The Kings Hotel (Gary Rhodes), Christchurch Review

“Doesn't Gary Rhodes trust his chefs to cook? The meals...”

Written on: 18/01/2009 by zorrozorro

Good Points
Warm welcome. Friendly service.

General Comments

Doesn't Gary Rhodes trust his chefs to cook? The meals were very simple, the sort of thing one can make any day at home. I was dissapointed by the cheese selection. They provided what seemed to me to be poorer quality British cheeses straight from the fridge instead of the best of cheeses no matter where they were from at room temperature.

I Had to order water three times before it arrived. I Wasn't keen on the tapas style starters, we ordered the squid which was more beans than squid. The starters were very lazy.

The batter from the famous Gary Rhodes fish and chips was thick and soggy for us, not thin and crispy as described. Would however recommend the egg and bacon soup.