Syd's FishPig Cafe

I walked in this restaurant about 15 minutes before opening and was told I had to wait until 5pm by a short bald man wearing an apron. I saw two other men at the bar but figured it could’ve been the owners. I returned at 5, discover more people are at the bar having drinks, and now I’m left wondering if I was discriminated against because I am black and they were white. In spite of I ordered food and I get a raw fish dish (appetizer pictured below) and after an over priced rockfish dish $46 (main) which was “goujon” size. For dessert key lime pie that was room temperature. Very disappointing because the surrounding restaurants are great and I hope this review helps anyone who doesn’t want to be treated as I was.

Eclectic and quirky restaurant for authentic, delicious Southern food, with an emphasis on fresh seafood. I got the pork platter, and my husband got the shrimp gumbo. Both were excellent! The space is decorated with eccentric but fun decor, and our server was very friendly. Skip it if you’re in a rush; it’s the kind of place to slow down, unwind, and enjoy a great meal.

Wow what a meal! We were fortunate enough to go during gumbo week, and I’m so glad that we did! I had the quail and sausage gumbo, and it was delicious. Husband had the yellowfin tuna special and spoke high praises. Our server was wonderful, and very accommodating when we realized we needed to cut our evening shorter than expected. We got the ‘Salty Dog’ chocolate torte to-go for dessert, and oh my goodness, it was incredible! We will be back!

I enjoyed the decor, but unfortunately the food was just ok. Everything was very bland and drowned in cream sauce. The menu is oddly written like it's a biography, the staff have a long story to tell you about every dish, it felt odd and off-putting - like the whole place is a shrine to the chef. Good food and service speaks for itself, if we're interested in knowing more about the chef or the restaurant, we'll ask. The service was also strange, they treated us like we were lucky to be there rather than welcoming us in. The highlight was the desserts they were very good.

Food was unbelievably good. Many dishes use smoked tomatoes which have a unique flavor that kicks up the already-amazing sauces. We got several appetizers and entres,and as far as I can tell, you can't go wrong. The menu changes with whatever is most fresh or in season. The place classy without being stodgy, the art was really unique and cool. The service was attentive and friendly. It can be costly for a large group, but it is 100% worth the price. Strongly recommend for a semi-fancy but unique dinner spot!