Review

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Although it was a traditionally quiet evening night for restaurants the newly refurbished Loch Fyne was busy and we were glad we booked. A refurbishment in January 2007 created a bigger bar/waiting area near the door, making it easier to pop for a quick oyster fix.

Loch Fyne provides a couple of meat and vegetarian options, but as it is a seafood restaurant chain that is clearly the main focus. The menu is updated quarterly to ensure the best seasonal fish are on offer, and describes commitment to marine conservation, the tuna was listed as long-line caught tuna for instance.

refurbishment in January 2007 created a bigger bar/waiting area near the door, making it easier to pop for a quick oyster fix

First we tried oysters on the half shell covered with garlic breadcrumbs. These were delicious. As main courses we ordered the home-made Fish Stew with olives and chorizo, pan fried fillets Bream served with mash and pesto and a Tuna Steak with oriental noodles, with the added request it was done very rare. We cut into the tuna steak to find it was done in exactly the manner that had been requested. The bream had a lovely fresh sensation from the fish and its very light watercress pesto. The fish stew was very spicy though, four spoonfuls and the lips were left burning. The waitress seemed aghast that some of the fish stew was remaining and asked if there had been a problem with it. When we told her she rushed off into the kitchen and came back saying it was probably the paprika from the chorizo (more kick to it than the supermarket stuff we'd usually have) and promptly offered a complimentary dessert. The banoffee pie and rich chocolate mousse were fine palate cleansers. This was an example of the excellent service. The cost was also pleasing, very reasonable for a three course meal at a quality seafood restaurant .

Leaving Loch Fyne we stepped out onto the pavement to be greeted by the impressive sight of the classical pillars of the Fitzwilliam Museum lit up splendidly in the dark. This impressive sight felt like an appropriate coda to an impressive dining experience.