Alright folks, today’s adventure took me to Latitude Seafood over in Stony Point after hearing wild rumors about their crab cakes. Grabbed my notebook and drove down around 5PM to beat the dinner rush. Place smells like the ocean slapped you in the face – in a good way! Host sat me by the window where I could watch the boats bobbing outside.
The Tasting Kickoff
First up? Had to try their lump crab cake appetizer. Saw at least six tables order it while waiting. Server Jake dropped this golden-brown disc with crunchy slaw. Forked into it – WHOA. No fillers whatsoever, just sweet crab chunks holding hands with old bay seasoning. Crispy outside, juicy inside. Best part? Lemon aioli dipping sauce made it taste like vacation.
Main Event Madness
For round two, went full seafood nerd and ordered their blackened rockfish platter. Fish arrived sizzling on this cast iron skillet with char marks screaming “I just left the grill.” Bit through the spicy crust into flaky white meat that dissolved like cotton candy. But the real MVP? Underneath sat garlicky parmesan grits that soaked up all the juices. Wiped that plate clean with sourdough bread.
Meanwhile, table next to me got this massive seafood boil bag shaking around. Looked insane so I asked to snap a photo. Shrimp, clams, corn and potatoes all swimming in Cajun broth so red it looked angry. Guy offered a mussel – flavor bomb explosion! Tasted like they boiled it in straight-up bayou water with extra cayenne kick.
Sweet Surrender
Thought I was done till Jake whispered “key lime pie made fresh today.” Tiny green wedge showed up wobbling like jello. Crust crumbled perfectly when spoon hit it. Tang punched my tongue first, then sweet creaminess chased it. Tasted like Florida squeezed into a dessert plate.
Hands-Down Winners
- Crab Cake Appetizer: Straight-up crab purity contest winner
- Blackened Rockfish: Spicy fish meets soulmate grits
- Seafood Boil Bag: Messy shared feast for spice warriors
Left smelling like garlic butter and happiness. Wallets didn’t scream either – portions could feed two normal humans. Head over before tourist season hits!
