A brilliant cafe in the centre of abersoch, with plenty of seating inside and out. Good coffee and…read morenice cakes and sandwiches. Staff friendly and accommodating. If you want to sit out in the terrace get their early though!

I went to pick up a takeaway from here but the restaurant was full and turning people away so it…read morewas lucky I did! The place looked lovely though. The food was delicious -good quality and good sized portions, however a little pricey for a takeaway £75 for 5 meals.

********** If I could issue 10 stars, I would - gladly…read more Which leads me to ponder how on Earth did they manage to lose their Michelin Star rating a few years back? Possibly the BEST restaurant I've ever had the privilege of dining in (including all the highly rated spots I've eaten at over the globe). To be here, I felt as though it was more as an honored guest, than as a simple customer - if I had a posh friend who invited me for dinner, whose (equally posh) parents lived in the Welsh countryside in a historic farm house and knew how to cook and entertain EXTREMELY well, this is it. And yet, for such an incredibly well-designed operation, is surprisingly and overtly unpretentious. STAFF - Everyone, including Chef Hugh was surprisingly humble, informative and an extreme pleasure to chat with. AMBIANCE Traditional farmhouse exterior with extensive lands; contemporary interior, an aesthetic one might find in a higher end flat in central London - all with captivating artwork and well-placed area lightning to match. Within minutes of arrival, you're invited into the parlor (poshly adorned but tasteful living/waiting area) for whatever libation your heart desires. Including the most amazing hors 'oeuvres your tongue has ever had the brief opportunity of supporting. After the roughly 20-30 minute downtime/relaxation period, you're invited into an immense, but cooly intimate dining area. View through French doors reveal the fountain, gardens, lands and 300+ year old tree lined driveway. In addition to this, on warmer nights, one can imbibe cocktails under the roof covered patio which surrounds the main house. FOOD Everything is sourced locally, has its own herb farm, and though I don't know for sure, many if not most of the vegetables are likely grown within 50 yards of the kitchen (I snuck a peak at their immense greenhouse and gardens). The continued nouvelle Welsh strategy and cultural insights make perfect sense; prepared with the upmost intellect and sensorial creativity; albeit not pushy, arrogant nor taking away from the soul and core of its Welsh roots. Honestly, if you want to be treated like a diplomat at a head of state dinner party, this is the only place I've been to that possesses such an overwhelming intimate and professionally executed dining experience. I really can't say enough good things about Plas Bodegroes. It really makes me want to delete a star off all the 5 stars places I've rated to date. I found it that memorable.

Looking for somewhere to eat with a toddler in tow is never an easy thing. Take away the usual…read moresupects (McD's etc) and you're left with restaurants that might frown upon a bit of noise or maybe not offer a child-friendly menu and pubs which may or may not be suitable for children. We almost missed The Barn, hidden up a side street between the Rail station/bus terminus and what appears to be the main shopping street. Hidden behind a rather unattractive 6 foot wooden fence is the outside seating area with a bar/cafe servery. Going through he doors to inside you feel like you're going into a pub only there is no bar. Had we not had a hungry toddler with us we would, at this stage, have turned round - there were around 10 tables inside of which only one was occupied - NONE of the outdoor tables were taken. Not a good sign on a bank-holiday weekend. We were told to take our own menus and pick a table Service was perfunctory but food arrived swiftly and was fresh and, for what it was, tasty. Portion sizes were good. Gamon was moist and well-cooked. Lasagne appeared to live up to the claim that it was home-made and the huge plate of pasta served from the children's menu was enough to tempt our little one from his doldrums. Carbonated drinks were served from cans which was less than attractive but possibly better value than soda machines! The menu was varied and offered many pub style favorites. It certainly wasn't gourmet dining but was certainly acceptable for lunch. Toilet facilites were clean. Inside is not wheelchair accessible as there are a couple of steps but you could dine outside (and there is gazebo cover). Piped music provided the atmosphere although it was a radio station that was being played which was slightly odd. If the atmosphere could be improved then this has potential to be highly recommended as a family dining place. As it is it's just acceptable.

Went in there on Sunday afternoon about 6ish for a carvery dinner, we was a bit unsure as was empty…read moreinside but we was greeted by very friendly hosts, we could choose our own table which i like, and drinks served very quickly, the carvery was ready in 10 mins as they dont leave it out all day when there quiet, this is the 1st carvery ive been too where you can serve up your own meat, there was, roast beef, turkey and pork for the meats, then there was yorkshire puddings, stuffing, roast potatoes, colliflour cheese, leeks, mushy peas, roast parsnips, roast carrots, mashed potato, mashed suede and carrot, cant remember what else but it was all cooked nicely, very tasty, with a good choice, it looked very clean to me, the staff was nice and friendly, we really enjoyed it, just a shame they didnt do cabbage as its me favourite greens, Think they should advertise they do carvery till 8 pm, as not many places serve carvery after 4 in this area, Keep up the good work guys, will be going back soon,

We visited Five Degrees West over the August Bank Holiday for an evening meal and to introduce our…read morefriends to Abersoch dining. At first it seemed like they had no idea of our booking. This was resolved however, but even though the restaurant was only a quarter full, we were made to wait some time before being seated. No apology was made for this. To begin with we had to request that the front door be closed as people and children were in and out a lot and the draft and noise was annoying. This was done, once, but there was a lot of coming and going still. Most of the food was OK, but was nothing special. Our friends complained to the waiter about their main not tasting very good. The waiter didn't say anything and walked away. Later, the point was raised again, and the waiter simply said that the chef had been told. No apologies or seemingly any care! When myself and my friend went up to pay at the end, the staff member simply took our money and didn't ask if we'd enjoyed the meal etc. I went looking for someone in charge but couldn't see anyone (the waiters hadn't been very attentive all night either, and hadn't been around very much). In the end we gave up and came away. In summary, the food was dissapointing and not cheap. The staff were bordering on rude, and the place seemed very disorganised. At no point were we made to feel welcomed. There are lots of children and people from the adjacent holiday homes milling about, and it felt that they were catered for foremost, while we were an afterthought. The toilets are also not the cleanest i've seen. It did not leave our friends with a good impression of Abersoch dining, and we will not be returning.

Very good food and service but got fed up with hearing shouting from the kitchen, no need for itread more

My travel companion and I had dinner at Dylan's on a recent trip and loved it so much we returned…read morethe following evening! Dylan's is in a beautiful location directly on the water, and the atmosphere is elegant but relaxed. There's lots of inexpensive public parking at the nearby beach, so there's no need to worry about finding a place to park. The first night, I ordered the crispy sea bass tacos, and the quality of the sea bass was sensational. The next night, I had the herb and parmesan crusted hake fillet, which if anything was even more delicious. The hake was possibly the best fish I've ever eaten, and the creamy mustard leeks were spectacular. After a lot of heavy pub food while traveling in Wales, the light and refined food at Dylan's was a welcome change. The only thing that I didn't like quite as much was the dessert: I ordered the cinnamon churros, and while they were by no means bad, they just didn't wow me the way the rest of the meal had. Our servers both evening were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I also appreciated that Dylan's is open until 11:00 p.m., as many of the restaurants we ate at in Wales closed considerably earlier. If you're in Criccieth, I'd certainly recommend Dylan's!

Mirrens is like a little oasis. Tucked away down a little brick lane in the centre of town with a…read moregreat outside courtyard. it must be the best outside area in town! the staff are friendly and it feels homely. there's a great range of food as well as steak and tapas. there's even speciality steaks like crocodile and zebra!!. separate lunch and evening menus. and the prices are reasonable :) loads of types of wines and bottled beers there's live music here sometimes too!!! I come back again and again. :)

Fully booked when tried to book for my birthday 29th March :( Chris Hartland rang on the off…read morechance of a cancellation that afternoon and hayho there was a cancellation!! She booked straight away! This was my third experience at Mirrens, everything was fantastic, food excellent, service excellent with Gale Morris!! Nothing was too much trouble, e.g making my birthday special and all the little surprises Chris asked them to do for me! I highly recommend Mirrens for the food & the special touches they do for you to make your evening special for you! Ann Pugh

This is the third time that we have visited the Poacher's Restaurant and it was as excellent as…read moreever. The service and friendliness of the staff was excellent as was the ambiance. Two of our party had bruschetta for starters and absolutely loved it . Main courses of salmon , beef and lamb were consumed with much enthusiasm and were rated very highly indeed. Bread and butter sticky toffee pudding was out of this world. Coffees were accompanied by oohs and arrs so I can only assume that they were superb. All in all an excellent restaurant with great staff and an extremely capable chef. Ten out of ten Thanks to everyone who contributed to make the visit an excellent one Sue,Margaret, Bob and Dave

Excellent restaurant. Dined there with 7 golfing friends, and all thought their food was delicious…read more I started with the mince meat covered with cheese, a house speciality which sounds much more filling than it really is; followed by pheasant and new potatoes (tender, full of flavor) and finished with treacle toffee pudding (not bad but I've had better - too much chocolate flavor for me). Others had fish cakes, pork tenderloin, lamb, and a variety of starters and desserts; but really everyone was complimentary of their food. Service was also above par. Friendly, attentive and smiling, even while putting up with our banter. Highly recommended restaurant.

Wonderful seafood cafe/ restaurant located at the very southern end of Aberystwyth promenade. Menu…read morechanges daily and comprises fish and seafood caught by local fishermen. Menu even has boat number next to the fish. Around 12 seats inside and perhaps place for 20 or so on the outdoor deck when weather permits. Views are fantastic on one side the harbour on the other the ocean. Had fish of the day with chunky chips and salad followed by poached peach. All excellent including the friendly service. If you are in the area it is a must visit but given the small size best make a reservation.

The first time I went in here was about 30 years ago and it wasn't called the tavern on the bay. It…read morewas a lovely quaint little pub with an excellent choice in beers, a warm cosy vault, and great atmosphere. Now it's been redeveloped into a light airy pub with fantastic views it hasn't lost any of its former charm (apart from the vault). Wonderful place with a private car park.

this place is always booked up - spoke to the manager Dylan who was so lovely and squeezed us in…read more I've not been for over a year tbh as it's always booked up but it was the best meal I've had in a long time - great setting - great staff - fabulous atmosphere and fabulous food - well done to you all Paula