
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Anyone who reads my blog is aware I seldom bash a restaurant. There may be instances of one or two items that need improvement, and I do speak to that, I mean the blog is called Raves, Rants and Reviews. This is not the case with Casa Marina. I honestly can not recall when I have had a more unsatisfying time, not only for myself but the people who were with me. I have eaten dinner and Sunday brunch at this location and the best I can say about it I never repeated either again. When I was invited to lunch, everything in me told me to stay home, but I wanted to see some friends. I should learn to trust my instincts. The day was brilliant, December in Fl. 78 degrees and we were seated upstairs on the beach view dining area. There is also outside seating if that is what you want.



Next Mahi Sandwich on a Brioche Roll with Creole Tartar, and the obligatory Lettuce, Tomato and Onion. This particular dish looked burned I watched as the recipient of this dish scraped the burn off the dry fish. I wanted to cry. Prime Rib French Dip on a Brioche roll with Sauteed Onions and Mushrooms, Swiss and Au jus
When did French Dip start being served on a Brioche? French Dip, should have been a clue to the chef, perhaps a baguette would be a better choice, some thing that will not get all soggy when it’s dipped as intended. This just looked sad. So the last dish, which I an one other guest chose; Shrimp & Grits Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic,Shallots & Small Diced Peppers in a Chardonnay Butter Sauce over Creamy Grits. As a northerner who started eating grits very late in life, I eat them every change I get to make up for that fau paux. This dish made me question everything I like about it. I asked for my “Jumbo Shrimp” to be blackened and when it arrived, I saw my request had been granted. The had been blackened so much they must have shrunk to miniature size and although I could not identify any Chardonnay if the shrimp had been alive there was so much butter in the dish the shrimp could have had a little swim. And to add insult to butter this dish offered no hint of flavor.
Categories: American Food, Beaches, Hotel
Sounds really great! Thanks for the review 🙂
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