake. Perfection! Trust me, I stole a few bites and it was all incredible!!
Price-wise I wouldn't say that the prices are super reasonable but they were ok for the amount of food and quality I suppose. My pancakes were $12 and the egg puff meal was around $14...not bad but not the best.
Bottom line...I dig this place. Furthermore, I will be back. I get the sense they are consistent and won't disappoint.
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