Lugger Hotel – Portloe

Find this good restaurant, picturesquely-overlooking the cove & tiny harbour in what is now a boutique hotel. Indeed right by the harbour slipway.

Locally-sourced seasonal produce - particularly that from the sea - is the name of the game here.

Starters such as 'Honey-Glazed Pork Belly with Scallops & Sweet Chili'; 'Seared Pigeon Breast with Beetroot & Pomegranate'; 'Haddock Rarebit with Cauliflower Cream' and 'Mellanzana of Pine Nuts with Basil & Parmesan' set the style for starters.

Perhaps to be followed by 'Turbot with Risotto Nero & Quail's Egg'; 'Lamb's Heart & Kidney Pudding with Globe Artichokes, Olives & Basil'; 'Spinach Polenta with Squash & Pinenut Pesto' and 'Muntjac Venison Loin with Garlic Fondant with Candied Shallots & Celeriac Purée' on the list of mains.

A house speciality is a 'Seafood Platter' which requires 24 hours notice, and is for a minimum of two people.

Desserts maintain the high standard, with maybe 'Apple Charlotte with Apple Granita & Vanilla Ice Cream' and 'Dark Chocolate Fondant with Chocolate Ice Cream' there to tempt you.