The Hook Seafood Broiler in Perrinville is the neighborhood restaurant par excellence. It has develop into an anchor for the Perrinville procuring heart and can rejoice its 10th yr of enterprise in October 2024. Homeowners Takis Petropoulos and Trisha Risner, companions in enterprise and life, have created a energetic group venue that has one thing for everybody: for households with kids, sports activities followers and a spot to hang around with mates.
Please be aware that this place is loud, very loud. Televisions with sporting occasions, a big bar, music and an open flooring plan contribute to a excessive quantity expertise. It's a festive environment! Truthful warning to these affected by noise. The service was quick and the meals arrived shortly. The Hook accepts reservations and I like to recommend you make the most of this feature, particularly on the weekends.
The menu is in depth and isn’t restricted to seafood as its title signifies. There’s something for everybody and arrive hungry because the parts are massive. At first look, the menu jogs my memory of informal eating places like TGI Friday, Applebee's, and Ruby Tuesday. Consists of appetizers, soups, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, burgers and gyros, in addition to seafood, steak and rooster entrees. The supply of cocktails, beers and wines can also be in depth. The Glad Hour Menu has an excellent choice and nice costs.
We began with the spicy crab and shrimp dip ($17) accompanied by scorching pita items together with house-made margaritas ($11). The drinks had been beneficiant and scrumptious, and the appetizer arrived shortly after our drinks had been served. The sauce was heat, comforting, and included artichokes and parmesan cheese as a part of the combination. It got here as a beneficiant portion that might simply serve three or 4 individuals.
There are nightly specials and we selected the BBQ ribs with selfmade coleslaw and fries ($28.95). The BBQ sauce was candy however the ribs had been nicely ready. Whereas the coleslaw was good, the ratio of dressing to slaw relies upon quite a bit on the dressing. The “home” fries are nicely ready, however come as a frozen battered product and could be higher if ready contemporary.
General, Hook appears to make use of a whole lot of ready-made merchandise somewhat than counting on the ability of its cooks, which is typical of informal eating places. I needed to order one other stuffed sole particular, however once I discovered it got here as a frozen entree and the waiter didn't know what sort of crab was inside, I made a decision to order Alaskan cod fish and chips ($22 for 2 items). ) with coleslaw and French fries. The fish was nicely ready and the menu says it's coated in Hook's particular panko breading, however it tasted extra like a product that arrived frozen from its provider. I've heard the candy potato fries are excellent and I want I had ordered them for somewhat extra selection. The portion was greater than I may eat in a single sitting, however I'm completely happy to say it warmed up properly for an additional meal.
We left room for dessert and selected the Triple Menace Chocolate Cake ($6.95). The Hook sources all of their desserts from Candy Streets Desserts in Pennsylvania (once more via their meals service supplier). The desserts are massive, decadent and really candy. Sadly, it’s famous that they arrive frozen and are mass produced. As a former pastry chef, I might advocate you speak to your neighbors at Cottage Bakery and Mel & Mia's to get their desserts. It might be nice to collaborate and supply contemporary pastries and truffles. I do know the clientele would get pleasure from it too.
The service on the Hook was courteous and quick. We felt taken care of by everybody and our server Deb was fast to examine on us to verify all the things was okay. Sure, all the things was good, simply not out of the park and I wasn't anticipating connoisseur. The Hook is an off-the-cuff restaurant the place you may get good meals at a good value and fulfill your yearning for one thing candy or savory. I feel the Glad Hour menu has the very best offers and once I return I’ll attempt to schedule it so I can take part within the HH specials. It's clearly a much-loved native watering gap. Test it out for lunch or dinner, I'm positive you'll discover one thing on their in depth menu that you simply'll get pleasure from.
18521 76th Ave. W. at Olympic View Drive in Edmonds (Perrinville neighborhood)
Open for dine-in, takeout and out of doors seating (climate allowing).
Hours:
11:30am-9pm Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
11:30 am- 10 pm Friday and Saturday
Closed Monday
Pickup name quantity: 425-673-0551
Glad Hour every day from three to five pm (dinner solely)
— Story and photographs by Deborah Binder
Deborah Binder lives in Edmonds together with her household. She likes to prepare dinner from scratch utilizing produce from the gardens she created and maintains together with her husband. She attended culinary faculty on the East Coast and centered on desserts, pastries and bread. She has labored for eating places and catering firms in the back and front of the home (kitchen) on each coasts. Her present curiosity in meals is studying to eat for well being and well-being, and on the identical time benefit from the pleasures of the desk. Deborah likes to experiment and develop new recipes. As Julia Youngster as soon as mentioned, “Every little thing sparsely, together with butter.” Deborah might be reached at jaideborah@yahoo.com.