Our plans for a little stay-cation, long weekend started here at the Ritz-Carlton, and our first night was having dinner at Jack Dusty. Even though we had reservations at 7:45, the great hostess and managers did accommodate us when we walked in very early at...6:00. After a long drive from the East Coast of Florida, we were pretty hungry and ready for an all out dinner.
A nice table inside for four, far enough from the large bar area, with a nice view, of the outside, we were greeted by LYLE, who was on his game. Great service, attentive, always there when needed, a highly seasoned veteran server!!! Thank you Sir!!!
A bottle of Puligny Montrachet for the ladies and a bottle of Barone Fini Pinot Grigio for dad and I opted for a bud light with a lime .
For our apps we started with the cheese board, and smoky fish dip to share, a split fried green tomatos with crab meat and a split of a regular salad wedge. All starters was were absolutely flavorful, nice size portions and delish!!! Perfect for taking off our hunger pains and paired perfect with our beverages.
For our main course, a house special Prime Rib, herb crusted, medium rare perfection for my love, a whole fried snapper for mom, wow...seafood Ciopinno for dad with a nice wine sauce and I had the sous vide half of fried chicken, perfectly executed!!!
For dessert, we were way too full, but Lyle insisted that he can bring dessert up to our Presidential Suite after dinner so we said yes!!! He took great care of us and did bring the tray of key lime tart, Coconut rum cake, and two bread puddings.
Out of control delish!!! Topped it off with some more wine and cocktails in our room and we were done for the night!!!
Overall, great service, great food, terrific ambiance, plenty of beautiful people watching. Nice touch to have one of the Managers ( Vertrell spelling sorry) stop by and check on us.Can't beat this fine eatery under the
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