Quite happy with this place - though not blown away and unclear if I'd make it a point to return…read more Most dishes were solid. I particularly liked the seared scallops appetizer (though wish it came with more than 2 medium sized ones) and the wild halibut main (which was on special that evening). The cured salmon appetizer was ok but I wouldn't reorder. The pheasant main was good - though more if you like sweet with your poultry (due to the boozy prunes). The desert was ok and the sourdough bread was enjoyable. I felt the cocktails, while pretty, were a bit of a disappointment (in terms of taste). Staff were friendly but not particularly attentive or reactive. Overall, I'd classify the service as satisfactory.

We had a late dinner and Hubby found this place. You have to go down concrete stairs near the…read moreriver to get to it. Staff seated us inside as I didn't want to dine on the terrace which was very popular. They offer sparking or still water which is a charge so if you want tap, specify with the wait staff. I wasn't that impressed with the items offered on both the regular and specials of the day menus. Hubby liked the sea bass (small piece) over some curry rice? I didn't care for the taste. I got the ox cheeks. The meat was mostly tender but was bland, under seasoned. The sauce with pomegranate seeds was good. It came with fries which were soft, not crispy and I didn't like it at all. I would've sent it back to go thru the fryer again but it was late and I was in no mood to wait. Not on my list to return again.

Very popular spot so we suggest to book a table before going. We have seen people being turned away…read morebecause there's no availability. Menu was great and I definitely recommended their mussels. They have a starter portion and a main portion, tbh it doesn't make a massive difference. If you want to try a few more things, get it as a starter and get something else for main. We are rather disappointed in the duck leg because the flavor was so uneven - some bites are great, some are too spiced.

I adore French food and when I saw there was a French restaurant in York that had good reviews and…read morefairly reasonable prices, I made a reservation for our first of four nights in town. We were seated quickly and had a nice table on the main floor. Our drink orders were taken post haste, a bottle of Les Vignerons - Carignan Syrah (£25.15) and a pineapple juice (£2.25), and delivered equally as fast. The male server arrived with an open bottle and started pouring, chug-a-lug-a-lug, no tasting, just sloppily emptying the bottle into my glass. It was tremendously unimpressive. Great start! We both ordered the three-course Set Menu (£25.95). For our entrees, I had the Moules Marinieres à la Creme (mussels in a wine, garlic, herb, and cream sauce) and my wife the Champignons a L'Ail (mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce). My mussels were plentiful for a starter and fresh, but I could barely taste the wine, garlic, or cream. The sauce was watery. My wife's mushrooms were very tasty. On to Les Plats Principaux ... Mine was the Steak Frites with Mushroom Sauce and my wife's the Tarte aux Champignons et Pont L'Eveque (mushroom tart with leeks and Pont L'Eveque cheese). My steak was tiny, four to five ounces max, and half of it was gristle, so I was able to swallow maybe three ounces of it. I told the server that the first bite was very tough, but I never saw her again until I had chewed and spat out half of the steak. The fries were hot and tasty and the mushroom sauce was good, but what a huge disappointment. My spouse enjoyed her tart, but I thought it was rather bland. For dessert, I asked for the Sèlection de Fromages Francais (French cheese board) and my lovely bride the Crème Brûlèe. My cheeses were very good, with three varieties and coming with a bit of lettuce and a few grapes as well as a small baguette. I left just enough wine in the bottle to savor one of my favorite things in life - cheese, bread, and wine. My wife's crème brûlèe was massive, the biggest I had ever seen, so she hit a triple while I had just s single - she hit 1.000 for the night while I hit a mere .333. Our server, Didi, was very sweet and felt terrible because I had not enjoyed my meal, so she offered to discount my meal. However, my journalistic integrity would not allow me to accept remuneration for my meal and we paid full fare - £91+ including tip. A couple of small things spoiled this meal and both were completely avoidable. A little more wine, garlic, and cream, a minuscule cost for the restaurant, would have brought the mussels to a five-star level. As far as the tiny, cheap cut of meat I received, I had no problem with the size had it been tender because bigger is not always better, just ask my friend's wife. Quality control in the kitchen was obviously lacking, hence my rating ... CombatCritic Gives Rustique 4 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

Set on the first floor above a Thai restaurant is Harrogate's branch of Bistro Pierre. The whole…read morerestaurant is set on one level and from the sizeable bar, to the prints and mirrors that adorn the walls, the whole restaurant has a classy comfortable feel, a perfect romantic venue. Tables to suit all sizes of party, with enough space between them so that you don't feel hemmed in, with friendly, helpful staff. All in all, a great combination. We prefer to dine on the early side, so we chose their pre-theatre menu for £14.95 apiece for two courses, less choice than the main menu, but still enough variety. We shared a roasted garlic bulb to start, with fresh bread, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. A great start, flavoursome, but not a huge dish, but enough to share for a starter. Mains wise, I always struggle to make a choice other than the steak, Bistro Pierre do great steaks! I had the steak fritte, with fries and a dressed salad, fantastic; the peppercorn sauce complimented it perfectly, as did the mushrooms I had as a side order. My wife had the beef bourguignon, with the vegetable accompaniments of broccoli, green beans and red cabbage, with potato gratin. A huge portion, full of flavour; too often beef bourguignon can be on the salty side, this was just right. After the mammoth mains we had, we opted to choose for the lighter options for dessert, my wife went for the lemon tart, with caramelised sugar adornment and raspberry sorbet. I struggled as always with my choice, but ultimately went for the Gateau au Miel, a sticky honey pudding with double ginger ice cream, fantastically light and the ginger ice cream cut through the sweetness of the honey perfectly. A wonderful meal, in perfect surroundings, not bad for our first night in Harrogate!

A first for me and the four of us definitely had fantastic service. A splendid menu with great…read morechoices but not too many that you don't know what to have! Having said that, my fella and I enjoyed three starters between us and they were delicious and very reasonably priced for the portion sizes. My pork main was absolutely delightful and I actually didn't want it to end. The crab ravioli was perfect and the chicken was spot on. Coupled with a great atmosphere it was a very worthwhile visit and at £120 for a two course meal for 4 (including speciality breads but no drinks (these were bought in the bar prior to eating)) it was a little on the high side but probably 4.5/5 stars.

The Walmgate Ale House was the first place I ate in York at their upstairs bistro that consists of…read more50 seats and a ghost. I am not sure about the ghost as he or she did not make it's presence while I was there. I will say that I had one of the best burgers ever there; it was a 6oz patty topped with a local mushroom, bacon, and Wensleydale cheese; served with fries and a slaw like salad. Service here was also great. I was greeted by the manager that took me upstairs to the bistro for lunch and the server took great care of me. Also downstairs is a Pub featuring some great local beers.

Both the meal and service was outstanding at the Bistro upstairs. After 2 weeks of touring Britain…read moreand an absence of any vegetables except mostly potatoes, the presence of other produce was so refreshing. My husband had the rump roast and I had the pork. Both were prepared perfectly and seasoned well. My prawn salad starter as well as the shredded cabbage side was delicious. Skip the chaos further in town, walk to this quiet area and enjoy a fine meal!

I stopped here to make a reservation for later that evening. I was having trouble with my phone…read moreand the manager, Matt, the manager invited us in to sit down while I called the phone company. He also brought us a pitcher of water. About two hours later we arrived as a foursome for dinner as per our reservation. Matt seated us about midway in the restaurant at a nice table. We ordered a bottle pf Picpoul Pinet which we enjoyed. Our server Guiseppe was delightfully entertaining and informative. We ordered the onion soup and the Fish Parmentier which is similar to a shepard's pie except filled with fish and seafood. My wife ordered the Poulet Grille from their prix fixe menu. Guiseppe, brought us our fougasse, a garlic bread shaped like a leaf. We were off to a good start. My main course (the Parmentier) was delicious. I ended with a peach crumble ("Crumble Aux Pêches" )with vanilla ice-cream and a decaf Cappuccino, a perfect ending for a wonderful meal. My wife also enjoyed the grilled chicken which was moist and juicy. Guiseppe and Matt were both attentive and hospitable and made us feel welcome. If we decide to revisit York, we will be sure to arrange an evening at Côte Brasserie

We came here on a Friday evening and were lucky enough to get a table for 12. Half of us ordered…read morethe Beef Bourguignon and French onion soup. The soup had really good flavor and the crusty bread it was served with was delicious. I wish it had a little stronger flavor of cheese on top but we still loved it. The beef bourguignon was amazing! The flavors were so good and it was so tender it melted in your mouth. The creamy potatoes were so good with it too! We were all dying with how good it was. My sister loved her salmon, and another loved her Tarte Tatin à la Provencale (grilled eggplant). The roasted fish was also a hit. I'm really surprised to read so many negative reviews on here because we really loved all of our food and the service was great.

Love this place, have been back again and again. Whether you are going for a low key lunch, dinner…read moreas a couple or to celebrate an event in a big group this place caters for all. It has a lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. The best bit is the food though. Just delicious. French food is my favourite and I am half French so I am comparing it to many places. Highly recommend and I don't know anyone who would disagree.

A wonderful little place by the canal, we arrived for the Virgin Experience set menu which was good…read morevalue for the price. Something noticeable is that the service was quite scattered, servers were inattentive even though they were fairly nice themselves (no check backs, no offers for more drinks, no offers for condiments etc) The signature G and T (elderflower, cucumber) was definitely a highlight and certainly recommended. The burger was quite dry, especially the bun as it felt reheated and not recommended, however the duck confit was good. I probably wouldn't return without a voucher initiative due to the quality and the standard price being mismatched

Went for an early dinner on a very rainy day. The staff was very friendly. They have a lively…read more"garden area" which is covered and has heaters, but it was cold and we sat inside. Two floors: a cozy bar with some tables and 2 front rooms with more seating. Additional seating upstairs. They have a nice wine list, as well as a nice selection of wines by the glass, beer and cocktails. The food was very good. We started with the baked Camembert, delicious and the bread was incredible. My husband had the half rotisserie chicken, plenty of flavor, perfectly cooked. I had mussels, more of the lovely bread and a creamy, buttery, oniony broth. Definitely a place to go.

Highly recommend this place for awesome food and drinks. We walked all the town this afternoon and…read moresaw a lot of locals walk into their garden. So we followed and we are so happy that we did. We had a few drinks and the Mediterranean platter and calamari. Awesome. The falafel balls were the best ever. Saw some folks have awesome burgers and lasagnes too. The French waiter is super nice!

I'd never been to Brown's in Leeds before but i had heard great things about it. Took mum there for…read moreher birthday and was pleasantly surprised it was relatively quiet on a damp Thursday night. Nice selection of drinks at the huge bar including daily cocktails and specials, so we grabbed our drinks and headed to one of the many high top tables. The table we sat at had a couple of coffee cups, a paid check and was a little dirty, however the server came over and took the check. Just the check. I hoped she would have taken the dirty cups etc but didn't, eventually i picked them up and placed them on an open table next to us. Had a few drinks at the table, thought someone might have come over for table service, but i had to go to the bar each time, maybe that's the rule, not sure but no big deal. Spoke to one of the hostess' and got seated for dinner right away, as i mentioned it was pretty quiet. Beautiful dining area, huge windows that let in lots of natural light, tables are a little close to each other but that's the norm these days in any big city, so no worries. Our server was Bella and she was outstanding, very personable and efficient. My party ordered burgers and i ordered the prawn and crab linguini, to be honest, mine was just ok, very bland and way too much pesto for me and not enough crab. The burgers got rave reviews, home made, a little over cooked for my liking but i don't recall a temperature being offered, again, that might be the norm, personally i prefer a little more on the medium side, they came with great looking chips (fries) some regular and some people ordered the chunky ones, all looked terrific, and we ordered a side of onion rings that looked hand cut and perfectly cooked. Prices were about what you'd expect in a big city, about £12 for the burgers so not a bad deal. The place is really beautiful, it has a relaxed atmosphere, yet its also classy, so great job!

Why hello there. Yes I am back after my hideous alien anal probe vacation and ready to yelp back at…read moreya. Well, the drinks can be on the pricey side but not if you play your cards right(no Brucie in sight). Go on a Wednesday when signature cocktails are half price. Yes indeedy less than 4 squid for a quite divine fruit martini. If it's good enough for Bond...