You may remember how much I enjoyed Amber’s in Harrogate, which opened in April after a £500,000 revamp. It was also one of the reasons why I jumped at the chance to try out their new Sunday lunch menu. Often when you do reviews you take a dining partner with you, but since I don’t have one, the Cedar Court kindly agreed I could take Mum and Dad instead.
Now, the Cedar Court Hotel is one of several Cedar Courts in Yorkshire and is a highly-rated 4-star hotel on Park Parade, overlooking the majestic Stray. We arrived just before 1pm on a wet Sunday and parked up in the large car park. Remember to put your vehicle number plate in the desktop computer at reception for the free parking.
The friendly and efficient staff showed us to our table, which featured comfortable and elegant settees, as well as chairs. Mum and dad’s first reaction was remarking on the high ceilings and the colours of the restaurant, which aim to recreate the elegance of 1920s Yorkshire. “The place is so beautiful,” said Dad, “probably the nicest dining room I have ever been in.
” The menus were given over and they promised a contemporary take on traditional British Cuisine, featuring Roasted Sirloin of Hereford Bred Beef, Roasted Loin of Easingwold Pork, chargrilled chicken breast with all the trimmings. Two courses can be had for £26 and three courses for £32. They often complain about the cost of living but Mum and Dad remarked this did not seem too dear, considering the food and the déc.