LA BAHIA
by Si Hall & Nicky Rigby-Smith
La Bahia is a Spanish Tapas Restaurant – the latest tapas
restaurant to come to Wirral – and oh aren’t we glad - it’s
divine – a hidden gem in Hoylake. Long tail prawns in avocado cream. The cream is made with
avocado, white wine vinegar, olive oil and salt to season. A
perfect combo of flavours with big juicy prawns – yum!
Greeted by owner Tony and Head Chef Paul, we were seated at
the front of the restaurant. The sun was out and we felt that we
were in Andalucía with the décor and ambience. From the specials, we ordered Ensalada – a large Spanish
seafood salad with sliced linguostine, octopus, prawns,
mussels, anchovies, squid, avocado, and oranges – so many
delicious flavours and perfect for the summer!
Sat comfortably at our table, we ordered from the extensive
wine list. We chose a Spanish White Rioja Nietro de Sommos
2016 which was clean and crisp on the palate. We also ordered
fresh focaccia (which is made on the premises daily) whilst we
perused the menu.
The menu offers a lot of choice at very reasonable prices. We
opted for Pan fried Seabass wrapped in Serrano ham which
came served on the most delicious saffron rice – a very
generous portion and seriously tasty!
Next was Serrano ham and Manchego cheese drizzled in
locally sourced honey. A nicely done delicious classic combo.
The Chicken Al Moro dish consisted of chicken and chickpeas
in a unique spice sauce. This was one of our favourites – would
highly recommend. We accompanied this dish with green
beans griddled in parsley and fresh chillies with rock salt –
fresh, tasty and a perfect punchy side.
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Spanish surf and turf which was prawns and sliced chorizo
cooked in a lemon, lime and honey sauce. Rich but beautiful.
And finally a Frito mixto. This dish had calamari, prawns and
boquerones deep fried with aioli and spicy dipping sauces.
A really lovely combo.
Overall, we fell in love with this place.
The restaurant, staff, menu selection, wine list and gorgeous
food. Hoylake residents you are so lucky to have this on
your doorstep – and if you live further afield then we would
definitely recommend a taxi ride.
Must try!
To book call, 0151 347 7744
La Bahia, 20 Market Street, Hoylake, CH47 2AE