Saturday, May 05, 2012

Fried shrimp as big as Pekingese

The Old Salty Dog Restaurant is at New Pass directly on the water just in from the Gulf of Mexico heading to Sarasota Bay. The fried shrimp are indescribable. Complimented by delicious cole slaw, and fries plus a new-found favorite beer, Sam Adams Summer Ale. It's not nearly as good as the shrimp - what is??!! - but really good on a near 90 degree day. If you like beer, check out this description: malted wheat, lemon peel and Grains of Paradise, a rare pepper from Africa first used as a brewing spice in the 13th century, to create a crisp taste, spicy flavor and medium body. Believe me, if I wasn't driving I'd have had a couple more...just to slack my thirst on a hot, humid Florida afternoon. Old Salty Dog was featured on Travel Channels' Man vs Food. Dogs are welcome and you're encouraged to bring Fido. The easiest way to get to Old Salty Dog is to take Fruitville Road Exit west off I-75 north or south toward Sarasota. Continue on Fruitville until it ends at Highway 41. Turn left, stay in the right lane and head out to St. Armand's Key on John Ringling Boulevard. Keep right at the circle toward Longboat Key and turn right onto Ken Thompson Parkway. Mote Marine Laboratory (worth a visit!) is directly across the street. The shrimp are on the left. Enjoy!

6 comments:

Lori Skoog said...

I'm sorry the Salty Dog is not closer. I'm sure Phoebe and Gucci would like to meet up with Dr. Porter there.

So nice that you are back in our blog world.

Frank said...

Lori - Even the walls were covered in dog posters. It was a fun place to eat and enjoy the boats and water. Dr. Porter sends his best to the Skoog girls.

Valladolid Daily Photo said...

Suddenly, I have a brutal hungry.

Lowell said...

Great pictures - if your intent was to trigger our appetite, you've done it very well!

We're going on hiatus after today for awhile...nice to have you back and thanks again for your help!

Cheryl said...

Oh my goodness I was just in that area yesterday! I will have to go back because those shrimp do look great. We were out on the water and did have a delicious burger at a place right on the water so I don't feel to bad ;)
Thanks for sharing!

Lois said...

Fried shrimp are my favorite seafood dish and those look delicious!! I lived in Sarasota many years ago. I think I might need to make a trip back.