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Quentin's at Oakhurst, Hout Bay, far exceeded our expectations. It is an old converted barn/cowshed on the original Oakhurst Farm that dates back to the 18th Century. The ambiance and fine dining experience is to be experienced and cannot be adequately described. The converted old cowshed is a transformation into an...
Read full reviewQuentin's at Oakhurst, Hout Bay, far exceeded our expectations. It is an old converted barn/cowshed on the original Oakhurst Farm that dates back to the 18th Century. The ambiance and fine dining experience is to be experienced and cannot be adequately described. The converted old cowshed is a transformation into another age!
Chef Quentin Spicknel is specialising in old Cape recipes and his menu is testament of exactly that. Fresh, tasty ingredients and good old fashioned recipes with a modern twist, that tantalize the taste buds.
For starters we ordered the Squid and Tuna Fish Salad, with star aniseed and plum sauce. It was delicious fresh and mouth watering dish. The greens mixed with the fine shavings of rare Tuna was delicate and satisfying. But the tasty squid stole the show. However, the over seasoning with salt did spoil the disk - I informed Quentin of this fact and he explained that it was the Soya sauce. Whatever it was, it did have an adverse effect of what was otherwise a perfect dish.
The wine list is very small - especially "by the glass", but I ordered a glass of Flagship Merlot, which went perfectly well with my main course which was Roast Duck, with Jerusalem Artichoke, Wild Mushrooms and Sticky Red Cabbage with Juniper, served with a Cape Berry Sauce. Our waiter apologised that the Jerusalem Artichokes did not arrive and this was substituted with mashed Turnip. I was disappointed to hear this but my Duck was scrumptious and the sauce was outstanding - a truly signature dish (and I gave Quentin this feedback).
Second main ordered was the Roast Rack of Lamb with a charred scrub Herb and Whole Grain Mustard Rub. Served with Beetroot, Butter Beans, grilled Pear and Red Wine Sauce. This was the best rack of lamb ever tasted. We did not say how we liked the lamb to be cooked - it just came to the table perfectly cooked. I tasted the lamb and it was brilliant! A wonderful, wonderful dish - well prepared and delicious. Both our dishes came to the table piping hot - no problem here as with previous restaurants that serve the dishes up cold.
I decided to try a dessert and ordered the Grilled Mango with deep fried Spicy Banana and Vanilla Ice Cream. It was nice but I wouldn't rave about it.
Final view - this is a dining place definitely to be repeated. Good friendly service and food came to the table hot.
A very nice menu which reads well - pity the Jerusalem Artichokes didn't arrive and was substituted with Turnip Mash.
On the whole though, it was very good and Quentin is really pushing culinary boundaries.
The bill came to R740,00 including tip for two of us.
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About Quentin at Oakhurst
Cuisine: International