Restaurant Review: Farmers and Fishers
Posted by Christie - 20/05/10 at 08:05 am
Farmers and Fishers
Georgetown Waterfront
Food: The menu was expansive and interesting, which caused much dithering and second guessing while we waited to order. Everything sounded very very good. The home-made-at-your-table guac was excellent, and vanished from our table in seconds. The chocolate-dipped bacon lollipops were AWESOME (though, it was pointed out that you have to be on board with that taste sensation to fully enjoy it), and the fish tacos were a big hit. Dessert was slightly disappointing, everything seemed to appear in a small cookie cup, and we weren’t sure we loved it. Good, but not great. We WERE fans of the donuts dipped in chocolate though—argmmmmm…….donuts.
Drink: Extensive and well-made cocktail menu, much like Founding Farmers, the sister restaurant. Drinks were very good, and we found ourselves LOVING the Grog, the Painkiller, and, for those who are looking for non-alcoholic fare, the blood orange drink. Yummy! There may have also been a pitcher of sangria involved (much better price point than just buying it buy the glass–the pitcher is fairly large and will do your table right) that lead to some loud and expansive toasts. But the drinks deserved it!
Bathroom Rating: Bathroom was nice, especially the sign in the ladies room which read: “Men and fish are a lot alike, when they open their mouths they get into trouble.” Bravo! Cleanliness was reasonable, and overall we give it a 6.8 out of 10. Spacious, decent lighting, and the all important purse hanger thingy for your purse.
High Heel Quotient: Well, summer has begun, and so has the dreaded “flip flop and summer dress” combo. As you are in Georgetown, flats make sense to keep your sanity.
Eye Candy: Sit outside and watch the beautiful (and not so much) parade by. LOTS to see!
Waitstaff: Nice. Polite. Women.
Overall: The interior of the restaurant is spacious with a long bar and a down-home vibe. The patio, however, is the place to be for scenic waterfront people watching. The food is good, the cocktails are even better. However, on a busy night the bar service can be slow, so if you need your alcohol right away our tip is to go inside and order directly from the bar. Food service was reasonably quick, and we are delighted that good food has finally FINALLY come to the waterfront. Farmers and Fishers is great for a group of friends, a fun cocktail hour, and a place to carb-load before the heavier drinking/dancing commences. Cheers!
