"The shrimp heads are a must-try. If you want a cocktail, get the Adonis. And if you order the manila clams, trust me you’ll want some sourdough to go with it.The shrimp heads. Despite never having stepped in Spain or Portugal, I grow nostalgic of this flavor. My coastal hometown is known for skin-on fried shrimp. Crustacean shells hold a different concentrated flavor from the flesh, like bisque extract, that is further intensified by the tomalley. Wonderful. You can’t get this elsewhere.The manila clams feel like a different take of Moules Mariniere. You need a side of bread to soak up the sauce and clam juice. Great, but I’ll stick with the mussels with chablis at my regular spot.The breaded skate feels light despite being deep-fried, not greasy at all. The acidic spring onion sauce and cilantro add a freshness. While the skate fillet is flavorful, it’s too soft without the cartilaginous texture I love.As for the drinks, flavor-wise I find them on the overdiluted side but the bartender coaxed out the aroma of the drinks. The Adonis is the must try. Cervo’s menu highlights the sherry and vermouth. Adonis contains both.I sound nitpicky but really the food is great. Cervo’s is a mainstay favorite at Dimes Square for good reason. I want to go back primarily for the shrimp heads and Adonis."
