Experience South Shore Grille for the Right Reasons

by Rick Clapp

The South Shore Grille is owned and operated by local restaurant maven Mickey Wooten.  Most recently his establishment has deservedly received many accolades in and around the entire Houston Galveston area.  South Shore Grille serves traditional American dishes with a Cuban flair and is located at 2800 Marina Bay Drive in League City.

South Shore Grille’s food is what it’s all about!  Wooten’s chefs and cooks create some of the finest dishes in the Houston Bay Area region.  They serve everything made fresh daily—from tantalizing appetizers such as their Marina Bay dip, crab cake Duvalle, calamari de Havana and the award winning  flat-grille scallops, just to name a few.  The soups and salads are quite bountiful and favorites include the spicy Cuban black bean soup, tortilla soup, prime salad dinner, seafood salad, Louie and the petite Cobb salad.  The menu also features a wide range of select sandwiches such as the Hemingway’s favorite, “The Cuban”, deluxe gourmet burgers, and chicken and fish sandwiches.  A must try is their signature mouth watering original French dip sandwich made with certified Angus beef.  South Shore Grille provides daily lunch specials which are usually $10 or less.  The complete lunch menu runs $7 - $11.

For the hearty diner, South Shore Grille offers a vast list of entrees to select from.  These include butcher’s block, seafood and specialty items.  Popular items include pollo tropical, a large chicken breast topped with caramelized onions, Monterey Jack Cheese and Pico de Gallo.  Other choices include their tender 8 oz. filet mignon topped with herbed butter.  Mouthwatering Prime Rib, Angus Steaks, fresh Red Fish Ponchatrain and delicious Caribbean Grouper are also available. The Cuban fish tacos are to die for and the Grouper and Shrimp Havana is the bomb!  Finish with Cuban Bread Pudding with Flor de Cana Ron Sauce or the Island Brownie for dessert.

Restaurants are usually judged by the atmosphere, quality and freshness of their food and customer service.  Without a doubt, South Shore Grille scores top marks in each of the three categories.  This establishment has a very inviting atmosphere and ambiance both in and outside.  Each day fresh produce is selected and hand chopped for the day’s fare.  They also offer fresh seafood, meat, poultry and pork dishes daily.  South Shore Grille’s staff of hostess, wait staff and bartenders are pleasant and well-trained.  Many have worked at the restaurant for several years and know their frequent customers well.

South Shore Grille’s bar is warm, relaxed and offers a variety of liquors, beer and wine selections.  Have one of their talented bartenders create one of their magical Mojitos and or Martinis.  The dining room features leather cushioned booths, table seating, and dark wood with intimate lighting.  One will also notice the unique nautical art carefully exhibited throughout the restaurant provided by Eagle Nest Gallery.

Outdoor seating is available.  The tropical landscape of palms and plants creates the setting for that perfect meal.

Mickey Wooten has masterfully taken a high end steakhouse restaurant and segued it into a very popular affordable neighborhood bar and diner.  South Shore Grille is a nice place for lunch or dinner but it is an awesome gathering spot for friends to meet after 18 holes of golf to enjoy a cold beer or two. For all of you hardworking, budget conscious Americans try South Shore Grille for all of the right reasons, including the price.  You will not be disappointed.  Bon appetite!