Jamie At Momenta

Review of Bridge Street Bistro

My stepmother, father, and I had a wonderful meal ...

My stepmother, father, and I had a wonderful meal here on a beautiful Wednesday night at sunset. The room was steady but not packed with people, so we didn't feel rushed or crowded in by other diners. Likewise, the ambiance was lovely with dimmed lighting and soft jazz classics playing to a reasonable volume so we could still hear each other perfectly.

As other reviewers stated, this is not a just-off-the-beach place. The dress code is a bit fancier than most places on the island but I still saw people in shorts and clean t-shirts too. I would just not suggest flip flops and beach coverups for this lovely dining room. Yes, the prices are upscale but it was worth every penny for the delicious food.

We were seated by Kit, the host, who was friendly all evening and stopped by our table to check on us often. He also made wonderful suggestions for other restaurants to try while I was visiting my parents. Jennifer, the manager, stopped by our table to introduce herself and make sure we were well taken care of by our waiter Steve, who was friendly and fast with our service. He made a great wine suggestion to us and was sure to offer assistance at every question.

We ordered coconut shrimp (4 pieces) appetizers which were delightful and thankfully not overly sweet as some places make them. We then moved to the catch of the day in the Grassy Key style, the grouper with Oscar topping, and my father had a huge taco salad. The fish was out of this world good and the risotto was incredibly creamy, perfectly cooked, and flavorful. This was some of the best fish I have ever tasted and definitely the best fish I have had on the island. We had two desserts (key lime and chocolate pie) which were quite delicious.

Overall, the restaurant and its staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and create an environment of leisurely, excellent dining. Give yourself a splurge and go watch the sunset as you enjoy this excellent cuisine!