Goin' Coastal - Seafood - Atlanta, Ga

July 2, 2011
So about a week ago I received a frantic text 'Dude, new seafood spot off Highland,' followed by an blackberry invite.

 
So here we are at Goin' Coastal Seafood, after going on what was supposed to be a quick shopping stop, that turned into a whirlwind dress buying extravaganza. Its early afternoon, and the place is packed. Luckily because we did have a reservation for later this evening they were happy to free up that slot and seat us early. The light blue walls are very calming and foster a very relaxed atmosphere.

Posted on the wall they have their mission statement, which is to be a 'sustainable seafood joint.' Conscious of the long-term impacts of over fishing and farming on the ecosystem

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Waitress - Amber
First out the fresh cheddar biscuits with herbs. We hated admitting this... but Red Lobster's are still the undisputed champ.

Then the show began. I ordered Fried lobster tacos with a corn cilantro salsa with corn on the cob and hush puppies. The salsa had the perfect small bite of spice, that was not over powering to the lobster. I love corn on the cob, so I definitely relished every bite. Then the hush puppies. These might be the Best I Ever Had, like nothing I have ever had. They actually melted in your mouth. The crunch exterior, but a fluffy interior. AP compared it to a funnel cake/elephant ear.


AP ordered the Fried Seafood Platter, with catfish, shrimp, and oysters. We didn't really order the oysters so they brought out more shrimp. The batter was not just your typical cornmeal batter, it was very crunchy yet still light. I know that sounds odd, but it was. The platter was served with a tomato, cucumber and feta salad, and cheese grits. We forgot to ask exactly what's cheeses were in the grits, but we are guessing something like a white cheddar and parmesan cheeses.

Unfortunately we were so quick to start eating, I only have picture from after we started sharing our foods.

Then of course AP wanted gelato next door from Paolo's. And then guess what?...

They had an avocado gelato. OMG... And you could order mini scoop for $1.50, served in a 2inch cone. It was perfect. Just a taste. I believe there is am thin line when it comes to making something like avocado or salt sweet. There is a lot of room to overdo it. But they accomplished it fabulously.



So final thought, this is probably one of my favorite seafood spots in Atlanta.
Eat Bright!