Low Country Shrimp Boil

Looking for a fun date idea that you can do at home? My husband and I have been wanting to do a shrimp boil for some time. We always heard of people having shrimp boils and so we decided that we would try it out!

I highly recommend inviting another couple to enjoy the fun and tastiness!  It was also nice because we split the cost of the ingredients! Shrimp is pretty expensive so this saved some money. 

We actually used a big turkey fryer to boil everything outside. As we waited for it to cook, we sat around the boiler in camping chairs listening to music and talking. It was so much fun! And it smelt delicious! 

Here is the recipe that we used, which was really yummy! 

After it was all done, we laid out some newspapers and poured everything on the table. We also made some homemade cocktail sauce to dip the shrimp in. Here is a quick and easy recipe for cocktail sauce.

We are definitely having another shrimp boil in the near future! We got the shrimp from Publix, which I would recommend. All of their seafood is super fresh! 

This date was a little more on the expensive side, but it was worth it! We have tons of leftovers! 

Grills Riverside Seafood Deck

It was my birthday weekend so my husband let me choose where to go for dinner. I was craving seafood (like always) so I was asking around the office for good recommendations. There were two people who mentioned Grills Seafood. They mentioned that the food was awesome and the atmosphere was fun! Let me tell you, they were not lying! 

When we first got there, we heard the music playing from the parking lot. I don't always love super loud settings when I go out to dinner, but this was super fun! The wait was a little longer, but outdoor sitting was first come first serve. We had already decided we were going to sit outside so we waited about fifteen minutes to get a seat. 

We sat right next to the river, which was amazing! We watched as boats went by and kept our eyes open for dolphins. We didn't see any, but a couple sitting next to us had seen some earlier. 

The live music was fun to listen to in the background. People were on the stage dancing and having a good time. I thought about getting up to dance, but my husband wasn't too fond of the idea. 

The food was amazing! Some of the best seafood we have had in Florida! I got coconut shrimp with a side of Tahiti tators and brown sugar glazed carrots. Everything was so delicious! My husband got bacon-wrapped shrimp, which he really liked as well! They messed up on his order and first brought him out scallops. He said those were also very good! Check out their menu here!

We walked down by the water, which was beautiful! I am hoping that next time we go, it will be a little earlier in the day so we have a better chance of seeing the dolphins that hang around there. 

I love going to new restaurants and trying new things with my husband! We always have such a good time! 

Orange Bowl Lanes

Bowling is not my favorite activity. My husband has asked me about 5 or 6 different times if we could go bowling for date night. My response is always, "Id rather spend money on food". Well, I finally gave in to his request and we went bowling. Orange Bowl Lanes was actually a pretty fun and lively place!

They had really good music playing, which made a big difference. It was also super clean and well taken care of, which isn't what I am used to. I think part of the reason I have never really liked bowling is because most of the bowling alleys I have been to have been super dirty and run down. This one, on the other hand, I would definitely go back to. The staff was also super friendly and helpful. Even when I changed my shoe size about three different times. 

My husband is pretty good at bowling, but I still insisted on making a bet with him. The bet was if he won, he got to choose where we would go for dinner and if I won, I would get to choose. Unsurprisingly, he won the bet. 

On Friday and Saturday nights from 10 PM to 2 AM they have cosmic bowling. This includes laser lights, disco lights, black lights, and runway lights. I wouldn't mind going back sometime to check it out! 

Another reason I never really liked bowling is because it always seemed to be kind of expensive. Orange Bowl Lanes was actually decently priced. Check out their prices here. 

It was super fun to cheer each other on and encourage the other to try different tricks. We ended up playing two games, because I wanted another chance to try and win. There were a lot of laughs and a lot of gutter balls. I think it is safe to say I wouldn't mind going bowling again with my hubby in the near future.