Sizzlers

by **Poppy** » 07 Nov 2004, 19:58

After sending the FR emails today, I certainly never want to see Portly ever again [well, not after I've had his wine on Thursday]. :lol:

Pal of Porty: it is up to you to see that your "pal" never again publishes any ideas he dreams up? OK? :twisted:

by **Maria** » 07 Nov 2004, 21:12

by **Porty** » 07 Nov 2004, 22:26

by **Maria** » 08 Nov 2004, 10:35

by **Pal of Porty** » 08 Nov 2004, 17:44

by **Pal of Porty** » 08 Nov 2004, 17:47

by **Brian McCrow** » 13 Nov 2004, 10:19

by **Guest** » 13 Nov 2004, 11:18

Agree whole-heartedly about the smoking. It would be nice to see the owners being pro-active on this issue, rather than waiting until they are required by law.

Not so sure about the next bit though. I think I might have to set Dadaist on you.

by **Maria** » 13 Nov 2004, 11:25

No-one was smoking in the restaurant area when we were there last Sunday p.m. and the owner left his table to go outside to smoke. I'm sure that if they get the feeling that this is a problem they'll quickly respond....

by **foxy** » 13 Nov 2004, 11:28

by **Brian McCrow** » 13 Nov 2004, 16:09

by **wangi** » 13 Nov 2004, 16:46

by **foxy** » 13 Nov 2004, 17:07

by **Brian McCrow** » 15 Nov 2004, 13:34

by **ecm** » 23 Dec 2004, 20:04

by DG » 28 Jan 2005, 08:49

by **MrSpoon** » 28 Jan 2005, 09:09

by DG » 28 Jan 2005, 11:07

by **The Gadgee** » 28 Jan 2005, 14:02

by **Bob Jefferson** » 13 Mar 2005, 08:13

Excellent review for the Dalriada in the Herald a few days ago:

by **ecm** » 13 Mar 2005, 10:52

by **Bob Jefferson** » 13 Mar 2005, 10:58

by **Maria** » 13 Mar 2005, 11:06

by **ecm** » 13 Mar 2005, 11:06

by DG » 13 Mar 2005, 12:14

by **Bob Jefferson** » 13 Mar 2005, 18:40

A few hours after leaving the Dalriada I was back, with the rest of the family in tow, for a spot of lunch.

A 3 course Sunday lunch at Ã‚Â£9:95 is remarkable value and I am particularly impressed by their children's portions at Ã‚Â£4:95. That's right - not a chicken teddie or turkey twizzler in sight, just smaller portions of the same dishes served to adults.

We were given a nice big table in the non-smoking section, although it was a little chilly. I can understand the owners' wish to minimise the heating bills but the large windows and the fact that the doors have to be left open does create a problem.

We had a choice of three starters. The kids chose the potato and sweetcorn soup and both enjoyed it. I had the salmon gravaldax while froglette chose the sweet potato and borlotti bean cake. Both very good - full marks so far.

Main course was a choice of roast beef and Yorkshire pud, roast chicken, and a choice of two fish dishes. My son chose the beef. It came medium rare, fine if that's the way you like it but not really suited for children. Both the fish dishes were well cooked, the John Dory with a tasty lemon, butter and caper sauce. If I wanted to be picky (and I generally do) I might raise an eyebrow at the inclusion of dwarf beans with my fish when the accompanying veg was carrots and.....more dwarf beans.

On recommendation from fellow POLsters I had the bavarois for pud, while my four year old daughter happily worked her way through the chocolate gateau. I'm very difficult to please when it comes to dessert and should probably have gone with the cheese board. I ordered a double espresso but, alas, the coffee machine was 'on the blink'.

Still, the service was good and the owners are child-friendly. Bearing in mind that this is still a relatively new venture and a local one at that, I will be happy to give the Dalriada my continued support.

by **wangi** » 13 Mar 2005, 21:16

Well within the Portobello area... Cycled with mrstb up to the Sheep Heid at Duddingston Village for a bite to eat this afternoon. Don't think i'll be eating again till Tuesday!

Good stuff.

by **Dadaist** » 13 Mar 2005, 21:29

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