There’s nothing quite like a bit of posh pub grub – bistro-style – and nowhere delivers up hearty plates of comfort food quite like Stills at Crowne Plaza on Yas Island
We trotted along to try out a few new additions to the menu.
Sat on the huge terrace at Stills, it’s easy to simply work your way through the bar bites menu and fill up on yummy treats like honey mustard chicken strips and chunky fries, but we suggest getting comfortable and exploring the main menu instead.
If you’re still after a quick bite before a show or you’re pushed for time before meeting friends, why not share a delicious plate of warm gooey Camembert with fresh garlic bread? Trust us, it is to die for!
Not a fan of cheese? Then try the duck liver parfait – served with light, fluffy toasted ciabatta, this rich pâté literally melts in the mouth. If you’re with a large group of friends these tasty new additions also serve as perfect sharing plates as a starter to the main event.
Moving on to the next course it took a lot of persuading to entice us away from our favourite baked salmon with white bean cassoulet, but our arm was twisted in the end. Instead we opted for the new slow-roasted shoulder of lamb.
Normally we’re not huge fans of this cut of meat as it can be a little sticky in texture. We’re pleasantly surprised when instead we enjoy each mouthful of wonderfully tender meat. The accompanying gravy is rich and packed with flavour from the joint, but not overpowering. We have to confess we ended up mopping up the remaining gravy with a piece of bread – it really was that tasty.
After a very long break we finally managed to find room for dessert and yet again we were on the hunt for something new. It was a toss up between our old favourite, the sticky toffee pudding and the new crème brulee with fresh raspberries and handmade shortbread – we opted for both!
That’s not all! Don’t miss the Stills Uncorked (grape and cheese) night. Guests can enjoy unlimited grape beverages and cheese from 6pm to 9pm every Tuesday for AED 110++ per person.
Megan Wynes
What? New menu goodies
Where: Stills at Crowne Plaza Yas Island
Cost: Dinner for two, from AED 240
We say: Comfort food that never fails to satisfy
Contact: 02 656 3066
