Although a popular fish spot for many years, Sunday marked due to the similar texture of fried fish and fried dough)
my first trip to Gloria’s in Port Royal. I have always shied away which I believe is done to the right softness to complement
from visiting the “best fish in town” venue because of the crowd the crunchy texture of the fish, except it lacks the distinct
and the wait time, which I heard can be quite exhausting, and coconut
sadly Gloria’s lived up to this wait time reputation, but once you The mild pepper and tanginess one may feel lingering in your
receive the meal, you will realize that it was definitely worth the mouth from the pickled pepper concoction can be mellowed
wait. Before we dive into the sea of goodness, let us talk about by the sweet jelly water sold by a close by vendor who bellows
the setting, Gloria’s outdoor vibe is one that gives a movie type the sweet goodness that the fruit holds. Now I am not a fan of
fast food restaurant feel as waitresses scurry around searching for steamed fish, but seeing that my friends went for that option,
empty tables to place patrons who rock back and forth impatiently, I felt like I needed to have a taste. I was happy that the fish
but show no sign of leaving. The chatter clusters in the air, leaving was not sitting in too much liquid/ sauce which is usually
a sound of rumbling, mumbling and easy laughter, one that a no-no for me. The fish is tender enough to hold firmly
gives an adrenaline rush, reminding you how delightful it to your utensil, yet it has that usual soft attribute of steamed
can be to have a meal with people whose company you enjoy. fish- how they manage to strike the balance is beyond me.
When the fish arrives, you will realize that it is indeed worth Gloria’s definitely lives up to their name as having one of the
the price. The fried fish is done to perfection, where it is not too best fish in town. And if you don’t mind the wait time, you can
crispy and still has enough flesh. The fish has been evidently simply kill some time by walking around the little town, listen to
sitting in a marinade, because at first bite a burst of flavor the preacher who sets up
explodes and presents wide eyed goodness. Personally, the fish, for crusade is still on) or sit on the wall and listen to the muffled sounds
me pairs better with the steamed bammy, (instead of the festival, of the busy weekend as you watch the lights glimmer on the water.
flavor
that
I
always
look
forward
to.
church by the little shop (if his
Go out and get some fish at Gloria’s, they can confirm a
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second visit from me.
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