Acanthus Macdonald Randolph Hotel
Description
Acanthus at Macdonald Randolph Hotel, one of the newest restaurants in Oxford, is the perfect blend of contemporary city centre bistro combined with unique character and, of course, outstanding British cuisine. This new addition to the city retains many of the features that made it part of Oxford’s illustrious history. Diners can enjoy a mouth-watering seasonal menu and above all, a place to relax and enjoy company with friends and family, making it a popular choice with both visitors and locals.
Our acclaimed chefs prepare the finest dishes from our à la carte menu, complemented with our handpicked selection of fine wine. We serve only the finest Scottish beef and the best British lamb and pork, will all of our ingredients prepared daily by skilled chefs.
Further Info
- Location / Region Central Oxford
- Listing categories Restaurants / British / Contemporary
Contact
- Website http://www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk
- Phone 20215 256 410
- Address Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LN
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Opening Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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7:00 am - 10:00 pm | 7:00 am - 10:00 pm | 7:00 am - 10:00 pm | 7:00 am - 10:00 pm | 7:00 am - 10:00 pm | 7:00 am - 10:00 pm | 8:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Richard Rosser
• 18th April 2021Well it’s been over a year in the making but it’s been worth the wait. The fabulous new Acanthus Restaurant is now open for all to enjoy and we couldn’t fail to do just that when we visited just after the finishing touches had been put to this stunning restaurant in the heart of Oxford.
Following last year’s fire, MacDonald Randolph Hotel has been working around the inconvenience of scaffolding, road barriers, a covered entrance and more. General Manager Michael Grange and his team have worked tirelessly to keep the hotel firing on all cylinders, no mean feat when you consider this is a five star hotel, Oxford’s only one, with five star guests expecting five star treatment.
There are sure to have been a few bumps and bruises along the way but at the end of what must have been a gruelling road for the team, the new Acanthus Restaurant has been born and it should go down a storm.
The interior is strong and confident, with huge windows overlooking the Ashmolean Museum and also a new seating area including a Chef’s Table looking into the industrious kitchen. It’s a brand spanking new kitchen too, with chefs moving from station to station with a spring in every step….no doubt a new kitchen with the latest gizmos must be like Christmas every day to the kitchen brigade!
The food is stunning too (see below) so make sure you visit soon. Acanthus has taken the contemporary yet classic British cuisine route with the highest quality ingredients including superb Scottish beef, British lamb and pork.
STARTERS | Pressed ham hock & parsley terrine pickled vegetables, white wine jelly & toasted brioche | John Ross Jr. smoked salmon with saffron aioli, radish & pumpernickel crumb
MAINS | Slow poached cod fillet with tarragon butter crumb, creamed leeks & sautéed potatoes | Rump of highland lamb with black olive & red pepper stew, confit potato & Goats cheese bonbon
SIDE ORDERS | Mixed dressed leaves | Triple cooked chips
DESSERTS | Plum & almond tart with crème anglaise | Lemon tart with raspberry coulis with blackberry ripple ice cream