Week: Thur.
January 19th
Gosh, it was nearly seventeen years ago when I accepted a line
cook position at a small family run steakhouse located on the
corner of Spalding Dr. and Holcomb Bridge. It was an odd location
and getting in and out of the parking lot was tricky. Guess I
could dream up all kinds of excuses for its failure, none of
which would be the quality product we consistently put out.
After a fifteen-year run by Buffalo’s Café, Nick
Caliendo (nicknamed Big Fish by his friends) and partner Mike
Beagle are giving this awkward location a go with Big Fish Seafood
Grill. And I must say, Big Fish has a certain energy that previous
occupants lacked, even though the décor is currently a
work a progress.
“Hey!” A woman screams from the table next to us to
a lady standing by the hostess stand. “Thanks for the tip,
our food was excellent.”
“You’re welcome.” She replied.
Moments later, two more patrons blurt their gratitude for the
find.
Is this some sort of covert gastronomic underworld I’ve
yet to discover? If so, how do I join?
My Shrimp Po’ Boy, though a bit pricey at $9, was generously
portioned with quality 10-15 count shrimp, which were lightly
dusted in corn meal. Call it the rich man’s po’ boy,
call it whatever you'd like – it’s the best damn po'
boy I’ve had in Atlanta since, well, ever. Too often at
other places they are battered in egg and flour before being
deep-fried, and as a result, arrive in the form of a soggy, greasy
mass on bread.
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Big ol' Shrimp Po' Boy
Type of Cuisine: Seafood
Address/Tel:
6385 Spalding Dr Suite E, Norcross Tel: 770-449-0977
Recommended Items: Shrimp Po' Boy, Oyster Po'
Boy, Yellofin Tuna (Entree)
Price: Apps: $5 - $13, Sandwiches: $8 - $9,
Baskets: $11 - $18, Entrees: $14 - $19
Hours:
Mon - Thurs 11:30am - 9pm
Fri - Sat: 12pm - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm
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Complimentary
Charleston crab dip brought to each table is a nice touch,
if not just a tad bit too sweet. Furthermore, a reasonably
priced Yellowfin Tuna entrée ($16) is similar in quality
to most $22 - $25 versions I've received around town.
Bottom line, Big Fish offers casual upscale fare at a reasonable
price. And there’s some sort of hush-hush foodie
underworld in which I need to learn the secret handshake.
Better hurry if you want a table, word is spreading quickly.
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