Midsummer House Restaurant - All Drinks Prices Reduced

erdin


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 11:48

After taking into consideration our customers comments and views of wanting to come to Midsummer House more than just on special occasions,we've reduced all our drinks prices.(large efes 6 tl, alcoholic drinks with mixers 10 tl (original not local),bottle Angora 27 tl Cankaya 28 tl Yakut 30 tl Argentinian and South African wines 30 tl. Furthermore we are giving a FREE bottle of Angora or Cankaya to every 2 diners or 2 FREE bottles of Efes per diner ( Lunch or dinner ) till 1 August 2010.Good time to visit us if you've never been before!!!!!

We are open 10 am - 11 pm 6 days a week closed on Mondays.Free use of our Swimming Pool and changing facilities to all our customers .

Tel: 0533 8762828 & 0392 8244879

jimmykibris


Joined: 20/07/2010
Posts: 151

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 12:00

where are you ?? directions ??

RachB



Joined: 07/05/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 12:04

I ahve just had friends out and they came back saying how lovely it was at Midsummer House and what an amazing meal they had. I am looking forward to trying you out in September. As jimmy said directions would be good though!

erdin


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 12:44

We are in Catalkoy.Take the turning off the main road near Supreme supermarket into Catalkoy or towards the mountains (going east from Girne towards Esentepe) then take the first right pass by The Fez and follow our signs.We are about 100 m past Dedeman Olive Tree Hotel.

Alternatively,if you are coming from the east(Tatlisu-Esentepe way)either take the turning opposite Bo-Thai or Tempo Supermarket towards Catalkoy-mountains and follow our signs.

Tel:0533 8762828

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 12:47

RachB you will not be disappointed.

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 17:02

Well done!



Super restaurant



Bit cheeky but........... could`n make that two free Carlsbergs as an alternative?!

erdin


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 17:37

no problem itfc1978, two free carlsbergs it is !!

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 19:52

6tl for an efes and thats reduced ? you can buy a case for 22tl thats 12 for a tenner .

skybluesam


Joined: 24/12/2008
Posts: 447

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 20:12

Erdin, Dont rise to the Bait! it's not worth it.

Nick

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 20:17

Horses for courses rowlo and Erdin and Angela are thoroughbreds!!

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 20:22

Msg 8 Have you not heard of making a profit? Having had a restaurant thats where you make your money food is often a loss when you calculate the wastage. Thats why they are in business and not a charity.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 20:29

msg11 , i always thougt the profit was in the food ? cheap drinks gets them in , the food does the rest ,

EsentepeKav


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 21:55

Excellent Restaraunt - we used it twice on last visit - next out end of August and will visit again - Fine Dining it certainly is

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 22:07

five gives you twenty its closed when you come back msg 13?

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 22:38

rowlo get a life or try being positive about an up market venue. Not everyone wants cheap beer, chips and karioke!

Midsummer House, Efendi, Patina, 14 and Dragon Rocks charge more than Windows Cafe, the Pakistani restaurants(Which are excellent) and Guido's but you pay for what you get!

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
21/07/2010 23:16

msg 15 , thats true my friend ,you pay for what you get , come winter it will be closed ,thats if it lasts the summer , if it was doing that tremendlously well it would hardly be advertising on here old chap , every kebab shop this side of istanbul is advertising on here , and theyre closing as fast as theyre opening , this time next year we,ll be millionaires springs to mind ? lmao.

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 08:42

rowlo, less of the old chap thanks, I may be old but Chap, nay, never!!



" every kebab shop this side of istanbul is advertising on here , and theyre closing as fast as theyre opening "



Does that mean Shayna Beach club is doing badly?!! I think not!! So perhaps your theory doesn't hold water.

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 09:28

Rowlo



Something negative to say about the TRNC - "I don't believe it" !!



Amazes me that you spend half your time on here deriding people who 'dare' to complain about being ripped off for tens of thousands of pounds by rogue builders/advocates then moan yourself about an upmarket restaurant 'ripping off' customers by charging 6TL (about £2.60) for a beer.



If you want to sit by a roadside eating kebab and chips then you can expect to pay 3-5TL for a beer but surely even you must acknowledge that if you go to a restaurant that has invested significantly in it's decor, fitments etc, then you have got to expect to pay a bit more.



Paul

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 09:39

erdin





you have a fab place, fab food and now this gesture from you !!! fabulous . Try this place out everyone. Enjoy !!

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 09:57

Rowlo



By the way, I would be happy to take you up on your wager at message 14. How about £25 gives me a £100 if the place is still open at the end of August



Paul

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 10:03

Hi Erdin..I have heard very good reports about your restaurant, could you just tell me what vegetarian dishes you offer please. Many thanks

EsentepeKav


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 11:00

Rowlo - have you actually tried the restaurant or are you just one of those who is happy with a burger and chips or a kebab and throwing a negative slant at those who prefer something a little upmarket ?

Enrico


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 209

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 12:05

We went when they first opened and were very impressed with the decor and food ( lots of choice), but the price of drinks was a killer. Now that the drinks are more resonable we will try again.

Enrico


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 209

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 12:06

Oops, missed an "a" out of one word.

vincent1


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 212

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 12:13

I seem to remember in a previous thread Erdin saying he didn't welcome the type of people who queried drinks' prices.



Has he changed his mind as trade was not so good ?

PMF68


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 12:14

Erdin,



Thank you for listening to the feedback, you have without doubt the best place in NC, hope the reduced prices helps you bring more people to your place the last thing we would want is it to close.



Rowlo,



Before you make comment I suggest you try it out first



Paul

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 12:41

PMF68. "You have without doubt the best place in NC". Nice comment. Depends what you are aiming your service or product at. Tourists or residents. Tourists in short supply these days. Residents, know the market well.

intercepter71



Joined: 29/05/2010
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 12:46

My wife and I visited the restaurant 3 times at the end of April during our 10 day stay at her parents place in Catalkoy.

Our 1st visit was a bit late in the evening and I was concerned that we were too late to dine, I didn't phone before hand due to not knowing the tel. no. so used my directional skills too find it. We were welcomed warmly by Erdin and had the most awesome meal. We sat and chatted with Erdin & Angela afterwards and found them genuine hard working lovely people. A week later it was our wedding anniversary, so I managed to get a card and some beautiful flowers, dropped into see Angela and left them with her and said we would be up later in the afternoon. Our neighbour dropped us up there and we enjoyed a great bottle of Champagne in the garden, while Angela waiting anxiously for the right moment to bring the flowers out to my wife. The waiter who kept us topped up was great, not one of those chaps who would hover around you, he would just appear at the right time.

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 12:52

"Interceptor71" Very nice account of a good time had by all. Resident or tourist and the bill?

intercepter71



Joined: 29/05/2010
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 12:55

When my wifes folks arrived towards the end of our stay, we again went there this time for afternoon tea along with their neighbours. The weather that day was a bit poor with frequent heavy showers, however we all enjoyed a wonderful tea in the conservatory beside the pool.



We will be returning in Sep. for a couple of weeks, so will hopefully try and get a game of tennis in at Midsummer House.



Exceptional Food.

Beautiful Gardens.

Hard working, Lovely Owners.

Great Staff.



ENJOY

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 13:03

Great bill?

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 13:10

Message 11



A good chef has no wastage.



Thats where the specials board comes into play at lunch times,and early dinner.



There should never be any waste if you have a very good cute chef.if theres waste,sack the chef deniz1 !



There was never any waste in my kitchen!

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 14:23

msg 32 I left my restaurant behind in the uk i am happy to say.

erdin


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 14:50

Thanks for your comments everyone.msg 20 Paul,a tip from me take rowlo on his offer if he is true to his word ( in fact i`ll have some of that bet) " any amount he likes".

msg 25 Vincent 1,I always welcome genuine customer comments,hence dropping the drinks prices as a marketing strategy.What i don`t welcome is people like Rowlo who don`t know the difference between a kebap place and an upmarket restaurant who invested handsomely and who pay a lot of attention to detail for comfort and enjoyment of its`patrons and all they can see is paying a couple of tl more for a bottle of beer!!!

Yes,it is hard times for everyone these days and that is why we have to try harder but I will not drop standards and quality and if this is not appreciated by enough people then i would rather close than accommodate Rowlo kind of customers.

Regards to everyone

gottheyips


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 444

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 19:02

erdin,



your food quality, presentation, ambiance, and professionalism at Mid Summer House makes a visit worth every penny.



Take pride and courage from the positives listen to genuine complaints or concerns but ignore the knockers, they are soooo obvious and predictable.



See you soon and in the distant future!!



D n G

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 19:51

Hi Erdin

Will your bar prices be going back up after August?

Great offer but won't be out until later.

Thanks anyway.

brend


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 19:59

Hi

Just to confirm that The summerhouse is well worth every penny. visited twice while we were out there a couple of weeks back and will be going back in October. We all like a bargain and we go to many of the local cafes which we also enjoy for differant reasons but if it is a special place with special food that you are looking for then this is it!!

Brend

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 21:02

We had lunch there back in May/June - Service was excellent - My course was a little disappointing but my other half was really pleased with his pasta dish.



The owner was in attendance and made us very welcome.



The restaurant is well sign posted so you can't get lost.



Good Luck!! - and best wishes -

Jackie

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 21:20

The ship sank and the band played on!

erdin


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 08:04

Thanks everyone for your positive comments.It is encouraging to know that all our efforts are not in vain and being appreciated by some of you. msg 36,no our bar prices won`t be going up at all this year.

Regards to all

intercepter71



Joined: 29/05/2010
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 09:45

msg 29 wings, not a resident and I wouldn't consider ourselves tourists because the in-laws live there not sure what that makes us ! We try to get over twice a year with my wife going more so she can see her folks.



I'll have to check with the boss how much the bill was for our first dining experiance.



Be Lucky

Texas


Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 634

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 10:07

If you go to a high-class establishment and spend, say, 60-80TL er person on your meal including drinks, why would a couple of lira here or there influence your decision?



Even if you drank a bottle of wine, 2 beers and a few shorts, by yourself, the overall difference would be so negligible. You probably wouldn't be aware anyway!



If the prices come down, your 60-80TL bill will now be 55-75TL. Can you imagine, "I'll go if it will cost me 75, but not 80!"



If you increase your prices, people would still moan, do nothing they still moan. I wonder if the moaners have any intention of ever trying your restaurant?



Where's the bookie offering odds? I'll have a wager!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 10:14

erdin



I congratulate you on reaching out for customer satsifaction . Well done !!!

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 10:24

Have been to Midsummer House several times, but not on a reguarly basis.

Have introduced friends and relatives and without exception all are agreed it is a fantastic restaurant and has replaced Patina as our "special restaurant".



However the drinks were over priced, I did mention thia to Erdin on our first visit and told him it would put the Brits of.



It`s all about principle and budget.



Quite happy to pay more for a super meal, which is what you always get at Midsummer House in glorious surroundings but a beer is a beer 10tl was silly, 7tl was pushing it, 6tl is just about acceptable.



If you like to go out 3-4 times a week and like a drink paying over the odds starts to get expensive.



Well done Erdin you were always on our A-List now you are promoted to our reguarly visit A-List!

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 14:26

Rowlo seems conspicuous by his absence



Maybe he doesn't want to take the bet LOL



Paul

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 15:06

Msg 30 Thats a good point. But you are a tourists. The definition is clear people who "travel to and stay in places outside their usual environment for more than twenty-four (24) hours and not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited." (Wikipedia)

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 15:52

Wings, or in Cyprus terms they are Swallows; they fly in and out!!



Well done Erdin, as you know I have always been positive about your lovely restaurant and you and Angela. It's so good to see so much more positive feedback and it's nice for you to see that you are really appreciated!

erdin


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 16:08

Msg 21 -Tinkie,sorry for being late getting back to you. We have risottos,tagliatelles and fresh vegetables from our garden roasted in olive oil and honey and served with a risotto for vegetarians.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 17:40

just listening msg 45 , im still here,

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 19:09

Good to see you mate



You on for that little wager ??



Regards



Paul

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 19:25

Zero

The greatest dish ever invented for chefs is the mighty mezes which allows for zero wastage in the kitchen! Never know what's being served on the dishes until they arrive, clearing out all leftovers!



Richard

jbarnett


Joined: 05/04/2008
Posts: 108

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 17:43

Dined at Midsummer's last night. Absolutely perfect. Just sorry we hadn't tried it before now. Gardens are gorgeous, setting & music so tranquil. Staff very professional. Food ...well....Mmmmmmmmmm. Loved the canapes / sorbet - unexpected & a great touch. 10 out of 10 & possibly the best meal we have had in Cyprus.

Well done Erdin & Team.

bholly5


Joined: 05/07/2010
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 19:10

Tell me I am wrong. But if it is so brilliant at this restaurant and the guy is making loadsa dosh.

Then why reduce the prices?

Obviously the customers who go there are quite prepared to pay the prices charged.

Dont seem right somehow.

erdin


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 19:34

msg 53 bholly5,who said anything about making a lot of dosh.We are very new and out of the way ,so as a marketing strategy we have reduced our prices to attract more people.Thanks very much for your comment msg 52 i am glad you enjoyed your evening with us.Hope to see you soon again.

gottheyips


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 444

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 22:18

bholly5,



YOUR WRONG>!!!!!

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 23:31

Dropping prices, in an upmarket restaurant? Using Daniel Clifford a 2 star michelin chef's restaurant name in Cambridge and trying to charge his prices in North Cyprus. Oh please. Something original maybe?. How about changing the name and reopening, Call it "The Gladstone" after a well known Peterborough street. Good luck with your restaurant and its survival your going to need it in spite of a small band of dedicated followers. Especially after the remarks about types of clientèle.

erdin


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 09:01

Daniel Clifford`s prices!!! I don`t think so.You couldn`t get a glass of wine there for the price of a meal.Thanks for your suggestion about changing our name.Maybe we should call it "Joe`s cafe" and do nightly karaoke as well.

Regards

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 13:17

I dont think Daniel Clifford does that at Cambridge does he? Not since the last time me and rowlo were in there.