DESPITE driving past the Adamson Hotel on countless occasions, the venue is not one I have ever visited before.
A stones-throw from the city centre, the hotel is nestled on Crossford Main Street and, as well as the revamped restaurant, offers hotel and function facilities too.
After getting the low-down on future plans for the restaurant with its new executive chef, Sam Nellies, I didn't really have to think twice about going along and checking out what is on offer.
Obviously, before the visit, I spent far too much time gazing at the photos – and descriptions – of the available dishes online.
As for a companion, the prospect of a child-free evening out with good food was enough to tempt the other half out and, when he perused the menu while he was supposed to be working, he was definitely keen to be my plus one.
We came into a bustling restaurant with a contemporary and stylish decor and were seated at lovely curved pink seats in the middle of the restaurant.
Friendly staff handed us our clipboard menus and despite my earlier research, the choice of dishes on offer made it a tough choice as to what to have.
After due consideration and thought, I made my choices.
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For starters, I went for the Chorizo while my husband went for the cured sea trout.
Mine was a meal in itself with crunchy sourdough being topped with chorizo, tasty peppers and a fried egg on top. Every part of it delicious. The strong chorizo combined well with everything to create a delicious starter which would also have been perfectly at home as a brunch.
The cured sea trout looked great and was given full marks so it must have been good.
Moving onto the mains, I went for the Bavette steak which, apparently, is from the underside of the cow and provides a stronger taste.
Who was I to argue when Sam suggested it is best cooked medium-rare and I have to say it was one of the nicest steaks I have ever eaten. It came with a potato rosti and deliciously fresh vine tomatoes.
With slices of garlic butter adding flavour too, I had to battle to squeeze it in after my substantial starter, but fought on as there was no way I was giving up on this one.
My husband had chosen the fish and chips – he knows I am not a great fish fan so I suspect he was ensuring I wouldn't try and steal either of his dishes.
When it came to the table, the fish was massive. The batter looked perfect and the fish seemed to crumble as he cut it. The chips, I had to pinch a couple for quality control, were also amazing. Soft inside, nice and crunchy on the outside. He had a nice pot of mushy peas to go with it and one filled with tartar sauce.
Despite being absolutely full after the first two courses, the desserts were so tempting that we couldn't go without.
I went for the white chocolate cremeux which I knew was a good choice as every member of staff enthused about it as soon as the words left my mouth.
It was indeed, delicious. The smooth white chocolate came with a cherry sorbet and crunchy honeycomb and was as good as I had expected.
Being a sticky toffee pudding aficionado, my husband felt it his duty to opt for his usual. It didn't disappoint and, complete with clotted cream, honeycomb and a tasty sauce, was definitely up with the highest rated ones he has had.
All in all, it was a great experience. The relaxed atmosphere and high-end – but not overpriced – food made it an evening to remember.
Hopefully it wont be too long before we return.
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