Diners can be served in either the small intimate restaurant, the larger lounge bar, or weather permitting, can enjoy their meal alfresco in the rear or front gardens. Prices and the menu offered are the same wherever the food is served. All food is freshly prepared and cooked on the premises and, in addition to the main menu, there are comprehensive specials and sweets boards which change regularly.
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In Harden's Top UK Restaurants, described as almost certainly representing the most comprehensive independent survey of UK restaurants ever, the Ostrich Inn is one of fewer than 50 restaurants throughout the UK to have been awarded the top '**A' rating for excellence of food and atmosphere.
Our monthly menus always feature the best of local fresh food and we try and offer a variety of imaginative dishes in our restaurant with regular changes made to the choices every month.
Our monthly menu for August 2010 is as follows:-
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| Shredded Duck and Plum Sauce Salad with Crispy Rice Noodles | £5.75 | Chicken, Tarragon and Wild Mushroom Terrine with Toasted Ciabatta | £6.00 |
| Salmon Mousse Wrapped in Smoked Salmon with a Cucumber and Dill Salad with Walnut Bread | £6.00 | ||
| Toasted Goats Cheese on a Crisp Croute with Olive Tapenade and Basil Dressing | £5.75 | Thai Style Crab Cakes with Lemongrass and Coriander with Sweet Red Chilli Sauce | £6.00 |
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| Roasted Loin of Fresh Cod with Roasted Tomato and Pepper Concasse and Crispy Pancetta | £17.50 | Slow Cooked Lamb Shank with Rosemary and Redcurrant on Braised Vegetables | £14.50 |
| Chicken Supreme Stuffed with Perl Las, (Welsh Blue Cheese), and Apricots, Wrapped in Smoked Bacon with Rosti Potatoes and Rich Madeira Sauce | £16.50 | ||
| Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto with White Wine, Parmesan, Basil Oil and Toasted Pine Kernels | £14.50 | Centre Cut Fillet Steak with Brandy and Peppercorn Cream Sauce, Char-Grilled Courgette and Balsamic Roasted Vine Tomatoes | £19.00 |
In addition to the full restaurant meals, the Ostrich also offers our customers a wide range of Bar Meals and the following is a typical bar menu:-
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| Fulfilling Soup | Steak and Ale Pie | ||
| Mushroom and Coriander Soup served with Hot Home Made Bread | £5.50 | Made with Our Very Best Cask Ale and Topped with a Light Puff Pastry | £9.50 |
| Newland Smokies | Salmon Spinach Fishcakes | ||
| Fresh Smoked Haddock Baked in Cream, Egg and Horseradish and Topped with Dauphinoise Potatoes and Mozzarella Cheese | £10.00 | Made with Fresh Poached Salmon and Spinach, Pan Fried until Crisp and Golden and Served with Parsley Sauce | £9.50 |
| Olde English Sausages | The Ostrich Inn Pasta | ||
| Served with Dauphinoise Potato, Vegetables and Onion Gravy | £8.50 | Penne Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce, Served with Parmesan Cheese | £7.50 |
| Forester’s Feast | Three Cheese Tart | ||
| Three Local Cheeses, Locally Made Bread and Home Made Chutney. Proper Salad Leaves and Balsamic Dressing. No Sachets Involved! | £8.00 | Certainly "Not a Quiche" and Not For Those on a Low Cholesterol Diet! - Served with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil | £9.00 |
| Sizzling Ribs Meaty Pork Ribs in a Tangy Sauce Served with Garlic Bread |
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The menus offered change regularly, with all meals being cooked to order and our visitors come from far and wide to enjoy the high quality food. The Ostrich is open all week between 12 noon to 2.30 pm and from 6.30 pm to 11.00 pm with the restaurant closing at 9.30 pm. Bookings are strongly advised for the restaurant so please contact us on 01594 833260 or Email us at Enquiries 'at' TheOstrichInn.com
