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FYR Restaurant has opened its doors at the Solent Hotel and Spa in Fareham, following an investment of £200,000 from owners Daniel Thwaite.
FYR offers an open plan, theatre-style grill kitchen on the outdoor terrace complete with a nearby fire pit.
The restaurant also features modern nautical décor and holds capacity for 120 diners.
The menu offers a selection of locally sourced grilled meats, seafood, British classics and fine-dining dishes in an open-plan setting for both residents and non-hotel guests alike.
Following on from the success at North Lakes Hotel and Spa, executive head chef Jon Marsden Jones will serve a Solent seafood platter, comprising dressed Cornish brown crab, Atlantic king prawns, pickled cockles, cured fish, oysters and steamed shellfish served on a bed of ice with saffron aioli, Solent Marie Rose sauce and shallot vinegar.
The FYR surf and turf platter for two features 8oz sirloin and 7oz fillet steaks, Atlantic king tiger prawns and dressed Cornish brown crab served with Hampshire watercress, smoked tomatoes, skin on fries and Solent Marie rose sauce.
In addition, a choice of steaks – sirloin, rib eye, fillet or the FYR signature steak, aged for a minimum of 28 days and cooked to the diners’ exact specifications – are served alongside a drinks menu curated with the new seafood and grill menu in mind.
Diners can also expect an array of dishes and side dishes such as grilled mackerel, burnt apple and seaweed to start or FYR hay smoked burrata panzanella salad, Monkfish tail with aubergine puree, sundried tomato and pickled cucumber quinoa salad or grilled lobster in delicious hot garlic butter.
Commenting on the new opening, Nathan Chart, general manager at Solent Hotel and Spa, said: “We are delighted that following on from the success of the FYR restaurant concept at our North Lakes Hotel and Spa, we have the opportunity to now introduce this dining experience to our coastal Solent Hotel and Spa property, with a seafood twist naturally.
“We hope that guests and local neighbours alike, will enjoy experiencing the new seafood and grill restaurant and style of cuisine that we’re so passionate about.”
