As all Seattle residents know - when the sun is out we MUST take full advantage. So after a long day stuck in a box and chained to a computer, I was very anxious to spend the evening hours of Friday, May 14, 2010 soaking in the sunshine! Dining companion and I agreed that we must find an outdoor happy hour, preferably in the sun and hopefully with a view - not easy on a sunny Friday afternoon when everyone else has the same idea...
Considered Ray's Boathouse, but we knew it would likely require a VERY long wait to be seated at one of the coveted deck tables. Decided to try Anthony's next door, since it has a large outdoor patio and doesn't seem to attract the crowds of drunken yuppies with maxed out credit cards that frequent Ray's. My companion arrived at 4:30 p.m. and had a very short wait before being seated at a primo table in the sun, just over the water lapping against the shoreline, with a magnificent view of Shilshole Bay, Puget Sound and the majestic Olympic Mountains. I joined him at 5 p.m.
We sipped on their happy hour lemon drops (neglected to write down the prices but think the happy hour cocktails were $3) as we enjoyed the warmth of the sun, the amazing view and the tantalizing aroma of alder smoked salmon wafting through the air mixed with the comforting fragrance of salt water in warm weather...a uniquely Seattle scent.
We placed an order for Discovery Bay clams and Ahi Nachos (once again, neglected to jot down prices - for some reason their website contains neither accurate menus or any mention of the happy hour menu) . Both appetizers were inexpensive and unremarkable, but were a nice accompaniment to our cocktails and view. The Copper River salmon dinners were being promoted and since neither of us had tried this renowned salmon, we ordered a dinner to split. I recall this dinner as being quite spendy - over $30?
That said, the salmon was cooked to perfection - moist and flavorful - truly succulent. It was accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli - which was also prepared perfectly, neither over or under cooked. Not sure if I could detect any noticeable difference in the Copper River salmon as opposed to salmon normally served, however the preparation was superb.
Emboldened by our cocktails, we threw dietary caution to the winds and allowed our sweet tooth to overrule our good sense. Ordered an absolutely heavenly Rhubarb Crisp, warm and topped with a generous helping of vanilla ice cream. If that were not decadent enough, we also ordered a dessert cocktail comprised of hot chocolate with Bailey's, Peppermint Schnapps and Kalua. Approximately 10,000 calories later, we rolled out of the restaurant in a food coma and managed to get home.
Many people have negative things to say about Anthony's, but for me ambiance is nearly as important as the meal and the patio and view at Anthony's just can't be beat on a sunny day.
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