Katman Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Had lunch here today. Food very good, service very good too. Our whole party thought it was very good indeed. Every table was taken and people were being turned away at the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollag Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I have to agree, had a great meal there last night, all enjoyed their meals, everyone had fish for mains. Will return for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Come on folks, delight & entertain us with a little detail.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war baby Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 It's time I posted another restaurant review. This topic has gone very quiet since February... are you all on a diet? Mrs WB and I have tried Samphire a number of times (no extra peas for us ). Overall, we like it a lot. My only general criticism would be that when it's full, it is almost impossible to hear anyone speaking, even sitting next to you. It seems popular with people who could get spare time jobs as fog horns. It's a bit like the old Bar George, all live walls and floors, with close packed tables. Plus the seats are not the most comfortable for a long evening meal, they seem to be dished in the middle. They are the ones the previous occupant (Hungarian, I think) left behind. Anyway, back to the menu... I ordered the rare seared tuna spring roll to begin. It was very good, tuna spot on in a good wrapping, just crispy to the right degree. A very skilfully composed plate. Mrs WB went for the goat's cheese soufflé. It looked mouth wateringly appealing, just the sort of thing that get's you saying 'Let's swop plates dear' except that I had not finished my tuna! For main course I had planned to try the slow cooked confit of duck (particularly after Essex Girl's now sadly lost critique. However, Mrs WB announced her intention to have that, so I plumped for the rack of Manx lamb. Both looked fine on arrival, but I scrounged a peck of the duck. Excellent... made a note to stick to the plan next time. Mrs WB greatly enjoyed it... that's always a challenge! My lamb was requested 'medium rare' by which I hope to receive a pink, yet cooked piece of meat. This, for me, was rather on the well done side. However, charmed by the herb and garlic mash and the overall flavour of the dish, I did not hesitate to tell the ever attentive staff that all was fine. Which it was. To be honest, I can't recall if or what we had for puds. The red wine was flowing, our friends at table seemed content, not that I could hear them! Try Samphire, it deserves to stay in business. But leave out the extra 'P'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war baby Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Post Script... ah! I see the earlier Essex Girl post is now restored... good! Well done tekkies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I heard this place is now booked solid for a month! We tried for a table last Thursday and were unsuccessful. Went there for a limited menu party a couple of weeks ago and I must say it was excellent. Hopefully will get in at some point in the near future. Wish them every success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I see Michel Roux Senior was dining in Samphire the other night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Anyone know what he was doing over here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTaxPayer Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Anyone know what he was doing over here? Eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Understandable, the island is a veritable Mecca for French homecooking beloved by M Roux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkin Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Anyone know what he was doing over here? Banging yo momma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Well, it is Halloween & she is long dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkin Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Sheeeeit, sorry dude. No offense intended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hazard Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Went there yesterday, very nice indeed and the service was exceptional. Fairly pricey yes but not unreasonable I'd say. If it continues to be successful I can see this place going after a star in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Give them a recommendation on the Michelin website then Any MLCs troughing when you were there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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