Fried, Grilled, or Blackened? Which Is Best For You and Your Taste Buds

McCray’s Tavern is one of the best restaurants in East Cobb because our menu, atmosphere, and cocktails can’t be beaten. Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s a good chance you’ll find it on our menu, and we can make it just the way you like it. In this blog, we’ll explore three ways to eat your favorite food and why your taste buds and you will be screaming for seconds.

Do You Want It Fried?

Sometimes, you can’t beat the rich flavor of deep-fried foods like fish, fries, and shrimp. However, there are other ways to prepare your favorite foods. Fried foods can still be prepared using a frying process but ask your preparer to use less oil if pan-frying or use a different flavor of oil, such as olive oil, to make the dish healthier. Our Tavern Tacos with grouper are guest favorites; diners can have them fried or blackened. However you want them prepared, you can be assured your taste buds will thank you.

How About Grilled?

Grilling is a popular way to cook food and many folks do it daily using a barbeque grill in their backyard. Grilled foods are usually cooked over an open flame to seal in the food's juices and use a blend of readily available spices that depend on personal preference. At McCray’s Tavern, our chefs use fresh ingredients and spices to prepare memorable dishes to satisfy any cravings. Our Chili Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with pineapple pico, cilantro, and chili oil is the perfect example of a classic dish reimagined to amp up the flavor, and we recommend grilling as the best way to enjoy this fabulous dish.

Don’t Forget Blackened

If you’ve never tried blackened because you thought it would make your dish burnt and overcooked, you’re in for a surprise. Blackened foods are prepared on a sheet pan with butter and seasonings to create a charred outer layer. The foods are cooked at high temperatures, which form the flavorful crusts that blackened foods are known for. While fish and salmon are the most popular dishes to dry blackened, most dishes can be prepared using this technique as it is a great way to bring out the flavor in many foods.

Did We Mention Wood-Fired Grilled? It’s Only Available at Our East Cobb Location!

McCray’s East Cobb is proud to offer three of our most requested entrees, the Atlantic Salmon, Bone-In Pork Chop, and NY Strip, cooked to perfection in our wood-fired oven for those looking for something more. Our chefs prepare these dishes in our wood-fired oven, and they are only available at our East Cobb location. 

When looking online for the best lunch spots near me, McCray’s Tavern East Cobb should be at the top of your list. With a varied lunch and dinner menu that features all your classic favorites and a brunch that is one of the best in Atlanta, there’s no reason why McCray’s Tavern won’t become your weekly destination. Make your reservation today for the best dining destination on the Marietta Square!