It was Saturday night and we were in Marco Island looking for a nice meal with our friends from Illinois, Joe & Michelle. We headed to the Marriott since no one has anything negative to say about this gorgeous hotel.
Immediately, one of the valet parking attendants asked us if he could help guide us. We asked about dining options and even though we had thought about eating at Quinn's, a casual beachfront restaurant, his description of
Kurrents grabbed our attention. Even though the view is not spectacular (it faces the courtyard and pool, not the beach)... the food and service are out of sight!
The only negative I found is something that annoys me often in Naples... The restaurant is visibly EMPTY... it is one of the slowest weekends of the low season and yet, the hostess asks if we have reservations with a "look" as if it will be impossible to find an open table for us.
Moving forward... our waiter, Frank from Jamaica, was lovely... attentive & answered questions with a firm opinion.
Michelle ordered the 10oz Filet Mignon... delicious, but not worth $48!
Joe, Dominic and I went for 3 different fish dishes, which seems to truly be their strength! All 3 entrees were under $30.
Joe ordered the Ft. Lauderdale Swordfish with Chickpea, Spinach & Smoked Pork Cake, Stuffed Zucchini Blossom & Soy Beurre Blanc. The fish was fresh & very tasty, but I was not a fan of the pork cake. Joe seemed to enjoy his meal though. We all were very intrigued by his pepper foam... it made for an interesting presentation!
Dominic chose the
Citrus Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, English Pea Raviolo, Vegetable Ficelle & Soy Beurre Blanc. Fresh, buttery in texture & very well complemented by all other ingredients. Hard to resist! Even Michelle, who does not like fish, loved the taste of the Sea Bass!
I opted for the Pan Seared Red Snapper with Thai Stir-Fry Noodles and Tempura Baby Bok Choy. Wow! This was THE BEST fish plate I have had in a LONG time! Very close to how good the food is at USS Nemo, but wow... I was soooo happy with my choice. Dominic loved my dish, Joe thought it was good, Michelle preferred the Sea Bass. Perhaps the Asian noodles were too rich in flavor, but I love Asian flavors so it was right up my alley!
We did not order one of the appetizers from the Small Plates Menu, but we could not pass up the opportunity to try their Lobster Mac (Cavatelli) & Cheese so we ordered this side to start. It was good, not too rich and not overpowering with lobster flavor even though it had a good amount of lobster meat.
We passed on dessert because our bellies were so full, but the Coconut Crème Brûlée stayed in our minds and a day later we almost went back just for dessert.
Great meal for a special occasion. Bring a full wallet though!
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