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“My favourite (fish) restaurant of all time”

written by RichardWoods on 04/09/2013

Where to begin? I think I first used this very special place about 15 or more years ago. I was working then and able on occasion to use it for clients as well. It always impressed. I reckon I have eaten here, lunch and dinner, about 20-25 times. And I shall return again and again.
The lunchtime menu offers two or three courses and includes a dessert for about £23 a head. Dishes are consistently interesting and about 95% perfect. Which means the odd failure which they deal with charmingly and immediately. The a la carte is a more serious proposition and will probably end up closer to £50 a head.
Wines are excellent and the house are especially good value - my favourite is a Gascoinge white at £14.50 which is quite superb.
The fish dishes are of course a speciality and cover the full range. Accompaniments tend to be locally sourced and well prepared - unlike so many French restos they even cook the squeaky beans enough! Off pesce they are still excellent - their liver is to die for. Go on, give them a go. And think about their sister restaurants, the amazing Great House at Lavenham and the good idea, The Mariners on the harbourside at Ipswich.