Gnarly Surf Bar & Grill

I went to this establishment shortly after it opened and was profoundly unimpressed ..... So much so that I don't remember what I had.  But one meal is not a reputation, hell, who hasn't made a mistake?  So I gave it another try .... What a waste of time, money, and my hunger.

It sounded great.  I LOVE lamb and I LOVE curry, so what could be better than lamb curry taco in a warm soft tortilla???  In this case sawdust and ground glass might have been.  

The tortilla was really very nice, but the rest?   Was there curry in that sauce??  Could have fooled me.  And the lamb was overlooked and tasteless.  It came with a side of rice (pilaf, sort of).  The bartender asked if I liked it and I said "the rice was good".  Can't imagine why I would go back and waste my money.  Just stay away.

Pleasant surprise! Never noticed it before (usually don't take the north bridge) but decided to stop in. Had the Mahi Fish Tacos.  VERY nice and tasty! My wife had a salad with blackened Mahi on top. Nice size pieces of fish and very good overall.  The only thing keeping it from five stars is the price. i did think it was a bit pricey. That said, we will be back, though maybe not at lunch time.

I stopped here with some girl friends on our way home from a beach day for a beer. One of my friends ranted and raved about how awesome this place was. They offer  25 cent draft beers every time the drawbridge raises.

I have to say I was not terribly impressed, probably because my friend over-glorified it in her recommendations.

It's a little seafood shack with various sandwiches and seafood entrees. No water views, very small parking - literally maybe 8 spaces. The decor is quaint and Caribbean style, lots of vibrant colors. I would consider coming back for lunch, but their dinner entrees were way too pricey, upwards of $20.

Apparently one of the reasons my friend likes this place so much is they are dog friendly.