Cribbs Dine and Lounge

Hampshire Harry (27 September 2008)

Due to a somewhat gaudy exterior and the unusual culinary descriptive of 'Cribbs Dine and Lounge', we were a little unsure of quite what to expect when we entered the restaurant. However, our fears were unfounded when we were met a cheerful and friendly waitress who ran us through the excellent menu with her own views and recommendations. Having been open for 18 months or so, Cribbs' owner and chef is from St Vincent and with his inventive menu brings a genuine flavour of the Caribbean to Falmouth. The ambiance was good; the food was excellent and was wonderfully supported by an insightful and value-for-money wine list. The Cornish mackerel fillets in a sweet chilli sauce were delightfully fresh and the monkfish wrapped in pancetta with scallops on a bed of Parmesan mash was a clear indication of his ambivalent ability to bring together fresh local produce and combine it with the wonderful allure of West Indian cuisine. An absolute winner; just because of its exterior, don't pass Cribbs by.