One Bite w/the Gordy's Crew - Calamari

Whether you are a picky eater or diehard foodie, Gordy’s Boat House has something for everyone. Today, upon request, the Gordy’s One Bite Crew tackled the Calamari.  If you know Gordy’s, then you know this: we do nothing halfway. So far, the crew has awarded high marks to plenty of exquisite Gordy’s apps. Let’s see if this daring dish follows suit.

First of all, what is calamari? For some, the word rolls off the tongue. For others, they find themselves tripping over the syllables. Let’s clear it up right here and now. “Calamari” is the Italian word for squid, and here in the U.S. you’ll often find that delectable cephalopod either grilled or fried.

And now, drumroll please… let’s see how Gordy’s Calamari went down with the Gordy’s One Bite Crew!

Piled high on a pearly white plate is the Calamari, with two dipping sauces and a hearty lemon slice begging for some attention. In true American fashion, Gordy’s breads and then deep-fries the calamari to give it a nice tan exterior. Fried flakes of sweet pepper speckle the tantalizing squid, and once you squeeze that lemon on, the Calamari leaps from gorgeously tan to glisteningly golden.

Decisions, decisions. When it comes to food, a lot have to be made. Luckily, this one is a win-win situation. Gordy’s serves up a comforting creamy garlic sauce and a tangy cocktail sauce for whatever craving you seek to satisfy.

That first bite is the only one you need to know that you could eat this dish and only this dish for the rest of your life. Even doused in the refreshing dipping sauces, the calamari’s fresh-from-the-fryer heat and flaky exterior make it melt in your mouth. The buttery batter, peppery seasoning, hint of lemon, and kick from your sauce of choice marinades into a culinary masterpiece.

Our professional tasters wholeheartedly agree. With an impressive 8-9 score from Jack and a solid 9.1 rating from Ben, you can’t go wrong with Gordy’s Calamari. The whole Gordy’s One Bite Crew eagerly took part in devouring the enchanting appetizer and would encourage everyone, whether they be persnickety diners or calamari connoisseurs, to give the crispy treat a try!