The Wharf at the Madison Beach Hotel, Madison CT
Bob and I have been having fun since last summer eating and enjoying the many Connecticut shoreline restaurants near us in Madison, Branford, Guilford, Clinton, and Westbrook. One of our favorites, well actually my favorite, is The Wharf at the Madison Beach Hotel. In trying to keep somewhat within a Paleo friendly menu for most of the meal, I have found a truly delectable lunch here with their signature Tuna Tartare. Not only is it a beautiful presentation, it's a pure pleasure to photograph and it is just simply luscious. The tuna tartare sits on a layer of silky ripe avocado, topped with a layer of English cucumber. It comes as an appetizer yet it is easily a lunchtime meal. It comes with a few kettle chips and Sriracha aioli that has a nice bite and is complimentary to the tuna.
The New England Lobster was dressed in true Connecticut style with butter. There was plenty of fresh, delicious lobster, claw and body meat, with just enough butter to flavor it nicely.
Desserts are not Paleo, but when we do have desserts we make sure that it is something that is really worth it and these definitely were. The cake was vegan and it was so moist and flavorful that it would satisfy vegans as well as anyone else wanting to satisfy their sweet tooth.
As for the chocolate dessert that I had, it really had it all. It was small yet seemed huge with all the flavors going on. It had the smooth sweet chocolate, it was topped with salt, it had the nuttiness and crunch of pistachios spread across the plate, and it had the crunchiness on the bottom.
One might say that The Wharf is the place to be because of the awesome view from the wrap around deck overlooking the sound, and while that is true it's also the food that gives it that extra star. We are so thankful that we live close enough to enjoy this wonderful CT shoreline spot.
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| Tuna Tartare |
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| New England Lobster Roll |
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| Vegan cake |
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