BAY VIEW REVIEW

The word on everybody’s lips this April has been crayfish so it is only fitting that we sampled a little bit of this scarlet seafood, and where better to munch some lunch than at the ocean-themed Bay View Hotel. Located on Bismark St the Bay View Hotel is a single story building painted with the seaside colours of white and blue. Sitting under a canopy at one of the restaurants outdoor tables, enjoying the open air and the blue swimming pool at your feet and catching a glimpse of several palm trees from behind the rooftops one could almost imagine that they are reclining on a tropical beach somewhere. The hotel boasts an a la carte menu which offers a mix of meat and fresh seafood as well as a selection of desserts, including the unusual baked apple pudding. The central pool area that the majority of the rooms open onto also has a braai area which is lit regularly in order to provide customers with freshly grilled meat. Fresh Crayfish served with rice and salad, N$150 for 500g- Bay View earn top marks for presentation as the plate arrived with 6 half-crayfish arranged on a bed of rice like a crimson star. The meat itself is completely fresh and, as the seafood has been cooked in nothing but its own juices, tastes completely natural, flavoured only by the delicate traces of salt water. A perfect dish for one who is watching their weight (particularly as the dish also comes decorated with several large green lettuce leaves) but for those who prefer a bit more variation of taste I would suggest the addition of a sauce or dressing to accompany the meat. The accompanying salad comes with fresh pepper and cherry tomatoes and is covered with a nice light dressing, a difficult thing to find in Lüderitz! Chicken Caesar Salad with honey mustard dressing, N$50- I love a good chicken salad, there’s something very satisfying about the combination of crispy lettuce and grilled chicken that not only tastes good but doesn’t make you feel guilty of your calorie count the second it’s digested. Bay View’s salad has all the right elements and comes with some extra surprisespieces of apple, cherry tomatoes and a delicious creamy dressing that counteracts the harshness that the diced raw onion can create. A nice light lunch on a warm day.

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