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We’re always looking for new and exciting places to eat. But from time to time, we need to take a step back. Trendy restaurants aren’t always the best choice. Say, when your parents are in town, and you need familiar food, reliable quality, and a plethora of alcohol. You need Hugo’s.
Hugo’s is a fish house that shares a kitchen with its turf counterpart, Gibsons. Both restaurants cater to Gold Coast socialites, out-of-towners, and anyone else willing to spend a lot of money. It’s just the setting you need to keep the wheels greased as you motor through whatever birthday, business dinner, or family get-together in which you may find yourself.
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Yes, you can order off the Gibsons menu, but this isn’t the time for steak — get something nautical instead. Go all in on the oysters, Alaskan king crab legs, and, since this is technically a frog bar, dabble in the frog legs. There’s a 100% chance you won’t like them without garlic butter, so don’t hold back.
Hugo’s is perfect for eating delicious food on another person’s dime without answering “what’s that?” for the thousandth time. It’s neither the hippest, nor the cheapest, but it’s just the kind of place visitors might think is “pretty neat.” Overall, we have no complaints, and everyone is guaranteed to leave happy.
Food Rundown
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Oysters
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Frog Legs
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Crabmeat Avocado
Alaskan King Crab Legs
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Pan-Fried Lake Superior Walleye
Pan Seared Georges Bank Sea Scallops
Hugo’s Lobster Tail
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Alaskan Red King Crab Mac & Cheese
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Planked White Fish
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