Crystal Rivers is a gourmet restaurant in Birmingham that seems to take its name seriously enough to ensure that diners are dazzled by long streams of sparkling crystals hanging from the ceiling. Without doubt, the decor is enviably sexy and glitzy, a contemporary take on modern dining, and that's not the whole story either because their food is deliciously Mediterranean and their service impeccable. This eatery in The Mailbox has become a preferred dining destination for just these reasons.

Consider the starter of Cajun spiced chicken wings with sour cream which could lead to a main course of fillet of beef and wild mushroom consommé. Other choices could include the lamb tagine cooked in mild Moroccan spices, prunes, preserved lemons and coriander. Pizzas, salads and pasta dishes are some of the tantalising options that could cause a modicum of dilemma but forge ahead nonetheless to reach desserts such as dark chocolate truffle tart with hazelnut ice cream. Champagnes, wines and a wide array of cocktails at Crystal Rivers ensures that everything is balanced out perfectly.