The Meadow

Had a jolly first visit for Saturday lunch (20/01/2008). We went fully intending to take advantage of the three courses for £14.00 each, or even the two courses for £11.00 that we were unaware of until arrival at the restaurant. However, after a cold glass of Tio Pepe each, we couldn't resist the a la carte menu. We opted to share two main courses between us, something we tend to do a lot. We'd initially had a warm welcome from the waitress who sat us at a table for two. When we told her our cunning plan, she smilingly suggested moving us to a table for four, so that we could more easily share the food. This we did, and were very impressed with the organic chicken and suckling pig deep crust pie, and the slow roasted shoulder of pork and fillet pork. One came accompanied by neeps and tatties and the other by buttered greens. We also ordered a side portion of dauphinoise potatoes. Although all the portions were on the small side, and rather pricey, everything tasted top notch and was cooked just this side of perfection. The only slight criticism we could find was that one end of the fillet was slightly overdone. The waitress also guided us from a more expensive white wine to a cheaper one, (a very rare experience!)as we'd wanted dry, and she advised us that our first choice was a bit fruity and not as dry as her suggestion. She was spot on, it went very well with the delicious food and it slid down a treat. I hope that they make a go of it - they so deserve to; lovely people, great ambience and brilliant food. A Brighton/Hove oasis in a sea of mediocrity.
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Anne Bond
Monday, January 21, 2008

This has to be in the top 10 restaurants in Brighton & Hove. Fresh dining room with huge windows and the waitress/ Manager was superb - very friendly and professional.

There is roast beef on the menu on Sunday lunch time - this was the best sunday lunch i've had in years - the roast potatos are to die for!

The menu has about 5 starters and 8 mains - a good mix of fish and meat dishes. The food is fantastic qulaity and the tatse superb.
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Mark Digby
Thursday, January 03, 2008

Recently went to the Meadow and had a really good time. Food & service were both great, a welcome addition to the brighton restaurant scene.
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Wednesday, January 02, 2008

In Hove, not Brighton as listed. A former bank, the new owners have made the place fresh and inviting and the tables are not too close together. There is a feeling of space.

Service is unassuming but friendly.. The menu is not long but the quality is very good. Local produce seems to be the star here and I enjoyed the subtle goats cheese salad. The linguine with crab I had was spot on, the portions being satisfying, rather than overwhelming.

At the more expensive end of the price range, value for money will be good if they can maintain these standards. A nice addition to the Hove eating scene.
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Epicurean
Monday, September 10, 2007