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RESTAURANT REVIEW OF LOCH FYNELoch Fyne is a great addition to the busy town of Chelmsford. Situated in the new development on Bond Street, it is a stone's throw away from Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, alongside the river. Having been to some of the most famous restaurants around the world, I was delighted to write a first issue review for the Face of Chelmsford Magazine on a restaurant that is renowned for offering amazing seafood within the UK. If you enjoy good seafood then this really is the place to go. The restaurant seats 120 guests and is the perfect place for a business lunch, family gathering or an intimate meal for two. The service is outstanding and unlike many restaurants today you can have a quiet, relaxed meal or just nip in for a quick bite. You can even go in there as late as 10.00pm for a meal. The food is freshly prepared right in front of you in open kitchens so you know exactly where your food is being cooked. The waitresses are knowledgeable and recommended some superb dishes that I would not usually have ordered by looking at the menu. The menu is vast but not extreme, with a great selection of seafood and many other dishes. There was a selection of both meat and vegetarian dishes that sounded really tasty. The Seafood Selection is irresistible as the dish combines the best of king prawn, salmon, bream and scallops. The scallops, in particular, were just divine, definitely the best that I have ever tasted. If you have not yet tried this seafood restaurant, then you should definitely to book yourself a table.

A FEW THINGS ABOUT LOCH FYNE... The Wine Loch Fyne has a great selection of wines and almost all of them you can buy by the glass or bottle. Some of the wines are available as a half bottle too.

The Last Sitting A great advantage is that the last sitting for a meal is 10pm. If you get back late from work and it's too late for a meal almost everywhere else, you can go to Loch Fyne. Fantastic!

Takeaway Fish & ChipsFancy some great fish & chips? Loch Fyne offer freshly cooked to order haddock & chips to take away for just £6.00, all day and every day! They also do all the trimmings including traditional pickled eggs, pickled onions,home-made chunky tartar sauce & mushy peas.

Fishmongers Loch Fyne features a cold counter from where you can purchase fresh fish, shellfish, Glen Fyne steaks, and other premium delicatessen items to enjoy the same high quality that is available in the restaurant, to enjoy at home! They also operate a pre-order service and have fully trained chefs to offer advice and cooking tips.

BreakfastBreakfast at Loch Fyne is a great way to start the day. Breakfast starts from 9am, Monday to Saturday and from 10am on Sundays. The menu includes a Full English, kippers, smoked salmon, poached eggs and omelettes, all served with toast & preserves offered with a selection of juices, teas & coffee.

Moules & Frites Night Every Tuesday From 7pm If you like mussels then this is the place to go! Every Tuesday you can enjoy fresh, juicy mussels with a choice of sauce including: classic marinière, Provencal, Thai green curry and chilli & coriander. All are served with chips & crusty bread - all for just £10.00.

Two courses for £10.00 Currently available everyday from 12noon to 7pm! If you want something lighter at dinner then choose one course from the set menu with a side order for just £7.50.

FACTS & STATS Opening Hours:

Mon– Thurs Fri & Sat Sunday 9:30AM - 10:30PM 9:30AM - 10:30PM 9:30AM - 10:30PM

Reservations: Advisable

Parking

Pay and display adjacent to restaurant. Parking attendants are hot, so get your ticket!

Meals Served

Breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner

Payment

Accepts major credit cards

Dress Code

None

Date Opened

April 2007

Good For

Business lunches, family and friend celebrations, romantic meals, pretty much any occasion! Spe-cial requests can also be catered for i.e. champagne & flowers on tables, also birthday cakes etc.

Special Features

Open planned restaurant and kitchen

Atmosphere

Nice buzzing atmosphere but not intrusive

A LITTLE HISTORY From a small, roadside stall on the banks of Loch Fyne, a group of businesses have developed, based on the principles of good food, sustainably sourced and simply presented by people who care. Estab-lished in 1998, there are now 46 Loch Fyne Res-taurants across the UK, employing over 1,200 staff. Their pledge is to care for the marine envi-ronment, encourage responsible, sustainable fish-ing and support small, high quality producers, fish-ermen and farmers.

DETAILS General Manager Anson Bartholomew Head Chef Marcos Bornia

Cuisine Seafood & Fish

Our Ratings Food 10/10 Décor 9/10 Service 10/10Value 9/10

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Address: 109-111 Bond Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GD

Telephone Number: 01245 293620

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THE MENU The AppetiserPistachio nuts and olives

The Starters

Loch Fyne Kinglas Fillet of smoked salmon, sashimi style, with wasabi and soy sauce @£7

A pair of Loch Fyne kippers @£7

Loch Fyne oysters on ice with a selection of accompaniments 1@ £1.50 6@ £9 12@ £16

The Mains

Seafood Selection - grilled salmon, bream and king prawn with seared scallops served with spinach and lemon parsley butter @ £16

Char-grilled Loch Fyne Bradan Rost (kiln roasted salmon fillet) with mushroom, whisky and horseradishsauce @ £12

Loch Fyne classic Moules marinière served with crusty bread @ £9

The Dessert

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Chocolate and Orange Torte

The Wine

Awatere Pass Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand A glass@ £6.50 A bottle@ £25Great texture, with layers of tropical and citrus fruits. The grapes are sourced from the cooler Awatere valley, giving the wine a crisp freshness.

Backsberg, Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa A glass@ £6 A bottle@ £23Carefully hand-picked grapes result in a refined citrus flavour. French oak adds richness and elegance.

Savino Pinot Grigio, Italy A glass@ £5 A bottle@ £19An outstanding example of Pinot Grigio with an intense straw colour and a lasting fruity bouquet. The palate is dry, soft and well balanced and is a perfect match for all shellfish.

Riesling, Whitehaven, New Zealand A glass@ £5 A bottle@ £19This wonderful Riesling has an intense aromatic bouquet with mineral and apple flavours and a clean, refreshing finish.

The Finish

Espresso

Hot chocolate.