162698 Mon Jul 25 09:20:40 -0700 2005 4 13 New England 0 871016 Seeing that the last review was last summer, here's mine from Saturday evening - a beautiful, temperate evening to sit out on the deck for dinner, while the marina quietly buzzed as people eventually filled out the pier-side outdoor bar - but the noise was a happy noise - Their website says attire is three piece suit or bathing suit (with wrap), though having come from Horseneck Beach, I was happy to be in a pair of jeans. Appetizers: A cold gazpacho with avocado, shrimp and cracked cumin - the soup was very light, almost like a heavy juice, flavored similar to a pico de gallo - the avocado was added at serving, I am guessing, and it took a little while to soften - once it did, it complemented. A good light starter - Also ordered 6 littlenecks - good with horseradish although I suspect it is not fresh because it didn't make my eyes water and I caught a piece of shell on one. Entrees: Applewood-smoked scallops over a tomato/corn mix - very tasty - the scallops were huge. Swordfish over a tomato-y relish - it was perfectly cooked, still moist - very tasty - Desserts were a surprisingly light buttermilk chocolate cake and a strawberry-rhubarb crisp. Espresso served with a lemon zest - Plus a pitcher of good red sangria for $9 - All in all, I think this place is a tiny bit over-priced, but it is somehow in my mind the perfect summer restaurant, especially if you are seated outside. With the sun setting over the marina with a full view of the Westport shores, the smell and sound of the sea and fine dining - a great and romantic end to a beautiful day at the beach. Mon Jul 25 09:20:40 -0700 2005 0 Bob Dobalina 1 871025 Nice review. Strangely enough, I went to Horseneck late on Saturday afternoon and almost popped in to the Back Eddy at around 6:00 but surmised the deck would be crowded so I passed. Have always enjoyed the place and while I agree it is a little expensive, have never had a bad meal there and it does have a million dollar view if get a seat on the back deck. What was the fish of the day if you remember? Mon Jul 25 16:21:46 -0700 2005 871016 0 Northender 2 871037 Not sure of the fish of the day, other than the special, which was the swordfish. I also think the scallops may have been on the specials menu too. Honestly, after that pitcher of sangria and staring into the setting sun for two hours, everything is a little blurry. 8-) Tue Jul 26 10:13:10 -0700 2005 871025 0 Bob Dobalina 3 871047 Exactly why I decided not to stop! Thanks. Tue Jul 26 13:49:52 -0700 2005 871037 0 Northender 4 876296 Love this place and have since they opened. Oddly enough we were planning to have our rehearsal dinner there but they cannot accommodate our party of 25 which is a real pain. The smaller room holds 18 and the larger one the side they say has a minimum of 35. Any idea of something that might be a substitute that is in the area? Maybe the Stone House Club? Thanks, kate Wed Mar 08 07:16:54 -0800 2006 871047 0 kate