Grand Cafe has it right

http://www.grand-cafe.co.uk/home/

After some of the horrors that "Dockgate 4" served us, we were a bit worried about going in to the newly refurbished Grand cafe, well what can I say just to fact the bar has been moved was a huge improvement, the new seating and tables, we no longer have to sit at stupidly high stools like children we can sit in comfort, the whole restaurant area has a new look and it really is fantastic, although as always I'll find something I don't like, and in this case it's the water glasses that were set out on the dinner tables, i didnt think the blue bottom glasses don't seem to match anything.

On our first visit I had the pork belly crackling with scallops, i have to say tasted fantastic, although a bit more seasoning would have really helped, Richard started with the Hock terrine, which came with home made piccalilli, which was out of this world, sad to say tho, Richards starter came with cling film in it, but the waiter handled it so well, without any fuss, and on the bill his starter was taken off the bill.

As for my main meal, on the first visit I went for the milk feed rack of lamb, which really was cooked to perfection, the only thing I did not like here was the minted gravey, which I guess was my fault, I assumed that it was more a source, I was wrong its just Sunday roast gravy with mint, and i really don't like gravy, I would order this again,but without the gravy Richard went for the steak, blue, and again it was wonderful.

We did pop in one afternoon and ordered off the bistro menu, I have to say this was not a strong part for grand cafe, I had the mussels and a side order of chips the chips were ok but went cold very quickly, the mussels were very small, and had a very fishy smell and taste, I would not order of this menu again.

We have eaten here a few times since it opened, I ordered oysters to start with raspberry vinaigrette, I have to say super, I am well aware that not a lot has to be done with this, but came out looking really good and tasted just wonderful. Also another thing here as with all the bars and restaurants within this group there are some very good deals on.