Pike & Joyce – Adelaide Hills – 740 Mawson Road LENSWOOD
Special occasion’s call for a special location. Enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch, yesterday with Mrs C at Pike & Joyce.
*Disclaimer – We have been friends with one of the owners for many, many years – The girls played Netball & Tennis together back in the day. So please read the review with that in mind.
Arrived a little after 12.30 Sunday afternoon, as we entered to the foyer we bumped into some old friends who were also celebrating a special occasion, and were part of a large group (25 people) spread over 3 tables.
We were greeted by the wait staff, and shown to our table. Prime position right next to the window, overlooking the deck. Pike & Joyce restaurant & tasting rooms offer superb panoramic views of the Adelaide Hills. I could happily sit there, and gaze out over the view for hours.
Drinks selected as we mulled over the menu. Mrs C went for the Sparkling Pinot Noir, while I choose the Pikes Pilsner Larger. The Pilsner is very approachable, in fact I could have approached another half dozen of them!
Shared Ciabatta Bread with French Butter was a nice opener, and at just $5, won’t hurt the wallet.
Mrs C sat out Entrée, but true to “exposed form” I went with 1 dozen Coffin Bay Oysters, with natural Lenswood Lemons. Superb. Freshly Shucked indeed, the lemon accompaniment was excellent. Mrs C sporting a “knowing look” :lol: that this would prove to be a solid investment! $26
Onto mains. I opted for the Hard Seared Murray Valley Flat Iron Steak, Chimichurri with Roasted Sweetcorn, Wood Fired Capsicum & Coriander Salsa $32. Mrs C - Grilled Fillet of Snapper, Hills Fresh Cauliflower Puree, Buttered Hills Fresh Cauliflower Florets, Sautéed Green Beans, Lemon, Caper & Parsley Dressing $30
Sides - Butter Roasted Potatoes with Thyme, Garlic & Chives – serves 2 people - $10
Paired my steak with the 2015 “Vue De Nard” Pinot Noir. This variety would normally not be my choice, however it complimented the meal perfectly. In fact a second glass was required. Steak cooked just the way I like it, on the rare side. But it simply melted in the mouth.
Mrs C commented that the Snapper was delicious, with a crispy skin finish and delicate puree.
Another Pilsner required at this point as we pondered dessert. I was stuffed full, but took one for the team as we shared a Bittersweet Chocolate Cremeux, “Methode Cuve” Sparkling Pinot Rose Poached Strawberries & Rhubarb, Vanilla Mascarpone & Sugared Almonds - $14.
The afternoon rounded out with a glass of something or other with our friends in the party of 25, and even better after settling the account a bottle of the Sparkling Pinot Noir was “gifted”. Not what you know as they say.
Overall 9.5. Not sure why I deducted .5 – Stuff it, it’s a 10. :D