The hotel was a pleasant experience. We were there for 4 nights and loved everyone and everything about the hotel and bar. We met Rob, the manager and he has put together a staff of family and friends that are delightful!
The food was outstanding and the drinks were plentiful and priced right. All in all, after 2 months of travel in Europe we have the fondest memories of that hotel and Carnoustie. Going back next year for another dose of old Scotland. A great experience!! Thank you all so much
Dan and Nancy
What an unexpected gem of a restaurant!
Was visiting family in Carnoustie, and decided rather late to go and find somewhere for lunch. The first place we tried (generally regarded as a fairly decent hotel restaurant) had stopped serving lunch at 2pm, so 2:30pm was just too late.
Tried the Corner Hotel as a 'last resort' for food (and not expecting anything to be available at 2:45pm), but what a great 'last resort' this turned out to be!
Not only was lunch at ~2:45pm not a problem, but the whole experience was excellent.
The menu is fairly typical for a hotel restaurant with lots of favourites like breaded/battered fish & chips, Chicken Supreme/Cajun, etc.) which is fine - I don't feel there is a need to try hard to be 'different'..
The waiter was attentive and very pleasant (I also noticed he was careful with regards to hygene - bringing cutlery wraped in napkins, and placing them on the table without touching them before removing the napkin - a small detail, but didn't go unnoticed).
Food was ordered, and, pre-warned that food is prepared freshly, so may take a little bit of time to arrive, service was perfectly acceptable.
The food portions were generous (I eat a lot as a result of my athletic endeavours, and dread 'small' portions in restaurants - no worries here!). The restaurant can also provide smaller portions upon request.
More importantly, the food arrived piping hot, on preheated plates, and the food quality was high.
My Cajun Chicken was well seasoned which I found great (it may be on the spicy side for some, though). The potatoes were just right, and the veg was not boiled to death. Spot on.
My mother's dish, Chicken Supreme, was equally plentiful and good quality.
Overall, the food was excellent (I'll certainly be back), and the pricing was very keen - fairly typical hotel pub/restaurant pricing, but excellent value considering the quality and service!
My only comment to the hotel is: please, don't change anything!
I ordered the chicken supreme although I had to wait on this as it is made from scratch each time it was well worth it. So tender and tasty also the veg is NOT frozen. ..go on try it .
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