Tarragon by Graham Mitchell

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  Graham Wilson

  ·3 months ago

  “Wednesday evening in the summer, and we were the only people all night. That says we got good service, and maybe the food was better as no rush? Anyway the menu is very varied and imaginative. What's impressive for those with dietary issues was that nearly all the menu was gluten free The tomato salad was a bit disappointing. For the main I had the roast tikka monkfish, which was a very tasty and substantial fusion dish. The Tarragoto (Affogato) was a nice light end to a great meal.”

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  Gail melligan

  ·4 months ago

  “Having seen previous posts we had high expectations of an amazing Sunday lunch, even though our expectations were so high we were blown away with the quality and quantity of the meal we were served. We could not believe how reasonable it was for such a good quality meal. Having travelled around Scotland for the last 2 weeks this has been by far our best meal when eating out. It is a shame that we live in Birmingham but maybe one day Tarragon by Graham Mitchell will open up closer to the south.”

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  Andrew Mowat

  ·6 months ago

  “The meal itself was lovely. Unfortunately, the service was a very different story. It felt as if the server had been pulled in from the street with little or no knowledge of the menu or drinks. It was hard to believe the restaurant had run out of Sauvignon Blanc. After waiting around 15 minutes and eventually chasing the server, my wife was told there was none available. Instead she could have Pinot Grigio or another wine, which she chose. There was no discussion about glass size, no offer to taste the wine; just a glass placed on the table. To make matters worse, the cost of the glass was nearly half the price of our bottle of red, and frankly it wasn’t very good. I was planning to order another drink, but catching the eye of either the barman or the server proved almost impossible. In the end, it was difficult enough just to get the bill. A real shame, because we had heard very good things about the restaurant from family. We’re meeting friends soon for Sunday lunch, all of whom live around the Rosemount area, and Tarragon would have been the perfect spot. Sadly, based on this experience, we won’t be returning.”

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  Wayne Gray

  ·7 months ago

  “Visited Tarragon recently and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. I started with the Cullen skink which was extremely underwhelming. There was only one very small piece of smoked haddock in the bowl and the dish was overloaded with diced potatoes, which completely threw the balance of what should be a rich, smoky soup. My wife had the scallops to start. While the flavour was pleasant, the scallops themselves were very small and felt quite disappointing given the price of the dish. For mains, my wife chose the seabass. I genuinely struggle to believe the dish was tasted before service. The creamed leek element was so heavily salted that it was almost inedible – and that’s coming from someone who enjoys salt in food. I ordered the oxtail with gnocchi. The oxtail itself was cooked perfectly and very tender, but unfortunately the rest of the dish let it down. The gnocchi and sauce were heavy and stodgy, lacking balance and finesse. It feels like this dish could have been executed in a much better way.Truffle and Parmesan side order of chips also disappointing no seasoning added to the chips and even with the seasoning of Parmesan sprinkled on top they were very bland. I did pass my comments to the waiter, who said he would relay them to the kitchen. As always, we left a tip, but on this occasion the visit was a real disappointment.Love spending my hard earned cash on local companies but unfortunately would not rush back”

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  BeFitWithLiv Livia Toth Personal Training

  ·9 months ago

  “We spent Hogmanay at Tarragon Restaurant, and it was absolutely outstanding. The food… wow. I had the special scallops to start, which were honestly some of the best scallops I’ve ever had, beautifully cooked and paired perfectly with lentils and a fennel cream. For my main, the cod was cooked to perfection, delicate and full of flavour. Dessert was a chocolate ganache with cherries, and it was the perfect ending to the meal. Every single dish was beautifully presented and genuinely delicious. One of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. A truly special Hogmanay experience. we’ll definitely be back.”

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  Sekar Langit

  ·1 year ago

  “Food was absolutely amazing. I was back in Aberdeen after a hill walk outside the city late in the afternoon and decided to reserve a table here on a whim. It was the odd hour between lunch and dinner so naturally it wasn't busy at all. Had seabass pan-fried over a veloute and pressed rice, absolutely beautiful and delicious. Dessert was fantastic, chocolate mousse over berries compote and tuile. What I quite love is the portion is perfect, I didn't feel too much at all, a healthy portion.”

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  Paul S

  ·1 year ago

  “We visited on Friday at 5:30 PM and had the entire restaurant to ourselves for the duration of our visit. The food was good—we shared the scallops starter, followed by the duck breast and beef fillet for our mains. Everything was well presented and tasted great. We also tried a couple of cocktails, which were okay but could have been better. The biggest disappointment was the service. We received virtually no service at all. The two young waiters spent the entire time chatting among themselves and showed little interest in attending to us. At one point, I had the drinks menu open when they came over to check on the food. My glass was empty, yet they didn’t even ask if we wanted another drink. For the next 30 minutes, both my wife and I sat with empty glasses, and we were never approached or asked if we wanted anything else. While we enjoyed the food, service is a crucial part of the dining experience. When it’s poor or nonexistent, we personally don’t return. Shame when a chef is let down by their service crew. If our experience is the norm, then it will kill their business and explains why there no one is there for early sitting.”

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  Ashleigh HK

  ·2 years ago

  “Having been wanting to try Tarragon since it opened I was pleased that it did not disappoint. The service was immaculate and the majority of the staff were friendly and helpful (although when we arrived I had to offer that we had a reservation). Overall, we all enjoyed the food. The English muffin with the chicken liver parfait was unbelievably good, but very small. The cassoulet with the cod lacked flavour sadly and the crumb was quite wet, but the fish was cooked well. With some fine tuning this place could be a real gem. Having said that we will definitely be back and would expect Tarragon to continue to rise in popularity.”

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  Shen

  ·2 years ago

  “Service was great, staff all very well trained. Food was okay, but I left feeling confused about whether I enjoyed my meal or not. Soda drink came in a strangely tall milkshake glass and was very brightly coloured. Cutlery felt like it came from a cafeteria. The amuse-bouche was a nice surprise, looked nice, but was too sweet and ingredients from a ready made supermarket aisle. Scallop starter was nice, but only 3 strands of rock samphire and 2 leaves of wild garlic. Fish was overcooked for the main and prawns were the size and texture of dried shrimp. Gnocchi was good though, but the dish was an overall flavour of salt. All in all, paid £50 for a soda, starter, and main. It wasn't bad, but I don't think it matched the pricing. It all felt disjointed, like buyer, front of house, drinks, and kitchen ran by different people with a different aim. Has potential, the menu used all the right words and the plates looked beautiful, but it needs focus and paring back.”

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  B

  ·2 years ago

  “Nice decor, pleasant ambience and friendly staff. The food was beautifully presented and tasted pretty good. On the pricier side but not extortionate either. Worth a visit for a nice meal!”