LUX Restaurant & Bar Awards 2019

www.lux-review.com Page 27 These delicious ingredients need to be properly prepared, and as such the eatery boasts a skilled kitchen team run by her partner & executive chef Mark Funston whom Grace is keen to praise. “As part of our focus on quality, at Berehaven Lodge Restaurant all of our food is cooked fresh to order, and we make every sauce by hand. Mark asks that we do not put salt or pepper on the table, his wish is that the guests taste the food first and he is confident he has seasoned every dish and side perfectly. We are rarely asked to provide them, and this makes us very proud.” Since its inception the eatery has adapted its service offering to ensure it remains ahead of emerging trends and developments in the restaurant market. Today the eatery is beloved by locals and visitors alike thanks to its sumptuous dishes and award-winning open- fire dishes, which Grace is eager to showcase. “Over the years Berehaven Lodge Restaurant has developed a strong reputation and we are fully booked most nights in season and our local market have had to book tables in advance, something not previously required. “To meet diner’s ever-rising expectations we change our menu regularly, ensuring there is no boredom setting in with our regular diners and that each and every visit offers some new culinary delight not seen before. Our open fire cooking or Braai every Friday is something unique. Mark, our chef, is South African and he aims to bring a little of home to Beara. “In the beginning it was difficult for the guest to understand the concept, they were expecting a BBQ with fixed pricing and more traditional BBQ food. Marks excellence in open fire cooking has changed everyone’s perception, there is nothing he will not cook on the flame and our Friday Night a la carte menu is unique in that every element is cooked on the open fire. It is now the most popular night in our restaurant.” Overall, having recently added a gin bar to promote the locally produced Beara Ocean Gin, Berehaven Lodge Restaurant has proved itself fully committed to showcasing the beautiful produce this naturally glorious region has to offer, and moving forward this will remain the key focus for the establishment as Grace is proud to conclude. “Ultimately, our aim is to become a food destination: we are exceptionally proud of the plates we produce and aim to continue to showcase the best this stunning region has to offer. Our location is outstanding, and over the coming years we will capitalise on this and continue to strive to offer the guest a welcoming, unique and memorable dining experience.” Company: Berehaven Lodge Restaurant Name: Grace Delaney Address: Waterfall, Castletownbere, Co.Cork. Ireland Telephone Number: 00353(0)27 71306