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Village Squire, 1979-01, Page 27SQUIRE'S TABLE Putting good service to the torture test The sign on the front door of The Court Restaurant in Goderich says We Treat You Royally, part of the government campaign to promcte tourism. We were about to put them to the test. The equivalent of the Timex torture test for restaurants is feeding a family of young children and not turning the place into a disaster area. Three children under eight, the youngest being a super -active three year old boy are enough to put the fear into any harried waitress. One of the most complimentary things tbat can be said about the staff at the Court is that they never showed signs of the pressure and remained helpful and very friendly throughout the evening. The Court seems aimed more at adults or older families though it makes provision for children, including high chairs. Most of the dishes offered are more the kind for adult tastes but there is a child's sized portion of spaghetti and the staff was quite helpful in offering to prepare hamburgers for the children, although they weren't listed on the dinner menu. The writer started the evening off with a bowl of vegetable soup that bode well for the rest of the meal. The soup was thick and hearty and hit the spot on a frigid winter night outside. The only quibble was a small piece of bone found in the midst of the soup. Both mom and dad had a simple chef's salad. A basket of bread, served very differently than we've encountered before followed. It had a touch of garlic and had some cheddar cheese added between slices before it was toasted in an oven. For the entree, the lady chose the beef bourguignon with wine sauce, smothered in mushrooms and onions. It was served in a small casserole with side dishes of hash brown potatoes with gravy and corn nibblets (canned, alas). The beef bourguig- non was very tasty but seemed a little heavy on the onions, compared to the other ingredients. The accompanying dishes, she reported, were just ordinary. The writer chose veal cutlet Italian. It sounded promising, a cutlet served with tomatoes and pepper sauce and cheese, Lifestyle is being healthy and doing our best to stay that way. It's taking full advantage of the pleasures of life, but also learning t� 'repress abuses. It's mod- eration. 24 Village Squire. January 1979 but somehow it just didn't live up to its promise. It seemed to lack a little liveliness that would have set it off. Still it was enjoyable, served with a little pasta, the hash browns and the corn. The lady topped off her meal with a generous slice of cherry cheese cake which she said was quiet airy and very cheesey. The decor at The Court is pleasant but not outstanding. The chairs are comfort- able and stylish. It's an informal kind of place. a kind of half -way house between the typical family restaurant and a more expensive. special occasion dining spots. The bill for the meal for two adults and three children was just under $22. DINING INFORMATION The listings provided are a service to our readers. They are not paid advertisements. BAYFIELD THE LITTLE INN, Bayfield offers full course meals. It is open daily from May 13 to the Canadian Thanksgiving for lunch from 12 to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Reservation are accepted at 565-2611. They have a liquor licence and accept Chargex and Master Charge. THE BAVARIAN TAVERN, Highway 21 south, Bayfield specializes in German food. It's open from 12 noon until 10 p.m. It's fully licenced and accepts reservations at 565-2843. Credit cards accepted: American Express and Master Charge. THE RED PUMP, Main St., Bayfield offers gourmet dining ranging from $8.95 to $15.95 a person. Open from May 1 to November 1 from 4 to 10 for dinner only. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday in the fall. Licenced. Accept reservations at 565-2576. Accept Visa and Master Charge. THE ALBION HOTEL, Main St., Bayfield specializes in ribs, steaks and seafood. The noon luncheon special from Monday to Friday is $2.65. Prices range from $5.00 to $6.00 per person for dinner. Lunch is served from 12-2 and dinner 5-7:30. They are licenced and accept Chargex-Visa, and Master Charge. Reservations are not necessary. BENMILLER BENMILLER INN, Benmiller, RR 4, Goderich Specialize in Fresh trout from their tank, Fresh ringed -neck pheasant and Fresh Benmiller rabbit. Price range: 3 -course lunches, $7.50 plus tax plus gratuity; 3 -course dinner, $11.50 plus tax plus gratuity; 3 -course dinner (Saturday), $13.50 plus tax plus gratuity. A la carte menu priced according to selection. Open for lunch from 12 noon to 2 p.m.; dinner from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Licenced. Accept reservations at 524-2191. Accept Diner's Club, American Express, Visa, Master Charge. Licenced lounges and patio now opened on Sundays. BLYTH THE VILLAGE RESTAURANT, Main St., Blyth offers a Tiffany Dining Room where you have your own individual lamp over every table to give you privacy and a cosy atmosphere. Prices start with a breakfast coffee at 25 cents and full course meals are under $6.00. Open Monday to Thursday 6-10; Friday 6-11:30; Saturday 7:30-12 p.m.; and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are accepted at 523-9566. GRAND VIEW LUNCH, Highway 4 and County Road 25, Blyth specializes in chicken and rib dinners. They also have home cooked meals with home baked pies. Take out orders are also available at 523-4471. Open weekdays 7:30 to 10:30 and Sundays 10 to 10:30. TRIPLE K RESTAURANT, County Road 25 east, Blyth specializes in home cooked meals with home baked pies. Take out orders are available. Open weekdays, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays 6 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Sundays 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. CLINTON ELM HAVEN MOTOR HOTEL, Highway 8, Clinton offers daily specials and a complete menu. Prices range from $2.50 to 56.00. Open daily except Sunday from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Licenced. Accept Chargex and Master Charge. BARTLIFF'S RESTAURANT, 46 Albert St., Clinton serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays. No reservations required. Not licenced. No credit cards accepted. CLINTON HOTEL, 33 Victoria St., Clinton is open Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The specialty is steak dinners ranging in price from $15 to $20 for two. Reservations are accepted at 482-3421. Licenced. Accept Master Charge and Chargex. THE SANDPIPER INN, Vanastra Park, Clinton offers smorgasbord 7 days a week from 12 noon to.8 p.m. Price ranges from $9.50 to $11.75 for dinner for two. Reservations are advisable on Saturdays and Sundays at 482-3644. Licenced.