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Captains Cabin

Limassol, 3080 00357 25 211 655 captainscabinbeach.com

Like all good food reviews they begin with giving your pre teen child a driving lesson along one of the many deserted beaches that Limassol has to offer. Now for those that worry about safety, worry no more. I have the pedals, it’s a private road, she has extensive experience in driving fast getaway vehicles in Grand Theft Auto 5 and this is a very slow car.

Driving from Columbia Sun we saw the newly redeveloped Captains Cabin, where we decided to go and visit the following week (with me taking the wheel) As it was just after Easter we got lucky and didn’t need to pre book a table, however after returning a couple of times after the first visit it is critical to book a table if you are visiting at the weekend.

Prior to its extensive refit last year, Captains Cabin sadly always took an age to get food served to you, in what seemed like a kitchen in chaos, which was always a shame as the location is first rate. So I was initially reluctant to visit in case we experienced the lethal duo of being incredibly hungry and taking forever to get served.

However, it is great to see that this has been radically changed with not only fantastic waiting staff, where the food comes quickly. They have also changed the menu to a manageable amount of choices, where each choice seems to be a winner.

Over a couple of visits we ate the lamb kebab which was incredible and seemed to reflect a more arabic influence rather than a greek one. Pork chop, well marinated and good quality. This can be one of the easiest dishes to cook, along with one of the easiest to also mess up. Squid which was incredibly fresh which went well with some very well made sushi.

When you walk in the entrance, it reminds me of a Dubai beach club with its new facade and concierge to meet you at the front desk to take you to your seat. Also they have made a really nice upgrade to the beach bar area, where the coordination between luxury beach beds and bar works very well.

Having moved to the beach bar area the cocktails are very well made, and can be brought to your bed. You are paying more than your standard 2.50 EUR for a bed. However, it is worth it as you are having drinks and food brought to you without having to move from what is perhaps Limassol prettiest beach.

Well worth booking for the entire day, but book ahead as summer is coming and it is going to get crazy.