After a really disappointing dinner the night before at The Fat Duck, this was exactly what I…read moreneeded. It's literally right down the street, but the vibe couldn't be more different. Forget the science-experiment food--this is just really good pub food that actually tastes like something you want to eat. It's not fancy in a stuffy way, just solid, well-done dishes across the board. Honestly, we didn't miss on a single thing. The drinks were a highlight too. I ordered the Hemingway and it came hidden inside a hollowed-out book, which sounds gimmicky but somehow totally worked and was actually fun. We almost skipped dessert, but ended up popping into the ice cream shop and I'm glad we did. Simple, high-quality, and exactly what hit the spot after a long meal. If you're in Bray and want a meal you'll genuinely enjoy eating, I'd skip the show across the road and come here instead. We also wandered upstairs to the lounge for a drink afterward--the old wood beams and leather chairs made it easy to stay longer than planned.

The whole experience of dining in a Michelin starred restaurant was incredible from start to…read morefinish, we were warmly welcomed, each dish on the menu was explained to us, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the food itself was on another level to anything I have experienced before, the atmosphere and the surroundings made this experience breathtaking for us

It has been since 2019 that I was holding on to these photos to complete a review, and in all…read morefairness I was on a business trip. So my initial challenge was to find a place to have a nice dinner as I didn't know the area. So a lot may have changed since my visit, but I believe this was a well deserved rating as the ambiance was quiet, and quaint. The service was good and the food was definitely satisfying, as I was craving some Japanese food. If I'm ever in the area again, and craving Japanese food, I'd go back. So enjoy and I hope the quality is just as good as when I was there.

After searching far and wide in Maidenhead I returned to the only Japanese restaurant in town. It…read morewas nothing remarkable but, of the restaurants in Maidenhead, it was top-notch. This says more about Maidenhead than it does about Miyazaki. Although the restaurant had mostly empty tables I was offered a table that they'd need within about 80 minutes. "No problem" I thought, along with "where is this crowd they're expecting"? Eighty minutes later and it was obvious they were truthful. This is Maidenhead's "hot" restaurant. With a sushi menu stretching all the way from tuna to salmon and back again (!) it's fair to say that the selection of raw fish here doesn't go deep or extensive. Does Hamachi even make its way to the UK? I never saw it on a menu once. Miyazaki does offer salmon nigiri both raw and lightly torched and that's about as exotic as things get. What they do they do well enough and certainly well enough for the area. If you're in Maidenhead you might as well make a reservation to dine at Miyazaki. It's not the only restaurant in town but I think it might be best one.

What a great hidden gem. The whole family love this street…read moreside pub. The staff was very welcoming and helpful in picking menu items. We stayed around for a few drinks after dinner. Loved this place.

The food is excellent here, such great quality and the waiting staff are very attentive. I had…read moreseafood linguine would highly recommend

I really wanted to be blown away by this place, especially given the legendary status, but…read morehonestly? It felt more like a science experiment than a dinner. The service is undeniably top-tier--the staff are incredible and the presentation is some of the most beautiful I've ever seen. But the problem is that it's all theatre and very little substance. Most of the food just doesn't taste good. For the price you're paying, you expect to be wowed by the flavor, but it's mostly just gimmicks. The famous "Sound of the Sea" dish was the biggest disappointment. It looked cool, but it literally tasted like "sand" in my mouth. The seafood didn't even taste that fresh. Even the candy shop at the end, which was a fun little novelty to take home, ended up being a letdown--the stuff just didn't taste great once I got it back. You're basically paying for a five-hour show. If you want a cool story to tell, go for it. But if you actually want a delicious meal, I'd look elsewhere. Elite Tip: It's a marathon. If you do go, don't plan anything else for the day--it's a long time to sit through a "journey" that doesn't always land.

I did a lay over in the UK at heathrow so we decided to taxi out to Bray for dinner at the Fat…read moreDuck. As on of the bucket lists places, I was excited for this opportunity. We booked well in advance on the day of opening reservations on tock which were gone in minutes. The restaurant is pretty small and cozy. The food was all on point. We experienced the sensorium meal. Everything tasted great but was slightly gimmicky (that was to be expected given the history of the fat duck). It worked. The fat duck is a fun experience. There weren't any extravagant ingredients but every dish worked well. Definitely worth the trip

This little pub seems to be picking up quite the following as of late. It's impossible to get a…read moretable if you arrive after 6pm on a Friday night. There is a mix of people who pop in for a pint and those who stay for several hours drinking wine and enjoying the good food. Whilst there are a lot of restaurants in Maidenhead, it is my opinion that this pub serves the best food. The food is simple and tasty. The chips are excellent - cooked perfectly with just the right amount of seasoning (not salt but seasoning). The staff are very friendly, prompt, and helpful. There is a cozy fireplace in the back of the pub surrounded by two large couches and several short stools (coffee table height). I only wish I had discovered this pub sooner!

Great little pub in central Maidenhead. Nicely done inside, pleasing simple decor whether in a…read morebooth or propping up the bar. Friendly staff. Several real ales on, including some local Berkshire ones. The parrot perched in the corner isn't as loud as he used to be 20 years ago, I'm told. Very small pub, but it's perfect for those who like proper ales and don't want to hang out in a piped-music same-same chain pub.

Very accommodating to my dietary restrictions. Friendly staff. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL decor and…read moreambiance. Fun place for brunch!

Forgot to add the pictures of our amazing dinner here I also wanted to remark that we wanted a…read moresmall dinner/house salad which was not the menu. Our waiter simply accommodated our request and brought out two delicious small salads. Our dinner experience was very enjoyable. Thank you Ivy Marlow Garden :)

A random exploration really, and WOWW! What a delicious Polish food. The staff is soo friendly, the…read moreportions are big and very reasonably priced. I had dumplings (I asked for a Polish dish) and the Waitress was generous to give me a mix of all three types they had (cheese, meat, cabbage & mushroom) and was served with yogurt. The downside of this dish was the dripping oil, possibly from the meat but hey it could even be that the dish is served in this manner in Poland!? The place has very trendy feel to it. They have seating as you enter, bar at the rear and just one efficient person performing the skillful art of Waitress, busboy (busgirl!?), bar tender and server. They do takeaways and can order over phone to collect but no delivery. Have been with my colleagues too and they loved - the taste, the feel of the place, the portions and the price. Visit it once and make up your mind, I highly recommend it! Smacznego!!

Do you like pub food? Do you like Michelin stars? Do you want an amazing meal with little to no…read morepretension? Do you want to go to a pub that's practically in the middle of nowhere? If you answered yes to these four questions, head immediately to The Royal Oak. We had a slight concern when my GPS said we had arrived and it was a completely different pub. Luckily, the right pub was just a bit further up the road. We booked Sunday Lunch, because who doesn't like Sunday Lunch in a pub? If you bring your Ferrari, you can park right in the front as well! The inside is really warm and charming. There are really friendly staff there to welcome you in and let you sit in some comfy chairs and couches and have a drink while you're waiting for your fourth dining companion to arrive. So kudos to that. Our table was in the back in what looked like was an add-on. But one whole wall is full of windows overlooking a beautiful garden, so you don't really feel like you're shoved way in the back corner. The service was a bit slow, but if you're not in a rush, why does it matter? We ordered the baked Vacherin Mont d'or cheese (which in the winter, I will be doing at home instead of baked brie or Camembert) and a couple of Scotch Eggs and Rabbit on toast as pre-nibbles. The eggs and rabbit were nice, but not amazing, but the cheese dip was great. And the bread basket they served was awesome as well. Several types of bread with butter. The olive flatbreads were awesome, and since two diners didn't like olives, two of us got to eat a lot of them. They'll bring as much bread as you ask, but it's super easy to go overboard. For my starter I opted for something different than everyone else and got the game terrine. What a mistake that was. Not that the terrine wasn't delicious. It was, but the rabbit lasagne was like heaven in your mouth. I was super jealous of everyone else. For my main I ordered the hare and trotter pie. The crust wasn't the most amazing, but the filling was probably the best pie filling I've ever had. The hare and trotter were soft and luscious and the gravy was phenomenal. It was really rich so toward the end I had to cut the richness with the delicious mash they served with it. The other half had the woodcock and I tried a few bites of that as well. Awesome. Simply awesome. His only complaint was that it was huge and very rich so it was hard to finish it all, and he didn't want dessert at the end of the meal. For dessert, two of us ordered the chocolate fondant and one the butterscotch pudding. I loved the fondant, but again it was really good sized and incredibly rich. It was a lot after the rich pie. And the filling was almost too oozy. At least it wasn't over done. We also ordered some Madeleines and our coffees and teas came with Petits Fours. The Madeleines were kind of boring for me, they needed more flavor, but the Petits Fours (a raisin cake, coconut marshmallow and a chocolate truffle) were great. The coffee not so much. I hate ordering filter coffee and just getting a long pull espresso. They are not the same. But the bad parts were really minor. The good parts far outshown and some of the dishes we had were some of the best dishes of the weekend. The woodcock was fantastic and I'm still having dreams about my pie. I need to figure out how to make something that good at home. With a better pie crust. It's unfortunate that it's not really conveniently close, because I could see myself ending up here quite a bit. Since I was driving, I couldn't drink either, but given my state the night before, it was probably a good thing. If you're in the area and fancy an amazingly laid back atmosphere with awesome food, book this place!

Wonderful gastro pub tucked away in the Berkshire countryside. Beautiful tasty food (the rabbit…read morelasagna in the starters is to die for!!!), very friendly and professional service, and reasonable prices. Go for a long morning walk along the Tames nearby and then go and enjoy a warm & hearty Sunday lunch.

From the outside, this looks like an inviting pub. In my opinion going up and down High Street in…read moreMaidenhead near my hotel, it looked the most inviting for a Sunday afternoon. It has a nice size area in front to sit, drink, talk and people watch. Going inside is just as cool. It's got two levels of wood and brass with a well stocked bar towards the back. It's part of the Wetherspoon chain, I'm told by a local friend, but still has a long history of service in various forms dating back a few hundred years. How cool. The food selection was diverse and reasonable and I had a hard time choosing, but in this case I went for one their gourmet burgers. Why a burger? Well, come on, it's a pub, and the burger had bacon, and a Stilton and Shropshire blue cheese and onion topping. If you have not had a proper Stilton cheese, you're missing out. The burger of course came with thick cut chips and I had that with a West Coast Pale Ale from Renegade brewery, a local craft brewery out of Berkshire. There were many more I wanted to try, but too little time. So you go into the pub, pick out a numbered table, order what you want from the menu and tell the bartender where you're sitting and the food magically appears after a short wait. Usually food chains don't stir up fond images, but it looks like Wetherspoon acquires and restores unique places keeping their names, but providing a quite nice menu at good prices.I really enjoyed this place and look forward to coming back.

The is a local pub in Maidenhead's city center. Open till late. Good selection of draft beers and…read morepub style foods.