My review is about how this place measures up as a wedding reception spot, for a small party of guests. Other than the professional escort we passed on the way in through the main doors of the hotel, the environment was much as I expected: fairly classy, understated, clean.
For the reception, we were first treated to prosecco (my fave) with a raspberry floating in the fizz (this is how I'll drink my prosecco from now on). I gulped down mine, as well as my date's glassful, and then his refill, too. So, when our appetizer came, I was sloppily dropping forkfuls of food on the floor but, hey, what are wedding receptions for if not a circus for a few human absurdities?
The app, which was a salmon salad something-or-other was quite nice, served with crispy roties and a choice of goat cheese, butter or kalamata tapenade. Nom.
Next, white wine and an ahi (Hawaiian word for tuna) salad which was a stunning array of flavours: tuna tataki-style sesame encrusted chunks with mango, avocado, Palm hearts, toasted almonds and a lovely mix of greens. I was truly stuffed on this gorgeous salad, along with my several beverages.
My only complaint is that we were a bit rushed to order our food because a staff changeover was happening. We were there to relax and celebrate our friends' special day, so it seemed a bit off, but overall the service was very good. The children at the table were treated well though the child-sized dishes were enough to feed two adults so I'm not sure what happened there!
We had a private room with plenty of windows and the music was relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, I think my friends made a great choice with this venue for their wedding reception, though they possibly thought I didn't like the food because it ended up on the floor under my side of the table. No, dears, I was just a bit overly festive! I can't account for my behaviour when given limitless prosecco. The food was amazing.