Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Eat Food
Sails Restaurant
There is only one word for this place - impeccable. I went there for a birthday dinner, and these guys are seriously smooth. Each and every single staff member we encountered knew their stuff, everything from pulling out your chairs and tucking you in, flicking out your napkin, even topping up your wine glass everytime your glass dipped dangerously towards half full. They even whisk away empty glasses (once your bottle's run out, that is) without you noticing - not a pause, not nothing, just whoosh - blink and you'll miss it. Service - so many restaurants ought to send their staff to Sails for a meal just to get some education on what good service is.
Oh yes, the food. The food is divine. The salt and pepper squid isn't quite as good as the French Cafe's, but the dipping sauce (made in house) is amazing. I just couldn't resist having the steak - cooked in a non-revolutionary way, but so juicy and tender (and the best cut possible). Also on the table were scallops... these were just sensational. Big and juicy, panfried, served with a funny dumpling thing - not quite sure exactly what it was, but delicious anyway. Hey, gotta try it all, don't you?!! Other main was kingfish. Sails offer you the option of having the fish of the day done in three ways - think this one was done with fennel and something else. Everything beautifully arranged, great food, great atmosphere, great view.
What's really very nice about Sails (as if I haven't said enough already) is their table arrangements. The restaurant seats perhaps 100, but the tables are well spaced, so you don't have to overhear your neighbour's conversation if you don't want to. And let's not forget the view - Sails is perched in Westhaven, right next to the marina - watching the sky darken and the lights of the harbour bridge blaze is really a fantastic backdrop to the fantastic meal you're sure to have.
Make sure you book! Have a look at the (seafood lovers will like it) menu here: http://www.sailsrestaurant.co.nz/site/menu.asp
Sails Restaurant
There is only one word for this place - impeccable. I went there for a birthday dinner, and these guys are seriously smooth. Each and every single staff member we encountered knew their stuff, everything from pulling out your chairs and tucking you in, flicking out your napkin, even topping up your wine glass everytime your glass dipped dangerously towards half full. They even whisk away empty glasses (once your bottle's run out, that is) without you noticing - not a pause, not nothing, just whoosh - blink and you'll miss it. Service - so many restaurants ought to send their staff to Sails for a meal just to get some education on what good service is.
Oh yes, the food. The food is divine. The salt and pepper squid isn't quite as good as the French Cafe's, but the dipping sauce (made in house) is amazing. I just couldn't resist having the steak - cooked in a non-revolutionary way, but so juicy and tender (and the best cut possible). Also on the table were scallops... these were just sensational. Big and juicy, panfried, served with a funny dumpling thing - not quite sure exactly what it was, but delicious anyway. Hey, gotta try it all, don't you?!! Other main was kingfish. Sails offer you the option of having the fish of the day done in three ways - think this one was done with fennel and something else. Everything beautifully arranged, great food, great atmosphere, great view.
What's really very nice about Sails (as if I haven't said enough already) is their table arrangements. The restaurant seats perhaps 100, but the tables are well spaced, so you don't have to overhear your neighbour's conversation if you don't want to. And let's not forget the view - Sails is perched in Westhaven, right next to the marina - watching the sky darken and the lights of the harbour bridge blaze is really a fantastic backdrop to the fantastic meal you're sure to have.
Make sure you book! Have a look at the (seafood lovers will like it) menu here: http://www.sailsrestaurant.co.nz/site/menu.asp
# posted by City Girl @ 12:24 pm 
