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Moondancer submitted the following review

Hix Oyster and Fish House is the latest of Mark Hix's ventures, and by far the most scenic. Perched high above the Cobb at Lyme Regis, looking out over a millpond calm sea as the sun sets, it just makes you crave fish; luckily that's exactly what you get. As we enter the clean, small upper dining area, Tamara greeted us with an informal and friendly 'No problem' to our apology for being half an hour early. A complimentary amuse of whole prawns, garlic mayo and sourdough bread set the tone. Get your fingers in and get peeling. Starters, thank god, are not precarious towers threatening to topple into the splashes of jus but simple, beautiful and perfectly cooked. My sea salad at £10.95 was complete with local oyster,
the first I have ever genuinely enjoyed, carpet shell clams, crab, soft mussels and samphire. My other half tucked into spider crab at £17.45 with warm buttered toast, the most expensive starter on the menu but in her humble opinion well worth it. The joint main course of a mixed grilled fish for two at £46.50, is a seriously eclectic piscine mix, one whole and beautiful John Dory with two whole, soft and sweet scallops, two grilled, creamy lobster, half of it unfortunately was a little dry, and sea bream, a large steak, meaty and delicious, was the star of the show. It was more than enough for two to share; the side of buttered runner beans with mint is a definite must. To finish the obligatory chocolate mousse for her, the look on her face said it all; and a real pudding for me, sweet and sticky
plum crumble and thick custard. A really satisfying and above all delicious meal, for the grand total of £120.00, inclusive of drinks and a 12.5% discretionary service charge, was well worth it. The service was exemplary. Give it a go and you won't be disappointed.