Orsay. A Dining Experience.

[stjr]

I can't believe no one has recaptured these quotes from Cybertique where he actually says "we like Orsay".  What happened between then and now?....

12/30/2009, "Blue Fish in Avondale", (Post #9, http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,7095.msg120211.html#quickreply):

We live in Avondale and although we like Orsay, you cannot compare the two. Plastic menus!!  big deal, have you seen the prices at the Blue fish. They are fantastic the oysters 10 dollars a dozen compare that. We have eaten there at least half a dozen times. Service was slow the first time, but that should be forgiven till the kinks are worked out. We were there Saturday night with friends. we had to wait a while for a table and loved the music while we waited. We had a great time and dinner was delicious, service was fast and attentive. The restaurant was filled with a young and vibrant crowd. what a great and affordable addition to the avondale neighborhood, which we love so much. Thanks for giving us a great place to meet with friends..

5/17/2010, "What I love about Jacksonville" (Post #20, http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,8514.msg151543.html#quickreply):

Things I like:  Orsay, Blue Fish oyster bar, Biscottis, an open minded and accepting population ( for the most part), the best beaches in the US, and the superior road system.   Things I do not like: the proximity of those Navy bases that cause the airport to be far out in the middle of nowhere, an undereducated and unskilled labor force ( and if you own a business here you know what I'm talking about), the extreme summer heat and humidity  and the lengthy duration of those summers.

[cybertique]

What motivates someone to check all prior posts under this user name?  And what happens when you close your browser but fail to "logout" on this site?  Answer: you are still logged on, anyone noticed that?  The referenced subject matter was posted by another individual under the same username....not that i am compelled to offer any explanation or defense.  And to the cook at Orsay who wants to mock me by naming a drink after this username, thanks for the gesture.

[cybertique]

And for the record, Orsay is OK, not the best in the city that a few have made it out to be.  As to Blue Fin and Town, not so much.

[cybertique]

I suspect otherwise.

[ChriswUfGator]

I think we will continue to spend our bucks at Biscottis, Ruan and 'Town. 

WHAT?

You're b!tching about Orsay being overpriced, but like Town? ROFLMAO!

[ChriswUfGator]

cybertiques review of 'Town May 27th

Three of us went for a bite to eat. First off, they use water that is poured into clear glass bottles. No ice in our glass, and it was luke warm. I know it is a trendy thing to do, but come on, who likes to drink tepid  tap water. The prices started at 4 bucks, basically these offerings were two bites of food. By the time we left we spent over 150 bucks for 2 burgers, a tiny lobster, more like a large shrimp, which was entirely to salty, as were the burgers, a crispy duck, almost raw desert donuts and 3 glasses of wine. The wine selection is out there (where did they get this list?) and expensive for the amount you get. The bartender reminded me of the Fuel groupies who used to hang out on the sidewalk in 5 Points, very 5 years ago with the tattoos up his neck and arms...not very appetizing to look at while you are eating.  Young and loud was the crowd. A pricey place for those who want to pretend they're not in Jacksonville anymore.  As to the interior design... brick and glass just like everywhere else.  

cybertiques comments today -
Wow!  Thanks Brian, you make me feel so special. And you made my day!  But I think we will continue to spend our bucks at Biscottis, Ruan and 'Town.

- that means perplexed - right?

Oh hahaha...

I shoulda known this was more of cyber's "bash Riverside so maybe my bar downtown will get busy again..." B.S.

[BridgeTroll]

 

A pricey place for those who want to pretend they're not in Jacksonville anymore.

This is a bad thing?  We have plenty of all you can eat buffets,  BBQ, and capt Ds.  Hooray for Orsay... Thumbs up for any and all restarants that try to add class, style, and creativity to the dining experience.  Yep... it costs more.  I certainly cannot eat at these places all the time... but... THAT is what makes it special.

[Brian Siebenschuh]

So, to recap a fun thread, since it seems to have run its course...

viCARIous, stephendare, RiversideJodi, Kay, iluvolives, 02roadking, fieldafm, David, mtraininjax, and Captain Zissou like Orsay, but Zissou doesn't like some of the beer selections (just changed the nitrogen tap from Old Speckled Hen to Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout last night, FYI - if that's something you're in to)...

Shrimp & grits is a subject that merits more discussion, because there are a variety of opinions...

RockStar, BridgeTroll, and stephendare enjoyed my response to cybertique, which I thought was pretty funny myself...

cybertique's account is apparently available for use by any number of people who may want to log on to Metrojax and make comments, and the people associated with the cybertique login either like or dislike 'Town, Orsay, and/or "Blue Fin" (I'm pretty sure we're talking about Blue Fish), but one can't be sure...

The cybertique collective (as I'll refer to the indeterminate number of people that may have posted in the past, or may post in the future under the cybertique account) also seems to suspect a consipracy of some kind; one can't be sure what the goal of the conspirators might be...

ChriswUfGator believes that the cybertique collective owns a bar downtown, which has inspired some of the recent silly posts about crack dealers in the King Street District...

BridgeTroll finished off with a great post that I think says a lot about what places like Orsay are doing...

And I overuse ellipses...

Last minute Father's Day special exclusively for Metrojax readers, especially those of you that have participated in this thread - bring your Dad in for brunch tomorrow between 11 & 4 and I'll buy you a couple drinks - mimosas, bloody marys, sangria, double espresso if Dad's a teetotaler, whatever you want (within reason - no XO Cognac or single malt, please).  Tell your server; I'll be there all day and would love to say hi.  And, not to play into the "overpriced" argument, but we'll be running a Dad's day special - a pan seared one pound Painted Hills ribeye steak (fabricated by yours truly) with a couple Black Hog Farms sunny side up eggs (laid on Friday, y'all!), and Anson Mills grits broiled with Gruyere.  Forty eight bucks, and worth every penny.  You owe it to your dad...

[Dog Walker]

Brian,  You are going to get in trouble for writing food pornography.  I keep having to wipe drool off my keyboard while reading your menus.

Darn it!  Can't bring my Dad (twenty years dead) but can I borrow someone's?

[stephElf]

Does Orsay have Happy Hour on Saturday afternoons or just Mon-Fr?

[Captain Zissou]

Zissou doesn't like some of the beer selections (just changed the nitrogen tap from Old Speckled Hen to Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout last night, FYI - if that's something you're in to)...

That is something I'm into.  I'll come by for a pint of Old Rasputin deliciousness to show my appreciation sometime soon.

[cline]

Does Orsay have Happy Hour on Saturday afternoons or just Mon-Fr?

It does have HH on Saturday. 

[stephElf]

Does Orsay have Happy Hour on Saturday afternoons or just Mon-Fr?

It does have HH on Saturday. 

Do you know any of the details?  Time frame, specials?

[cline]

I believe it is 4-7pm.  They have a HH menu which includes some of their specialty cocktails and they are $5-6.  Draft beers are $3 and I think the house wines are $5.  They also have numerous apps.  

[fieldafm]

Got my Teal Deals coupons in the mail.  I now have two Orsay coupons, go Jags!!!!  Whose down for some Steak Frites this week??