Bazil Brasserie - part of the Windsor Hotel - is a sleek and modern restaurant in the middle of a lively street with a famous nightlife.
We went early, while it was still quiet, to be welcomed by a beaming waitress who gave us a choice of tables.
We ordered a £16.50 Chardonnay while we browsed the menu.
I went Thai and opted for chicken skewers served with a Satay dip at (£3.75). It was superior with neither the Thai spices or peanut shouting too loudly above the other.
My wife ordered a grilled concoction of goat's cheese, with salad leaves and drizzled with lime dressing.
There's a good choice of meat, fish and vegetarian options among the main courses, while hungrier types can pad it out with side orders.
I then opted for tender sirloin steak, at £12.95, which came with home made chunky chips, tomatoes and mushrooms. The steak was delicious, lean and full of flavour with a peppercorn sauce. I could have done with a few more chips.
The boss had rosemary scented sea bass, with sauted potatoes and mange tout (£10.75). It raised a big smile.
The next best thing about Bazil, after the food, is the chintz ban. A lot has been spent on the pine and glass look, but it's comfortable and there is not a pink tablecloth in sight.
Top marks to the staff, who were chatty, attentive and as formal or informal as the customers. With admirable grace they dealt with a group of 12 Scousers on a stag spree.
The waitress asked if we wanted a decent gap between courses and uncorked another bottle to serve by the glass after spotting we'd run dry.
We combined forces to tackle the puds menu and shared a Pear Frangipane (£3.95) and a Chocolate Torte (£3.95), which were delicious, then two cafe lattes with almond.
The bill, including drinks, was £78, which we both thought quite reasonable.
The clientele is mixed age-wise, with couples, families and groups of friends. The dress code relaxed.
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Apr 12th, 2004
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