is a small mid- Atlantic group of islands whose industry specializes in producing tog quality Atlantic Salmon.) Kelly had the Braised Angus Short Rib, Mignon, Jeff and Suzie had the Pan Roasted Cortez Halibut and Dave the Faroe Island Salmon. As “Starters,” Kelly raved about her Maryland Crab Cakes, Dave his Spicy Tuna Eggroll, Jeff his Oysters on the Half Shell, and Suzie her Hamachi Crudo Sashimi. While perusing the menu, we enjoyed Old-Fashioneds while the Lemings had wine and beer. We were waited on by corporate people and service was great. The first was in its infancy with dear Canadian friends, Kelly and Dave Leeming, who were kind of stuck here during COVID-19 while they dealt with their parents’ estate. We have frequented Shorebird three times.
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The location allows for good views, good parking, a nice patio and bar and some quiet space within. The dishes are corporate born and therefore the recipes are tried and true. Because of its location and history, it has taken us awhile to warm up to Shorebird being an upscale restaurant with an interesting and varied menu. It is in a strip mall at the intersection of State Route 89A and State Route 179 in a converted pizza parlor. Shorebird does have some very good seafood on the menu, but it has much more. As one of the Thyme Group restaurants (additionally in Sedona: Mole, Timo Wine Bar and Spoke and Wheel), with the name Shorebird, and the original in Newport Beach, California, we expected and welcomed a strictly seafood restaurant.