Eat Out Bermuda - Spring 2015

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stool and enjoy a picturesque sunset and an appetiser; we recommend the succulent “two-bite” crab cakes with sweet corn and a smoked paprika aioli.

Their selection of reds, whites and
champagne brings a balance between
the new world and old and includes the
very popular DeLoach Pinot Noir. Beer
lovers will enjoy the local draft options,
the St. David’s Lager and the Dockyard
IPA chief among them. Finally, there are
1609’s signature cocktails; the island-
inspired Shipwreck Shot, Bermuda Old
Fashioned and Gombey Bombay are
three that you absolutely must try.

Reservations are required.

11am-10pm daily

It also forms an integral part of the newly renovated marina, and provides a convenient location for boat owners to stop for a frosty beer and a bite to eat. Not surprising, 1609 has garnered a casual, social atmosphere, attracting a passionate Happy Hour following and lunchtime clientele.

In case you hadn’t guessed, this restaurant was named in commemoration of the year that the survivors of the wrecked Sea Venture became Bermuda’s first settlers: June 2nd, 1609.

Don’t let its seemingly simple menu fool you- the restaurant offers a wide array of items from king prawns and sashimi seafood salad to charcuterie plates and signature pizzas. They even make a mean Bermudian fish chowder.

Daily specials flirt with both island-style
and Mediterranean persuasions with
an underlying emphasis on supporting
local farms and fishermen. Above all,
the restaurant strives to go the extra
mile for each and every guest and the
kitchen is happy to make adjustments
for special diets and allergies.

When it comes to choosing your entrée, the fresh fish tacos are truly memorable: authentic-style mahi mahi is plated with red cabbage on a bed of arugula and topped with queso cheese and spicy aioli. The rockfish, served with freshly roasted potatoes, is another popular choice. This dish features a delicious tropical mango salsa that complements the fillet’s lightly crispy crust and perfectly cooked, flavourful interior.

The bar, which can seat 25 guests,
is a popular after work spot, due in part
to the restaurant’s close proximity to
town’s busy office buildings. Grab a
ituated at the water’s edge in front of the
famous Fairmont Hamilton Princess
hotel, 1609 treats guests to elevated,
uninterrupted harbour views from all vantage
points. A recent addition to Hamilton’s dining
scene – it first opened in May of 2014 – the
restaurant possesses an upscale ambiance and
an appealing sense of novelty.