I am a few days late in my review, but we had the chance to eat dinner at Gennaro's Surf and Turf…read morein Raynham last week, and it did NOT disappoint. Bottom line up front, I am SO excited for this new chef; she is an absolute rockstar, and you all need to go try her menu sometime soon!
Atmosphere: I would describe the vibes as "elevated casual." As mentioned in one of their ads, you can dress up or dress down, but it definitely has been upgraded from the previous establishment. The bar area is warm and inviting, and the tables have the appearance of brushed copper, adding a bit of a rustic feel, which we really liked. We sat at the bar, and the only downside I would say is it is on the smaller side. I do foresee them getting busy throughout the fall and winter, so might be harder to find bar seats on popular or rainy nights. Slight inconvenience for us, but good for the business!
Staff: The staff were wonderful. We saw some familiar faces, and there was a nice feeling of excitement and optimism in the air. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and while we sat at the bar, it seemed the service to the diners at tables was just as quick.
Drinks: The cocktail/drink menu has a lot of variety, and while the beer selection is on the smaller side, it was nice to see a balance of choices rather than being IPA-heavy. Hubby ordered their version of an old-fashioned, and I had a cosmo and the orange crush. Both were well-made, and the orange crush was especially good, a perfect summer drink. We are looking forward to seeing what specials they come out with for the upcoming holiday season.
Dinner: 10/10, NO NOTES!!! We honestly were blown away. I went in with the game plan of ordering the coconut curry shrimp, because it is difficult to find curry near us, and it is one of my favorite foods. The menu offers a little something for everyone. Hubby was undecided and several dishes were looking good, but Dave highly recommended the steak tips, so we decided to get one each of the curry and steak tips to share. We ordered the steak rare, and they actually came out rare! Tips, potato, and broccoli were all delicious and well-seasoned, but my favorite was the coconut curry shrimp. I want to try the rest of the menu but man is it going to be hard to stray away from this!!! It is a perfect balance of warm spice and light coconut at the end of the bite, and I cannot recommend it enough. For those of you nervous about spicy food, this is not a "hot" spicy dish, just an even balance of flavor and texture, and I really hope you try it if you are debating, because you will not be disappointed. Finally, the portion sizes were just right. We had no leftovers, but we felt comfortably full and had a little room left for dessert.
Dessert: Not only is Chef Amber brilliant with the apps and main portions, but she is also responsible for putting together an incredible dessert menu! We were informed everything is done in house. Our pick was the butter cake, which neither of us had ever tried, and it was such a lovely end to the evening. Light, buttery, melted on the tongue, and just overall a comforting little dessert. Again, perfect portion size; we were able to order one, and it comes with two little slices, just right for sharing!
All in all, we are very excited to have this team in our neighborhood, and I wish them all the success, as we have been missing a restaurant along this stretch of 138. Huge congratulations to Dave, Chef Amber, and all the staff; we cannot wait to come visit again!!