Out for an Anniversary meal tonight, we decided to try out the newly opened Colonel Mustard in the Courthouse. I’ve been a fan of the co-owned next door sandwich shop Mibbies Aye since it opened and hoped the restaurant would be just as good! Inside has been renovated to a really high standard, sleek flooring, exposed brickwork and a nice well lit bar. A cocktail/whisky bar is opening upstairs soon and there’s a lovely windy staircase leading to it. Menu isn’t extensive but should have something to suit everyone, and is very adaptable as I heard a customer mention they were very fussy and staff were happy to miss out certain ingredients. For starters we both got the Chilli chicken and herb croquette on dresses leaves and lemon sour crème. It was a generous portion, more like fish cake size and served beautifully. They tasted great, tender chicken in mashed potato — although I didn’t get the kick of chilli. For main I went for the Slow cooked beef cheek on mash with balsamic roasted beetroot, honey carrots and red wine jus. Never before have I had such tender, gelatinous beef. Soooo tasty! The beetroot added a lovely sweetness and the sauce was delicious. Id suggest heated plates though as the sauce got cold quick but only a slight niggle. Other half had Chargrilled seabass with smoked chilli potatoes, lemon Mayo and dressed leaves. The fish was beautifully cooked and had a lovely charred flavour on the skin. We both went for the Orange infused chocolate ganache with Raspberry foam and honey drizzle. Literally so so rich but really flavoursome. We both didn’t finish — but we wanted to!!! Service was quick and seamless, food came quickly although the place was pretty dead so I would’ve expected it to be. Waiter forgot id ordered a tea — was only a few minutes but he swiftly removed it from my bill! Only negatives are that its pretty pricy for a joint in Hamilton. The food is beautiful but I think maybe slightly overpriced, more of a city centre type price scale. However I will be back… Definitely when I’m not pregnant though as I seen some of the cocktails being made and I’ve earmarked them for a non-oreggers dinner :-)
