This is one of the restaurants at the Grove hotel and I ate here multiple times The food and…read moreservice were consistently excellent. I am a big fan especially considering that most hotel restaurants suck.

Excellent venue for a special event. The food is prepared beautifully with fresh produce…read more The service is helpful without being over bearing.

This Asian buffet claimed to be the biggest in UK. It is featured in a Prime series as a Mega…read moreBuffet. We went there, it was 0/10. There are no lines waiting to get in like in the show, and I almost though it was closed because we walked up 2 stories of steps and didn't see a soul. This is July, supposed to be the tourist season. Inside is much bigger than the door, but much smaller than in the show. The food variety and quality are both bad. I didn't find a single item that I can say it tastes good. Many are pretty bad. Nothing in the show that attracted us to here relates to it.

It's a huge buffet with so many options. I loved the rice dishes and the salads. They have dishes…read morefrom all over the world so you have loads of options. Save space for dessert though.

Really impressed with this place, have to say, I wasn't expecting to find a good steak in Watford!…read moreIf you don't want steak, there are plenty of other options but the rib eye steak I had was really tender and tasty. The potato dauphinoise side that I had was absolutely amazing. I also had a starter of ribs, and they were superb. Good selection of wine and sides, as well as desserts. Planning my next visit already!

Food and atmosphere was great Loved the steaks ,appetizers and desserts. Really good wine list…read more When your spending a couple of hundred pounds on dinner and restaurant is easily a 5 star experience why spoil it with a bad attitude from the server. Had server from Croatia who was short on answers and treated us like we were clueless on eating at this type of restaurant. If you are not happy with your job go do something else. Otherwise would highly recommend

Definitely an alternative dining experience. Very smoky when…read moreyou first arrive due to the volcano rock cooking method. Did make me cough quite a bit however you get used to it after a few minutes. Menu had a vast range of alternative meat for those adventurous enough to try! Options included zebra, and ostrich, but also have beef steak for those not so willing to try out of the box cuisine!

This place sounded so good! I found it via Tastecard because they offer (at time of review) a 50%…read morediscount - even for large groups - which is pretty awesome. My beef with this place (excuse the pun) was the terrible service. I had initially booked for 10, but on the day called to see if we could reduce the number and arrive a bit earlier. The man on the phone said it wouldn't be a problem. When we arrived the waiter obviously hadn't been told because he was quite confused how to deal with our smaller group arriving early. I'll point out now that we went on a Sunday night and the place was at about 50% capacity. While we waited for a friend to arrive we decided to get starters and drinks. The bottle of wine arrived open, which is not ideal but not a major issue. The starters/sides were quite average. We shared them between us but there was no offer of plates so sharing them got messy very quickly. After we'd finished our starters the waiter asks if we could order our mains. We asked for a few minutes to check on our friend because she was due to arrive any minute, but just a minute later he's asking again because of something to do with how the kitchen organises itself. Remember, it's a Sunday and they were not busy. Thankfully my friend walked through the door at that precise moment. The saving grace of this restaurant is the wide selection of exotic meats. There are the safe options of beef and chicken or you can try wild boar, water buffalo, springbok, crocodile and more. My late friend quickly chose but at this point the waiter had almost lost attention and it was quite difficult to get him to come over (not for the first time). All mains come on a hot stone with chips and salad. The plates are very big and because he'd put 5 on us on a table for 4 we did struggle to fit them on. I like the idea of the hot stone but it is a low-effort meal for the kitchen who only need to cook chips and heat the stone. For this reason I cannot fathom why the waiter was pressuring us into ordering our mains befroe our final diner had arrived. On the plus side, my water buffalo was good, but since I was the one cooking it I'm not sure how much credit they deserve. The Tastecard discount made it worthwhile, however, everything but the meat was average at best and the service was appalling.

It's a really cozy pub with a very relaxed atmosphere. The staff were all extremely friendly and…read morewelcoming making you feel at home. The food was great too.

I like it here. This strange little wonderland of Thai British pub with one section of beer…read moredrinking, singing chanting soccer watchers, another section with tables for dining in and all sort of authentic Asian food to order. I was totally blow away by their special steamed Sea Bassdish, it tasted exactly like my father in-law's home cooking! The appetizer sampler is the way to go if you are not sure what to order, or just want food with drinks. The portion is enough to feel satisfied for two person that's not too hungry. Be aware, all special dishes (more home cooking style) are on the sweeter side, so if you are one with savory preference, you may want to stay on the safe side with regular Thai curry dishes.

I have to say this place was spot on. I've previously been judgemental about these types of…read moreplaces, but my mind has been changed. We went at lunchtime during the Christmas holidays, and it was busy but not epic. We got seated straightaway and served our drinks immediately. We went up to the Carvery and all the food was fully "stocked ", and a wide variety of options available. It was hot and fresh and a darn good roast to be fair. I'll definitely go back. Service was spot on too!

We came for the £3.99 breakfast buffet and weren't disappointed because our expectations were…read morereasonably low.... It's a bargain: the food is basic, and a bit boring, but it's not bad either: just a basic English breakfast with fried and scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, tomatoes, hash browns and toast.... All you want. Take note: unlimited cups of 'hot drinks' adds £1.99 to your bill... Still quite reasonable if you ask me

Hospitable, great ambience and hearty food - definitely recommend a visit esp if you enjoy the good…read moreold fashioned pub culture

Loved this place! Went there after taking someone to Harry Potter. It was drive from the location…read moreby not bad and well worth it. This is not or typical pub food place. The chef takes a lot of pride in his dishes and the staff is friendly. You might need to call ahead for reservations.

Baraka is a club/ bar which is joint with the club Area on the watford high street. It is usually…read moreopen from about 8pm to 12-2am, and then people usually go onto Area. Baraka is one of the cheaper bars in the area with often drink deals like 2 vk's or 2 fosters and a shot for £5 on a monday, or on a sunday buy on get one free on drinks. It is very accessible as it is a 5-10 minute walk from Watford high street train station, and there are plenty of buses near aswell. Surrounded by other clubs, Watford is always a good night out.

Best Sunday Roast in Watford. Always nice service, very friendly host. English pub with seasonal…read moredecorations. Won Watford Observer 2023 award for the best pub in Watford.

Comfy boozer with a quirky interior, serving a few ales on tap.read more