The Brasserie at Òran Mór

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• Average price 2 courses:
   £7.50 (set lunch)
   £18 (evening meal)
• House wine: £13.90 per bottle

• High point: Service to come back for
• Low point: Too-solid cheesecake base
• Food served: Mon-Sun noon-10pm.
• Bar open: Sun-Wed noon-midnight; Thu-Sat noon-3am
• Private dining: Up to 32 covers
• Open since: 2004
• Also offers: Childrens portions, Childrens high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu

The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 is now in the shops.

This review is from the 2007 edition.

The Brasserie, which is entered from Great Western Road, is the dedicated restaurant of Òran Mór, Colin Beattie's multi-purpose entertainment complex situated in a former church at the top of Byres Road. The decor is a mix of plush ecclesiastical gothic and a kind of Gallic bistro flare, with lush velvet curtains and church candles alongside art deco-style wrought ironwork and tables set into comfy, private booths. A small bar offers a pleasant place for aperitifs or a cocktail. With very friendly staff, the place serves Scottish produce prepared using contemporary French twists. Dishes include chunky, almost sweet-tasting ham hock terrine, served with tart piccalilli vegetables as a starter. Main courses feature exquisitely seared fillet steak with a pink centre, served with creamy peppercorn sauce and fondant potatoes. Flaky roasted monkfish, served with curried mussels and vegetables, makes a colourful and mildly spicy option. Desserts can seem a bit disappointing (such as an over-chilled chocolate cheesecake), but the coffee can end a meal well.