What a fabulous restaurant with the most amazing staff. I last ate here in 2017; the testament to the management and leadership of this organization is clear: they know how to attract and retain the right people. The wine selection is exceptional and the food was, simply put [with what I think is an apt metaphor], a veritable symphony on my palate. No, it was a ballet. Ugh. I don't know. Just. consider this recommendation with the most alluring and desirable imagery you can conjure up and it will be well, well worth your time to give these fine folks a shot at a fabulous dinner experience. Bravo to all involved!
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We dined at Roosevelt's this evening, our last night of an extended stay in Port A for Thanksgiving... I must admit I'm struggling with the star rating here, as some things were great, and others not so great. I decided on the 4-star rating because many of the deficiencies were in the side dishes, not main courses, and Bar 1886 was an awesome end to the evening...
Out of the gate we decided to forego cocktails and get to vino ... a bottle of Honig Sauvignon Blanc was brought and served, temperature perfect ... very reasonably priced in this day and age! We initially paired that with the "Cheesy Garlic Shrimp" appetizer and the special of the day clam chowder.
The chowder was OK, pretty salty for our palates. On the other hand, the cheesy shrimp dish was on point... delicious! Served with toasted bread, we were thinking it may have been better with tortilla chips! In any event, the cheesy shrimp was OMG good... order that! It was huge, so we only finished about one-half!
Our entrees included the seared scallops and shrimp, and the chicken shrimp "Invotini." Both entrees were very good, the shrimp, scallops and chicken were cooked perfectly... YUM! The sides (as noted above) were a bit off... the scalloped potatoes were so heavy on the thyme as to be inedible. The mushroom risotto was salty (common theme), and the asparagus side was undercooked. So, entrees 5-star, sides 3-star.
After dinner we adjourned to the 1886 Bar, which is part of the restaurant. We maybe should have started and finished the evening there? A way cool bar, great vibe, served great appetizers and awesome cocktails. Mostly locals there, great conversations about Port A, and what's good and bad!
If we had started and finished there, the score may have been 5-star. A great couple of cocktails and a "key limon pie" martini finished the evening. Drinks were good, the dessert was OTC (off the charts)! Darn good!
Highly recommend Roosevelt's, but consider stopping in (and maybe eating at) Bar 1886 ... good evening, good folks, good times!
This place has some amazing food and a casual yet upscale feel about it. We ate a variety of their options, been the 4 of us that went, and everything was as close to perfection as possible, as far as how the seafood and steak was cooked and how it all tasted. I did ask for some of their house made Cesar dressing, as I opted for the soup instead of a salad with my meal, and the Cesar dressing was not my favorite for sure (it lacked that typical creamy Cesar kick in it), but the saffron sauce I had with my shrimp and scallops was on point. Also recommend dessert and coffee, the creme brulee and the chocolate mousse cake were both very delicious and the bailey's coffee topped it off perfectly.
Great atmosphere! We ate appetizers in the bar.
Dining room is really nice but we liked the open feel of the bar. Lots of great decor and comfortable seating inside as well as lovely outdoor tables.
Had the spinach salad, bacon wrapped tenderloin (risotto was great! Another reviewer said it wasn't...), crab cakes, and key lime parfait for dessert. This was plenty for two.
Yes, it's expensive but the overall experience is worth it.
Had an amazing experience here, glad to have made reservations when arriving. Had a family friend help us with picking food since she's eaten here a lot. The food was amazing the Roosevelt's Signature Bread was amazing as the balsamic vinegar isn't too overpowering, the portions were very filling, and everything also tasted amazing the Lobster Bisque did leave some desire. Other than that, be sure to dress nicely here! They have a sign that says dress code enforced so no going there after the beach in sandy swimwear and sandals. They do have an outside area where live music plays but the night I went the bar was serving as some kinda reception area for a wedding.
Open 7 days a week 0800-1100 for breakfast. 1100-1400 for lunch. Check out the 1886 Coffee House & Pub. The best restaurant on the island. Live music in the courtyard.
OMG! This place is amazing! We went here during the tropical storm Nicholas and made reservations before hand for my Bachelorette party! We were treated so well, basically like queens. Thank you so much to the staff that made it so memorable for my girls and I! I can't remember our servers name, but you're amazing man!!! Thank you! We'll be back for sure!
We had dinner our last night in Port A. We came in closer to closing time than we would of liked to but they were very accommodating. No bad vibes. The food was prepared fresh. They food was great. A hidden treat. Very clean and very attentive. They went above and beyond to make it a perfect evening. Thank you guys!
We are big foodies. Have eaten great food all around the world. This place is a hidden gem. We had grilled mahi mahi with lemon sauce, potatoes, mushroom risotto and ribeye with coconut shrimp. The crème brûlée and white chocolate bread pudding. Everything was a 11 out of 10!!!! Happy anniversary to us!!
Absolutely amazed at the quality of food that Roosevelt's puts out. The Oyster Rockefellers were the absolute best I've ever had. The steak was done to perfection, the bread pudding was perfect, and the service was phenomenal!!! If visiting Port A this is a must visit stop!
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