Quality seafood that is reasonably priced can be hard to find, but Dive Coastal Cuisine’s mid-priced menu, and emphasis on freshness and local produce make it the perfect spot to get your fish fix.
The menu features a mix of popular types of seafood, including shellfish, tuna and salmon, as well as sandwiches and wraps.
There is also a wide variety of salads to choose from, including kale salad and quinoa salad. The greens are organic and locally sourced, and they taste extremely fresh.
The Cove Size salads are $6 each — a pretty good price considering the relatively large portions. The Olympic Size salads are entree salads that range in price from $10 to $16, and include an option to add shrimp, salmon, ahi tuna, crab cakes or chicken for an extra charge.
The crab cake salad is definitely my favorite item on the menu. While $16 for a salad might seem like a lot, it’s worth it. The crab cake is a pretty substantial size and sits atop a dense bed of greens and veggies. The tartar sauce served on the side really makes it. Be sure to ask for extra.
The grilled salmon is cooked medium, and served with wilted spinach and a cauliflower truffle hash. By any standard it’s a generous portion of salmon, which is important for a balanced diet. For $18, it’s an enjoyable way to get your daily dose of omega-3 — a “good” fat that offers a host of health benefits when consumed regularly.
I recently tried the Panko-fried cod fish sandwich. The fish is served on ciabatta bun — slightly spongy — and topped with a citrus slaw.
A sandwich would pair quite nicely, though, with the greens salad.
Topped with avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, beets and sprouts, the salad is a no-brainer for adding instant health points to your order.
There is also a whiteboard under the menu that features chef specials, soups and market fish.
The market fish for the night I visited was a prosciutto-wrapped striped bass.
If you’re not into fish, you can still enjoy the barbecued pulled pork sandwich or the tacos (although fish tacos would be a good way to try seafood). There’s also a surf-and-turf dish that comes with steak and shrimp for $18, in case you’re in the mood for both.
