Breakers: A Seafood Joint 5106 Old Bullard Road Tyler, TX. 75701 www.breakerstyler.com Hours: Monday thru Friday 11:00am till 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm till 10:00pm Sunday 12:00pm till 9:00pm

The inside of Breakers is nice. It looks a bit like a surf shop with all those surf boards hanging on the walls. The menu is pretty small. It’s mostly seafood, of course, with a few obligatory additions like steak and burgers.

We started out with an appetizer. I wanted to get the avocado fries but my wife overruled me and ordered the Golden Fried Calamari Rings. The calamari rings cost $7.95 and came with marinara dipping sauce. They tasted alright but I hate that rubbery texture. Oh well, what else can you expect from calamari.

I was torn between getting the fish and chips or the Breakers angus burger. But finally I decided on something else altogether. I got Fried Seafood Sampler which is supposed to come with clam strips, deep fried shrimp, and fish with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, or kettle chips for $12.95. For some reason, however, they were out of clam strips so I just asked for more fish instead. They also let me get a mix of French fries and sweet potato fries.

My wife chose the Atlantic Salmon (it also costs $12.95). It comes grilled or broiled with lemon caper butter and served with golden potatoes or rice pilaf and the vegetable of the day.

After we place our order we waited and waited and waited. My wife was starving and about to weep from hunger but finally the food came. Her grilled salmon was excellent just really late. We heard later they were one short on the floor and one short in the kitchen. My food was good but not exceptional. Breakers is a decent seafood joint but I don’t think it’s better than most. We probably won’t go back anytime soon.