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Tuesday 26 October 2010

Olive Tree Brasserie, Fantastic Greek Cuisine on the Fylde Coast



The Olive Tree Brasserie, Lytham St.Annes
Looking for somewhere good to eat on a Saturday evening during a recent family weekend break to the Fylde coast we decided to try the modern and stylish looking Olive Tree Brasserie in St. Annes. 

As we'd arrived around 6 o'clock (planning to drive through the illuminations later on) we took advantage of the Early Diner menu, a choice of four starters, four main courses and two desserts.  For starters two of us had the Gigandes Plaki, giant butter beans in a tomato and herb sauce, while the third member of our party opted for the Keftedes, home-made meatballs in tomato and basil sauce.  We all selected the same main course Kota Souvlaki, marinated, skewered chicken breast with peppers, rice and tzatziki dip.  Dessert was a more simple choice between ice cream or Greek yogurt with honey.

My previous experience of Greek restaurants has been rather hit and miss, but I can happily say that the Olive Tree was a big hit with our party.  The food was delicious, the service excellent and the atmosphere vibrant.  As can be expected with many early-bird menus the portions were slightly smaller than those on the main menu, however the price of £9.95 for two courses or £11.95 for three course was very good value for money. 

If the idea of the Early Diner menu is to tempt customers back then it certainly worked as we went back for the fantasic Sunday buffet the next day.  The Olive Tree Brasserie certainly tops my list of Greek restaurants in the North West and is well worth a visit, however I'd recommend booking as the restaurant was full an hour after we arrived.