The Mariner Restaurant

The classics are classics for a reason.

They have stood the test of time, impressed successive generations and earned their prominent place in our affections and on our menus.

We are referring, of course, to steak and chips and cod and chips, perennial British favourites and our go-to choices when we want some familiar, delicious flavours.

It helps when they are prepared in a place like The Mariner Restaurant, destination for today’s Big Deal invitation to engage in the eternal dilemma, steak or fish.

Riverside restaurant

The stylish Mariner Restaurant is the main dining space at the Crowne Plaza hotel, located on the Clyde, right by the Tall Ship. It’s an airy, open plan restaurant with great views over the river, and evocative décor that reflects the shipbuilding heritage of Clydeside.

Available 5.30pm to 9.30pm, seven days a week, the Big Deal offers a choice of steak and chips or cod and chips, for two, with a glass of house wine each.

To channel Dervla Kirwan for a moment, these are not just any cod and chips or steak and chips. We are talking about hand battered cod and traditional chips, served with garden peas and tartare sauce. The beef is Casterbridge steak, grain fed, aged on the bone and sourced from selected farms in the south-west of England.

Happy diners

The Mariner Restaurant is a popular choice with 5pm Dining customers. Recent reviews include the following, edited for length:

‘The restaurant has floor to ceiling windows with a lovely view of the river, very relaxing, and the food was amazing!’

‘The staff were polite, friendly and extremely helpful. The food was delicious and the choice varied. Great value for money. Definitely recommended.’

Pre-show option

This Big Deal at The Mariner Restaurant is perfect for a pre-show meal, with the SSE Hydro and the SEC a short walk away.

Alternatively, just kick aback and enjoy classic British cuisine with great views.