Bistro Menu

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Starters

Chefs homemade soup of the day served with crusty bread

£4.25

Bruschetta- Fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and red onion served on toasted garlic bread

£4.50

Grilled goats cheese topped with caramelised red onion jelly on a salad of candied walnuts and beetroot pickle

£5.95

Eyemouth crabmeat with avocado puree and side salad served with toasted rye bread

£7.25

Crispy fried salt and chilli squid with kale and sweet chilli and oyster dip

£6.25

The Boathouse parfait served with fig chutney and toasted sourdough

£6.75

Oak smoked Scottish salmon with lemon, caper berries and horseradish cream sauce

£7.75

West coast oysters (6) served on ice with lemon and a red wine and shallot dressing

£9.95

Grilled king prawns in a garlic, lemon and parsley butter

£8.45

Haggis, neeps and tatties with a whiskey cream sauce

£6.25

Fresh Scottish mussels served with crusty bread

Choose sauce from the following:

White wine, garlic and cream
Tomato and chilli
Thai style

Starter £7.45
Main £13.95

Sharing Platters

Nachos con Pollo – Nachos topped with chicken, tomato sauce, cheese, sour cream and jalapenos

Single portion £5.95
Sharing Portion- £9.95

Tapas- A daily selection of Scottish and continental gourmet bites served with warm pitta bread and hummus

£10.95

Main Course

Golden fried hand cut North Sea haddock in our own beer batter served with lemon, chunky chips and homemade tartar sauce

£10.95

West coast scallops pan seared on Stornoway black pudding with a curried parsnip puree and seasonal leaves

£13.45

West coast scallops pan seared on Stornoway black pudding with a curried parsnip puree and seasonal leaves

£14.95

Seafood in our homemade curried sauce blend served with lime and coriander pilaf rice and warm pitta bread

£13.75

Braised Scottish beef served on barley and vegetable risotto with a rosemary infused oil and crispy leeks

£15.95

Chicken and Chorizo Linguine in a rich tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and fresh basil

£11.75

Pork Suedoise- Strips of Pork in a mushroom, brandy cream sauce served with pilaf rice and green beans French style

£14.75

Pork belly roasted in apple juice and beef stock then glazed with maple syrup served with confit of duck boulangere potatoes and braised red cabbage

£15.45

Greek salad (Feta, olives, tomato and toasted pine nuts with Tzatziki dressing) Choose from : Grilled Chicken or Seared Salmon

£12.95

The Boathouse Hot Seafood Platter

Soft shell crab, grilled king prawns, queenie scallops in garlic butter, mussels and golden fried squid Served with garlic mayonnaise and chunky chips

£25.95

From the Gril

10oz Sirloin steak served with chunky chips, grilled tomato and mushrooms

£22.00

10oz Rib eye steak served with chunky chips, grilled tomato and mushrooms

£22.00

8oz Beef burger char-grilled served on a brioche bun with iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato, onion rings and chunky chips

£10.95

Cajun chicken burger char- grilled served in a brioche bun with iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato, onion rings and chunky chips

£10.45

Add a topping £1.95 -:

On the Side:

Garden Peas

£1.95

Seasonal Veg

£1.95

Grilled Mushrooms

£1.95

Mixed leaf salad with honey mustard or balsamic dressing

£2.95

Onion rings in beer batter

£2.50

Bowl of chunky chips

£2.50

Sandwiches (Served Mon-Fri 12-4)

Open sandwich of Scottish smoked salmon on toasted rye bread with cream cheese and avocado puree

£7.95

Club sandwich of grilled chicken, bacon, fried egg, lettuce and tomato

£7.25

Grilled steak sandwich filled fried onions on mustard mayonnaise and ciabatta bread

£6.95

All the above are served with leaf salad and chunky chips

Desserts

White Chocolate and Raspberry brulee with shortbread biscuits

£5.45

Profiteroles with Carmel sauce

£4.50

Steamed sticky toffee pudding with salt butterscotch sauce

£4.95

Homemade chocolate brownie with a cherry compote and clotted cream

£5.45

Coffee

Hot Chocolate

£2.50

Americano

£2.20

Mocha

£2.50

Expresso

£1.60

Cafetierre

£2.20

Cappuccion

£2.30

Latte

£2.30

Liqueur Coffee

£4.50

Teas

A selection of breakfast, fruit and herbal teas are available

£2.20

Sample Dinner Menu

Our menu varies daily with the seasons and the freshest catch and we cannot predict in advance what will be available on any given day. What you see below is but a taster of dishes we have served before and may serve again, when the opportunity presents itself. We enjoy the surprises that the sea serves up, but if you have any special requirements please let us know well in advance.

Starters

Cullen Skink

£4.95

Grilled goats cheese on pave risotto with caramelized red onion and redcurrant jelly

£5.75

Locally oak Smoked salmon with lemon and caper berries

£6.75

Smoked Mackerel fishcake with a leek and chorizo sauce

£5.75

Scottish mussels served in white wine, garlic, cream sauce

£5.95

Eyemouth Crabmeat with an avocado puree served with toasted rye bread

£9.25

Main Courses

Sea bream fillets, pan fried, with an orange, ginger and pink peppercorn reduction

£18.95

Hot seafood platter
King prawns, mussels, soft shell crab, queenie scallops, squid served with garlic hollandaise and side of fries

£28.00

Seared salmon supreme with a tarragon, tomato and lemon buerre blanc

£19.95

Seared Oban Scallops served with Stornaway black pudding on a cauliflower puree and white truffle scented olive oil

£19.95

Grilled witch sole fillets with a lemon and caper butter

£17.95

All the above main courses are served with the chef’s choice of vegetables

Char-grill

In our efforts to ensure our commitment to quality and excellence we now can offer Scottish beef. Our beef is coated in our very own special marinade prior to char-grilling

Rib eye Steak 10oz

£24.00

Sirloin 10oz

£24.00

All the above steaks are served with grilled tomato, mushroom and chunky chips

Béarnaise sauce

£1.50

Side salad

£2.95

Pepper sauce

£1.50

Vegetable portion

£2.95

Desserts

Baked dark chocolate cheesecake with a passion fruit coulis

£4.95

Steamed sticky ginger pudding with vanilla ice cream

£4.95

Profiteroles with chocolate sauce

£4.95

A selection of English smoked cheddar and Brie de Meaux cheeses with hand cut Oatcakes and sweet digestive biscuits

£6.50

Dessert Wines

Chateau Septy, Montbazillac

Delicious alternative to Sauternes, silky, rich and succulent.

(half bottle) £14.95/£5.95 (125ml)

Coteaux du Layon, Domaine Baumard (Loire)

A very attractive honeyed nose with lifted yellow fruits and more golden tropical elements. The palate is fresh, minerally with zippy background acidity – luscious and buoyant.

£19.95

Coffee

Hot Chocolate

£2.50

Cafetierre

£2.20

Americano

£2.20

Cappuccino

£2.30

Mocha

£2.50

Latte

£2.30

Espresso

£1.60

Extar shot

£0.60

Teas

A selection of breakfast, fruit and herbal teas are available

£2.20

Cognac 25ml

Courvoisier

£2.60

Tesseron Lot 53 XO

£8.05

Hine early landed 1981

£7.60

Port 50ml

Cockburns late bottle vintage

£2.55

Ruby wood port, Martinez Gassiot

£2.60

Grahams LBV

£3.05

10 year old tawny, Martinez Gassiot

£4.05

Armagnac 25ml

Janneau Grand Armagnac

£3.60

Liquers

Grand Marnier

£3.60

Tia Maria

£3.10

Pernod

£3.60

Campari

£2.20

Cointreau

£3.60

Ameretto

£3.60

Pimms No 1

£2.40

Glayva

£3.60

Drambuie

£3.60

Baileys

£3.10

Sambuca

£3.60

To make your reservation, please call: 0131 331 5429

Wine List

Fresh, zingy whites – all these wines have a strong upfront fruit flavours that provide immediate appeal. Apple, lemon, lime, asparagus, fresh herbs just to list a few. No oak is used at all either in the winemaking or maturation.

Corney and Barrow Blanc, Plaimont, Ugni Blanc, Colombard (France)
- just the perfect blend, balance aromatic fruit and freshness

£19.50/£4.95/£6.95

Airen/Sauvignon Blanc, Campo Azafan, La Mancha (Spain)
- This modern, crisp white has a delicious apple fruit falvours couples with the citrusy twang of the zesty Sauvignon Blanc.

£20.95/£5.50/£7.25

Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, Guilband (France)
- One of the best producers - the ultimate shellfish wine.

£25.95/£6.35/£8.50

Sauvignon Blanc, Lofthouse, Marlborough (New Zealand)
- A real classic from this great single estate – elderflowers, gooseberries, lime.

£27.95/£6.95/£9.45

Chablis, Domaine Vincent Dampt (France)
- A very fine, racy wine with good intensity, bags of character. One of the greats!

£35.00/£8.95/£11.95

Pouilly-Fume “Les Chaumiennes”, Domaine A&E Figeat, Loire (France)
- Fresh and grassy aromas with hints of nettles. Invigorating palate with flinty and zesty fruit. Top quality producer.

£38.95

Rounder textured whites – not everybody likes big bold flavours. With more subtle upfront fruit, these wines shine on the palate. Beautifully textured with nutty and savoury undertones. They have softer and slightly creamier texture that really comes to its own with food.

Chardonnay, Costa Vera (Chile)
- Pure mango and apple fruit, elegant with no oak influence at all.

£20.95/£5.50/£7.25

Chenin Blanc, Lowrys Pass, Stellenbosch (South Africa)
- Apple and melon fruit, beautifully balanced - really good well made wine.

£20.95/£5.50/£7.25

Pinot Gris, Reserva, Santa Florentina (Argentina)
- Soft and rounded, with lightly spiced fruit. Fairtrade.

£25.95

Pinot Grigio, Luna, Cecillia Beretta (Italy)
- Grilled almonds, gooseberries and citrus fruit. Great single vineyard Pinot Grigio

£25.95/£6.50/£8.75

Verdejo/Viura, Monte Alina (Spain)
- Mineraly and beautifully textuted, one of the stars from Galicia – the home of seafood!

£27.50/£6.50/£8.75

A few aromatics – real gems among the wine styles. The purity and intensity of fruit flavours are just amazing. They are not too rich, they still have fantastic acidity. Great on its own or with slightly spicier food.

Viognier, Mont Rocher (France)
- This is one to try! Wonderful peachy fruit character.

£25.50/£6.25/£8.60

Schloss Schonborn Riesling, Rheingau (Germany)
- Finely balanced, style of Riesling that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world – balance of orchard fruit and floral notes. Most delicious!

£27.95

Gewurztraminer, Domaine Cleebourg, Alsace (France)
- Most exotic of all white grape varieties – rich and full bodied.

£28.95

Albarino, Veigadares, Adegas Galegas (Spain)
- Beautifully aromatic Albarino, spicy, floral with peachy mineral character. Rich deep and elegant.

£35.00

Rich full bodied whites – for any wine to gain real richness and creaminess it has to be made in or with some oak. But there is oak and there is OAK. It is how they use the oak that makes all the difference. Well integrated oak adds real complexity to the wine, it adds creaminess, toastiness, vanilla, coconut, tropical fruit…but still retaining great balance and acidity.

Belezos Rioja Blanco, Bodegas Zugober (Spain)
- A traditional, vibrant white made from Rioja’s viura grape variety. Tropical fruits, interlaced with subtle cinnamon nuances are overlayed on a creamy palate with a refreshing finish.

£28.95

Chardonnay, Nelson’s Estate, Paarl (South Africa)
- Complex, opulent and seductive, from this multi-award winning estate.

£31.50

Pouilly Fuisse, Vielles Vignes, Domaine Fuissiacus, Burgundy (France)
- Father and son – must be the best team in Macon! Beautifully rich, creamy as good as can be.

£45.00

Montagny 1er Cru Bonneavaux, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy (France)
- Top producer – racy ripeness with distinct mineral character.

£42.95

Puligny Montrachet Les Meix 2007, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy (France)
- Deliciously ripe with lightly honeyed fruit and vibrant mouth watering acidity, with hints of exotic fruit, caramel, cream and butter. Beguilling!

£60.00

Rose wines – not just for the summer! They all are deliciously fruity, with softer palate then most whites. Perfect with or without food.

La Brouette Rose Merlot/Grenache (France)
- Fresh, floral Rose - wild summer strawberries, cream and a heady dash of black pepper. Superbly refreshing.

£19.95/£4.95/£6.95

Rioja Rosado, Finca Manzanos (Spain)
- Slightly more serious rose with raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, dry with soft palate.

£25.95

Montevento Pinot Grigio Blush, Veneto (Italy)
- Solf with abuntdant meduim summer fruits, showing a ripe sweetness om the palate

£25.95/£6.50/£8.75

Soft, juicy and fruity reds – plenty of up front fruit, naturally lower in tannins, higher in acidity. The predominant flavours are raspberries, wild strawberries, cherries, sometime with savoury and vegetal character. These are perfect partner to some fish like mackerel, salmon, red snapper.

Corney and Barrow rouge, Carignan/Merlot (France)
- Easy drinking, sweetly fruited and great value.

£19.50/£4.95/£6.95

Pinot Noir, Reserva, Nostros (Chile)
- Must be the best value Pinot Noir in UK! Fruity but with real Pinot character.

£24.95/£6.35/£8.50

Cotes du Ventoux, Domaine Perrin, Rhone (France)
- From the great Perrin family of the top Chateuneuf du Pape estate, Chateau Beucastel. Elegant and concentrated, simply lovely.

£25.95

Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Roccolo Di Mizzole, Cecilia Beretta (Italy)
- Fine cherry fruit, soft, succulent and ripe. Great wine and producer.

£27.95

Chateau la Courolle, Montagne St Emilion, Bordeaux (France)
- Supple cherry- rich blend, which coats the palate. It has a real sensual, silky texture.

£35.00

Pinot Noir, Eradus, Marlborough (New Zealand)
- Plum ruby in colour, complex nose showing earthy, mushroom notes as well as dark perfumed fruit and flowers - top class NZ wine.

£35.00

Cotes de Beaune Villages, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy (France)
- A wine of great pedigree and elegance! A great food wine, offering a good dash of spice, ripely berried fruit with generous savoury notes.

£39.95

Smooth and supple reds – with plenty of fruit character, but richer in style then the first group. No or little oak is used.

Merlot, Costa Vera (Chile)
- Sweet dark cherry and plum fruit, soft and velvety.

£21.95/£5.75/£7.50

Carignan Vielles, Mont Rocher (France)
- Sweet fruit with a touch of spice, full of character.

£24.95/£6.35/£8.50

Cabernet Sauvignon, Kirstenbosch, Paarl (South Africa)
- Smooth full bodied with rich fruit character and herbal nuance, supported by ripe silky tannins.

£24.95

Rioja Crianza, Finca Manzanos (Spain)
- Medium bodied with good ripe Tempranillo fruit and well integrated oak. Smooth and velvety.

£29.95/£7.95/£9.95

Spicy rustic reds – wines with moderate acidity and very individual character. All they have in common is their moderate acidity, herby and spicy character reflecting the place that they come from.

Malbec, Chamuyo, Mendoza (Argentina)
- Rich brambly fruit with notes of leather and spice.Smooth, soft and velvety. Great Value!.

£24.95/£6.95/£8.50

Shiraz, Heywood Estate, (SE Australia)
- Full bodied with peppery rich dark fruits, complimented by a heady dash of spice and well integrated oak. For those who enjoy rich, powerful wines - delicious!

£22.95/£5.85/£7.85

Malbec, Felino, Vina Cobos (Argentina)
- One of the finest examples of ripe Argentinean Malbecs with 93 Parker points! Produced from un grafted vines, this is rich and velvety.

£38.00

Cotes-du-Rhone Les becs Fins, Tardleu Laurents, Rhone (France)
- This wine presents intensely sweet red and black fruit, warm blueberry tart notes, rich and an exceptionally honest expressions of fruit and terroir from the top Domaine. The palate is rich and concentratrated, accessible and beautifully balanced.

£29.95

Cabernet Shiraz, The Musician, Majella, Connawarra (Australia)
- Rich and powerful, with concentrated, spicy black fruits and a long finish.

£37.50

Powerful structured reds – reds with a real attitude, these wines are full on fruit and structure!

Cabernet Sauvignon, Bodegas Ruca Malen, Mendoza (Argentina)
- Deeply coloured with intense dark cassis fruit on the nose and palate. Eucalypus and mint-so typical of Aussie Cabernets!

£33.00/£8.50/£11.50

Cabernet Merlot, Nelson’s Estate, Paarl(South Africa)
- Concentrated berry fruit melts seamlessly with layers of leather, gentle oak and mocha cream.

£35.00

Belezos Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Zugober
- Very fine Rioja, made from 95% Tempranillo, the balance being Garnacha and Mazuelo, that spends about 18 months in oak barrels in cool cellars before being bottled and then aged for 2 more years. Traditional in style with developed notes of leather and tobacco on an elegant and ripely fruited palate as would be expected of a mature Rioja. Great with most red meats.

£37.50

L'Hospital de Gazin 2008, Pomerol, Bordeaux (France)
- A truly delicicious wine, drinking beautiful now. Utterly seducative with it's sweet, toasty, chewy rich, red & black fruits and a long silky palate.

£60.00

Champagne and Sparkling wine

Prosecco Brut, Le Colture, DOC Treviso (Italy)
- Ripe apple and biscuit character, full of delicate sparkle, from this multi-award winning property. Perfect for any occasion – no need to celebrate!

£25.95/£5.95 (125ml)

Delamotte Brut NV, Mesnil-sur-Oger
- This blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier is dry and elegant, with balanced acidity combined with richness, minerality and zesty finish.

£45.00/£8.95 (125ml)

Pol Roger NV, Champagne Brut
- Sir Winston Churchill once referred to this - his favourite champayne - as the most famous address in Europe. A fine mousse and a meduim bodied palate of elegant fruit and an immense finish

£65.00

Delamotte Rose NV, Mesnil-sur Oger
- Pinot Noir based with hints of aromatic berry fruit on both the nose and the palate. Very attractive and great value rose!

£65.00

Bollinger NV, Champagne Brut
- Bollinger’s big, full flavoured house style, using a high proportion of reserve wines, has made this champagne one of the best known in the world.

£79.50

Dessert wines

Chateau Septy, Montbazillac (half bottle)
- Delicious alternative to Sauternes, silky, rich and succulent.

£15.95/£5.95 (125ml)

Stella Bella Pink Muscat, Australia (Half bottle)
- Lightly sparking and lusciously sweet, with a bouquet of wild strawberries and violets.

£27.50

WHITE WINES

WINES BY THE GLASS

SPARKLING and CHAMPAGNE

Prosecco Le Colture DOC, Italy

£5.75(125ml glass)

Champagne Delamotte Brut, NV

£7.95(125ml glass)

WHITES:

175ml / 250ml

Corney& Barrow Blanc (France)

£4.95 / £6.95

Chardonnay, Costa Vera (Chile)

£5.50 / £7.25

Chenin Blanc, Lowrys Pass (South Africa)

£5.50 / £7.25

Airen/Sauvignon, Campo Azafran (Spain)

£5.50 / £7.25

Viognier, Mont Rocher (France)

£6.35 / £8.50

Pinot Grigio, Cecilia Beretta (Italy)

£6.50 / £8.75

Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, Guilbaud (France)

£6.50 / £8.75

Sauvignon Blanc, Lofthouse, Marlborough (New Zealand)

£6.95 / £9.45

Verdejo Viura, Monte Alina (Spain)

£6.75 / £9.25

Chablis, Domaine Vincent Dampt (France)

£8.95 / £11.95

ROSE:

La Brouette Rose Merlot/Grenache (France)

£4.95 / £6.95

Uvam Pinot Grigio Blush, Mabis, Veneto

£6.50 / £8.75

REDS:

Corney&Barrow Rouge (France)

£4.95 / £6.95

Merlot, Costa Vera (Chile)

£5.75 / £7.50

Shiraz, Heywood Estate (SE Australia)

£5.85 / £7.85

Malbec, Chamuyo, Mendoza (Argentina)

£6.95 / £8.50

Carignan, Mont Rocher (France)

£6.35 / £8.50

Pinot Noir, Nostros (Chile)

£6.35 / £8.50

Rioja Crianza, Finca Manzanos (Spain)

£7.95 / £9.95

Cabernet Sauvignon, Ruca Malen (Argentina)

£8.50 / £11.50

Lunch is served in the Restaurant on Saturday and Sunday only, between 12:30 and 2:30

Starters

Mussel chowder

Pave risotto topped with goat cheese with a caramelized red onion and redcurrant jelly

Boathouse parfait with fig chutney and toasted sour bread

Mussels in a white wine, garlic, cream and parsley sauce

Oak smoked salmon with lemon and capers

Main Courses

Seared west coast scallops with a cauliflower puree with truffle scented olive oil

Haddock Francaise - Angel cut haddock, pan fried in an egg, shallot and parsley coating

Seared Coley fillet with a mussel & cream linguine

(All the above are served with the chef’s selection of vegetables)

Sirloin steak garni served with fries

Desserts

Profiteroles with caramel sauce

Baked chocolate cheesecake

Sticky ginger pudding with vanilla ice cream

Cheese platter of Stilton, smoked English cheddar and Brie De Meaux With fresh fruit and biscuits (£3.50 supplement)

Freshly ground coffee & Scottish fudge (£2.20)

2 courses £17.95 - 3 courses £19.95