Eric on the other hand would dump me in a second to date Bobby Flay, that's for sure. I'm not really sure why he likes Bobby Flay but he dragged me to Mesa Grill down in the Bahamas at the Cove Atlantis to try his 'great' dishes. And secretly (ok not so secretly), I'm glad he did. :)
Alright, so I look completely freezing in this picture- and that's because I was. Our trip was great but the weather, not so much. We couldn't go to the pools one day because it was absolutely freezing (and raining)-boo!
We decided to head downtown on one of the pool-unfriendly days and afterwards we thought we'd treat ourselves to some good southern food! I was excited to go see the restaurant since Eric has been there before and had been raving about Mesa Grill before we got to the Bahamas!
I had to admit, I was pretty excited- the place was beautifully decorated and the place was bustling with activity!
The menu was quite simple but had unique twists that catered to the Bahamian spirit. Conch chowder is a must at the Bahamas, and the menu had it's share of conch. We, however, thought we'd leave the conch to the locals and ventured to more simple (but tasty) dishes.
We started off the with Goat Cheese Queso- which was more than enough for two people. The peppers and spices mixed in with the cheese gave it a kick, and the soft texture and unique taste of the goat cheese made the queso creamy and smooth.
As for our entrees, Eric got the Chipotle Glazed Rib eye while I got the Fire-Roasted Veal chop. Eric really enjoyed his Rib-eye, the light chipotle glaze gave the steak some sweetness and the chili sauces on the side definitely added some punch and flavor.
My veal chop was great. (I would say a lot better than the rib-eye) I was surprised by how large the veal chop was and was scared that I wasn't going to finish it (but of course I did). On top of the large piece of veal- I also got a wild rice tamale on the side! Yum!
The veal was cooked perfectly and was tender and sweet and the flavor of the tamale was out of this world. I wouldn't expect a wild rice tamale to have so much flavor, but the cornmeal mixed with the exotic rice definitely was the star of my dish. (Although I do have to admit that it didn't compare to the best tamale I've ever had -which was in Texas at a random horseranch).
We really wanted to get dessert, but after our big meal (and Eric's big margarita) we were stuffed and ready for bed (ok, really, ready for the casino). So off we went- continuing our Bahamian adventure!
So although I was a bit skeptical, I had a great meal and this was probably the best meal I had on the island during my stay. I'm really glad that Eric brought me to Mesa Grill- he helped me appreciate Bobby Flay a little bit more. I had a great evening- and made some money that night! Bobby Flay must be my good luck charm.
Ok, Bobby, you win this time.
Price: $$$$
Ambiance: A
Food: A
Service: A
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