NOISY OYSTER

BEST FOR A festive night out. FOOD The Noisy Oyster’s fun and flirty menu is indicative of the complete experience you will have when dining at this Paternoster mainstay. When last have you been confronted with foreplay (starters), intercourse (mains) and afterglow (desserts) while having lunch or dinner? Start with a ménage à trois of three dips (the flavour balance in the pea-and-parmesan dip is divine) to share along with fleshy fresh Saldanha Bay oysters. Sticking with the seafood options for mains will serve you well: there’s pan-roasted panga with a medley of olives, capers, tomatoes, herbs and orange; saffron-spiced Mediterranean fish stew; and clam linguine baked in a paper bag. DRINKS Reasonably priced, varied options from the region, with a significant number available per glass. SERVICE The service is quick and no-nonsense. AMBIENCE A charming pebbled courtyard reminds you of the Med; the space is always buzzing. (JCK)