Kunkel’s Seafood & Steakhouse - Haddon Heights NJ

Posted on July 31, 2008

To kick off Farm to Fork week for Summer 2008, our first stop was Kunkles Seafood & Steakhouse in Haddon Heights, NJ.  If you are not familiar with Farm to Fork week, the idea is very simple.  It is just like Restaurant Week, but a summer version with a focus on fresh produce supplied by our local farmers.

Upon first arriving at the restaurant, it was nice to see a parking lot available, as we know from the past that sometimes Kings Highway can be tough! The exterior/interior of the building were both clean and welcoming, as were the staff which extended their greetings. Our lucky/unlucky server was named Maureen, and she was very pleasant throughout the meal.

Again being a special menu, our choices were limited but not restricted. I decided to on:

  • Crab & Corn Chowder Soup ~ (garnished with an old bay fleuron)
  • Jersey Tomato & Watermelon Salad ~ (dressed in a sweet red wine vinaigrette and garnished with mint)
  • Grilled Pork Chop ~ with peach chutney served over chipotle roasted sweet Jersey corn and green beans
  • Fresh Jersey Peach Strudel (topped with vanilla Gelato)

I was really impressed with everything they brought out, from the still warm bread with the dipping sauce to the ultra fresh and juicy Jersey Tomato & Watermelon Salad.  The Crab & Corn Chowder Soup had a little nice and tasty spice to it,  and went very well with the 2004 Yellowtail Reserve Shiraz. (What can I say, it is a tested, tried and true bottle. :))  My grilled pork chop was cooked properly and had a pleasing flavor, and went very well with the fresh corn. Now my Peach Strudel was good,  however others at the table had the Blueberry Bread Pudding (topped with vanilla Gelato and chocolate sauce) and it was better!

Overall we had a great experience at Kunkel’s, and I would be happy to goto Kunkel’s again. We were told that they have a pretty good jazz night on Thursdays, perhaps that will be our next review. :)

Kunkels Seafood & Steakhouse is located at 920 East Kings Highway Haddon Heights NJ 08035, for reservations call 856-547-1225.

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