Olive Branch Bar & Restaurant.

Market Street, Tunstead, Norfolk, NR12 8AH.

Tel: 01603 737555

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Situated in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, the Olive Branch was once known as The Horse and Groom public house. New owners were careful to ensure that their refurbished bar/restaurant blended usefully and sympathetically with the surrounding village community so that, like a good village pub, the Olive Branch would play a crucial role in village community life.

 

Smart and welcoming with gentle contemporary leanings inside, the Olive Branch Bar & Restaurant is fine dining with a relaxed and non-pretentious atmosphere. Priding itself on making the most of the plethora of fresh, good quality local produce on its doorstep, food is creative, delicious and beautifully presented. Menus change daily, with a specials board available.

 

Chef Laurent Joerger was classically trained in France, but, along with his family, has now wholeheartedly settled in Norfolk. Passionate about offering an eating experience worth savouring for all, some of his dishes inevitably have a French twist from time to time…

 

There are A la Carte options for both lunch and dinner that include the manner of Coquille St Jacques (Seared King Scallops and King Prawns with Duchesse Potato Gratin), Chef’s Bouillabaisse (Rich Lobster stock generously garnished with King Prawns, Salmon, Cod and Scallops served with Rouille and Garlic Croute) or Supreme of Chicken wrapped in Serrano Ham, stuffed with Norfolk Dapple, Sautee Lyonaise Potatoes, Fine Beans and Mushroom Sauce.

 

The non-A la Carte lunch and dinner menus consist of equally mouthwatering starters and mains, of a slightly more traditional ‘pub food’ variety – Homemade Beef Burger, Bangers with Bubble and Squeak, and Fish and Chips.

 

There is at least one vegetarian option on all the menus. Other dietary requirements can be met – just ask.

 

At the bar you’ll find a selection of speciality beers, alongside a formidable assortment of wines to accompany your meal.

 

As well as using local suppliers, the Olive Branch makes many of its own offerings on site, including pâté and bread.

 

Sunday Lunch (2 courses £14.50, 3 courses £17) consists of a good variety of options from the traditional roast (Beef, Lamb, Pork…) to fish and veggie options.

 

Restaurant opening times:

Tues-Sunday Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm.

Evening Tue-Sat 5pm-11.30pm (closed Sunday evening).

Closed Mondays.

Menu of the day (Daily Set Menu) – 2 courses £10.50, 3 courses £14.50).

Booking for the restaurant is essential.

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