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Review - Creel on crest of a wave PDF Print E-mail

Creel on crest of a wave - Eating out - Evening Express - Thursday, June 19th 2003 

Fork tailed swallows zip past in close formation, gulls and Guillemots gossip in the evening sun before return to their high-rise nests. Bird-spotting was never this decadent !

We are perched at a candle-lit table. The wine has been poured, the food ordered and his-and-hers binoculars have been provided.

The lucky ones get a window seat. Here, while you feed, you can feast your eyes on stunning cliff-top views straight out of Sunset Song. It's a year now since Robert took over the Creel's helm. And I'm glad to report he is on a crest of a wave.

There have been one or two changes for the better - including a few I hinted at the last time. The extensive menu changes with the seasons and the chalkboard now features four starters, four main courses and two vegetarian options.

I started with smoked salmon and lobster terrine with citrus mayo and salad (£5.25). Whoever created this slab of marine delight must have got the recipe straight from Davie Jones' locker. It was simply delicious and would have been enough for a small wedding party.

I followed with Fish kebab (£10.95) - a bumper grilled brochette of tuna, dab, rockfish and turbot. It was cooked in garlic and lemon butter and served on a red pepper sauce topped with sun-dried tomatoes. My wife chose chicken and chorizo (£9.95). This pan-fried breast was laired with Spanish sausage and coated with paprika sauce. Another winning combination. Our main course came with boiled potatoes, herbed mash and enough veggies to start a market garden.

To finish we shared a trio of speciality cheeses (£4.25) while we sank the last of our cheap (£9) but very cheerful Tempranillo. Not only has the house wine come down slightly in price but the whole bill - at under £40 - was actually less than we paid a year ago. Can get no better !

Our verdict Quality - 5/5 Value - 5/5 Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5

Neil Horne

We believe this is the 1st time any restaurant has achieved a 20/20 verdict.

 
 

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creel-inn-small.jpgCome and visit our sister establishment - The Marine Hotel, Stonehaven, is a popular harbour bar and restaurant with stunning views of one of Scotlands oldest harbours. Established in 1884 and now under the new ownership of Robert Lindsay. We offer 2 public bars and an upstairs where we offer a dining experience to remember. Seafoods and game dishes are our speciality. The bars offer extensive ranges of malt whisky and real ales. Our recently refurbished restaurant is available to book in advance and it is advisable to book early at weekends.
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