Hi Everyone,
What is…read moreit that makes for a unique 80th Birthday celebration?
A diner, on the water, at River House Restaurant at Palmetto Bluff. And yes, we know someone who has arrived at the eighth decade of their life. Hope for us all, depending upon your point of view. But I digress.
It was well worth the trip, and the price to dine upon this exquisitely prepared fare. You see, the River House Restaurant in Palmetto Bluff is located off the beaten track, with a small, quaint, home town feel and their pricing is indicative of the overall excellent quality of your event dining experience. Which means, to dine there. The ambience is pristine, in an architectural design wonder. Everywhere you peer, your eyes are delighted with intricate, finely orchestrated, and soothing display of eclectic taste.
We started with their Amuse-bouche which is a French term that means "mouth amuser". Yea, I had to look it up too, lol. It was the chef's creation of creamy goat cheese and fig in a small pastry crust which was taste provoking, aesthetic pleasing, and would pair well with a Prosecco, or a Non-sweet Riesling wines. This unexpected, unique treat was provided to us on the house, which was a nice touch. Thank you Chef!
Their service is excellent as nothing is ever overlooked. From refilling your chosen libation, to your meals arriving quickly and hot, to our Server's engaging personality. Our Birthday Gal taught German for decades educating your children (i.e. figuratively), and they engaged in an interesting discussion of German and Ukrainian Family name derivations as if they were cousins which had a very warm Family like feel.
The food is good to outstanding depending upon what you have chosen to experience. Example: The Duck appetiser is a perfect tastebud sensation that delighted me over, and over again. In our opinion, it should be added to their menu as an entree, so you can enjoy it twice! Yea, as in, don't miss it. The Halibut was a flakey with a divine sauce, the shrimp cocktail was very moist, and tender, the Lettuce Wedge Salad was terrific with its thick cut bacon, and taste centric dressing. Their chicken was chicken. Ah...hun, what? Nothing special, so now, you know. Their Filet Mignon had an exquisite savory flavor. Its presentation was a sight enthralling, desire enticing, temptation as we eat with our foods aroma, and our eyes, first. However, the portion was a little suspect. The Blueberry Regatta Cheese Cake and their Chocolate Mousse in a small donut ring shape were both tintilating tastebud sensations, and again the Chocolate Mousse for our Birthday celebrant was provided, on the house. Thank you Chef!
This delightful, 180 degree water view area offers huge tree lined streets, is beautifully manicured, a small town anywhere feel with multiple restaurants in this one location. Which means, we will be back again to try some of the other River House Restaurant entree delights, and some of their competing restaurant offerings in this same location. We can recommend to you that you do likewise at River House Restaurant in Palmetto Bluff.
Why?
Because who doesn't need a great event dining experience that leaves you feeling satiated, satisfied, and imbued with the thrill of a great Birthday celebration enjoyed by all?
Enjoy!