The Riverside Restaurant, West Bay, Dorset ESTABLISHED 1964

The Riverside Restaurant

SUPERB SEAFOOD DINING AT WEST BAY IN DORSET

FOR RESERVATIONS TELEPHONE: 01308 422011

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The Riverside - Fresh Seafood and More

Our Menu changes daily according to what is available from the Market and local landings. We always hope to include a choice from the following: Lobster, Crab, Langoustine, Oysters and Mussels, Plaice, Dover Sole, Mackerel, Lemon Sole, Sea Bass, Skate and Brill, Red Mullet, John Dory, Halibut, Black Bream, Squid, Monkfish and Cod. As well as our extensive fish and shellfish menu we also serve meat and vegetarian dishes.

Our head chef, George Marsh, has been with us for five years assisted by Tony Shaw and Amy Moss. Nick Larcombe organises the purchase and quality of all our fish and shellfish

Please note this is a sample menu.

Mid Week Set Lunch Menu

Tuesday to Friday only (Not Easter or Bank Holidays)

Starter or sweet               £5.50
Main course only             £10.50
2 course set menu           £16.00
3 course set menu           £21.50

Starter Choice:
Mild curried mussel soup
or
West Bay Crab linguine with fresh parmesan shavings

or

Roasted  Mediterranean vegetables with oregano, feta & olive oil

Or

Antipasti of cured meats

Main Course Choice
(served with new potatoes or chips)

Grilled fillets of Black Bream with a wild mushroom & pea risotto
or
Over roasted marinated wild sea bass fillet with salsa verde

or

Pan fried Halloumi with a chilli & lime dressing

or

A salad of pan seared Pigeon breast & pancetta

Sweet Choice:

Pear & apple & cranberry crisp with cream or ice cream
or
Warm treacle tart with cream or ice cream

Fish Supper

 DAILY SPECIALS

STARTERS
Grilled Portland oysters with wilted spinach, laverbread & topped with hollandaise sauce
Local mussels steamed with chorizo, tomato & roast garlic
Queen Scallops served in their shell with a mild mint pesto
Smoked haddock, crab and brown shrimp pancakes with a rich cheese sauce 

Vegetarian Option
Warm roasted Mediterranean vegetables with feta cheese & oregano
Wild mushroom risotto with mascarpone & fresh parmesan shavings

MAIN COURSES
(served with one side order of either potatoes or fresh vegetables or a light salad)

Lyme Bay Dover Sole simply grilled on the bone with sea salt, lemon & a little butter
Oven roasted wild sea bass fillets served with a celeriac puree, salsa verdi & marsala dressing 
Baked marinated gurnard fillet with tomato, caper & anchovy compote
Grilled Brill fillet with stir fried tiger prawns, chilli, ginger, soy & lime

Today’s vegetables:  Purple sprouting broccoli or Vichy carrots or celeriac puree

Meat Special
Braised Dorset beef with shallots, pancetta, rosemary & red wine

 SWEETS
Pastry Chef: Amy Moss

Dark chocolate mousse served with blood orange sorbet & praline biscuits
Warm pear tart tatin with homemade rum & raisin ice cream
Chilled rice pudding with agen prunes in Armagnac
Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream
Champagne & pomegranate jelly with Chantilly cream & shortbread
Or
An assiette of four sweets (chef’s choice) 

OLD FAVORITES

Fresh fruit salad (served with cream or ice cream)
Banana Split
Knickerbocker Glory
Treacle tart with cream or ice cream 

Ice Creams
Vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, mint choc chip
Sorbets (cassis, lemon or mango0
Toffee fudge sundae with chocolate sauce whipping cream & nuts

A selection of West Country Cheeses (selection may vary)
Isle of Wight Blue, Sharpham Elmhirst, Alderwood & Godminster Organic cheddar

Wine

There is an extensive wine list of about one hundred Bins.

   
To make a reservation please call us on 01308 422011   
 

 

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