Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Sea Bar by Little Betty dish featured in Food & Wine
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October was a big month for Little Betty Steak Bar in Mountain Brook which received national attention at the Michelin Guide ceremony in Nashville. But it was the team’s other venture, Sea Bar, that was recently recognized by Food & Wine.
The publication polled its editors for the best dishes they had in October. They tried more than 100 restaurants across the world, eating countless dishes but only 11 made the cut.
One of them is right here in the Magic City.
The ‘thoughtfully composed’ Sea Bar Spoon
Sea Bar by Little Betty was featured in Food & Wine’s best dishes for the month of October. The restaurant’s “Sea Bar Spoon” was one of two Alabama foods selected on the list of 11 dishes.
$18 for a single-bite dish may not sound like a good idea at first glance but Food & Wine believes its worth every penny. The spoonful features:
- Tuna toro
- Uni
- Truffle ikura
- Ponzu
- Sesame oil
- Togarashi puffed rice
“At SeaBar, the coastal contemporary dining room feels light and airy, with warm, subtle gold accents. That aesthetic is mirrored in the Sea Bar Spoon, a single bite from the restaurant’s raw bar. Buttery toro and ikura dressed in truffle oil create a decadent foundation, ponzu cuts through the richness, earthy sesame oil adds depth, and puffed rice brings a delicate crunch. This playful contrast of flavors and textures made for a wonderful, thoughtfully composed amuse-bouche that’s every bit as radiant as the atmosphere.”
Andee Gosnell, social media editor
Sea Bar by Little Betty
The restaurant opened in March and has quickly become a community favorite. It is run by the same owners as the Little Betty Steak Bar located right next door.
While we may recommend the one-bite Sea Bar Spoon, there is a full menu of great options including:
- Wagyu Surf & Turf Roll
- Baked Lobster Crispy Rice Cakes
- Maine Lobster Roll
- Roasted Black Cod
- Tokyo Filet
You can also get a wide variety of hand rolls, maki rolls and nigiri.
Here’s what you need to know to try it for yourself:
