Félix La Rocque Carrier
+5
What an evening we had there. Everything was perfect. From the locally foraged seafood to the service, the attention to details and complexity of flavor were amazing.
I truly feel this is a special place, even having experienced hundreds of restaurants all over the world.
We were looking forward to our dining experience for months and I desperately wanted to love it. The hard-to-reach location starts the "I discovered this gem that no one else knows about" feeling. There were some imperfections but not enough to dampen the experience or prevent a return visit. Still, with the price point and Michelin star, they should be mentioned. The twice dived scallops had a citrus infused scallop and a seared scallop - the seared scallop was slightly overcooked but my companion had a perfectly cooked scallop - so I would have ignored this transgression but for the monkfish being slightly overcooked as well. I proceeded with the wine pairings which, for the price point, seemed well selected - I may have opted for a different selection with the lobster course but it was in the ballpark. Service was impeccable and given the reputation and my dining experience I would return to try again.
In August I had the pleasure of going back to Lochbay again for the third time and if you are a seafood lover you won't be disappointed. Lochbay is about a local as it get can. Excellent local seafood paired with lovely and experienced staff who have all worked there since the beginning. The atmosphere is very cosy as the restaurant has only 18 seats. Yes you have to book in advance. A real hidden gem in the heart of the lovely little village Stein. Would return in a heartbeat and thanks so much for that memorable experience.
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