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We ordered the $65pp tasting menu. Man, what a treat!
Right off the bat, the service is FLAWLESS. One poster below commented on the wine pouring and YES I can attest to this. They also accommodate ANY dietary restrictions or preferences. We had a baby with us and fully accommodated us with no hassle. Amazing service is always greatly appreciated - and noticed!
We only commented on our favourite dishes to shorten this Yelp review! Don't get us wrong, every dish was FANTASTIC but as always, some stick out more than others.
Our meal consisted of (prices are off menu but our servings were much larger as it was a tasting menu for 11 people):
- 48 OYSTERS
- HOUSEMADE BREAD ($4) WITH OLIVES ($5)
- MANCHEGO CHEESE ($7)
- LOMO IBERICO ($9) & JAMON IBERICO ($50)
The prized Jamon Iberico, a type of cured ham made from black Iberian pigs that are fed an acorn diet for 75% of their life. We were informed that ours was fed acorns for three years! It is an experience in itself to eat. Such a delicious balance of lean pork marbled with fat that quickly dissolves in your mouth. There is a very distinct nuttiness from the acorn diet that is slightly sweet as well. Such a delicacy does not come cheap however.. A plate of Jamon Iberico costs $50 and up!
- BOQUERONES WITH JALAPENOS AND PIQUILLO PEPPERS ($9)
Came with a basket of chips to eat with it. I didnt want the chips (I mean.. why waste stomach space?) but with this dish it is absolutely necessary. Everything added up and complimented each other so so well
- SWORDFISH TIRADITO ($15)
A very nice follow-up. Raw slices of sword fish were covered with an sorrel and olive sauce. A light sprinkle of fresh sweet peas, smoked olives and crispy jamon topped the dish.
- WHOLE SEABREAM CEVICHE ($26)
was a delight both visually and taste wise. The meat of the fish was used for the ceviche (fresh, well seasoned and great acidity!) while the exterior of the fish was flash fried which really makes it almost two dishes in one. Slivers of fried leeks that hide cubes of tender, tangy meat that is mixed with creamy avocado chunks
- SPICY FRIED SQUID ($8)
- PATATAS BRAVAS ($7)
I am always skeptical about ordering any rendition of a potato in upscale restaurants. I mean , how hard or complex can it really get? But these were phenomenal. A great dish to munch on.
- GOOSENECK BARNACLES ($32)
- SEARED FOIE GRAS, MORCILLA, APRICOT JAM ($28)
Seared foie gras was gingerly placed ontop of a morcilla blood sausage with a slab or apricot jam on the side. Now this just screams all sorts of "What? Does this even work" and I can assure you it does, it really really does. First off the blood sausage is unlike anything I've ever tasted - it was more creamy and mashed then a solid sausage. When paired with the soft foie gras and the sweet apricot jam, it's seriously a bite of heaven.
- 18OZ CUMBRAE'S RIBEYE & CHIMICHURRI ($42)
- WHOLE OCTOPUS ($59..HALF SIZE IS $34)
Finally, the moment I had been waiting for - Bar Isabel's famed octopus. The concept is deceptively simple but the execution was perfect. Tender, moist octopus that came with a huge kickass steak knife aggressively jabbed into the top and served over a bed of roasted dandelion greens and potatoes. The end of the tentacles are nice and crunchy and the dandelions were bitter but not overwhelmingly so. Loved it!
- BASQUE CAKE & SHERRY CREAM ($9)
This was delicious albeit a really rich dessert, so I definitely recommend sharing if you order this.
- LECHE FRITA & SALTED DULCE DE LECHE ($7)
This was a delightful dessert - imagine a a crispy, moist small doughnut and when bit into, reveals a sweet salted dulce de leche filling.
All in all, it was truly an unforgettable experience. Their menu has something for everyone and was hugely enjoyed by everyone in my group (which ranged from ages 14 - 50+ !). The progression of the menu was flawless and the service was on point. Would return in a second :)!
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