Another one of Eddie V's restaurant right next door to Wildfish Seafood Grille is Roaring Fork. Set out to be "Bold American cuisine, creating flavors that crackle with a rugged edge" we had to try it out.
I made reservations online which was very helpful & quick, we arrived around 7:30 on a Tuesday night. It didn't seem to be very busy at all.
The place has sort of a romantic feel to it, dim lights, candles, booths as well as tables.
We looked at the menu and decided to start with the fried avocado. It was delightful. It has a sauce with crab mixed in it, delicious!
For our main entrees I had the seabass, it comes to you with a fried egg, just right on top of it, interesting. It was tasty but I'm not quite sure what I was expecting.
My friend had the Carnitas which is a slow roasted pork. The waiter described it as "you would be able to cut it with your fork it is so tender":
She wasn't really impressed with the meat, she did like the beans though. We didn't choose to have any extra sides as there wasn't a huge selection of them that weren't carb friendly (macaroni, potatoes, etc.).
The service was great, the restaurant is nice but I don't know if I would go back. I expected a little fancier menu for the atmosphere & price but I was dissapointed. If I had to choose between the two restaurants I would definitely go to Wildfish Seafood Grille over Roaring Fork.
Roaring Fork is located at 1806 NW Loop 1604, you can make reservations online or call them 210-479-9700.
Kristin Moran
Specializing in San Antonio & surrounding cities
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Kristin, I love, love Wildfish but haven't tried out Roaring Fork yet.
Kristin, this is so funny. A while back we had a buyer who asked in a local restaurant here for fried avocado (not on the menu - Mexican restarant) and the waitress almost dropped on the floor laughing. We had never heard of it either. Now we know! Looks delicious. ~Rita
Wow fried avacado... I think anything fried is awesome but that is just me. I should have ate before I looked at your blog. :)
Kristin,
Looks yummy! I am going to have to make a trip to Texas..
Ann Hayden in Wildwood, Missouri
Kristin -
You are making me hungry this morning... I love food and I have the ___to prove it. I love an honest restaurant review... You keep eating and I'll keep reading.
Fried avocado? Hmm...I wonder if you could wrap bacon around that?
SP - I think Wildfish is winning if there is a race with San Antonians. Definitely better IMHO.
Rita - It was a first for me also! Delicious!
Wayne - It was the best part of the dinner. A tad spicy but very good. I should try to make it myself. Doesn't seem that hard?
Ann - Great idea!! Let me know your plans :D.
Debbie - THanks. It was my first 'not so good' review so I hesitated but I think it's important to speak the truth!
Keith - What CAN'T you wrap bacon around? mmmmmmm, bacon. :)
That looks wonderful! I went to a restaurant Friday night for the first time and I am kicking myself for forgetting my camera. My husband was probably glad......
Kristin,
I am really serious about taking a trip to Texas. My brother lives near Austin.
Ann