ナターシャのく
21/08/2022
First time going to The Essex Arms Restaurant, and I was hoping to find a gem in Huntly, but instead we found a pile of rocks - in the form of disappointment.
The family wanted to go out for dinner and they said that it wasn't too bad, the last time they went, so I was eager for some homely-style meals.
It is a cozy restaurant and the staff is nice enough. The waitress plays on her phone at the front counter, but she's quick with her service and has pleasantries down.
Their menu is outdated, but it is an old Pub-Restaurant, so don't expect Wedges and Sour cream and Nachos. It ranges from Mushroom Balls to Mashed Potatoes, with your meat and veggies on the side.
They didn't have Lamb Shanks or any Burgers available on their menu, because of food shortages. There "Weren't enough buns and other people ordered throughout the week." - said the pleasant waitress.
The other things on their menu didn't sound appetising to me anymore, so I ended up buying a meal that I half ate and gave to someone else.
The Strawberry Cheese Cake was good and even though we didn't order it, their Sticky Date Pudding was good too.
I was hoping the food would be better, it was very underwhelming and mid-tier at best. The presentation of their meals look nice, but I won't be sharing any pictures on my Instagram.
They play very loud music that clashes with the music playing in the Pub next door, it felt stressful for me - the song choice, not the noise.
I wouldn't recommend The Essex Arms Restaurant in Huntly, unless you wanted to get drunk and just fill your belly with whatever they can manage to scrap together.
All in all, jokes aside, it was just a major bummer for our family outing and we made up for it with McDonald's down the road.