Late Night Life
By NB Magazine Staff | September 20, 2010 1:59 PM
3-Thirty-3 Waterfront sports two faces, but that doesn’t make it any less sincere.
The restaurant is a simultaneously a sit-down family restaurant and an energetic nightlife hot spot—a feat that is possible through its unfussy cuisine, available until the wee morning hours.
Located on the bay across from Linda Isle, 3-Thirty-3 boasts a gorgeous view of yachts docking in the harbor, a vista best enjoyed from its patio. With a retractable roof for al fresco dining and a crackling fireplace, the patio is the perfect spot for those looking for a more traditional dining room experience.
Step past the waterfall running down the wall of the patio—and the wine cellar that houses nearly 500 bottles of wine, most available by the glass—into the lounge area anchored by an enormous circular bar. This lively area is the ideal place to catch up with old friends—or to meet new people. 3-Thirty-3 gets its fair share of regulars and singles, says general manager Michele Dial.
“Some part of it is like ‘Cheers,’ ” Michele says. “A lot of single people like having a place to go where they feel like they’re part of the group.”
The restaurant is open until 2 a.m., with night plates until 1:30 a.m. And the 20 options on the late night menu—including seared ahi and filet mignon sliders—move way beyond traditional nachos and potato skins.
Before dinner, sip a cocktail from the bar—perhaps a mojito, key lime martini or the popular Dromo, a mix of Skyy Citrus, Cointreau and cranberry juice with fresh muddled lemon, lime and orange. Pair with the Thai calamari appetizer or ahi poke, and don’t miss the oven-roasted dates—Gorgonzola-stuffed medjool dates wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon. This inventive starter is comfort food at its finest.
Speaking of comfort food, the menu is chock full of it. We recommend the popular mac n’cheese or the lobster ravioli, served on butternut squash pillows with slow roasted tomatoes, sage and white wine butter sauce.
If you have any room left over, indulge in a homemade brownie with vanilla ice cream. And consider pairing it with an espresso martini—it will give you the jolt you need to keep up with 3-Thirty-3.
More info: 333 Bayside Dr.; (949) 673-8464; www.3thirty3nb.com.
