We've always loved Castle Murray and our last visit was no exception. When we arrived, the electricity had gone out which was not their fault obviously and the staff were very good seeing to everyone's comfort. It came back on and after a short wait at the bar where our meal orders were taken, a waitress brought us to our table. The dining room was fairly busy for an early seating (7pm) and there was a nice buzz.
There was an olive and sun dried (or blushed) tomatoes tapenade on the table and a choice of three breads (tomato and cheddar, some kind of scone and a guinness soda bread). Followed by a pre starter of prawn cocktail which really whet the appetite.
We both went for the house specialty of the Prawns and Monkfish- just divine!
For mains, we both had steak. Sirloin for me and filet for the other half. Now, I do measure restaurants by how well then can cook a steak. I eat my steak blue, rare at the very most and it was perfect. Nice and crisp on the outside and meltingly scrumptious inside. My husbands filet was a perfectly cooked medium as well.
The mains were accompanied by sides of vegetable and creamed potatoes, both prepared and cooked well.
For dessert, I went for the selection platter - there was 4 different desserts, all of which you could get full sized. I couldn't decide which of the 4 were my favourite, they were all fantastic. There was a raspberry sorbet with a very light cheescake, valrohna chocolate something creme brulee, fresh strawberries and cream on a coconut shortbread and lastly the warm belgium chocolate cake. My husband ordered the warm chocolate cake, it was served with a citrus ice cream which was the perfect accompaniment, it cut through the gooeyness of the chocolate really well.
Lastly, tea and coffee with bailey's truffles.
The staff were attentive without being solicitous.
All in all, we had a wonderful evening, romantic, relaxed and would highly recommend it to everyone.
I only wish the photos could do the food justice! (PS thanks to my long suffering husband who waits patiently while I take picture of everything before he can eat it)
Note: The menu they have on their website varied from the one we had on the night. Some items were on it like the house specials and I presume they change the menu to suit what's seasonally available.
They are pet friendly and we saw a number of dogs with people who we presume were staying over night. As far as I know, they are only allowed in the public areas until a certain time (not in the dining room obviously) and it didn't bother us in the slightest but this could be make or break for other people.
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