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Beethoven's Frommer's Recommended

Cuisine MEDITERRANEAN, SWISS
Hours May-Oct Sun-Wed 9am-6pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-9pm; Nov-Apr daily 9am-5pm
Location Clocktower Building, Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Parish
Transportation Bus: 7 or 8, or ferry from the City of Hamilton
Reservations Reservations recommended for dinner
Dress Code Smart casual attire required
Phone 441/234-5009
Prices Smart casual attire required. Lunch main courses $12-$26 (£6-£13); dinner main courses $24-$45 (£12-£23)
Credit Cards AE, MC, V

Frommer's Review

A pub-cum-restaurant, this eatery lies within the Clocktower Building's shopping mall at the historic Royal Dockyards. It was established and for many years run by a team of expatriate Swiss chefs. In 2008, other entrepreneurs bought the place, but kept it pretty much as it was at the time of their takeover. The setting is casual, and surprisingly un-elaborate -- its sheathing of beige and brown tiles and darkly nondescript furniture don't contribute to a setting that's particularly cozy. Nonetheless, it's a worthwhile choice for meals throughout the day and evening, as well as for afternoon tea. An extensive lunch menu includes fish chowder, roast lamb, fried chicken, and beef burgers, salads, sandwiches, and platters with fish of the day or onion quiche with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. At night, the fare is more elaborate, with a fine selection of appetizers, including some especially savory tempura snails with a roasted garlic and teriyaki sauce. Well-crafted main courses range from corn-breaded Maryland crab cakes served on mesclun salad with balsamic dressing to Oriental chicken in an Asian ginger wrap. This otherwise moderately priced restaurant becomes super expensive only if you order the shellfish dishes such as lobster.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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