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Dylan’s Criccieth

Gwynedd, Criccieth - Global - Restaurant - £

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

After a day of beachcombing and castle-gazing, Dylan's is a tempting prospect; something to wash your face for, but relaxed enough to cope admirably with a whole family of holiday-hungry visitors (staff are friendly and unflappable). The winged Art Deco-style building, designed by Portmeirion architect Clough Williams-Ellis, offers sea views from most tables; only a lawn and few steps separate you from the beach. As you'd hope, there's a strong sense of place here, from the seasoning (Anglesey's Halen Môn sea salt, of course) to the seafood. Inspiration comes from far and wide, though, the better to please a very mixed crowd – expect anything from Anglesey lobster and scallops in a bao bun with pickled samphire to local crab in a simple salad with good brown bread. Sourdough pizzas are blistered and oozy, the kids' menu hits all the right spots without talking down, and desserts are a real highlight. Baked lemon cheesecake, with delicately candied zest and blueberries hidde...

After a day of beachcombing and castle-gazing, Dylan's is a tempting prospect; something to wash your face for, but relaxed enough to cope admirably with a whole family of holiday-hungry visitors (staff are friendly and unflappable). The winged Art Deco-style building, designed by Portmeirion architect Clough Williams-Ellis, offers sea views from most tables; only a lawn and few steps separate you from the beach. As you'd hope, there's a strong sense of place here, from the seasoning (Anglesey's Halen Môn sea salt, of course) to the seafood. Inspiration comes from far and wide, though, the better to please a very mixed crowd – expect anything from Anglesey lobster and scallops in a bao bun with pickled samphire to local crab in a simple salad with good brown bread. Sourdough pizzas are blistered and oozy, the kids' menu hits all the right spots without talking down, and desserts are a real highlight. Baked lemon cheesecake, with delicately candied zest and blueberries hidden inside a ball of lemon ice cream, is equalled by a simple but princely brownie. Beers, cider and whisky can be Welsh if you want them to be, while wines are accessibly priced. Other branches, at Llandudno and Menai Bridge, occupy similarly characterful buildings by the waterside.

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K Jeyaretnam

23 October 2024

Lunched here on the way to the Porth Tocyn hotel. It was in a lovely Art Deco building with superb views of the sea through the Crittal glazing. The menu was eclectic, with both burgers, pizza and main course items. I had the smoked clam chowder as a main course, which was satisfyingly creamy and rich. Lots of haddock, prawns and salmon, as well as clams. Full marks for execution. It definitely hit the spot. I also enjoyed the mackerel pate that we shared. My wife had the mackerel tacos which lo...
Lunched here on the way to the Porth Tocyn hotel. It was in a lovely Art Deco building with superb views of the sea through the Crittal glazing. The menu was eclectic, with both burgers, pizza and main course items. I had the smoked clam chowder as a main course, which was satisfyingly creamy and rich. Lots of haddock, prawns and salmon, as well as clams. Full marks for execution. It definitely hit the spot. I also enjoyed the mackerel pate that we shared. My wife had the mackerel tacos which looked on the generous side. Definitely somewhere I would return to if in North Wales.
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VENUE DETAILS

Esplanade, Maes y Mor
Criccieth
Gwynedd
LL52 0HUGB

01766 522773

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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