Dean Banks at The Pompadour Restaurant

1925 at The Pompadour

Opened in 1925 and named after Madame de Pompadour, the favourite mistress of King Louis XV of France, our fine-dining restaurant is complete with grade A-listed hand-painted walls and castle views.

Hours

Wed             Dinner 5 pm – 12 am

Fri – Sun      Lunch 12 pm – 3 pm | Dinner 5 pm – 12 am

Mon – Tues   Closed

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Chef Dean Banks

Growing up in the small fishing town of Arbroath ignited Chef Dean’s love of local produce from a young age.

At 15, he began his culinary career, travelling to over 40 countries to hone his skills.

In 2018, Chef Dean finished as a finalist on Masterchef: The Professionals, impressing the judges with flavours from his travels.

Today, he brings his global culinary training and the best local produce to The Caledonian.

Dean Banks at The Pompadour

Private Dining, Events & Weddings

Gather with up to 20 people in our beautiful private dining room or reserve the entire restaurant for a celebration with 60 guests.

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First

Cumbrae Oysters

Dressed or Plain
3 £12, 1/2 Dozen £23, Dozen £45

Focaccia

Whipped Feta, Honey, Sustainable Butter
£8

Harissa Gordal Olives

£5

Chefs Snack Selection

£15

1925 Beef Tartar

Egg Yolk, Beef Dripping Bread
£18

Orkney Hand Dived Scallop

Celeriac, Pickled Apple, Brown Butter Vinaigrette
£20

French Onion Soup

Gruyere Cheese
£15

Twice Baked Golden Cross Souffle

Jerusalem Artichoke, Chive Oil
£17

Scottish Game & Foie Gras Terrine

Fig Chutney, Warm Brioche
£22

Second

Corn Fed Chicken

Pumpkin, Chestnut, Chard Leaves
£30

Wild Mushroom Pithivier

Truffle, Celeriac Jus, Parsley Root
£27

Roasted Cod

Fennel, Clams, Bouillabaisse, Saffron Pil-Pil
£42

Day Boat Fish

Butter Bean Fricassee, Chicken Butter Sauce
£38

Scotch Sirloin Beef

Onion, Smoked Potato, Bone Marrow
£45

Smoked Lobster

Mirlin Butter Sauce, Dulse Potatoes
Half £35 / Whole £65

Beef Fillet Rossini

Brioche, Truffle, Foie Gras, Beef Jus
£72

Additions

Dulse Potatoes / Pomme Frites

£7

Tenderstem Broccoli / Autumn Leaves / BBQ Hispi Cabbage

£7

Cafe De Paris / Peppercorn,

£3.5

Dessert

1925 Apple Tart Tatin

Anglaise, Vanilla Ice Cream
£11

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Brown Butter Ice Cream
£9

Chocolate Cremeux

Brambles, Honeycomb
£11

Market Cheese, Poached Pickled Pear, Golden Syrup Tart

£15
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