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| - I didn't grow up eating seafood, so getting into it now has been difficult. The Mermaid and the Oyster really makes it easy!
Going in for the first time, you can't help but notice that this place smells like FISH FISH FISH. Like plug your nose, you're going to smell like fish for a week. My Husband didn't notice (because he has allergies and his nose is plugged all the time), but I was contemplating going home and grabbing a clothespin, or maybe sticking some potpourri up my nostrils. We sat down anyway, next to the dirty lobster tank (ew), and I wondered how many of the lobsters would live to see the next day. I named a few of them. I wonder how Randy and Cheryl are doing now?
The service and the food make up for the seaworld-y smell. The waitress was friendly and kind, and the owner spoke to us for a bit and was very hospitable. After looking over the menu for a few minutes, we decided on a bowl of lobster bisque, a shrimp roll and a side of sweet potato fries, all to share.
Getting the shrimp roll was a gamble for me, because I've never had anything like that before. Cold sea creature? That's why I avoid all the neighboring sushi restaurants. But this sandwich had me sold, and the lobster bisque sold me further. It was a large portion and so creamy and delicious, I wish I had gotten my own - my Husband wolfed it down as I glared daggers at him. He slept on the couch that night.
The sweet potato fries were so delicious and I loved the mayo they were served with.
I was really even more impressed with the bill - it was only about $30 for the entire meal, including 2 pops. That's really great for Oakville, and especially for seafood!
Next time, I think I'll order to-go to avoid the smell, and I'll make sure to get my own portion, but there will definitely be a next time.
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