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Unit Upper 14, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ [Map]
Tel: 029 2035 8444
Location, location, location...this restaurant has it in abundance. The Bayside Brasserie was one of the last restaurants to take occupancy in the Mermaid Quay complex, but the planners certainly saved the best spot for last, as there can be few restaurants that command such great views as this one does.
As you enter the Bayside Brasserie you notice that the floorplan is circular in design. Most of the tables are arranged around the floor's perimeter, so that diners can be seated near to the windows that offer such great views. These views extend from the Millennium Centre - right the way around the bay - to the St Davids Hotel, allowing you to take in most of Cardiff Bay's sights in one panoramic swoop.
Of course you go to a restaurant to eat and not just to take in the views, but you needn't worry about the food, because it is equally impressive. Being a brasserie-style restaurant you are encouraged to take a walk up to the counter and inspect the offerings yourself. You can choose from a wide range of fresh fish, shellfish and meats. When you have spotted something you like, tell the chef and he will take your order. Then grab a bowl and wander over to the salad bar for something to accompany your main meal or simply to have as a starter.
Our party ordered a variety of dishes including Lemon Sole, whole Sea Bass, Hake and Sirloin Steak. Each dish was correctly cooked to our individual preferences and was served with either new potatoes, jacket potatoes or chips. Everyone agreed that the food more than matched our expectations. We also enjoyed excellent service from some very friendly waiters and waitresses. Throughout the evening they went about their business with a helpful and friendly demeanor, which is often lacking in other restaurants.
Another striking design feature of this restaurant is the upper landing area that looks down into the centre of the main restaurant. Hanging from the ceiling on this upper level is a huge glass chandelier that creates a very impressive focal point to the restaurant. The toilets are located on the upper level so you'll have ample excuse to go up and take a look at the view from the landing.
I'd been waiting quite a while to try this restaurant, but it was definitely worth the wait and I'll certainly be going back again.
Posted by Taffy 11th June 2007
Ordered a steak kebab each but a fillet steak came ou. Were very apologetic initially and offered to bring correct order hassle free. Then waitress questioned we had got it wrong which annoyed me!! New meals were brought but were just the original meal cut up, when complained were told the chef had recooked new and that mine was well done as he had cut it up smaller to cook it quicker. This was unnecessary as we said we weren't in a hurry but I did argue if that were the case I would have had even squares and twice as many as my husband. Eventually didn't pay for one meal but was angry to be called a liar when they it was blatantly obvious it was the original meal. It spoilt the evening as I didn't get to have what I was looking forward to!!!
Posted 29th Sep 2008 10:41am by anouska
yes i know but amazing i dont think theres a problem with this my self
Posted 9th Jul 2008 11:34pm by Ajbester
Beef on the Bone ?
You had beef on the bone ??? in 2008 ?
Thats against FSA rules now but niiiice nothing beats it.
Posted 9th Jul 2008 11:05pm by jg
Me and my partner went here last night, the food was fantastic, although they have change the "normal" brasseie style of going to a counter and ordering your food.. but the full table servie worked. i had confit of duck to start, although slightly chewie the dressing made up for it, for main i had Rib eye of beef, which come on the bone, shame about the potatoe's to go with it, they were hard
we both had 3 courses, coffe and 2 bottles of wine, coming in at about £115 (inc £10 service!) still we slipped the waiter another £5.
the only major down side is we had 3 different waiters - waitress comeing over to us i must have said "Were not ready to order" about 8 times!
Will be going back though
Posted 5th Jul 2008 9:00am by Ajbester
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