Wash House In Po - Fairhope

Our first time eating here. We had their special-wahoo, potato wedges and brussel sprouts. Our dinner came out very shortly after we ordered. Like within 5 minutes of ordering. The fish was so dry, it was what one would imagine the texture of fish jerky would feel like, and it had no taste. The potato wedges were dry completely through. It was such a disappointment. We won't be back.

This was a repeat visit for us as we enjoyed the food so much the last time and we were very pleased with the food quality this time. We were a party of 4 and tried the spring rolls and crab cakes appetizers, both were terrific. The redfish was cooked wonderfully as was the beef filet, absolutely no food complaints. Despite having booked a reservation weeks in advance, we were seated at a table that is not suitable for 4 guests. Once bread was placed on the table there was no room left for appetizers. We were next to a much larger table were 2 guests were seated after us. That didn't stop them from dropping them off on our appetizer plates and walking off. Our server was rude from the minute we sat down, but sticky sweet to the table of locals next to us. It was odd, as nothing happened to cause this behavior but was noticeable even to the teenagers at our table.

Everything was delicious and service was great. Pork was best!

My wife and I started out with Gulf Crab Cakes and Oyster Lettuce Wraps as appetizers. Both were fantastic My main course consisted of Grilled Lamb Chops, which included roasted parmesan fingerling potatoes, grilled broccolini, and himichurri sauce. My wife got the Chateaubriand, which she loved. Our main courses were fabulous and paired very well with a bottle of Domaine Serene 2017 from Willamette, OR. The wine selection here is extensive, with plenty of options. For desert, we shared the Godiva Chocolate Pecan Pie (which was to die for). We paired it with, what else, two little glasses of Godiva chocolate liqueur. All told, our dining whole experience was very fun. The wait staff were attentive but casual, and the decor inside was kitschy in the best of ways. The outside is nondescript and understated as though one is stepping back in time, to a restaurant from decades past. Wash House restaurant is located down by the bay on our favorite road, which runs all the way up to Fairhope's Municipal Pier Park. We like to stop at other piers along the way, where we sit on benches out by the water, holding hands, and watching big fluffy clouds along the horizon. The Wash House is a great option for visiting friends staying at The Grand Hotel, which is only a hop, skip and a jump away from Wash House Restaurant. Our friends from out of town like Wash House (and they are even pickier than we are). The area is up and coming, with lots of fun things to do, places to see, and shops for shopping in nearby Fairhope. This restaurant sells healthy food and makes sure to protect the health of its customer base.

Food and drinks were delicious. I definitely recommend the crab cakes for an appetizer. They were perfect. Service was great. Price was great. I look forward to eating here again.