You know when you’re in good hands when you have been buttered up from the moment you enter Shaw’s. The welcoming aroma of freshly baked bread that comes straight from the oven greets you as you are about to take your seat. As everyone grabs a roll from the wooden serving platter, you’ll glance over at the menu and realise that the starter was just crumbs of the feast that will unfold.
Save the Last Straw
The dining space at Shaw’s begins with a quaint marbled drink bar where they shake up everything from the classic iced tea to his signature concoctions and seasonal juices. The Blue Lagoon is a tropical breeze of pineapple and fresh lime with the fizziness of Sprite. The ruby red of the Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail will instantly catch your attention, the bits of pomegranate and mint as it dances against the ice of this refreshing delight. Shaw’s also offers fresh seasonal juices for a true taste of nature’s summer delight.
Tender Tales
As the sauce boat gently tips, it coats a generous 300 gram Fillet Mignon Steak with robust gravy and thin slices of earthy mushroom. The char grilled tenderloin hides a tender juicy centre that stays true to the pink marbling of the beef. Shaw’s is equally kind with their signature mash and veggies to compliment the meal.
The chef’s tour de force would undoubtedly be the Boneless Duck Breast. The plating itself is an artwork as succulent slivers of pink duck rest on sesame toasted spinach and mash. Each morsel is a testament of the chef’s mastery of meat.
All Aboard
The meal starts with the waiters literally breaking the ice. The Cold Seafood Platter is a smooth sail through the Baltic Sea; a medley of crab and shrimp cocktail surrounding a juicy lobster centerpiece. And there is no fishing for condiments, as it comes with the chef’s house made trio of dipping sauces.
Come back to the smooth waters of the bay with a Fillet of Grilled Sea Bass. Anchor your fork as it glides into the soy and honey glazed supple delight, resting on fluffy mash and anchors its way into the sweet bell pepper coulis.
A cocoa confection of architectural heights concludes the meal. The Chocolate Lava Cake is tucked under ribbons of white chocolate and chocolate ganache. What’s inside this desert is just as delightful as a warm decadent center trickles into every bite.