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Owners Steve Ford and Erv Woolsey were on site and very welcoming. Ford greeted many of us at the door, where he also was redirecting foot traffic away from a broken walkway on the dock. Equally hospitable were the serving staff, bartenders and hostess, all who maintained a friendly attitude during the inevitable delays that come with a rush of diners and drinkers on opening night.
Sweet Pea and I shared a half order of ribs to start, and the meat slipped right off the bone. The finger-licking barbecue sauce drove us to wash our hands in the unremarkable restrooms (a style more marina, less restaurant) in preparation for our entrees. My fried shrimp po' boy was one of the best I've had: It featured large perfectly fried shrimp and an accompanying sauce that gave the sandwich a unique flavor with just enough kick. Sweet Pea ordered the fresh catch, which arrived piping hot in an aluminum-foil pouch. It was wonderful, as were the three sides: mashed potatoes with crunchy onions on top, butter-licious grilled corn on the cob, and green beans with tomatoes.
Most entrees were about $10 - $20, and Blue Moon offers an extensive selection of beer and island-style drinks, along with a page-long wine list. The restaurant will be open Wednesday through Sunday with live music on weekends, according to the schedule printed on the menu.
While it may go without saying, the marina atmosphere is what makes Blue Moon a nice place to spend a hot summer evening in Nashville. (It was the great service and yummy food that made it so impressive.) The dock/deck features comfortable outdoor furniture, table-top tiki torches, a small tiki bar and a gazebo that must be where the band will play. We met several Charlotte Park neighbors there, and the clientele included people of all ages, families, groups of friends and couples. We thoroughly enjoyed Blue Moon, and we plan to return soon.
Previous articles on Blue Moon can be read here and here.
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Blue Moon was a fun experience on a Sunday evening. The shrimp was delicious and well-prepared. I'd order it again. The staff seemed a bit disorganized, but service was more than adequate. We dined outside and a breeze would have made it ideal. Give it a try.
Blue Moon Lagoon is open again and man do they have some great talent too! There are two guys out there that have some of the best harmonies and even heard some great originals. One of them has a deep, country voice and the other has more of a power southern-rock voice. I enjoy seeing them and this food is out of this world out here! Great service. The waiter I have had twice so far-his name is Doran. He is one of the best ever!
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