Moshulu: Upscale Dining on a 100 Year-Old Sailboat
Actually, I lied - it's more than a hundred years old. The ship was built in 1904, and has 54 trips to Cape Horn under it's sails (click here for the full history if interested).
Last Friday, after a walk under the sunset and the pink sky at Penn's Landing, we gathered at the Moshulu bar to warm up. It's a really comfortable spot, complete with a grand piano and open floor for dancing (although the piano was not being played while we were there).
The dining room provides nice views of either the water or the city, depending on which side you are seated (the port and starboard dining areas are mirror images of each other). It's definitely an upscale environment: White tableclothes, prompt/friendly service, and impressive menu items in both taste and diversity (entrees average about $30 each).
We shared Kobe Beef Sliders for an appetizer after the waiter recommended them. For dinner, my friend had the scallops and I ordered the trout stuffed with braised short rib. All the food was delicious - the trout/rib combo truly unique. When I saw it on the menu, I couldn't help but be curious.
After dinner we wandered the ship - too bad it's winter time. It seems like an incredible summer spot when the top deck opens up and you can dine outside, or have cocktails at the bar and take in views of the city and bridges.
I apologize: I failed on the photo portion of this experience (the lighting inside was tough and most of mine did not come out well), but here are a few to give you an idea.
Check out the Moshulu's website for more photos:
