That was our score for our Christmas meal last night. We would have been better getting a meal from the regular menu plus a dessert, it would have been both cheaper and probably nicer. We have eaten there in the past and all has been well.
Our roast beef dinner consisted of 6 small slices of meat, full of gristle which we could barely cut. A big cardboard Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes that were actually deep fried, very very dark brown. Vegetables were okay and consisted of cauliflower, broccoli, carrots peas, Brussels and new potatoes. There were so many we barely ate 1/4 of the plate between the 4 of us, a little ball of stuffing and some gravy.
For dessert I had a sherry trifle served in a small jar. Mainly jelly, a bit of sponge, a scant tablespoon of runny custard, a ball of spray cream and some sprinkles. The others had a cheesecake and ginger cake with ice cream. This course was better.
I asked for Malibu, nope. Cointreau, nope, so settled for a soft drink. Oh and they forgot to give us spoons to serve the vegetables with. Our table, festively decorated simply had a Christmas napkin!
Needless to say, their tip was very small. We have decided in future years to still go out at Christmas but each normal food.
What a disappointment :( Not just the food, but the way it put a damper on everyone's spirits. Maybe a do-over before December 25?
ReplyDeleteNo free times now to get together. We shall meet up for a meal maybe in the new year.
DeleteHow disappointing, especially when you've dined there before and been happy with it.
ReplyDeleteIt was. We also went in summer and that wasn’t great. Maybe the chef has changed.
DeleteNow that would have been very disappointing. I wouldn't want to eat there again either, or like you say order from the regular menu instead.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.