So we rolled into Savannah at about 10 on Thursday night and it was practically a ghost town. The wings place was open and the pizza place was open, but these Dallas girls are into haute cuisine...neither of which fit the bill.
While we strolled around, we happened upon Garibaldi's Cafe. My understanding is that several of the restaurants in town are owned by the same group; this was a great place to start.
We each had a glass of wine. They brought us some fresh, hot bread with olive oil for dipping. I thought the olive oil was a little bitter. Mom, who normally hates olive oil with bread, thought it was delicious.
We moved on to split the crab cake appetizer. This was served with pickled onions and cucumbers and was very, very tasty. The combination of tart-y and salty was a sure winner.
We split the crispy seared flounder paired with an apricot shallot sauce. This must be a Savannah fav because we saw it on a few different menus. It is unique for sure, and if you ever find yourself down in Savannah, be sure to try this dish.
When they deliver it, you almost half to look away (and I'm so sorry that this picture doesn't do it proper justice) . It is a whole fish that is cut up in a diamond pattern. You use your fork to dislodge the tender white meat from the fish skeleton. It sounds gross, but it was so good!! The seasoning was just perfect and the apricot glaze was delicious.
Garibaldi's was a great place to kick off our culinary frenzy!!
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