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Published: 10/02/2009 00:00 -
Updated: 03/07/2009 04:03
Xscape Centre
01908 695166
Review by Rob Gibson
Dexters and Tootsies restaurant bills itself as a family friendly experience for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
We visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was clear from the outset that, yes, the restaurant is a hit among children and adults alike.
Suggestions of hoards of young children might constitute a negative for many adults but such concerns would be unfounded because the seating is well spaced over three tiers, with cosey leather boothes on offer, and the noise levels are decent.
We were seated in a booth but office parties and larger groups would enjoy the long tables on the ground level next to the wellstocked bar.
To start I ordered the loaded nachos with added chilli beef (£6.75) and my partner tried the calamari (£4.95).
My dish was huge and I would fully recommend adding some chilli to this delicious mix.
The calamari was a hit and this restaurant definitely demands a healthy appetite.
Our appetites were big enough to brave the best from the grills menu, although the burgers also come highly recommended.
I opted for the baby back ribs (£12.95) and our friendly waitress advised that I try the BBQ sauce rather than the maple glaze.
The rack she presented in front of me was lip-smackingly good.
My partner decided she would try the prime sirloin steak with green peppercorn and Calvados sauce and when I managed to steal a bite the meat was tender, the sauce delicious.
Away from the grills, Dexters offers an impressive range including a butternut squash rissotto, Thai king prawn curry and Hereford beef and merlot pie.
I might be tempted back by the pancakes on the brunch menu.
The junior menu has been famously developed by Annabel Karmel, a leading expert and best-selling author on baby and children's food.
Our waitress encouraged us to try the rich cholocolate fondant pudding (£4.95), which was incredibly sickly sweet and exactly what I fancied.
My partner tried the sticky toffee pudding (£4.95), but it was no contest next to my chocolate heaven.
01908 695166
Review by Rob Gibson
Dexters and Tootsies restaurant bills itself as a family friendly experience for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Suggestions of hoards of young children might constitute a negative for many adults but such concerns would be unfounded because the seating is well spaced over three tiers, with cosey leather boothes on offer, and the noise levels are decent.
We were seated in a booth but office parties and larger groups would enjoy the long tables on the ground level next to the wellstocked bar.
To start I ordered the loaded nachos with added chilli beef (£6.75) and my partner tried the calamari (£4.95).
My dish was huge and I would fully recommend adding some chilli to this delicious mix.
The calamari was a hit and this restaurant definitely demands a healthy appetite.
Our appetites were big enough to brave the best from the grills menu, although the burgers also come highly recommended.
I opted for the baby back ribs (£12.95) and our friendly waitress advised that I try the BBQ sauce rather than the maple glaze.
The rack she presented in front of me was lip-smackingly good.
My partner decided she would try the prime sirloin steak with green peppercorn and Calvados sauce and when I managed to steal a bite the meat was tender, the sauce delicious.
Away from the grills, Dexters offers an impressive range including a butternut squash rissotto, Thai king prawn curry and Hereford beef and merlot pie.
I might be tempted back by the pancakes on the brunch menu.
The junior menu has been famously developed by Annabel Karmel, a leading expert and best-selling author on baby and children's food.
Our waitress encouraged us to try the rich cholocolate fondant pudding (£4.95), which was incredibly sickly sweet and exactly what I fancied.
My partner tried the sticky toffee pudding (£4.95), but it was no contest next to my chocolate heaven.
