Riviera life doesn’t come much better than this – at least in England, that is – particularly in Summer if you’ve bagged a perch on the terrace. Glass of rosé. Potted shrimps. Isle of Wight crab. Kick back and let the weekend begin…even if it’s Thursday!
For mains, it might be steamed mussels with tomato & basil fondue and fries, lamb koftes with grilled flatbread and broadbean hummus or truffled Isle of Wight mushrooms. Classicists may opt for finest fish & chips (using sustainable haddock of course) or if, it’s a special occasion, Dover Sole with samphire – hearty in texture, delicate in taste and simply heaven on a plate. Pudding is an event in itself with look-at-me dishes matched with indulgent wines. ‘Espresso Martini’ dessert paired with PX or lemon tart with Earl Grey Chantilly and a 500ml bottle of late harvest Royal Tokaji, anyone?
Simple Fisherman’s cottage brasserie style décor tries to replicate the café society vibe inside but, if truth be told, the Terrace is all about dining in high summer, alfresco. Bag your table now!