I usually think that the bigger the menu the more of it is frozen stuff from US or Sysco. I try to avoid manufactured foods.
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No it wont be nearly 5oz. A pounder will be like 2.5oz or even a little less, depending on the time of year when they shed. sad but true
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Amen brother. And then the rat is usually a squirter too, full of juice.
A 1 lb bug I’m guessing will give a 4-5 oz tail and a few measly morsels in the claws. They are almost better for making stock than eating.
Exactly. Or a risotto
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So anyone been here…or Bayroot in the same plaza?
We went to Bayroot for lunch a couple of months ago and got the shish kebab lunch. The shish kebab was okay, but the quantity was a bit skimpy; the shish kebab at Kebabery on Route 27 is better and a much better deal. (Yeah, I know–if you’re in Shrewsbury, you’re not going to drive to Franklin for lunch.)
The Bayroot thread is here, although it’s a tad light–and it appears I never posted about my experience there…I’ll fix that. 
OK, first off you wouldn’t know it existed……it is in a small “shopping center” on the east side of Shrewsbury Avenue, just south of Patterson Avenue in Shrewsbury. We had the same concerns expressed by others due to its extensive menu, but decided to give it a shot on a Thursday evening.
The place is fairly large, seating over 100 in the main area where we sat and another 80 in a banquet room which is opened when needed (apparently quite often Thu-Sun; however tonight was an exception according to our server…he said it was usually packed Thu thru Sun). Nice décor, nothing fancy but nice. BYOB.
Very attentive and pleasant staff. Got bread right away with some nice olive oil. Didn’t even need to ask for a beer glass……waiter bought it when he saw I had beer.
The menu is extensive (no specials but have a steak night and a surf and turf night early in the week). We talked about how can they do this……how have so much on hand and how does chef know how to prepare all the stuff on the menu? Frozen? Pre-packaged?
My wife got garlic shrimp ($11.95) for appy and chicken francese ($16.75) for entrée. Although she loves fish she decided to shy away from the fish entrees. I had pasta e fagioli ($4.95) for appy and veal saltimbocca ($20.95) for entrée. Waiter informed us that we also get salads with our meals….I got blue cheese dressing, wife had red wine vinegar.
Talking to the waiter we found out that the family that owns/runs this place is the same family that owns/runs Attilio’s Villagio Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lincroft. Check their menu below……very similar to this place.
OK……our appys were very good. The shrimp were very tasty and was big enough that I shared quite a few. My soup was good….not to the levels of many others I have had, but again good. Our salads were a good size that had assorted greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, olives…….very fresh! As we were eating a runner asked if we needed more bread….yes we did. The entrees were a large portion and we both were surprised how rather good they were. Again we are not talking, say Giorgia in Rumson or Angelicia’s in Sea Bright levels here, but very good. We both had about half of our entrees doggie bagged as we were stuffed.
Total tab, tip not included: $58.36.
All in all we were pleasantly surprised. A good place for a basic dinner out….good food, excellent value, attentive staff, nice décor. Would be a good place for a large family as everyone could find something on the menu.
As I said check this menu http://europagrill.com/dinner-menu/ with Attilios menu: http://www.lincroftattilios.com/menu/
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Good to hear you enjoyed it. That menu is indeed pretty extensive. I am definitely going to try it out. It would be cool to get a large group here to try out some different dishes
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Think it would be great for a large group. Remember not talking great, knock your socks off food, but rather good food at an excellent value. Will wait your review. Enjoy.
I’m a big garlic shrimp fan. Do they compare to any other Portuguese spots that you like?
We both thought the garlic shrimp was good…I suppose we gauge the dish by the shrimp size, shrimp taste, if the shrimp was cooked correctly, garlic level and hopefully the shrimp not lost and soggy in a sea of sauce. We thought the shrimp was cooked correctly and with just the right amount of garlicky sauce. But to be honest we haven’t had garlic shrimp for quite some time and never locally so we probably aren’t a good gauge for you. You got me thinking that probably last time was at Tony Da Caneca in the Ironbound many, many years ago.
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Tony Da Caneca is some goooood eats!
We decided to go back to the Europa Grill with another couple since we had been pleasantly surprised on our first visit. We went on a Thursday around 6:30pm and it was probably 75% full. Our waitress, R, was great and anwered all questions regarding the menu. Since the entrees came with a “house salad” 3 opted for no appetizers. I did get a bowl of Pasta e Fagioli. I ordered Veal Francese…the other orders were Chicken Francese and 2 Shrimp & Scallops. My soup came first and the bowl was huge. I have had better but it was very good. Our salads were fresh and tasty with assorted greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and olives. The 2 Francese dishes were very good and a nice portion…both had 3 big pieces of perfectly cooked veal and chicken. The ladies said their shrimp and scallops were cooked just right and the risotto and vegetables the seafood was served over were also very good. All in all, everyone was very satisfied. The dessert tray looked really inviting but we were all full. Total bill, without tip…$95. Bottom line…nice venue, excellent service, good food, BYOB, very reasonable price and extensive menu.
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Any return trips @Robert
I was thinking about trying it out tonight. I hear they have a menu now where you can cook on a stone. I read it on their website. I’m not sure if it is a stone or a tile like they do at some of the other places. Either way, a piping hot steak in front of me sounds delicious. Also, I saw they have a 24oz ribeye with half lobster special on the weekends. That sounds interesting. @NotJrvedivici
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Haven’t been back since last post but thinking about another visit in the coming week or so. Curious to know what you think if you go.
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I never got there and ended up at Siam garden. My friend wanted some thai. I will get over there hopefully soon
We are going with some friends this Thursday. Will post a report.
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I was looking at the weekend specials. I wonder what this steak is about? It might just be a bad translation but I’m not sure what a BBQ aged steak is. Any ideas?
“Black Angus Cowboy Steak” (22oz) ao molho Cabernet c/ Camarão
BBQ Aged Certified Black Angus Cowboy Steak (22oz) with Cabernet Wine Sauce & shrimp
Finally made it here last night. (Saturday) No reservations but called at 8pm inquired about getting a table in 20 mins told it shouldn’t be a problem. Shower up waited 5 mins and were seated, the place was full, word is out and the place seems to be thriving. Well laid out and updated nicely since its days as Rosina’s, the dining rooms and seating are comfortable.
We were greeted right away, given water and our drink order was taken, soft drinks it is BYOB. After this service became a bit of an issue. Perhaps they were understaffed or just tired after a busy night but the service was a bit “lacking” most of the night. Not terrible mind you, just not good.
Anyway apps:
Cold seafood tower for 2, garlic shrimp, clams casino. Seafood tower was good except the jumbo lump crabmeat was obviously previously frozen and not thawed or stored well. Oyster, ceviche and shrimp were all good for $13pp. Small details like it wasn’t served with a cocktail fork, it’s for 2 yet only one small cocktail sauce and no hot sauce provided. Asked the server for cocktail forks, received 1. Just an example of the service issues.
Garlic shrimp were very good, a nice bit of kick to the sauce, I enjoyed them.
Clams casino I wasn’t a big fan of. I’m use to casino having peppers onions and bacon as part of the stuffing. This was strictly breadcrumbs with a piece of bacon on top. Not bad, just not what I was expecting.
All entrees served with house salad, perfectly adequate garden salad.
Oh one of the biggest letdown of the experience was the bread. I’m hoping they just ran out, but the bread was nothing but lousy Italian-ish sub roll sliced. Nothing good about it at all, normally these type places have excellent bread.
Entee’s:
Lamb Chops, Scallops and Shrimp broiled in garlic sauce, Paella Valencia (my entree), Tilapia oregano.
Highs go to the Lamb Chops, double cut and served with mint jelly, and the scallops and shrimp. The tilapia similar to the clams weren’t really seasoned just topped with breadcrumbs and my paella was too soupy for my liking. I’m not use to having it served in a broth, not sure if the kitchen was tired, the rice and seafood was all fully cooked, tasted good, just didn’t like the soupiness of it.
Desert:
Cream brûlée and lava cake. Cream brûlée was very good the lava cake had no lava in it, just poured on top and covered in it.
There is a lot of value here as exampled with the seafood tower for 2 @ $26. Most entree are in the mid $20’s range and include a salad. Although I wasn’t overly impressed it wasn’t a bad experience and I would certainly go back and try some other items on the vast menu. It’s close to home and could be a decent spot, I’ll be back and would certainly encourage others to give it a try.
