Murphy's or Pushcart?

[cdn_79]

I want to take my parents and sister out for a nice dinner on the cliffs. Last time we were here we went to Ivan's and it was lovely but I'd like to try a different place. I was thinking Pushcart as I've seen it mentioned frequently here on the boards, but it's Murphy's currently a better option? Or perhaps another place. A scenic sunset view would be nice. TIA for any recommendations, I will let everyone know how our choice turns out!

[sabu]

We went to Murphy's in February and we didn't think it measured up to Ivan's or some other places on the Cliffs. It doesn't have the view and the portions were quite small -- we all had to go out for snacks later. Although the chef is definitely very good and the hospitality was fine, we didn't think it lived up to the recent rave reviews. Maybe it was just a bad night......

[cdn_79]

Hopefully it was just a bad night! Good to know about the view though...we're probably only doing one cliffs dinner so we want a good one.

[Seveen]

Recommend the Spa Retreat for food. No I don't work there :-)

[cdn_79]

Where is the Spa Retreat? I don't think I've heard of it. Also considering the Lodge at Tensing Pen now.

[rooster]

I'd recommend LTU but I found the same problem sabu found at Murphy's..where's the beef?..LTU has been a must for me every year I go..22 now but after my last Feb. I have to pass...like sabu said my girlfriend & I had to go eat again later. My fav there is the chicken LOLA...smallest chicken breast I think I've in quite sometime & very little veggies & smashed potatoes. Ivans does it for me every time..big time portions & doggie bag usually..went 4 times this past visit & you just can't beat the wonderful vibe!

[Coco]

I second Blue Mahoe at the Spa Retreat. Tensing Pen is lovely, but you don't hear about many non-guests trying to go there for dinner.

[cdn_79]

Yeah I seem to remember reading some other reviews of LTU that said the same thing...that it wasn't as good as it had been, new management or chef or something?
I just googled Blue Mahoe at Spa Retreat, looks very nice... putting it on the shortlist.

[Miss Honey]

Xtabi is nice. good view.

[Miss Honey]

Although it's not fancy by no means, I love Three Dives.