Hooked in Ocean City, Maryland

The name Hooked was mentioned to me by a friend, and originally I thought it was a hookah bar. With my immediately association, I really think the name Hooked really should be designated to a name of a hookah bar. Nevertheless, it turns out to be a recommended seafood restaurant in Ocean City, Maryland. I went as a group for New Years Eve dinner, also to spend some time for new years and to see the sunrise above water. Normally Ocean City would be a ghost town with the incredibly cold weather, but because of New Years, there was surprisingly plenty of people. The restaurant itself is filled with christmas/new year lights around the windows and ceiling. White table cloth with semi dim lights composed romantic yet festive atmosphere.

The restaurant featured a special New Years Eve menu, compiling some of their best dishes, but did not include all of their best dishes. With the New Years Eve menu comes New Years Eve prices.

We had Lobster Bisque in cream sherry as starters. The soup was creamy and delicious.

Their complimentary bread comes drenched in olive oil and cracked black pepper. The bread itself was a bit compacted, but the bread and olive oil with light pepper combination was great idea. 

Scallops: Chorizo, arugula, sweet potato & apple hash, leeks, in sage apple cider brandy gastrique. The scallops was a bit on the salty side, and the scallops with the chorizo combination was not to my fancy. However, the arugula and sweet potato & apple hash was delicious in combination with the brandy sauce. Overall, it was an dish that I wouldn't mind having again.

Dessert: Pumpkin Creme Brûlée with candied walnuts and caramel. One word: Sweet. The pumpkin flavor was perfect for the cold winter. Creme Brûlée was soft and creamy underneath the candied sugar coverings. It was a nice New Years Even dinner.