A traditional tea room in the heart of Chester by day, by night it becomes MDs Restaurant. We were attracted by the claim that the building contained remnants of a 14th century house.
Food
The menu was huge, with your café favourites, as well as some more substantial and regional offerings. Seeing all the old English style architecture had me yearning for Traditional Roast Beef served with Yorkshire Pudding, and I was not sorry for the choice. The last time I tried Yorkshire Pudding, I was really disappointed, but after today, this has definitely turned around. The crunchy and soft texture was wonderful. Even though it was just flour and water and fat, it tasted so good. It actually overshadowed the beef, which was fine, but a bit tough, and the gravy too salty for my taste. Mixed with some of the carrots, potatoes and broccoli that came on the side though, and it was fine. The potatoes were so creamy and buttery. Pork Loin Steak (£7.50) - Grilled Pork Loin Steak Served on a Bed of Mashed Potato with a Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce was a bit heavy handed with the cream, otherwise a satisfying meal. I was really looking forward to the Apple Pie served hot or cold, with Custard, Cream or Ice Cream, but this turned out to be quite disappointing, kinda like store bought stuff.
Rating - 6
Atmosphere
Certainly popular with the over 50s. This place is not cool or hip, but it has heart. The building is lovely, the furniture has that homely touch, think doilies and plastic flowers. The place is very big, so even when filled with people, you don’t feel too claustrophobic. It’s one of those places you feel like you should go to when on holidays.
Rating - 2
Service
Very good. A bit forgetful at times, like when they delivered the apple pie with custard instead of ice-cream, but changed it straight away with no questions asked.
Rating - 3.5
C-factor
Cheap!! I had a generous two course meal for £9!!
Rating - 2
Brownie Points - 13.5
Info
38 Watergate Street
Chester
CH1 2LA
Phone +44 (0) 12 4440 0322
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