——-09/11/2011——-
I was told by some of my foodie friends- 1). I have to go to Maestral in Weston Creek 2). I would have to book if I wanted to get into Maestral 3). I HAVE to order the seafood stew which is one of their specialties (and the veal medallions are also highly recommended). 2 out of the 3 ain’t too bad right?
From the website:
“At Maestral you can enjoy the best of authentic Croatian Mediterranean cuisine – the taste of the Adriatic. With a cuisine influenced from around the Mediterranean, fresh seafood dishes and char-grilled prime fillet steaks, you are sure to enjoy your visit to Maestral.”
Antipasto plate– home smoked prosciutto and pork neck, cheese, bread sticks and olives.
Specials board- mmmmm what to order? Everything sounds delicious.
Maestral seafood platter for 2– Catch of the day (blue eye cod), oysters, lightly fried potatoes, soft shell crab, jumbo prawns, scampi, fresh garlic aioli and a fresh garden salad ($90.00).
Despite all the recommendations I was given, I had a craving for fresh seafood so there was nothing better to order than a seafood platter! Everything was delicious- the oysters and prawns were fresh, the potatoes were very addictive and the scampi was very sweet.
Although my friend and I said that we were really full after eating the seafood platter, we had apparently set aside another stomach for dessert.
My friend being spoilt for choice with Croatian cakes at home didn’t want anything on the dessert menu but crepes! She asked for the crepes ($10.00) to be rolled not folded and requested if they had home-made jam (they had apricot). I just looked at the waitress with a confused look and just asked for the same, she knows what she’s doing.
I liked the crispy edges but I don’t know if I could finish both crepes next time, they are pretty filling.
I would definitely come here again for my seafood cravings, it is the best seafood I’ve had in a while in Canberra. There are still so many things I’d like to try on the menu plus “I HAVE to try the seafood stew”.
Venue: Maestral
Address: 13 Ternerry St, Weston, ACT 2611
Phone: (02) 6287 3930
Website: http://maestral.com.au/
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