BEACH WEEK! Steamhouse Lounge

Today on BEACH WEEK 2010, I'm bringing the seafood to you, even if you can't get to a beach!

It's a well-known fact around here I have beach on the brain often. Growing up near beaches and some excellent seafood, I get a hankering every now and again. I'm pretty picky when it comes to fried shrimp and was convinced that unless I'm at an ocean view, good shrimp was not to be had in Atl.

I was wrong. Enter The Steamhouse Lounge.

Here I was, is the middle of the city, and it felt like I was at the beach! I was in heaven listening to the music with the cool, casual, beachy vibe as I sat on the deck and perused the menu. There's an inside bar, upper deck, oyster bar, and a patio. The staff is super helpful and laid back. 

Known as the "best little dump in Buckhead," The Steamhouse Lounge serves ice cold beer, tropical drinks, oysters, award-winning lobster bisque, fried baskets, a variety of seafood dinners, sandwiches, and choices for land-lovers. I had the fried shrimp basket with my choice of side. It was $10 for a dozen. The shrimp were great! Excellent batter and not greasy. I'll definately be heading back. If you like

ELLE's TIPS: Parking is valet, so have a couple of bucks handy. If you drink, order the Goombay Smash. If you order a basket, you get a choice of either cocktail or tartar, not both, like I'm used to. Everyone in my group had the oysters and the verdict was good--not gritty.

The Steamhouse Lounge

1051 West Peachtree St.

Monday to Saturday 11am-2:30am

Sunday 11am-Midnight