Citricos Review

[Bob_and_Dawn]

Citricos Food Report

Saturday 3rd December 2005

Diners:- Bob and Dawn
Meal:- Dinner

This was our first visit to this restaurant and it turns out we were very impressed.
Citricos is situated on the 2nd floor of the Grand Floridian Resort, next to the prestigious Victoria and Alberts.



The Chefs


The Bar


The Restaurant



We dressed for dinner, as we were unsure of the dress code for this restaurant but on entry we could see that there was a mixture of clothing worn by the other diners, from fully formal to casual and shorts.

Our server for the evening was David and he was very knowledgeable and quite humorous but also attentive without being invasive.
Each course has it’s own recommended wine pairing but as we decided to only allow ourselves a glass of 509 Cabernet. This wine was at perfect temperature and was found to complement the main course we ordered.

MENU

Abundant Flavors
Sauteed Shrimp - with Lemon, White Wine and Feta Cheese $12.00
Foie Gras Ravioli - in Shiitake Mushroom Jus $9.00
Arancini - Crispy risotto with sausage and mozzarella $8.00
Warm Onion Tart - with a walnut vinaigrette $8.00
Pan Seared Quail - with creamy polenta $10.00
Gateau of Crab - Jumbo lump crab and sweet corn sauce $12.00

Intermezzo
Carrot Ginger Soup with spiced cream and toasted pumpkin seeds $8.00
Citricos Salade Maison - with cabernet vinaigrette $7.00
Plat du Jour - with Chef's selection of meats and cheeses $9.00
Warm Goat Cheese Salad - with arugula, frisee, lardons and marinated tomatoes $9.00
Salad of Romaine Lettuce - fresh hearts of palm, bleu cheese, late harvest riesling vinaigrette $8.00

Entrees
Rotisserie Roasted Chicken - with sun-drenched tomato orzo and cilantro-lime broth $25.00
Ragout of Seasonal Vegetables - with multigrain salad and marinated tofu $23.00
Pan Roasted Halibut with yellow tomato pepper compote and spinach risotto $28.00
Braised Veal Shank - with parsnip-potato puree and roasted vegetables $33.00
Oak Grilled Filet of Beef - Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes with sweet onions and mushrooms $35.00
Sauteed Salmon Filet - with roasted fennel, Yukon gold potatoes, and black olive butter $26.00
Oven Roasted Lamb Sirloin - with Root Vegetable Crush, Basil Pesto, and Lamb Jus Reduction 29.00
Grilled Swordfish with Vegetable Pearl Pasta and Red Pepper Coulis $27.00

* Citricos Wine Pairing... Three wines paired to selected courses $25.50

Desserts
Tiramisu with sauces of chocolate and vanilla $8.00
Tropical Fruit Creme Brulee $8.00
Trio of Sorbets du Jour $8.00
Citricos Cinderellabration - Bittersweet chocolate mousse tart with orange sauce $8.00
Seasonal Berry Gratin with champagne Grand Marnier sabayon $8.00
Lemon Cheese Cake $8.00
Cheese Course $10.00
served with apple cherry compote and toasted pine nuts


Our Food Order

Starter

Dawn:- Plat du Jour

Bob:- Sauteed Shrimp





Main Course
Dawn & Bob:- We both had the Oak Grilled Filet of Beef


Dessert
Dawn:- Citricos Cinderellabration
Bob:- Tropical Fruit Creme Brulee


I found the starter excellent and found myself wanting more, so much so that I used the bread to soak the sauce that accompanied this dish. Dawn’s dish was not what she expected but she made a stab at it anyway with me helping her out when she was struggling. The dish was very tasty but I could acknowledge why Dawn did not enjoy it totally.
The Main course was cooked to perfection and my medium-rare steak was cooked so it was warmed and the right colour and temperature all the way through.
The Oak taste was present but not overpowering.
The crème Brulee was nothing outstanding and simply tasted of any other regular one but Dawn found her dessert outstanding and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The bill came to a total of $115.45 and included a 20% DDE discount but not the tip.
This was a great meal and I would like to visit this location again and have the three courses with wine pairing.
Rating:- 8.5/10 great service, peaceful surrounding and excellent meal.

Bob

[Villainlover]

Mmmmm that Oak grilled steak looked lovely

[Guest]

The steak at Citricos is fabulous isn't it?
I'm ready for a return visit to Citricos, are you's two?

LOL at the size of Dawn's meatfest starter

[Bob_and_Dawn]

Originally Posted by mcsue

The steak at Citricos is fabulous isn't it?
I'm ready for a return visit to Citricos, are you's two?

LOL at the size of Dawn's meatfest starter

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LOL Sue, we have just gone back over this and thought it was about time we went there again

Dawn

[highlander447]

Had to do a double take when saw these posted, Bob forgot they werent posted here yet

[Guest]

Oh that creme brulee again, looks yummy, Dawns meat starter looked enough for two

Tracy

[Guest]

Excellent ~ Thanx for posting.

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