If you sneeze, you might miss it. And that would be a shame. The Tapas Garden and Wine Bar is located in Indian Rocks and is a quaint little restaurant that is unassuming yet cozy. The interior resembles a rustic kitchen with a small dining room to one side. You are greeted by a friendly staff that is more than willing to explain the menu and the specials for the night. My wife and I ordered a salad to start and some soup. The salad was fresh and came with the restaurants homemade house dressing. The minestrone soup was delightful and rich. No canned soup here. The artichokes sauted with spanish ham was one of the most incredible combinations of flavors since milk and cookies. The ham was crispy like bacon but with twice the flavor. The complimentary focacia bread with homemade humus and olive oil was more than appreciated, it was a welcome treat. My wife ordered the shenizel, a lightly breaded chicken with lemon sauce, which was the highlight of the evening. It was tasty without being overwhelming. The flavor was light and the texture was crisp. The side of rice was ok, but the addition of black beans made all the difference. I ordered the beef wellington, a little puff pastry filled with beef and pate, and was pleasantly surprised with the taste of the beef combined with the pate. The pastry, apparantly the chefs specialty, was amazing. I would love to try some of the other pastry based dishes upon my next visit, which I assure you will not be long.
www.tapasgarden.com
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