Noble Fare
By Pete Lamb
With just a few months of business to its history, Noble Fare feels as comfortable and inviting as your favorite denim shirt.
Ms. Lamb and I slipped in for dinner on a perfect a winter night – reasonable temperatures, the rain ended – with expectations for a wonderful evening.
We were not disappointed.
Chef Pat McNamara is not quite 40 but he’s put the years after his culinary degree to good use. His experience means that he instinctively knows what works and what does not. His wife, Jenny, runs the front of the house with confidence and grace. The 32-seater won’t make them rich, but it will sure serve as a beautiful tableau for their dreams.
McNamara is a veteran of the big eateries and private clubs where massive amounts of food get pushed over the pass. With Noble Fare, he gets to cook and bake – and carry out the trash. It’s a young chef’s fantasy come true.
Ms. Lamb and I had our gastronomic fantasies satisfied with dinner.
Before our first course arrived, an amuse-bouche of prosciutto-wrapped scallop-parmesan mousse teased our appetites. Salty, savory, sweet – it was a perfect jump-start for our taste buds.
My Crispy Sweetbreads ($12) was an awesome portion, saut
My son, a student at SCAD, a lover of very fine food,and a resident on Jefferson street, and I dined at Noble Fare recently. The atmosphere was cozy, the service was better than just good, but the food was a disappointment. Maybe for Savannah it was OK, but we expected something outstanding. The restaurant had a fishy smell which meant that someone was enjoying “not so fresh” seafood. Anyway, I guess it was OK for Savannah; however, my son said he would rather just dine at “mom’s” house. Any tips on where we and he can dine in the Savannah area? We visit with him at least once a week and enjoy dining outnand he dines out himself at least twice per week. He loves Japanese food! Thanks for your suggestions.
Sorry you had a bad experience Alyce….it happens — even at good restaurants.
You’re lucky your son likes mom’s cooking — that’s rare these days
If by Japanese, you mean sushi and better grade Japanese cuisine — and not hibachi steak joints — I can’t say enough good things about Sushi Zen — particularly the location on Waters Avenue. In fact, I had carry out from there tonight.
Thanks for posting!
I can second that. Sushi Zen hits the spot for my girlfriend and me every time. Excellent atmosphere, excellent food, great service.
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