The Laid Back Brunch at Stills in the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island has some great food an an party vibe.
One of the most popular gastropubs in Abu Dhabi, Stills Restaurant & Bar at the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island has a reputation for great food, exceptional drinks and a wicked Friday Brunch that just seems to get better and better.
It was a laid back weekend so we decided to pop over to Stills and give their Laid Back Brunch a go and boy we were definitely pleased to have done so.
Arriving perhaps a tad bit after the brunch officially starts we were amazed to see the place was packed and the music was loud, always a great sign. The drinks were flowing and the good times were definitely rolling.
We managed to get a table and ordered some drinks before venturing out to grab some food to start with. Its a international buffet brunch with a good selection of food with some of their classics and more to try. The buffet is laid out along the length of the bar and there is a huge BBQ Hub outside where all the fine meats await.
The Food
There’s a nice selection of salads to start with along with some cheese and antipasti, we grab some of the single serve salads and some cheese. The smoked salmon and spicy mussels salad was absolutely divine and the watermelon feta was delightfully refreshing. There is a good selection of fresh bread to go with this as well.
A stop at the huge soup cauldrons is next, there is a thick and tasty seafood soup and a velvety potato and leek soup, we end up getting both and definitely didn’t regrets the decision.
As we settle down at our table the paella cart rolls up and we are offered a plate of delicious seafood paella, the rice is fantastic and flavorful and the ladle of seafood the server puts on the side is pure seafood heaven, together the aromas are just divine and the taste is truly phenomenal.
Now were are humming and singing along with the music digging into the paella and having a great time, the ambiance is such we can’t help it. After a short break we head back to the buffet to try the mains.
We get a piece of the hunter chicken and some of he delightful clams and mussels on the side, the chicken is really well cooked moist and falling apart while the seafood is as fresh as one would want.
Now its time to try their signature dishes, the Nespresso Beef Ribs and the classic Strawberry Lamb Pie and oh we are so delighted. The ribs are perfect, hints of coffee. superb grilled flavor and just delightfully soft. The lamb pie is impressive, the pastry flakes away gently to reveal tender chums of lamb with the tartness of the strawberry’s offering the perfect contrast, they definitely know what they are doing out here.
We are so stuffed but there is still the BBQ Hub to try so off we go across the patio. There’s a delightful roast beef and a whole roast turkey waiting with a variety of grilled veggies and potato wedges to be had, the beef is excellent and we just managed to sniff a bit of turkey before we called it a day. There are different cuts of meat that they will grill to your order as well but we are too stuffed to try.
The Desserts
Its tine to try the desserts, there is a nice little chocolate fountain and a wide range of ice creams to choose form along with three varieties of crumbles, we loved the Apple crumble and did manage to try some of the ice creams before we had to call it a day.
The Verdict
Its a great brunch with excellent food and perfect service. That ambiance is what makes it extra special, we could just go hang out and enjoy it even without the food.
Chef Kirshna has definitely taken the food to a different level and we can see his expertise with the ribs and the lamb pie, we hear he learned the ropes form the legendary Gordon Ramsay himself and we are delighted he is here serving us his excellent cuisine.
The Packages
The Laid Back Brunch at Stills is great value for money with the packages priced at AED 150 for soft drinks and AED 250 for house beverages. Timings are 12.30 PM to 4.00 PM every Friday.
The Contact
For reservations please call +971 2 656 3000.
