Fried Twinkies, Watermelon Ritas and N’awlins Shrimp – sounds like the perfect summer feast. And it was. We recently ventured over to Miller’s Ale House in Winter Park to try some of their newest menu items. Now nationwide, Miller’s started as a single restaurant in 1988 in Jupiter, FL. Regardless of where you stand on the “chain restaurant” debate, it’s amazing how this Florida-based restaurant has rapidly expanded and improved their menu offerings over the years.
And new for summer is their All-American Summer Fest – a combination of BBQ dishes with a twist, cold beer and fried desserts. Here’s what we feasted on and enjoyed during our recent visit!
Backyard BBQ Brisket Sliders – Hand-pulled, slow-smoked brisket piled on toasted mini buns then topped with sliced pickles, crispy onion tanglers and served with a side of spicy Tabasco BBQ sauce. A tasty mini-combination of tender brisket and perfectly crisp onions.
BBQ Texas Burger – They say everything’s bigger in Texas and this burger is no exception. This juicy sandwich was piled high with fried onions, pulled pork and fried pickles. By far my favorite dish of the night and how could you dislike this combination of fried goodness? Served with piping hot seasoned fries that were even more exceptional when added to the burger.
N’awlins Style Shrimp – Simmered in homemade seasoned butter with Budweiser and a hint of Tabasco. Served with warm, sliced bread for dipping. I make no promises that this summer menu is “healthy”, but who cares about calories when you can have beer-buttered shrimp?
Ale House-Made Ribs and Brisket Platter – A generous serving of slow-smoked sliced brisket drizzled with BBQ sauce and a 1/2 rack of BBQ Baby Back Ribs. And you get all this meaty goodness for under $20. By far my husband’s favorite dish of the evening! It’s a massive platter full of corn, cole slaw and summer taste.
Fried Twinkie Split – Save room for this gut-busting dessert. It’s totally worth it. Take a trip back in time with this county fair inspired treat. These panko-breaded, deep-fried banana flavored Twinkies are served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream then drizzled with strawberry sauce and chocolate syrup.
Watermelon Rita – A full pitcher made with Sauza Blue 100% Agave Tequila for just $10.
Orange Crush – Made with Smirnoff Orange Vodka, fresh squeezed orange juice, triple sec and a splash of lemon-lime soda. At $3.95 why not order a few?
Make your way to Miller’s Ale House and enjoy these tastes of summer while they last!