Devour Downtown Indy - The Oceanaire Seafood Room

 We finally made it to Devour Downtown. This month has been crazy busy and we just couldn't find a good day to go until last night. We had planned on going to The Capital Grille or St. Elmo as I mentioned in a previous post, but reservations go fast and we were slow to make them.

 Don't get me wrong,  The Oceanaire is magnificent. The service is on point and the seafood is the freshest you can get (in my opinion) in Indy. Last night was no exception. We met our friends the P's there for dinner. We actually arrived a little early because the Colts were playing a pre-season game.

Shrimp and White Cheddar Grits

 As you can see from the pictures, our food looked great and tasted even better! Three of us opted for the DD $30 menu.  The menu included a choice of one items from three different courses. Mr. P decided to get the seared Ahi Tuna which was not on the DD menu.  We also ordered appetizers -- crab cocktail, crab cakes and shrimp and white cheddar grits. Simply delicious!!!!

Crab Cocktail

Salmon with Peach/Blueberry Compote

 Devour Downtown ends this Sunday. So, we probably won't be able to try anywhere else for such a great deal this time. But hey- DD  Indy Winter will be here in a few months!

 Have  a great weekend!

Devour Downtown Indy Summer 2011



Photo Credit: What Katie Ate Blog


 Twice a year,  Downtown Indianapolis select restaurants participate in an event called Devour Downtown. There is one in the summer and one in the winter. Devour Downtown Indy - Summer 2011 is here now. Running from August 8th, 2011 until August 21st, 2011, this event is not to be missed.

 Basically, participating restaurants offer a special menu for $30. Yep, $30 - for premier restaurants in Downtown Indy. Restaurants like St. Elmo Steak House, The Capital Grille, Oceannaire, Fogo de Chao, Eagle's Nest and many, many more. You can find other restaurants here. This event is a great time to try a new restaurant or to visit an old favorite at a great price. For instance, here is the menu for St. Elmo's:

St. Elmo Steakhouse

127 S. Illinois St. +317.635.0636 + Reserve Online
M-F: 4pm -11pm ; Sat: 3pm-11pm ; Sun: 4pm-10pm

Devour Dinner Menu Summer 2011
$30 per Person

FIRST COURSE:

World Famous Shrimp Cocktail
3 Jumbo Shrimp with Plenty of Fiery Sauce
or
House Salad

SECOND COURSE
Choice of:

Filet Mignon

Grilled Salmon

Bourbon Chicken

All Entrees served with Redskin Mashed Potatoes and 
 Sauteed Green beans

THIRD COURSE
Choice of:

Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding

Crème Brulee

Cheesecake

$30 menu
Tax and Gratuity not included.
Sorry No Substitutions

This is truly a great deal as the steaks at St. Elmo alone can cost $30.  My hubby and I plan to dine at a few thru the course of the event. We'll visit The Capital Grille and St. Elmo Steakhouse. I'll be sure to review here on the blog.

 If you are in the Indy area, are you planning on attending?  If you are not in Indy, does your city offer the same? I'd love to hear about it!