Arabella's Port Douglas

Last weekend - Mothers Day - Philip made reservations at Port Douglas's newest addition to the restaurant scene, Arabella's.  We had been to this restaurant previously when it was called Bistro H and the food then was always delicious so we had hopes that it would still be the same quality with new owners.  We need not have worried.  From the moment we were seated by our charming waiter and handed our menus we new we were in for a treat.  As we pondered over our menu choices we were quietly serenaded by the harpist who had set up not far from our table.  She politely asked us if it was too loud, to which we responded NEVER!  I love the mellow sound of a harp.

It was hard to choose from the extensive menu but I ended up with the Sashimi for Entree and the Organic Chicken for Main.  Philip went with the Prawns for Entree and Sirloin for Main.  While we were waiting for our Entree we munched on "straight from the oven" bread and oysters.  They were delivered to our table with amazing speed.  We washed this down with Champagne (for me) and beer for Philip.  Our waiter kindly took some photos for us.  It was such a laugh as he moved around the table like a pro telling us to tilt our heads this way and that....

I won't go into detail about the food as it would just be boring but I can tell you that this was one of the best meals I have ever eaten.  Everything was so fresh and full of flavour and it is a restaurant we will return to as often as possible.  Here are some photos of our meal.  I think they speak for themselves.

Grilled Prawns

Sashimi

Organic Chicken Breast

Sirloin with crispy chips on the side (not in the photo)

We decided that we wouldn't have any dessert but our waiter insisted that we should, after all it was included in the price.  I'm so pleased that he enticed us because both our choices were beyond fabulous.  Neither of us could finish dessert and next time we will skip the bread so that we can properly enjoy dessert.

I, of course, had to end the meal with an Espresso Martini.  It was good but the one that Philip makes me at home is better :-)

If any one is looking for a top notch meal in Port Douglas I highly recommend Arabella's.  Don't forget to book though as it is becoming very popular.