This post brought to you by Fresh From Florida. All opinions are 100% mine.
As a Fresh From Florida Ambassador my husband and I were treated to a very yummy dinner last month. The timing couldn’t have been better since my husband birthday was December 31st. Since we were both of the week in between Christmas and New Year’s we decided to make our way down to Delray Beach on December 26th to visit Deck84.
My husband and I rarely get out to eat on our own. I know it is something we should try to do more often. For the longest time we didn’t have a sitter, however now that my oldest son is 16 we are able to let him take on a little responsibility so that we can enjoy each other alone.
We headed down to Deck84, it took us about an hour to get there. Down town Delray was hoping, I don’t know if it was the holidays or that is normal for a Thursday evening. The restaurant was right on the water and due to the limited parking we had to valet the car. We were able to get seated right away and though we chose to sit inside we did get a table by the window so we had a veiw of the water. Deck84 has outdoor seating right on the water which I think would make for a great fall lunch or even that night with the Christmas lights it was beautiful.
We gave them our drink and appetizer order and browsed the menu looking for something that sounded interesting and delicious. Deck84 is one of the restaurants that includes a Fresh From Florida menu. This means that the food was grown or caught right here in our great state!
Any food that is part of the Fresh from Florida menu was marked with the symbol above. There were several choices, several of them being seafood. I decided to get the Southwest Chicken Salad (minus the corn and tomatoes)
Southwest Chicken Salad
Roasted corn, black beans, vine ripe tomatoes, avocado, cheddar-jack cheese, bbq glazed chicken, crispy tortilla strips, pesto-buttermilk dressing
My husband decided to go with the fish of the day. I wish I could tell you what the fish was but for the life of me I can not remember. I do know that while he was telling us what the meal entailed he mentioned that the fish was caught right here in Florida and could even be found in the waters outside the restaurant in Delray.
I was really impressed with my salad. I would have never thought of a BBQ sauce on a salad but it combined with the buttermilk dressing and crispy tortilla chips it was just delicious. My husband enjoyed his fish but it was probably a little small for his appetite. I really enjoyed the fact that what I was eating was tied to the state I love. Yes I may not be Florida born but I am a true Floridian in my heart!
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Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
I’ve never been to Florida, but I’d so love to go one day! And, that salad looks amazing!
Colleen says
Oh yes, you must visit FL one day it is an amazing state!
Stefanie says
I love all seafood. The BEST is Stone Crab Claws from Joe’s in Miami.
Colleen says
Oh YUM! I love stone crab. I may have to seek them out next time I’m in Miami.
Julie says
That restaurant really IS right on the water! We don’t have places like this in land-locked Colorado. 🙂
Colleen says
That is the advantage of living in FL on a day with a breeze it would be beautiful.
Mickey says
That looks so nice! I love places like this with amazing food and even better views. 🙂
Colleen says
Yes the view does make the dinner just a little nicer.
Stephen says
That’s a nice looking meal. I hope to visit there one day.
Colleen says
It was a great meal the salad was amazing, the fish gave us quite a shock when we got the bill (always ask how much the fish of the day is first!)
Shell Feis says
Ooh that salad looks perfect for me! There’s a restaurant around here that we go to quite often & I get the BBQ salad every time- I also would never have thought to put that in a salad but it totally works!
Colleen says
I know this is not even something I would normally order but it was quite tasty and I’m glad I chose it.
Angela says
How nice to have dinner with a fabulous view, and delicious food to boot!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I think it is good for restaurants to show case the local ingredients, whether it be vegetables or proteins. I am glad that you both enjoyed your night out. Did you have dessert or you did you skip it to spare your waistlines?
Colleen says
I would say that is why we skipped it but honestly it was because I couldn’t eat a bite more LOL!
Mellisa says
You Floridians have some of the best restaurants! I swear I was meant to live by the beach! 🙂
Colleen says
I pretty much feel that is what I was meant to do and why I still live in FL LOL! It would be great if you were here 😉
Rhiannon Rowland says
BBQ sauce on salad! Yummy!
Colleen says
I know who would have thought!
HilLesha says
Everything looks really good!
Colleen says
It was pretty good and a nice view while we enjoyed dinner.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Those look like some really delicious dishes.
Colleen says
They had some great choices!
Robin Gagnon says
This looks like a great place to dine
Colleen says
It was nice and so pretty with the Christmas lights outside, we saw a boat full of lights it was so pretty.
Kathleen says
I love good seafood, that menu sounds amazing!
Colleen says
My husband is such a seafood lover Lobster and Shrimp are his favorite.
sherry warlick says
The food and view look great! Would love to visit!
Colleen says
I wish I could have taken a photo of the beautiful boat with Christmas lights that came by when we were eating.
Toni says
That food looks delish!!!
Colleen says
It was so yummy!
LyndaS says
I like salads and that one looks delicious!
I have been to Florida several times. The last time my family and I went was on a trip to Pensacola a couple of years ago. It was great.
Marcie W. says
I’m sure that seafood fresh from the Atlantic is outstanding! I had the best Cuban food last time I visited Florida.
Birdiebee says
I love seafood especially when it is freshly caught. I would love to know what kind it is. I wish I lived somewhere close to the ocean in order to be able to get fresh seafood at a decent price. Seafood is my all time favorite food.
Colleen says
That is how my husband feels so I guess it is good he lives in FL!
ellen beck says
Goodness everytime you coastal warm weather folks post food pictures especially seafood it makes me want to leave home and go visit. I LOVE seafood and wish we got something decent here!
Colleen says
I love living on the coast.
Tammy says
I really enjoy fresh seafood as well. We have been to Florida numerous times, we love visiting there.
Colleen says
It is definitely an advantage to living here.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
Both dishes look delicious, although they do look a bit small. I love seafood!
Colleen says
My husband’s dish was pretty small the salad was good but needed less lettuce and more of everything else!