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    City Kitchen

    4.5 (120 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Regina O.

    Reservations recommended. The small menu was interesting. Has the Indian fish cakes. Curry and grouper. It was great, the shrimp and grits were grit cakes with skewers of large shrimp. It had your not so usual sauce that was really delicious. The service couldn't have been better. The view from all over was beautiful. It's a great dining experience.

    Beet salad
    April R.

    We had another amazing meal at City Kitchen this past weekend. The grouper special was perfectly prepared. One friend ordered the bone-in pork chop, and we couldn't decide which was better, the grouper or pork chop. They also offer a delicious beet salad- so large that the 4 of us shared it. The seasonal dessert was beyond description- gingerbread cake base topped with pumpkin ice cream.

    Chef special
    Ariel N.

    The food and ambiance is top tier! I enjoyed every bite of my dinner. This was grouper with a lemon butter sauce.

    Iceberg Wedge Salad
    Lianna M.

    It's clear from the impeccable service, atmosphere and cuisine that the people at City Kitchen are deeply passionate about food. The menu features super fresh, locally sourced ingredients that are prepared to perfection. Think Southern American food with a hint of international flair. All of the dishes we ordered had us craving more (not because we weren't full, but because the flavors were incredible!) For my shrimp and grits enthusiasts: note that CK prepares the grits as cakes. Different, but still delicious. Reservations are an unspoken must - especially on the weekend!

    Grouper
    Jess M.

    Absolutely fantastic dinner out with friends, celebrating their birthday thisbpast Wednesday. Everything was absolutely delicious, perfectly prepared, and gorgeously plated. Our server was on point and the killer mojitos were too. If you are wanting a fancy, yet relaxed and superb dining experience-- this is your place! Lots of parking and gorgeous setting too. We are coming back to try the tiki bar soon.

    Outside bar. But the inside bar is an option as well and is quite stunning .
    Nancy K.

    What a delightful location with fantastic views if you choose to eat outside. But even if you elect to eat inside the decor is very pleasing and well appointed. We ate outside with a wonderful view of the harbor and marina area. Our waiter was attentive and great at describing each dish we had questions about and you could sense he loved working for this restaurant which made the ambiance even better. We chose the little gem salad and the grouper and of course ended with dessert. Each dish was scrumptious and the presentation was perfect. The grouper was moist and seasoned perfectly, served over jasmine rice and a fresh corn (local) relish. Yummy! We had the blueberry cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding and we enjoyed both. Don't miss out on this gem of a dining experience.

    Beef Tenderloin
    Morganne M.

    City kitchen is absolutely amazing. Not only do they have one of the best views in the area but everything is made from local ingredients and whatever's in season. The tenderloin is what I had and it was cooked to perfection with potatoes and crispy onion pieces along with pesto and a steak sauce. It was easily as 10/10. If you're in the area and want a nicer dinner, check City Kitchen out. Also try one of their cocktails!

    Shrimp and Grits, in a cake style

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    Best food, best service for miles around. Plus the views! When my son visits from out of state, it's City kitchen, hands down.

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    Never disappoints! The market fish is always wonderful as is the rest of the menu. Servers are always friendly and attentive.

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    Amazing views, the food was delicious and the staff was fantastic. Great corkage deal as well

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    Excellent food on the waterfront with a great tiki bar for a pre dinner cocktail. Service was great. Reservation's recommended!

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