点评:This time of the year is a busy period for many restaurants in Florida. We decided to make a reservation a few hours prior to our arrival. Since this was not on a weekend, a few hours of notice should have been sufficient. Unfortunately, after two separate attempts, the phone calls were never answered. We prefer talking to a person versus the colder approach of online reservation.
We decided to try our luck and showed up right at 4:30pm, which was the opening time for dinner. We were greeted by the owner and asked if we had a reservation. We mentioned that we attempted twice, but the phone was not answered. He stated that that was impossible because he had been there all day. We were still very appreciative because a small table was made available for us.
We started with the octopus appetizer. The octopus was very chewy, an indication that it was not simmered properly prior to finishing on the grill. Onion and olive oil dominated the plate. The flavor was basic, and the presentation was unappealing.
As for the main courses, we ordered the lamb shank and the salmon. The lamb shank was braised in tomatoes and ras el hanout spice blend. By default, this should have been a delicious combination. Unfortunately, the sauce presented my palate with the evidence that it had been reheated at least twice previously. The orzo was properly cooked and texturally pleasing. The salmon was nothing special. The plate presentation was crowded. Both main courses came with a cup of soup each. The lentil soup was potent with flavor of oregano. The avgolemono was pleasantly acidic. Both soups were served piping hot, which we very much appreciated.
Stella's Greek Cusine may promised that they are the only true Greek cuisine in town. Regardless of any promises made, the food needs to deliver upon that promise. They certainly fell short on the delivery department. When paired with lackluster service, this can be detrimental to any hospitality business. It is highly unlikely that we will pay them another visit.
翻译:每年这个时候,佛罗里达州的许多餐厅都很忙。我们决定在到达前几个小时预订座位。由于当时不是周末,提前几个小时通知应该就足够了。不幸的是,经过两次尝试,电话一直无人接听。我们更喜欢与人交谈,而不是冷冰冰的在线预订。
我们决定碰碰运气,下午 4:30 就到了,这是晚餐的开始时间。店主迎接了我们,并询问我们是否有预订。我们提到我们尝试了两次,但电话无人接听。他说这是不可能的,因为他已经在那里待了一整天。我们仍然非常感激,因为他们为我们腾出了一张小桌子。
我们先吃了章鱼开胃菜。章鱼非常难嚼,这表明它在烤架上完成之前没有充分炖煮。洋葱和橄榄油占据了盘子的大部分。味道很普通,而且摆盘也不吸引人。
至于主菜,我们点了羊腿和三文鱼。羊腿用西红柿和 ras el hanout 香料混合物炖制而成。按理说,这应该是一道美味的组合。不幸的是,酱汁让我的味蕾感觉到它至少被重新加热过两次。意大利面煮得恰到好处,口感也令人愉悦。三文鱼没什么特别的。盘子摆放得很拥挤。两道主菜都配有一杯汤。扁豆汤味道浓郁,带有牛至的味道。avgolemono 酸味宜人。两道汤都是热气腾腾的,我们非常感激。
Stella's Greek Cusine 可能承诺他们是镇上唯一真正的希腊美食。无论做出什么承诺,食物都需要兑现这一承诺。他们在配送方面确实做得不够好。如果再加上平淡无奇的服务,这可能会对任何酒店业造成不利影响。我们不太可能再光顾他们。