Not being golfers the beautiful restaurant at Desert Springs doesn’t normally feature when we are recommending a venue. This week we were guests of good friends celebrating their wedding anniversary.
Desert Springs offers a lot more than Golf, there is a Cricket Academy, conveniently located within the resort, within walking distance from team accommodations, comprising an international size world-class quality grass pitch complemented with floodlights, shower and changing facilities. A number of County teams use it for winter and pre-season training camps. They also host Football, Cycling and Tennis camps, have a fully equipped fitness centre and there is the Gym, developed in consultation with Daley Thompson. Ian Botham has a villa here and can often be seen in and around the area.
There is a good choice of places to eat. The Deck at the Club House offers a wide choice of light lunch time food available through daylight hours, including tasty soups, tapas, salads, burgers, pasta, wraps and filled ciabattas.
The Crocodile Club Restaurant & Rosewood Bar. The ‘Croc’ features an eclectic menu of Mediterranean, Pacific Rim and Thai dishes, along with fresh fish and grills, Pastas and Pizzas and Desert Hamburgers; lots for kids and something special for the adults. Tables are available in the restaurant around the open fire or on the terraces or outside in the semi-secluded terraced garden. The restaurant is open for lunch and/or dinner according to the season.
El Chiringuito Pool Bar, serves light lunches and a range of superb healthy fruit punches of the innocent and more grown up variety, the pool bar is a great place to lounge and shoot the breeze.
The Cave Bar, known as La Cueva del Almanzora, this original but refurbished cave has a really cool bar and offers an extraordinary private meeting room and exclusive and atmospheric private dining facilities in its underground gallery.
We went to the El Torrente Restaurant, it is known for its fine Spanish dining including several very special local dishes and fresh fish. It is in a beautiful setting with a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. The main restaurant is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also provides a Bar and Deck Menu with a wide choice of light lunch time food available through daylight hours, including tasty soups, tapas, salads, burgers, pasta, wraps and filled ciabattas. We ate from the Chef’s Selection Menu..
CHEF´S SELECTION MENU STARTERS Chilled Cream of Almond Soup with Honeyed Croutons and Sweet Tomatoes Raf Tomato Salad with Longfin Tuna and a Garlic and Parsley Oil Lightly Battered Pickled Fish with a Carrot Dressing Iberian Pork Cheek and Goat´s Cheese Vol au Vent MAIN COURSES Slow Roasted Pork Shank with a Black Pepper Sauce Accompanied by Hassleback Potatoes and a Courgette and Yellow Pepper Ratatouille Baked Swordfish Steak in a Tamarind and Ginger Sauce Accompanied by Vegetable Basmati Rice Creamy Rice with Squid, Prawns and Tarragon Vegetarian Dish – Pasta with a Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce CHEF´S SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Pan Fried Iberian Pork End Loin with Sautéed Garlic and Apple Vinegar Accompanied by Hassleback Potatoes and a Courgette and Yellow Pepper Ratatouille Pan Fried Fillet of Norwegian Salmon with a Dijon and Maple Syrup Sauce Accompanied by Vegetable Basmati Rice Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce Accompanied by Hassleback Potatoes and a Courgette and Yellow Pepper Ratatouille Grilled Fillet Steak 200g / 250g Accompanied by Chips and Salad Sunday Roast- Please ask the waiting team for further details Accompanied by Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables DESSERTS Chilled Coconut Custard Apple Crumble with Ice Cream Orange and Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries Fresh Fruit Salad Starter, Main Course, Dessert and Coffee
A couple of the “Big Boys” opted for the large steaks and the clean plates told their story. I had the tasty Pork Shank. The ladies had the Cod and Duck and all were very nice. The Muga was a good choice of wine and the “special” chocolate brownies and coffees rounded off a lovely evening.
Desert Springs is well worth a visit for a celebration with friends or a special meal for two.
I can’t comment on price as we were guests but we found it very reasonable! Check out their web site here for lots of information, as we haven’t been to the other restaurants I have used some of their text but I’m sure Desert Springs won’t mind the publicity and we intend to visit the Croc bar soon.. This video gives a “taste” of the restaurant, the sound is not essential!
Not being golfers the beautiful restaurant at Desert Springs doesn’t normally feature when we are recommending a venue. This week we were guests of good friends celebrating their wedding anniversary.