Totally agree re nowhere to dine out in Dundee! The DCA is a fab place and good buzzy atmosphere. Food and service is erratic (I once walked out after being seated at a freezing table next to the courtyard window and left sitting there on my own for 20 mins whilst staff showed each other their latest TikToks at the bar. I was completely ignored). The food is OK, but just OK. I have always loved Pacamara and the same goes for the Bach, and Eastfield is getting there in the right way and breath of fresh air.
North Port is a lovely place, so a good recommendation. The food scene in Dundee is just so sad and mediocre.
My only issue with the DCA is the rumbling bass of the music which to this old geezer’s lugs seems pointless. Food and service always top notch though. There was a couple of guys working there last summer during the mullet and ‘tache revival who my pal referred to as Hall and Oates.
Thank you dear Murray! Glad I sparked a Substack… sending this on the family group-chat now! Believe it or not I was at North Port today to meet my best friend and it was FAB. There wad a big table of French folk in the area for a big family party. They know… I think we are opting for DCA.
Totally agree re nowhere to dine out in Dundee! The DCA is a fab place and good buzzy atmosphere. Food and service is erratic (I once walked out after being seated at a freezing table next to the courtyard window and left sitting there on my own for 20 mins whilst staff showed each other their latest TikToks at the bar. I was completely ignored). The food is OK, but just OK. I have always loved Pacamara and the same goes for the Bach, and Eastfield is getting there in the right way and breath of fresh air.
North Port is a lovely place, so a good recommendation. The food scene in Dundee is just so sad and mediocre.
My only issue with the DCA is the rumbling bass of the music which to this old geezer’s lugs seems pointless. Food and service always top notch though. There was a couple of guys working there last summer during the mullet and ‘tache revival who my pal referred to as Hall and Oates.
Sadly agree totally with your overall view. Also agree that Pacamara and Eastfield are islands of culinary joy in an ocean of dispirited dining.
Thank you dear Murray! Glad I sparked a Substack… sending this on the family group-chat now! Believe it or not I was at North Port today to meet my best friend and it was FAB. There wad a big table of French folk in the area for a big family party. They know… I think we are opting for DCA.