Bites Nearby: Surf 'n Turf Mediterranean Grill

Since promises of braised barbecue treats and consistent outdoor dining have been brewing lately, apologies seem to be in order-particularly from Mother Nature.

While she continues to take the reigns and sprinkle down the out-of-season rain drops, your grill will have to remain covered and the burgers will stay put in the freezer.

Head over to the Surf 'n Turf Mediterranean Grill, or pick up some take out if you prefer to spend the rainy nights cuddled up on the couch in pajamas.

Start off with one of the soups. Indulge in an intriguing blend of chicken and lemon or stay a bit more traditional with the lentil soup.

Plenty of appetizers, both hot and cold, make an appearance on the extensive menu. Stay smooth with an order of hummus or the jajic, which is fat-free yogurt and cucumbers mixed with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with dill and garlic. Pep up your palette with an order of fried liver, cheese pastry, falafel or grilled jumbo shrimp cocktail.

Stay in tune with the name of the game by ordering one of their surf 'n turf combinations, including skirt steak and lobster tail, chicken and shrimp, angus beef and shrimp or lamb and shrimp. Dare to be different with the falafel entree, eight pieces of falafel balls with tahini sauce; the chef's combination, a blend of baby lamb chop, chicken, beef and a Turkish patty; or the whole dorado – a Mediterranean fish.

Perhaps you're craving Mediterranean cuisine, but you're not quite in the mood for such a large feast. Stop by for lunch, where the soups, salads and appetizers are the same, but the main selections make for a midday delight without the early evening stomachache.

The wraps and sandwiches mirror some of the dinner choices, so you'll be getting the best of both worlds. Chow down on a Turkish patty wrap, a mixture of ground beef and ground lamb served with a side of yogurt sauce and a number of trimmings. Another option is the pesto chicken wrap, with its marinated chicken, pesto sauce and balsamic vinaigrette's creating a hearty and zesty explosion of flavors.

Once you indulge in your meal at the Surf 'n Turf Mediterranean Grill, you'll be glad that rain ruined your plans for burgers and hot dogs. If you still cannot get enough of the scrumptious entrees, soups, salads and more, hire the establishment to cater your next soiree.