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Pebble Beach
Voted one of the top five restaurants in the
UK by the Observer in 2006 this charming
AA red rosette awarded dining destination is hard
to beat! This achievement is partly down to the
attentive and understanding management of
owner/proprietor Mike Caddy and also down to the
intuitive culinary skills of head chef Pierre Chevillard.
Pierre – previously of the world-renowned Chewton
Glen Hotel (where he held a Michelin star) carefully
creates menus on a seasonal basis and thoughtful
specials on a daily basis. The 125-cover restaurant
(including the spectacular tables on the south facing
terrace) invites its guests to indulge in a drink
prior
to dining in the classic bar area – or outside
on the
terrace and under the remarkable sail awning that
protects guests from the midday sun!
You may be in need of such protection during
the summer as it is hard to resist the draw of the
breathtaking view, as you get ever closer to the
cliff
top to marvel at the Solent and the Isle of Wight.
The menu, which changes four times a year,
(and displayed on the web site) is always fresh
and inspiring. For example the summer à la carte
menu holds a catalogue of mouth-watering dishes
including the classic and house special starter of
double baked Emmental cheese soufflé or crayfish
and French bean salad, the mains comprise
obviously of a respectable seafood influence
including; assiette ‘fruits de mer’ – a
French style
platter of crab, oysters, prawns and shellfish served
with mayonnaise and shallot vinegar (can be ordered
with half a lobster! – divine).
Gigas rock oysters or tuna fish char-grilled with
stir-fry pak choi, shittake mushrooms, rice noodles,
cabbage and sesame and sherry vinegar dressing.
Meat lovers can also be assured of the same
attention and are welcome to enjoy lamb shoulder
braised with onion, chick peas, cumin, star anis,
chilli
and lemon zest with fresh mint couscous and 8oz
prime fillet steak cooked to perfection! Diners can
also enjoy a lighter options menu that works really
well at lunchtime but is also available at dinner.
Don’t be surprised when you are offered three
menus during your dining experience especially
when you receive the dessert menu – what a
pleasure! Delight over sponge, butter and pistachio
bruleé topped with ‘Cat and Fiddle’ strawberries
and
the warm chocolate brownie with crème Anglais
and peanut ice cream.
Then the superb continental cheese selection if you
can manage it along with a digestif of your choice
and there are many on the list!
To make a real night of it why not book into one
of
the air-conditioned bedrooms? What a treat!
Marine Drive,
Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire
Open 7 days a week, reservations recommended.
01425 627777
www.pebblebeach-uk.com
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