FORT PIERCE — How ought to I describe 2nd Road Bistro? It’s not a “bistro” within the conventional sense as it’s not a small cozy institution with a restricted menu. Then again, most of the menu gadgets, resembling baked brie, steak medallions and hen piccata wouldn’t be misplaced on a bistro menu.
It isn’t a typical sports activities bar in that it serves scratch kitchen bistro-style consolation meals along with wings, wraps, paninis and burgers. Then again, it’s a sports activities bar in that it has a fully-stocked bar, 50 beers on faucet, and wall-to-wall flat-screen televisions displaying, effectively…sporting occasions.
2nd Road Bistro is an open-air restaurant with partitions coated with previous indicators, pictures, antiques and retired beer faucets. The bistro has a uncooked bar with each concoction of uncooked and cooked shellfish. Appetizers embrace tuna nachos, gator bites, fried inexperienced tomatoes, smoked fish dip or fried cheese.
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Entrees characteristic meatloaf, country-fried pork, shrimp alfredo, salmon and fish of the day. Pizzas, salads, soups, tacos, fried platters, burgers, paninis and sandwiches are additionally on the menu. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are labeled. Should you can not discover one thing you wish to eat on their menu, then you’re merely not hungry.
We began with the Bistro Sampler ($16.99) and the Stuffed Potato Tots ($11.99). The Sampler was fried potstickers, which had been scrumptious dipped within the spicy ponzu sauce; hen tenders, which had been complemented by the honey mustard sauce; and shrimp dipped in a tangy cocktail sauce.
The deep-fried shredded potatoes full of bacon and cheddar had a pleasant texture, like a hush pet however had been mildly flavored compared. Two out of 4 of us weren’t truffle followers however I assumed the beer-bacon-truffle-ketchup was sensible.
We pored over the menu — there have been so many selections. Considered one of my eating companions selected the Roasted Turkey Sandwich ($14.99). Recent multigrain bread was full of sliced, moist, roasted turkey and creamy brie. The bread was smeared with a tangy and creamy cranberry-mayo sauce. She selected a facet of crispy golden onion rings ($2-additional) as a result of, effectively, I all the time do.
Jambalaya ($21.99) was one other’s selection. Numerous perfectly-cooked jumbo shrimp, hen and andouille sausage had been coated in just-hot-enough Cajun spices over rice with a hunk of candy cornbread on the facet. Though the flavors had been good, the dish was just a little dry and will have used a extra brothy sauce.
The hubs ordered a Cuban Sandwich ($14.99) which was a toasted-and-pressed sandwich of thinly-sliced pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard. The flavors all melded effectively. His facet of coleslaw, nonetheless, was watery and never creamy or flavorful.
My dinner was Rooster Marsala ($18.99) as a result of what else do you order at a bistro/sports activities bar that serves all the pieces? My dinner was two ginormous hen breasts which had been moist and flavorful, pan-fried in a comforting, wealthy deep-brown, Marsala wine sauce with slices of recent, sauteed mushrooms and served on prime of pasta.
How ought to I describe 2nd Road Bistro? Pleasant. Welcoming. Comfy. Scrumptious. The environment is pleasant. The employees is attentive. The bistro invitations you to come back on in, have a seat, order a chilly drink and benefit from the menu selections, the sports activities on televisions and the eclectic décor.
The outside deck is pet-friendly with a menu for “Spot.” You’ll be able to order Ham Barker Helper ($8). Scooby Stew ($8), or Rooster Doggy Gumbo ($8).
Once more, for those who — or “Spot” — can not discover one thing to eat right here, you’re merely not hungry.
2nd Road Bistro
Delicacies: American Fare
Handle: 122 North 2nd Road, Fort Pierce, 34950
Cellphone: 772-293-9191
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-midnight Fridays; 10 a.m.-midnight Saturdays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays
Alcohol: Full bar
On-line: 2ndstreetbistro.com/www.facebook.com/2ndstreetbistrofortpierce
Lucie Regensdorf dines anonymously on the expense of TCPalm for #WhatToDoIn772. Contact her at Lucie@theloveofcooking.com.
