When you make a table booking for the an early seating at the restaurant (6:45) you expect a few…read morevery simple things: 1) Table set and ready for your arrival. 2) Table size corresponding to party size. 3) Preferably not the WORST table in the house next to a busy through fare from the kitchen with nary space for the staff to move through even if we scooted in. Well, the table immediately knocked about 3 stars off the table, but thankfully they did move us to a different table after we complained (which was good because the food we ordered did not fit on our table and we had to monopolize the next one, which they evidently didn't need, so the whole "Sorry, the restaurant is fully booked" argument is moot). There also seemed to be a recurring theme in Oxford restaurants- people were working totally flat out and they need at least 1 if not 2 extra wait staff. Our guy was polite enough, and definitely trying hard to be a good host- though we suspect that he was extremely worried about not being tipped after the table fiasco. Anyways, onto the food. The Oysters were very good and the mix grill was perfectly fine. The Lobster was very firm in the way that I suspect it might have been frozen (In a SEAFOOD specialist?!?) and well the prawns- tesco's won hands down. As the restaurant was popular with families and had a high ceiling; it was extremely echo-y and we left slightly traumatised with our seafood experience. Drool Monster enjoyed his chocolate ice cream very much though.

Had a customer lunch here last Monday, we had the grilled plaice & halibut served with new…read morepotatoes. Food was ok-ish, but was annoyed that I had been served a dry thin tail end of halibut, should've sent it back but I was hungry, service also took a while considering a near empty restaurant. We finished with banoffee pie & cranachan, which wasn't anything spectacular....kinda wished I ordered the 3 course lunch set menu which looked good value at £12, I left feeling slightly indifferent about the food & experience, I guess that's the problem with chains, consistency....Loch not so Fyne.

This is a ver special place to head to for some extremely fresh seafood. Its such a relaxing place…read moreto enjoy your food too and the staff are very friendly indeed. The restaurant's menu changes all the time depending on whats fresh in that week but I prefer to head straight for the seafood bar where they have a huge selection of oysters to be enjoyed with either a pint of Guiness or a nice bottle of Macon. Keep an eye out for special offers as they have a hotel here to and often offer some great deals on food and a bed for the night.

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Cuttlefish is an absolute gem! During my three-month stay in the UK, I tried fish and chips from…read morecountless places, including Ahmed's food truck down High Street and various spots around London (including some way overpriced spots near Hyde park). But nothing compared to Cuttlefish. They serve the best fish and chips I've ever had--no joke. On the last week of my stay, I found Cuttlefish and grabbed every friend and excuse to go back as many times as possible. Their muscle pasta is also to die for. I still crave it to this day. The restaurant itself is quaint and adorable, with tastefully themed decorations that add to the charm. If you're ever in the area, you have to check this place out. The service is great and attentive. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

I went in to have a quick bite but changed my mind when seen the lunch deal was on offer (and this…read moreis after 6pm!!). Friendly waiter showed me in and explained various menu options. I opted for the full course - a starter, main, and dessert but to be honest portions are decent and only two would have been enough. The food itself was nothing short of delicious! I have never associated sardines with a luxury meal but here we go, wrapped in bacon and accompanied by a salad it was something. The rest of the meal was just as good.

This one of my favourite restaurants in Leicester, the food is amazing the service of wonderful and…read morewell priced.

This is probably my favourite restaurant in Leicester. Food is great, nice atmosphere, friendly…read morestaff and to top it off they have prayer room facilities and parking (yes, on London Road!). On Tuesdays they have their Killer Prawns Mountain deal and it is amazing. It's 50 massive prawns and a side of chips or fries for just under £30. I always get their creamy seafood soup which is without a doubt the best soup I've ever had in my life, and I also love their Just Peachy Mojito mocktail, so nice. Highly recommend!

The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating by the River. Service was good. We had the homemade…read morelemonade that we all enjoyed a lot. We had the bread board for a starter and especially enjoyed the truffle butter. One person had the buttered vegetables and buttermilk mash that we all tasted and liked a lot. I had the lamb burger that was large and delicious. The fries were very nice also. We ended up going on the River cruise tat had tea, sandwiches, scones and desserts, also delicious. Would definitely go back

One of the best locations for afternoon tea in Oxford! The…read morerestaurant has indoor and outdoor seating by the River. The staff was serviceable, helpful, and quick! We were a big group, but all ordered afternoon tea. I highly recommend the river cruise with tea experience! We will be definitely coming back :)

The unique fishmonger-cum-restaurant on Whiteladies Road is the best fish restaurant I've ever…read moreeaten in. Initially put off by the expensive Clifton price tag, I now can't believe I've stayed away for so long. (Or at least not noticed that they do a lunchtime offer!) At Rockfish they are serious about fresh fish cooked to perfection. When I opted for the lunchtime special we picked two courses for £15 which were absolutely delicious. (My favourite being their house special of grilled seabass). If you have any questions about any of the dishes, the helpful waiters will be happy to answer your questions as they are very knowledgeable about the produce on sale here. Can't wait to go back!

This business is a fishmonger and restaurant in one, specialising in the best quality seafood…read moregoing, and locally sourced too. The Rockfish is suited for those with a few bob to spend, who appreciate quality food for good money. The restaurant menu changes every day, depending on what was caught the day before; you select the fish of your choice and a seperate side along with recommended accompanying wines and other drinks. If you're feeling a little strapped for cash, come before seven for the set menu (£15 for two courses, £20 for three), which is really good value for what's on offer. Also don't forget to visit the shop, which sells the freshest fish around. What a treat!

We stopped here after a quick search for high rated restaurants in the area and were not…read moredisappointed. Sadly, as travelers, most of the places that have been recommended to us were pubs and fried fish joints. The Corner House was a turn for the better! The food here honestly did come out quite nicely plated and the taste was a pleasant surprise! Flavors were nicely balanced and full of delicious flavor. The prices are reasonable, the portion sizes are great, and the service was excellent. This is a nicer place to go for a better dining experience with a fair amount of menu options. The Monk Fish was our favorite. We write more reviews on our EatWanderExplore blog.

There we were, having driven from Chatsworth on our way to Beaulieu, ready to stop for lunch to…read moremeet some old friends coming from Salisbury - and of course you're doing well till you get an unannounced monumental traffic jam with only about 10 miles to go Told our friends and the resto - no problem they said, don't stress...anyway we had a great lunch; the service was excellent and its so relaxing there...we have been to Winchester often and to Padstow, but this was the first occasion here. And yes lots of fish but there is a good choice for everyone Its a long way to go for a lunch but I fully recommend it - and - it is reasonably priced...Ramsay always says his lunches in his places are the best value...and so it was here...and a reasonably priced for the quality...3 courses each, total £75 for the 2 of us Nice

We visited the Rick Stein restaurant on a short stay in Malborough, as my partner loves seafood…read more (Although I am vegetarian, there were options available, including on the set menu.) There are dining rooms both upstairs and down, the latter behind the small bar area. You enter through the shop: the decor - despite this being an 18th century heritage building - is fresh and modern, with dark wood and pale walls, and selected modern art on the walls. We chose the set menu, 3 courses for £26.95. Our starters were the steamed mussels in cider with spring onion and spinach, and roasted red pepper soup; mains were salmon fishcakes with watercress and the chickpea curry (plus a side of hispi cabbage); and we both had the sunken chocolate cake with clotted cream for pudding. (NB the Welsh rarebit isn't veggie - it's made with anchovies.) My starter and main (soup and curry) were perfectly good - the soup especially so - but not exceptional. It didn't surprise me as Rick Stein - both the chef and restaurant - are really all about seafood. My partner found the mussels superb - fresh, sweet, with just the right amount of sauce. Likewise, the fishcakes were excellent and, although they looked small on arrival, they were actually quite filling, and generous on the salmon. The hispi cabbage proved the perfect accompaniment to both mains. The chocolate cake was smooth and velvety, but not too sweet (think a brownie sort of texture) - and perfect if you like dark chocolate. We chose a 250ml glass each of one of the recommended Sauvignon blancs, which also proved a good choice. Service was excellent throughout, and the young server was very skilled at making us feel at home. Including service, the bill came to £95 for two, which for a fine dining experience was pretty good value. Others certainly think so, as on a wet mid-week evening it was packed (so booking definitely advised). There's parking along the main street outside - not a problem in the evening, but potentially a bit more challenging at lunchtime.

Came here after work with a group. It is conveniently located across the street from the Leonardo…read moreHotel where some of us were staying The bartender was friendly and made the most amazing mojitos! The ingredients were fresh and the cocktails tasted great. My colleague tried both the blueberry and passion fruit mojito. They were very colorful and she said they were tasty. I had a classic and a cherry mojito. Both were worth returning for! After a jovial time in the bar, we were taken to the seated area for our meal. The service, attention to detail, politeness and respect of the team were first class ! They really went above and beyond to ensure everyone received excellent service and that our meals were perfect. We ordered dishes to share and they were outstanding. Excellence didn't end there. I always try to get fish and chips at least once during my week trips and where better than a seafood place. It was probably the best fish and chips I've had in the UK. The fish was perfectly battered and fried. Not greasy at all! The peas were perfectly cooked and the fries were not soggy ! Looking forward to returning to barnacles ! PS. Also loved the decor. I can never get enough nautical theme. I felt right at home!!

Fantastic sea-food restaurant on the A5. Food is excellent despite being as far away from the sea…read moreas you can get! Excellent wine list and a great selection of starters and mains. Friendly and welcoming staff and a great restaurant nautical environment. Would recommend, but be prepared to pay for the quality.