Okay, so let me tell you about my little dive into the Lincoln Seafood menu. It wasn’t exactly climbing Everest, but you know how these things go when you’re on a mission. It’s one of those things, you just gotta do the groundwork sometimes.
My Quest for Seafood Intel
It all started ’cause Sarah, my wife, she suddenly decided she wanted proper fish and chips, the kind that doesn’t taste like cardboard, you know? And our usual spot? Closed down. Just like that. Poof, gone. So, the hunt was on. Someone at work, I think it was Brenda from accounts, she’s always got a recommendation, mentioned “Lincoln Seafood.” Said her cousin went there and wouldn’t shut up about it. So, I figured, alright, let’s see what the fuss is about. My first step, naturally, was to try and scope out their menu. I like to know what I’m walking into, especially with seafood. You gotta be a bit careful, haven’t you?
Finding the actual menu, though, that was a bit of a faff. Honestly. Some places, they splash it all over their websites, easy peasy. Others, it’s like they’re guarding state secrets. I poked around online for a bit, tried a few of the usual spots where you’d expect to find menus. Took me a good chunk of my lunch break, I tell ya. Finally, I stumbled across something that looked like their current offerings. Not sure why some places make it so darn hard. Do they think it adds to the mystery or something? More like it just adds to my pre-dinner stress levels.
First Glance and What I Was Looking For
So, I finally get my eyes on this Lincoln Seafood menu. First impression? Well, it wasn’t one of those ridiculously long menus where they try to do everything under the sun and end up doing nothing particularly well. That was a good sign, I guess. It seemed pretty focused on, well, seafood. Shocker, right? Ha. I was specifically looking for the classics – good old fish and chips, obviously, that was top of Sarah’s list. But I also wanted to see if they had any decent grilled options. Sarah’s been trying to eat a bit healthier lately, so something grilled would be a definite win for her.
They had a few different types of fish listed for the fish and chips, which I always appreciate. Gives you a bit of choice, doesn’t it? Cod, haddock, the usual suspects were all there. Then there was a section for ‘Grilled Fish,’ which looked promising. Saw they had salmon, and I think there was sea bass too. Prices weren’t eye-watering, which is always a relief. Some seafood places, they think they’re serving gold-plated fish the prices they charge, it’s mad.
Reminds Me Of Old Times, This Menu Business
You know, this whole menu hunting thing, it kinda reminds me of when I was a kid. My dad, bless him, he loved trying new restaurants, but he was super picky. Before we went anywhere, he’d sometimes make me call them up – on the landline, imagine! – and ask them to read out bits of their menu over the phone. Can you even picture doing that now? “Hi there, could you tell me your specials for tonight? And just wondering, what kind of oil do you fry your chips in?” I used to get so embarrassed. But looking back, he was just doing his research, being thorough. Guess I got that from him, this need to check out the menu beforehand. It’s not about being cheap; it’s about making sure you’re gonna get a decent meal for your hard-earned cash. Especially these days, eh? Everything costs an arm and a leg.
I remember this one time, he dragged us all to this place he hadn’t researched properly. The menu looked fancy, all swirly fonts and words we couldn’t pronounce. We ordered, and the food that came out… well, let’s just say the cat probably would’ve turned its nose up at it. He never made that mistake again, not in a hurry anyway. So yeah, I take my menu perusal pretty seriously. It’s practically a hobby at this point.
My Take on Lincoln’s Offerings
Anyway, back to Lincoln Seafood. Scrolling through, I saw they had calamari. That’s always a test for me. Good calamari is a thing of beauty. Bad calamari is like chewing on rubber bands, plain and simple. They also had some prawn dishes, and some platters if you’re feeling like a big shot or got a few mouths to feed. I didn’t see anything too out there, no weird fusion stuff, which, for a place that sounds like ‘Lincoln Seafood,’ is probably a good thing. Stick to what you know, that’s what I always say.
What I did notice was that it seemed pretty straightforward. No fancy descriptions trying to make a piece of fish sound like a life-altering experience from a storybook. Just ‘Grilled Salmon’ or ‘Battered Cod.’ I kinda respect that. Less fluff, more… well, hopefully, more fish. There wasn’t a huge dessert selection, but who really goes to a proper seafood place for dessert anyway? Okay, Sarah does sometimes, she’s got a sweet tooth. But it wasn’t a dealbreaker for the main event.
So, after all that digging and squinting at my screen, my practice run on the Lincoln Seafood menu was complete. I got a decent idea of what they’re about. It looks like a solid, no-nonsense seafood joint from what I can tell. Will it be Brenda’s cousin’s life-changing experience? Dunno about that. But at least I know they’ve got the basics covered, and Sarah can probably get her grilled fish without any drama. Now the only thing left is to actually go there and see if the food lives up to the menu. That’s the real test, isn’t it? Always is.
