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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age
of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this
financially independent lifestyle, they invite you
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Ta Xbiex Water Polo
Club Restaurant
Ta Xbiex, Malta
(Pronounced TASH-besh, MAHL-tuh) Billy and Akaisha Kaderli
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We had just finished our
motoring-should-have-been-sailing trip through the Grand Harbor in
Valletta,
Malta. This restaurant was recommended to us for the artistic display of
delicious food they served, as well as boasting Malta's best view.
You had us - let's go!
Front of the menu
Apparently, water polo is a hugely popular
sport in Malta, and it's considered one of the most popular sports in the
country.
Malta's national water polo team competes
internationally and there is a strong emphasis on training programs for young
players.
This restaurant is also popular with many
locals and tourists patronizing this establishment.
Table seating overlooking the Grand Harbor
There is indoor and outdoor seating, with an
expansive view of the harbor
available throughout the restaurant.
This harbor with its iconic fortresses and
walls played a huge part in pushing back the Ottoman Empire from having a
settlement hold on the island of Malta. This war, called the Great Siege,
literally changed Malta's future.
The starter menu
This is the starter menu with some delectable
choices.
Billy chose the Calamari ala Siciliana and I
decided on the Salmon Tartare.
We usually begin with an appetizer or two,
and share an entree. Then we share a dessert.
It's a great way to taste many things without
eating too much.
We were looking forward to our meal.
Very busy restaurant
This Sunday afternoon, the restaurant was
packed.
Our table was in the middle room, before the
outdoor seating.
The main menu
This menu had some very interesting choices
also.
I have never had wild boar, and the grass fed
beef sounded delicious. Of course, here we were at the sea, so perhaps we would
go for a seafood pasta.
Prices seemed reasonable.
Chefs busy in the kitchen
In this photo you see 4 chefs bustling around
getting food prepared for a full restaurant.
Everything is stainless steel for easy
cleaning, and the grill is on the right. Looks like there is also a pressure
cooker, perhaps for the wild boar.
Outdoor seating
These outdoor seats are very attractive.
You have a breeze going through and are
protected from the sun by these huge table umbrellas.
Your
view of the harbor is virtually unobstructed.
Calamari alla Siciliana
Tender calamari is served with a stew-type of
sauce with fresh tomatoes and parsley.
It looks just full of flavor.
There was bread served at the table also.
Tartare di Salmone
This mix of salmon tartare, coriander, chili,
lime and avocado was placed in a mold and turned out on a plate.
The long slice of leek on top gives it
decoration.
It was delicious!
Our bill for 2
Our bill for the items we ordered came to
$43Euros, or about $46USD.
As I mentioned, we normally would have
ordered another course to share, and perhaps had a dessert and coffee.
However, the table next to us was a family
with 3 children, 2 of them boys. The young girl was seated reading her book or
coloring, but the 2 boys were shouting, running around the table and the
restaurant itself, trying to make their sneakers squeak. Playing tag from their
dining table to the outdoor bathroom, they would squeal if they got tagged, and
the sneaker game started over again.
Truly, it was so loud, hectic, and chaotic
that we decided to leave early.
Of course, hindsight is 20-20, but we should
have asked for a table outside where the chance of noise from another table
would have been lessened.
Would we recommend Ta Xbiex
Water Polo Club Restaurant?
Yes, but go on another day
besides Sunday and ask for a table outside.
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Ta Xbiex Water Polo Club
Restaurant
Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Ta'
Xbiex,
Island of Malta 1028 Malta
Serving Italian, Seafood,
Mediterranean, European selections
Website:
https://taxbiexwaterpoloclub.com/
Tele: (+356) 27330144
Sunday 12:00 - 15:00, Mon
to Sat 12:00 - 15:00 , 19:00 - 22:30
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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