A Special Review from Aiken, SC
Restaurant: VZ's Big Easy
Location: 233 Chesterfield St, Aiken, SC
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Website: None, but here's a local article
Telephone: 644.3279
Food Selection: Louisiana Cajun
Health Score; Didn't see
Hours: Still in the early opening stages
The Initial Walk-In:
A quaint little moderately old yellow house on the street with a patio. VZ's it a nice little stand alone restaurant.
Course of Meals:
As the Master's Gold Tournament was still going on, I was seated immediately.
Appetizer: Salad with mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumber, and a vinegarette-based dressing. The dressing was mildly sweet with some tartness to it. For once there was actually a decent amount of dressing. The lettuce was crisp and light.
The salad came with a sesame seed white bread.
Drink: Old Fashioned. It was not very good.
They have New Orleans' beers, but they were all sold out, so I did not get to try any.
Main Meal: Seafood Thermidor. It consists of a sherry and brandy Parmesan cheese sauce, blended with halibut, shrimp, scallops and crab for $26.
It was pretty good. The halibut was solid, the shrimp was decent, and the oily buttery sauce was fantastic. The only complaints was that the potato was too dry.
Overall, a good New Orleans dish that was filling!
Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake with Decaf
The decaf was way too watery. The Lava cake was rich and thick, but to frank it tasted cheap. I could have purchased it at a grocery store.
Atmosphere/Ambiance:
This place has a great atmosphere. I would love to take a date here on a summer evening. They have jazz playing throughout the restaurant. The patio has ferns and flowers placed throughout. The place is laid back.
Server/Staff:
The staff was very prompt and friendly (it was pretty empty given the Tournament). Ron was my server and he did a good job.
My Complaints:
*Old Fashioned
*Dessert tasted cheap
*Decaf too watery
What's Special about VZ's Big Easy:
*Atmosphere
*Location
*Cajun Food
Closing Everything Out:
My whole meal was about $37 for one person. I thought for a non-New Orleans location that the Cajun food was tasty and the laid back atmosphere of Aiken and the restaurant provide a nice calming experience. Whenever I'm back in the area, I will be going back to VZ's Big Easy.
~the RESTAURANT GUY
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3 comments:
we live in aiken and have been to vz's big easy several times. all we can say is that each time they have improved and impressed us and have shown that they are passionate with what they are trying to deliver on daily. each visit comes with anxious anticipation.
i am vz. i wish for this chance to do what i was meant to do. i love people and love food that says hey there, i am more than just another meal. if you don't think of me often well then, i might as well hang out w/ the crowd in the freezer section! my heart is to be a restaurant experience like no other. to dare to be the family place away from home. to share with my guest, get to know them and to exceed their expectations. your smiles bless our lives. thanks,vz
THE BEST FOOD IN AIKEN.WE HAVE NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED,WITH THE FOOD OR SERVICE.ALL OF AIKEN SHOULD SUPPORT IT & JASON.HE'S THE BEST.
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