Food Crusoes
Crusoes
Traditional food on the beach surrounded by idyllic coastline
of Tynemouth
views. A relaxing time at Crusoe’s gets you into that holiday
mood.
Perfect Venue - Good Food. Great Location
C
rusoe’s of Tynemouth provided the perfect setting for a summer’s creamy white wine sauce with shallots, and for his main course he decided on the trained the staff of Crusoe’s ready for the opening of the restaurant in January 2009.
evening. Situated right on the beach with a beautiful view around the Marinara pasta; a mix of prawns, tuna fish, garlic and tomato, which he said was Before this, Mauricio who is originally from Madeira and has worked in the UK
coast looking over to Cullercoats, Crusoe’s is an idyllic spot for a relaxed delicious. now for 13 years, worked as sous chef at Edinburgh’s Harvey Nichols after training at
meal. All of the seafood was sourced locally from North Shields fish quay, as well as the Auchrannie Country House in Scotland, who proudly boast three rosettes.
I was instantly impressed by the ease of parking, which can often be a vegetables being local produce, which gave all the food a great fresh flavour. For this year’s Eat Festival, the restaurant has planned a trip to forage for cockles,
problem at some venues, but at this spot was virtually outside, leaving just a Throughout the meal we accompanied the food with a selection of the cafe’s samphire grass, wild garlic and nettles before producing a creative meal for 22
very short stroll to the cafe. house wines. The drinks menu offered a wide selection of beverages, with bottles of people on 4
th
May.
On arrival we were offered drinks to enjoy as we looked over Crusoe’s new wine priced from as little as £11.99, plus a varied number of spirits and liqueurs were The menu is very well priced for such fresh and delicious food produced by
summer menu, which offered a wide selection of traditional dishes, especially also available. After two beautifully created courses, I ended my meal with a Cafe a clearly very competent chef. The staff were all welcoming and friendly, which
an interesting selection of fish dishes. As we waited for our starters we enjoyed Latte, although delicious desserts are available if you decide to go for three courses. instantly helped relax us into the evening.
bread and butter, which was a delicious appetiser. The bread was freshly baked The cafe serves food Monday to Friday and is open from 9am until 8pm, serving Crusoe’s is in a beautiful location, which will appeal to families, and the cafe also
on the premises and was a soft roll, which had a hint of rosemary to add a food throughout - last orders are 8pm. It is also available as a coffee bar seven days provides children’s portions of each dish, but if you are looking for a romantic night,
pleasant flavour. a week, for you to enjoy a speciality coffee, either inside with a window seat to look the view will offer an excellent backdrop to your evening.
From the menu I opted for a main course of Fish and Chips, served with cream out over the sea, or al fresco on warmer days in the seated area. Simply order your Crusoe’s may be quite new, but this does not affect the quality that is offered. The
peas and pancetta tartar sauce. The fish flaked off with ease, it was succulent food at the counter, take your seat and wait in a relaxed atmosphere for your meal well run team of staff will create a great evening, which can’t fail to impress. L
and perfectly complemented by the pancetta tartar sauce, which added great to arrive.
flavour to the dish. Chef Mauricio’s talents were spotted after the 2008 Eat Festival when he cooked
Crusoe’s of Tynemouth, Longsands Beach, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4HH.
0191 296 4152
My husband chose the Mussels Mariner for his starter. These were cooked in a for 22 foodies who had reserved a spot at the festival’s secret restaurant. He then
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