The Big Tuna Fish Joint

[badfish77]

Just heard the new HSRG restaurant is going to be opening Jan. 23. I heard they were keeping things moderately priced and will have fresh oysters along with other fish flown in.

[BoulderSooner]

lacation?

[kevinpate]

Brookhaven Square NW 36 and W Robinson, east and south of Panda Garden

[pure]

yep, the old Cha Cha's location.

[jbkrems]

Has this place opened yet ? Has anyone been there yet ?

[Jersey Boss]

Has this place opened yet ? Has anyone been there yet ?

See first post in thread.

[badfish77]

Got some friends working here. Scoop is that it will be counter service like the Garage on Main St., bar will be full service. All food is priced between $7-$12 except for oysters which are delivered daily at $16 a dz. I dunno of anyplace around with fresh oysters except Pearls N. Okc. Anyways. Bar drinks start at $3.50 lots of shot specials at $2.50 happy hour everyday $1.75 domestics 3-7pm. Thursday and friday lunch and dinner are soft opening dates, spots will fill quick if not already filled. Never hurts to try and make a reservation, official opening is next monday. Phone is 928-5250 I believe if you want to try and make reservations.

[britishbornusachick]

great food! fresh (obvious) prepared. had the salmon poboy. mmmm the in house aloi dressing is wonderful. hubby had baked salmon he loved it. rum pecan pie had real rum in it. was totally yummy! a welcome change from red lobster. next time will have fish n chips.and am exoecting it to be great since tonights meal was! only complaint is bizarre system of having to order at counter, pay in advance and then pay bar tab separately. a bit of a hassle but the food makes up for it. i will return and soon!!!!!! mgr pls consider putting corn tortillas on the menu and or corn tortilla chips for us celiac folks!!!

[positano]

If you're someone who's been waiting for Long John Silvers to get a bar, wait no more...

[rcjunkie]

If you're someone who's been waiting for Long John Silvers to get a bar, wait no more...

You must be talking about a different Big Tuna, LJS is nowhere near the quality this place serves. The catfish poorboy is a must have. and the onion rings are some of the best I've ever had.

[RadicalModerate]

I will give them one chance and one chance only to prove that the food is as good as the name is clever.
One chance only.
One.

(Nothing will make you sicker faster than bad "fresh" fish.
Not counting "pink chicken" of course . . .)

All kidding aside, this sounds exactly like the sort of fish place I've been hoping for for a long time.)

[badfish77]

Had dinner here tonight. Oysters were great, very fresh. Spicy shrimp tacos were excellent. Fried catfish second only to cajun king IMHO. Apparently they're accepting limited walkins on their final day of soft opening (friday). Food and drink are free, so if you can make lunch or dinner friday, try it out.

[Roadhawg]

Sounds good.. I'll have to give this place a try

[badfish77]

This place is officially closed for business.

[rcjunkie]

This place is officially closed for business.

lasted much longer then I expected, bad food and horrible service = closure.

[positano]

lasted much longer then I expected, bad food and horrible service = closure.

How soon did you notice it going downhill since your February review? The only change I ever noticed was the attempt to go to traditional full service in the evenings.

[rcjunkie]

How soon did you notice it going downhill since your February review? The only change I ever noticed was the attempt to go to traditional full service in the evenings.

I had two visit's shortly after my Feb. visit and the decline in quality and service was very evident.

[kevinpate]

Only made it by once myself. It was a good eve out with some friends.

Oh well, there's not really a shortage of places to go in town. I do sorta wonder who might roll their dice next for that location.
So many things have imploded there over the years despite their best intentions.

[BoulderSooner]

that is a great spot for a bar .. champions was solid in this location

[soonerguru]

Another Hal Smith special?

[ou48A]

Too bad…. I went 3 times and enjoyed it.

[RadicalModerate]

I regret the fact that I was too lazy or preoccupied to miss the opportunity to be disappointed.
The Restaurant Game: Tougher To Win Than Playing "Go" Blindfolded.
Perhaps a Window of Opportunity Has Been Opened for a DQ Player?

[NoOkie]

That's a shame, I commute down to Norman and work out of our office in the same shopping center once a week.

Was a nice place to walk to for lunch. I enjoyed the fish and chips the couple of times I went.

[ShiroiHikari]

Aw man, I kinda liked this place. I guess that's just not a good location for a restaurant?

[JimTrabersColostomyBag]

Aw man, I kinda liked this place. I guess that's just not a good location for a restaurant?

Panda Garden, Louie's, Mazzio's, City Bites.... I guess that's right