The Butter House - Seaside

The shrimp and grits were so bland that I ended up sending them back and chose not to order anything else. The plate was greasy and had a layer of dust that was noticeable enough to swipe away with my finger. Our server seemed completely disinterested, insincere, and indifferent, only pushing the priciest items on the menu. They even went as far as to say their breakfast sandwich wasn’t good. How can a brunch spot have a bad breakfast sandwich? I also tried the lumpia, but it was just average. Overall, the flavors of everything were unseasoned and lacked personality—spices? It seems like they forgot about them. I’m giving it two stars only because my friends said their pancakes were decent. We also waited for 30 minutes after checking in with our entire group. I won't be returning.

I ordered a large glass of orange juice along with the chicken fried steak smothered in country gravy, which set me back $31 for one meal, the juice, tax, and tip. The chicken fried steak was outstanding; it had a perfectly crispy texture and the meat was so tender that it could be cut with a fork. However, the country gravy was an absolute disaster in terms of flavor. Its texture resembled wheat paste and it lacked any hint of seasoning. Honestly, a pre-packaged spice mix from the grocery store would have been an improvement. It was such a struggle to get through it that I ended up scraping it off to avoid finishing the rest. How does a restaurant with such high praise end up serving such dreadful country gravy? Are they trying to avoid offending anyone with spices? Country gravy is supposed to be seasoned! I've never encountered a restaurant that managed to ruin the flavor profile of country gravy to the point where it's inedible. Shaking my head at this experience.

This restaurant is a decent breakfast spot. I would possibly come back, but only if I had limited options to explore. As someone who travels extensively and tries different places, I can be quite critical. The best chicken and waffles I’ve had were in Portland, Oregon, so these didn’t quite measure up. However, one big reason I would consider returning is that I saw a chicken club sandwich that looked incredible. Overall, I would rate the food an 8 out of 10, while the customer service deserves a perfect 10 out of 10. It definitely gets my seal of approval! #fatboyapproved #gorditoapproved

In town for business trip and stopped in for breakfast. Great menu selection and decided on lemon curd with blueberry pancakes. Pancakes full of blueberries and lemon curd added nice zing. Definitely want to stop back in to try adobo pork belly fried rice dish! Great service....

Breakfast was great! A perfect little spot. They are also open early compared to everywhere else. So it worked out