Over a year ago, we published a rave review of the wide variety of excellent dishes at David Leschen’s seafood centered restaurant.
We had reported on a fine, creamy smooth she-crab soup, enhanced with a bit of fine sherry, then the Bahamian chowder with a tiny bite and aftertaste. We are pleased to report that both soups are still above the best tasting – do try them.
Last review praised the oysters Rockefeller and this time we sampled scallops Rockefeller – a fine presentation and taste of plump scallops on their spinach bed.
We are happy to report that this menu still lists such winners as large size stone crabs (in season, crisp Caesar salad, a huge fish fry platter with panko encrusted fish, shrimp, calamari and scallops served with French fries and coleslaw. The signature Bouillabaisse still holds forth as does tender soft shell crabs in a cream sauce.
There are grilled oysters – a new treat – six plump bivalves with a topping of
Asiago cheese and herbs – a great tasting dish! We were then treated to David’s Royal Palm shrimp – large shrimp, scampi style, with a fine sauce of tomatoes, olives, onions, capers and more. This dish should not be missed!
The extensive entrée list offers most every local fish, both Maine and Florida waters, a “Surf and Turf” plus filet mignon and NY cut steaks with red wine demiglace, sautéed mushrooms and roasted potatoes. All fish are available plain or broiled, grilled, sautéed, blackened or fried. Your choice. All have rice and house vegetables as accompaniments.
A limited kid’s menu is available with several of the fine food selections. An extensive wine menu and a full bar add to adult enjoyment.
We want to comment on the dessert listings including NY cheesecake, key lime pie, a chocolate “Bomb” and – a new treat –“Wild Berry Pie”, enough for two to share, it is a light, yet full tasting combination of Haagen -Dazs raspberry sherbet, fresh berries with a tasty crust. A fitting end to a perfect meal.
Jake’s is open 5PM to 10PM from Sunday thru Thursday, till 11PM Friday and Saturday. Seating 80 inside and 70 more on patio, Jake’s Stone Crabs is located at 514 Via de Palmas – the corner restaurant in Royal Palm Place where Federal Highway and South Mizner Boulevard meet. Call 347-1055 and ask for Owner/Host David Leschen, then …Go and Enjoy!