Reed
Senior Insider
SO……….In celebration of my visiting chef getting engaged on Saturday at the Washing Machine hike, we wanted to treat him and his fiancé to a fun lunch. Nikki Beach Sunday lunch avec Gladiator theme seemed like the place to go. We go to this resto maybe 2-3 times a season usually when we have newbies visiting who we think would enjoy the carry on that ensues while at this beachfront dinning locale. We normally get fed OK and the service is OK but the laughs and people watching are worth the price of admission. This Sunday a table was made available to us at the last minute. The place was fully booked including a prive party for 50 to the left of the entrance. I mentioned that we were celebrating an engagement so congratulations were offered to the beaming couple. I know the manager Jerome from his IDF days and our waiter knows me to see me around. We had the best service I have ever experienced there and probably the best service I have had this year of any resto. You would not expect this here with a packed house of bikini clad speedo sporting revelers. Water, wine and bread service and initial orders taken professionally and at the correct pace. We ordered a charcuterie plate plus 2 tempura sushi rolls and 2 lobster rolls to start. A delicious truffle cheese was served with the charcuterie which when gone, I asked for more. Delivered shortly with a fresh basket of bread at no addition to the bill. We enjoyed the starters over 2 bottles of rose. The place was gearing up. My chef and his fiancé had their jaws on the ground in awe of the show before them. The smiles on their faces throughout the afternoon made us happy to sharing in the craziness which included the usual sax player getting up on the tables as well as a hugely talented magician. Always hard to tell who is in the fashion show and who isn't which is part of the fun. Mini burger X 2 ordered, gazpacho and a tuna nicoise salad and MORE wine. Our waiter was being very generous with the sex on the beach refills as well. When we got the bill, Kona and I were happily amazed that it wasn't 200 Euro more. 4 hours of entertainment plus great service and pretty good food = 440 Euro tab for 4. I see where people have been paying 250 euro per couple for lousy service and food.
I have a feeling that the stars were aligned for this celebratory day. Our guests had a blast and could not believe the level of service we were getting with everything else going on. A generous tip was given and kind words were spoken to our waiter. I then sought out Jerome to compliment he and his staff for the attention to detail we received. This place is surely not everyones cup of tea but it was the right choice for this special occasion. KR
I have a feeling that the stars were aligned for this celebratory day. Our guests had a blast and could not believe the level of service we were getting with everything else going on. A generous tip was given and kind words were spoken to our waiter. I then sought out Jerome to compliment he and his staff for the attention to detail we received. This place is surely not everyones cup of tea but it was the right choice for this special occasion. KR
