Fish pie, bolognese or chicken leg? Those are the mains on the lunch menu. It doesn’t change for the early bird evening set menu. Not exactly mouth watering options.
The a la carte is so much more fun. Tip: treat yourself, go a la carte.
If you do, the duck breast and the roast cod dishes will not disappoint. Did I miss the memo about crispy chicken with fish becoming the new surf and turf? I’m a fan of both, so no complaints from me. The rhubarb dessert with soft meringues really is excellent.
When the yolk of the crispy hen’s egg starter had hard-boiled fringes, my frown could not be turned upside down.
The staff were excellent throughout (nailing a fouth star that the boring set menu and hard egg yolk had jeopardised).
FWIW – NM was bare wristed (but I wouldn’t put him past a watch-like gesture) – www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2013/0221/1224330312053.html