The Shanty Restaurant

John P Sorg

5+5🌟 Well, the Apple doesn't fall far from the tree does it? Even though, The shanty is supposed to be owned by Dino's son, we can figure where the talent came from anyway! Dino's success, well, it's going to leave a huge legacy for his family. And, I couldn't be happier! Eating Dino's food for decades, it's almost like family! I remember standing around his counter in the old place which is now a hillary's, and talking world events and politics! With some of the other regulars, it was like a Greek Cafe where all the news and world's problems are disseminated. Unfortunately, that seems like a billion years ago, lol! And the world has gotten much much worse! I digress....... Needless to say, my dinner was wonderful and my wife enjoyed hers as well. I'll post some pics, but, I can't really say anymore about Dino and his family's Enterprise than I've already said in my Captain Porky's review. I really saw his kids grow up, and thinking back to when I first met Dino, and see what he's built, it's quite astounding! I really would make this a destination point, because this type of establishment run by these type of folks are few and far between. Climate change and pollution will probably make a huge impact on these establishments in the not too distant future!

Monic Lindsey

Pleasantly surprised at this place. I've driven past it forever and never went in. Made reservations tonight for dinner and the hostess was super friendly checking us in and getting us sat pretty quickly. Right after sitting at our table the waitress was quick to bring out water and bread to get us started while we looked at the menu. First of all their bread is so delicious when it is warm. They had me with that from the start. Pretty simple menu with great presentation and taste though. Ordered their Beet crostini for an appetizer and it was wonderfully made. I was not expecting it to taste so divine. For my main dish I had their plant based burger. There's only so much you can do with a plant based burger but it was still pretty good. I didn't have room for dessert but when our waitress said they had apple crumbcake cheesecake I KNEW I had to try it and man I'm do glad I did. It is the perfect blend of the two. I'd definitely go back and try some different things.

Kyle Neblett

2 stars because it was simply mediocre and did not meet my high expectations i had going in to the meal. I had the Ahi Tuna, not the best and not the worst I've had. The tuna had some silver skin running through it which made it tough to chew. There was no sear on the tuna it just seemed like it was warmed. The mashed potatoes had too much garlic and not one person at our table finished theirs. The salad was great and the sampler appetizer wad good as well.

LEAH HINKLE

My husband and I went to celebrate my one year being cancer free. He had the pork chops and I had the snapper. At the end of our meal the server surprised me when she brought out a brownie cupcake with ice cream. The ambiance is fabulous. Great place for a special occasion.