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Recent Reviews for Saba Blue Water Cafe
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Robert J.
tucson , Arizona
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An aquatic-oriented color scheme, ocean-inspired artwork,
and a menu heavy on seafood make for a hip, tropical dining experience
far from any beach. Right on the main strip of downtown's
popular warehouse district, this bar and restaurant boasts
distinctive Asian/Caribbean/Mexican fusion fare, with an
emphasis on light "bites." You can graze your way
through the likes of seaweed-wrapped tuna pieces flash-fried
and served with a delightful honey-wasabi sauce, cilantro-pork-and-shrimp
potstickers, or masa-fried oyster tostadas. Not satisfied
with smaller dishes? Saba also serves up enticing entrees like
mahimahi with lemon grass cream and pineapple rice or calypso
pork tenderloin with roasted sweet potatoes. The drinks tend
towards the tropical, too. The mojitos are excellent but don't
have too many of them, lest you find yourself getting overenthusiastic
about the tapas; too many can easily move your tab into the expensive
range.
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Anonymous
56944
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They have a lunch special where you get one main dish and one side
for about $6. The fried oyster "tostadas" (all dishes there are
tapa, or appetizer portions) were exceptional. Oysters were
crispy on the outside and soft on the inside without being chewy
or oily. The sauce and the pico complimented them nicely. We also
got the mushu pork and the shrimp tacos. Mushu pork could have
used some more veggies, but was quite nice with a deep, slightly
sweet sauce. Shrimp tacos were more like two mini burritos cut
in half to make four small servings. Blend of hots and colds was
quite nice. Texture of fish firm but flavorful. Sides were noodle
salad, which had nice, crisp greens, noodles and a peanut sauce
dressing (a bit much for my liking, but...). The lunch deal has
allowed me to try just about every dish they have and, without
exception, each one has been an explosion of flavor and texture.
If you're not very hungry, the quality more than makes up for the
quantity. I strongl ...
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