The subtle ambiance of small town charm mixed with the artistic influences of an upscale restaurant found in a large city. The main dining room is placard with local artist's paintings and photographs adding quaint character to a Winnsboro landmark. The main street building was erected in 1901 and is the tallest standing building of its era. This century old building was once a small town bank and to this day still contains the original safes which are now used for dry storage.
Not only Does Brewbakers have the right ambiance and setting the food it absolutely wonderful. To start my meal I ordered a Killians Irish Red, which I must say is my favorite beer. Killians is an amber lager with a medium body and rich caramel malted flavor. For an appetizer I ordered the White corn Tortilla chips and Freshly made Queso dip. I wanted to keep it light because I knew the main course was soon to come and I wanted my appetite strong and my palette alert.
After peering over the menu for what seemed like forever which contains such delights as Salmon, Burgers, and a Wonderful selection of salads. After careful deliberation I decided to go with the breaded Tilapia and Mango Salsa. As part of the meal I was treated to a dinner salad with Apple Almond Dressing which is made in house and is an excellent addition to any salad.
After ten to fifteen minutes and another Killians my food arrived, I was immediately overwhelmed with sights and smells. The Tilapia had a beautiful golden brown crust, and the Mango Salsa added vibrant orange and red to the dish. The fish was set on a bed of wild rice and served with fresh cut green beans sautéed with Garlic and butter. If the sight of this of this entrée was not enough the fragrance of garlic and sweet mango filled the air tantalizing my every breath. Everything looked delicious and it was a hard choice what to try first, so I decided to go for the green beans first. Excellent choice I might add, they were soft, and with a subtle crunch you only get from fresh beans cooked just right. The flavor was a marriage of garlic and creamy butter, my favorite combination. Now on to my next bite, the wild rice; with its woodsy earthy flavor and brilliant texture it was a perfect addition to the meal. Now for the Pièce de résistance, Tilapia with Mango Salsa, my fork cut into to the tender flaky fish effortlessly. The natural flavor of the fish was kept intact and only the crust had subtle hints of herbs and spices. The mango salsa is what gave the flavor to the dish, a wonderful contradiction of sweet and spicy added to the tilapia in a way that not only confused my palette but delighted it as well. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone and will certainly be going back to sample more.
Brewbakers was an excellent first choice; this restaurant has the full package, great food, good prices, wonderful atmosphere, and excellent service. The combination of Fresh baked breads and desserts, friendly staff and décor make for a perfect night out any day of the week. All in all I give Brewbakers an A+ Good job. Until next time, I’m Justin Thomas Happy Eating.
