Christopher’s American Bar and Grill

Christopher’s is a restaurant of substance, whilst retaining a light hearted charm. A sense of space contributes to this feeling of ease. The restaurant is bright and welcoming with a splendid mirror at the end of the room above a fine fireplace. The table settings are beautiful, the décor lightsome.

As the name suggests, Christopher’s American Bar & Grill has American culinary influences, specifically the East Coast steak and oyster houses fondly remembered by all who visit the area. However, other influences are apparent, sitting well on the American mother lode.

Starters include carpaccio of beef “Harry’s Bar” style and Maryland crab cake with roast pepper mayo and Chesapeake Bay crab bisque. The impressive list also includes ballotine of salmon with salsa verde and Nantucket prawn & lobster fritters with saffron mayo and shellfish oil.

Europe and America join forces to provide the main courses as well. Mid-Western Meatloaf with "Monterey" mash, thyme, wild mushroom jus and the blackened salmon with buttered greens, Tasso ham, lemon & drawn butter speak for the Land of the Free. Europe provides calves liver with roast onion mash: Christopher's Steak Tartar with sweet potato polenta fries and green salad. Grilled steaks are another raison d'être of the house and are not to be missed.

Desserts such as baked New York cheesecake with crème Chantilly and pecan tart with maple walnut ice cream conspire to ruin the girlish figure, but why worry about that at a time like this!

The wine list, which favours New World producers, is thoughtfully chosen, has some very reasonably priced wines and compliments the cuisine perfectly.

Finally, for those who wish to enjoy a drink pre or post dinner, the Martini Bar is a cool and stylish cocktail bar. With an impressive list of over 24 Martinis, there is something to suit everyone from the classic to the dirty to the passionate!