I ended up at Codpiece with a friend as Tuesday Taco's was too busy at Alibi (yes, I know I'm too old).
I have eaten here once before and the 2nd showing was fairly similar to the first.
They do get automatic bonus points for BYO but the service is a little...indifferent. It's not that the staff aren't friendly, because they are. It's the small details such as filling up water glasses that seem to go unoticed (by the 3rd time I'd asked surely you would figure out I'm thirsty...??).
The main menu here doesn't particularly appeal to me but I do love a good entree and as I did the first time I ended up sharing a selection of the entrees as an expensive tapas.
Here's what we had:
- Crabcakes - these are delicious, really light and not at all greasy.
- Oysters Kilpatrick - these took forever to come out but they were delicious and piping hot when they got there
- Moules Mariniere - I will admit to not being a huge fan of Mussles, however my dining companion is a conissuer and as she polished of the bowl assured me they were delicious.
- Salt & Pepper squid with chorizo - theoretically I should love this dish as it combines 2 of my favourite foods however whatever the squid is crumbed in (we couldn't pick it - anise or cinamon perhaps?) become overpowering quickly. The first few pieces were tasty and then I was far more interested in the other offerings.
- Scallops - we had these to start with the oysters and we did wait a good half hour for them but when they did come out they were absolutely beautiful - i think if you're contemplating licking the shell that's a good sign.
- The chef's salad - this was beautiful - simple and flavourful and the capers in it were a magic addition.
Overall not a bad choice for a weeknight and certaining one of the better fish places to chose from without going seriously upmarket.
The total was $80 for 2 not including the wine.
Food excellence 4/5
Ambiance 2/5
Cleanliness 4/5 (The restaurant was fine but the toilets are communal and less than fine)
Price 3/5
