07/16/2026
At the end of this month, Bobby begins a new chapter outside of hospitality. We are heartbroken to say goodbye, but we’re also happy knowing that someone else will get to experience the talent, kindness, humor, and integrity we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy for the past twenty years.
When Bobby joined us at Boat Street Café in 2006, he was very green, but he showed up every day with boundless enthusiasm, an unbelievable work ethic, and a generosity of spirit that made everyone around him better. Those qualities can’t be taught.
Over the next twenty years, we watched Bobby grow from line cook to Executive Chef of Sea Creatures. But titles don’t really tell the story.
The real story is found in thousands of services. Early mornings prepping while blasting Weezy. Late nights cleaning, restocking, and calling in orders. Building relationships with coworkers, farmers, ranchers, fishers, and winemakers. Endless conversations about butter, oysters, peaches, and perfect tomatoes. Eating our way through France and Italy together. The impossible victories. The heartbreaking setbacks. The moments we laughed until we cried—and the moments we simply cried.
Somewhere along the way, Bobby became family.
All the while, he’s remained gloriously himself: loving baseball, bowhunting, bodybuilders, Kobe Bryant, and hating sharks. Equal parts serious craftsman and lovable goofball.
As Sea Creatures grew, so did Bobby’s life. Watching him become a husband and father has been every bit as rewarding as watching him become a chef.
Bobby’s food has always reflected who he is: honest, thoughtful, and full of care. He has a rare gift for making simple things unforgettable and for bringing people together.
Sea Creatures would not be what it is today without Bobby.
We’ll miss him terribly, but we’re grateful for these twenty years and excited for whatever comes next.
Thank you, Bobby—for your friendship, leadership, loyalty, laughter, beautiful food, and enormous heart.
We love you, Chef. Please don’t be a stranger.
