Seafood, Dive Bar
Neighborhood: Midtown
(404) 233-7980
1051 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
DARIO "THE AVERAGE MAN" MOBLEY 8-24-2009:
One of the most important things that I am learning from "The Foodie" is the power of the patio. She has a patio at her house and she hangs out on her patio like it is a world famous beach at least twice a week. In the beginning, I never got the loveliness of the patio but I am starting to get it. I am starting to understand. I am starting to become a believer in the power of the patio. I feel more and more relaxed as I continue to eat outside at restaurants. The reason I was not a huge fan of it before is because when I was growing up in the deep south of New Orleans, we never got excited to hang outside because it was always extremely hot and we were always was outside. Unlike northern states or colder climates in the world, it was just a normal thing so it never presented something different. I have officially overcome the curse of the New Orleans heat and humidity though. I am really warming up to THE POWER OF THE PATIO at restaurants. The major appeal of the The Steamhouse Lounge is not from a food standpoint. The appeal of The Steamhouse Lounge stretches way past food. In addition to the patio, the servers were really nice and attentive and that was the icing on the cake that made the atmosphere cozy enough to take that deep breath and proclaim, "Wow, this place is sort of nice". Also, I did not feel like the other customers were really close to me. Have you ever been somewhere where the tables were too close and you can kick the leg of a person at the table next to you? I hate that!!! The Steamhouse seating arrangement is definitely not cluttered like that and I tend to like that. The only issue with the patio was that it started raining. However, before that, "The Foodie" and I were kicking out our legs and drinking like tourists from another country. It was really cool. We even invited some of our friends the second night and they seemed to absorb the vibe like we did. My friend actually called me a few days later to ask me the name of the place we went to. It is something about the Steamhouse Lounge that draws people in. Anyhow, here is a picture of the patio:
Again, the food was not great but I do recommend the Broiled Oyster Sampler. I am from New Orleans so I know how great oysters are suppose to taste and I fully support the spice and flavor of the Oyster Sampler at The Steamhouse Lounge. Also, if you are a mixed drink type of person, I think the Rum Punch and the Gombay Smash is right up your alley. You ABSOLUTELY know that I had to taste both and I was not disappointed. Here is what we had to eat and drink in two visits to The Steamhouse Lounge:
BROILED OYSTER SAMPLER (2) - 10.00 (2nd time without Garlic Parmesan)2 Rockefeller, 2 Monterey & 2 Garlic Parmesan
FRIED SHRIMP 10.00
served with french fries, hushpuppies, tartar or cocktail sauce
SHRIMP & SCALLOP QUESADILLA- 8.75
Shrimp, scallops & Monterey Jack in flour tortillas with a side of salsa
"BEST SINGLE SKILLET DISH"- Atlanta Magazine Oysters, shrimp, corn, potatoes, & sausage in a spicy butter sauce
BARBADOS RUM PUNCH-7.00
Mount Gay, tropical juice and spices
GOOMBAY SMASH - 7.00
Cruzan coconut rum mixed with orange, pineapple, & lime juices topped with dark rum
B- Good Atmosphere and Nice Servers Happy Eating,Dario "THE AVERAGE MAN" Mobley
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