I remember the place, but the name escapes me. When I was just out of high school, a bunch of us boys would go down and stay at the Surf Side, which was half dump, half low rent rendezvous. Across 98 was the old MB Grocery and an old service station that you could buy draft beer for $2 a gallon if you had an old milk jug. It’s a wonder we all didn’t get run over making beer runs. Those were the days…of my misspent youth!
A buddy and I went to the Treasure Ship and saw the original Drifters sometime in the early 80’s. They were good, but old as the hills. They put me in mind of the skeleton band playing in the Dead video “Touch of Gray!” We stayed away from Capt. Anderson’s for the reasons you mentioned. There was a place on 77 N at the bridge that was locally owned that was a seafood go-to when we were in PC.
I don’t think it was Boondocks back then. Seems like it was a person’s name. I just can’t remember. Another local joint we would frequent was Billy’s Oyster Bar on Thomas Drive. First place I ever saw wallpapered with dollar bills. Food was pretty good as I recall.
Are you sure you aren't talking about J. Michael's Cover?
Not sure Swampy. It has been several years since going to the place I referenced and I remember it as kind of a mom and pop place, but the seafood was really good and plentiful. I might even have the rd # wrong!
J Michaels is also on thomas dr and always been J Michaels. Boondocks is at the base of the west bay bridge on the intercoastal off of Hwy 79 (not 77) and has always been boondocks.
Nah, i actually have nothing but wonderful memories of the treasure ship. Get nostalgic every time i pass by the marina. J Michaels is alright, but its nothing to write home about. Boondocks is really good.
