GT Fish & Oyster

Many people might disagree with me, but I found GT Fish & Oyster to be overpriced. I went there for a good-bye lunch, and I feel absolutely no shame when I say that I was glad that lunch was on someone else’s dime. I had very excited to eat at GT Fish & Oyster, and had heard really wonderful things about it. My takeaway after the lunch is that I will not be heading back any time soon.

The décor was probably my favorite part of the meal. I am not a person that typically leaves a place hungry. I usually order just the right amount, and for the record, I do not consider the right amount to be a “cheesecake factory” sized portion. Despite that ordering what I was told was the right amount, I still left feeling hungry.

I went with 6 people and we all ordered various dishes, and we all seemed to enjoy them for the most part, but the portion size for the price is underwhelming. In general, the food is interesting and seems to be prepared in innovative fashions. In order to have a full meal, you will need to order several dishes, and all of the sudden, the reasonable prices on the menu begin to add up. I ordered 2 dishes, and then shared a crab cake with several of my colleagues. Each of us had about 2 bites, of the crab cake, but it was voted hands down, the best dish of the meal. I will say that someone else ordered the shrimp bruschetta, and when 2 small pieces came out, he announced that he was glad that he wasn’t paying.

I also ordered the tuna poke, which I really enjoyed. It was light, refreshing and great for a hot summer day. I also ordered a shrimp spring roll that is served with basil seeds in tomato water. I love basil, and despite never having eaten basil seeds (to my knowledge), I assumed that I would love basil seeds. Wrong! For those who haven’t seen basil seeds, they look like moldy dots in a gelatinous solution. Despite tasting perfectly fine, I had to look away as I ate my food. My colleague ordered the spring rolls as well, and also had a similar reaction. On a happier note, several people ordered the lobster roll, which I hear was more filling, more visually appealing and tasty.

Here's my last not-so-nice comment: the service left a lot to be desired. Not only was our waitress not very knowledgeable about the food on the menu, while sitting in a nearly empty restaurant, our table sat with our water and soda glasses empty for long stretches of time despite promises of refills.

I understand that GT Fish is the new place to eat, but I will not be heading back any time soon…at least so long as I’m paying.