The first dish was amazing but we wish the rest was just as great. The calamari was the best…read morecalamari that I ever had. The breading was delicious and they sprinkled chopped garlic on it with a touch of olive oil. The dipping sauce was amazing. The best entree for the night was Fish Parmentier, and it had a delicious white sauce that it was made with. The buttered mussels were good but could have used more chopped garlic. My 2 sons each ordered Beton Stew and they both were disappointed with the dish. I tried it too and the sauce wasn't great. My wife ordered the Beef Bouguignon and she was disappointed as well. It was the sauce again and she said the beef was over cooked and a bit stiff. My youngest ordered the Rib Eye with the béarnaise sauce. The steak could have been more tender and the béarnaise sauce was too bland and we definitely had better.

Nice French chain restaurant in a great location. The outdoor patio is beautiful and private. We…read morehad a great special (if you ordered 2 steaks, sauces, and sides, they gave you a bottle of wine). The food was good though the meat was a bit grizzled.

I was hungry for a healthy lunch and came upon this place offering a prix fix 2 or 3 course meal…read morefor lunch. The options are fantastic so you can cater to what you're hankering for. I started with the watermelon, feta and fennel salad (great for a warm day) and had the fillet of sea beam, which was on this delicious tomato, chorizo sauce. I ordered a side of fries to round out the meal. Also treated myself to a large bottle of sparkling water as it was a warm day. It was a little on the pricey side (~45GBP) but worth it for a lovely meal. The service is friendly and non intrusive. The cafe is rustic and welcoming.

Absolutely delicious food here. I am a hardened crusty somewhat sardonic old Californian. I rarely…read moregive a business a 5 star Yelp rating. Well, the dinner tonight turned me into a romantic gushing girl who experienced delight with the meal here. Bambie, the wife, and I ordered the 3 course prix fixe meals. There are several choices on that menu. We're dining here on a Monday evening. Normally one does not expect the 'A' team to be on duty. But, my god, the meal I just ate was one of the best I've been fortunate to consume in ages. Quick details: Gazpacho, fresh as a summer garden. Spring pea pate delightfully minty and wonderfully rich. Onglet steak as good or better than any I've eaten anywhere in France. Perfectly sautéed sea bream fillet tasted like it was fished from the sea this morning. Pomme frites, creamy and crisp. Panna cotta and espresso that would make an Italian swoon with pleasure. Hey wait, I'm Italian - yes, I swooned. Top drawer on every aspect. Here's the kicker. The 3 course prix fixe dinner costs £18!!!! Wine by the glass is the good stuff. Certainly better than any and all that I've had in the past fortnight while driving around the UK, eating in both very good to mediocre restaurants. 250ml glasses priced from £5.50 to £ 8.25. Okay, I sense that you are skeptical.. "Not possible, truly well made delicious meal from organic sources in Bath, England at bargain basement prices?" Yep, miracles sometimes happen. Experiences like this make me release my customary cynicism for a while. Tonight, I'm so glad that it happened. Wish that it would occur more often. Table service: friendly, humanly authentic, efficient. Dining room ambiance: euro cafe. Casual, nicely decorated. Perfect for a family dinner or a romantic date. I LOVE THIS BISTRO. I hope to remember the pleasure it brought me tonight for the remainder of my life. Note: As of this date I have written over 1720 Yelp reviews since 2006. It is probably the most florid and ridiculous. And it is 100% sincere. If you are within 100 miles of Bath England, make an effort to eat dinner here. 48 hour advance reservations mandatory.

Tucked away in the back streets of Bath you'll find Bistro La Barrique. This restaurant prides…read moreitself on offering "affordable gourmet French dining in a relaxed, friendly and easy-going atmosphere". These things are true, but they neglect that their food is distinctively below par. I opted for one of the tempting-sounding vegetarian dishes (a goats cheese tartlet) which lukewarm, rubbery and under seasoned. The rose wine we had was also a bit watery and underwhelming. All in all I actually had a really lovely evening, but that wasn't down to the food or the wine. (Well, maybe partly down to the wine!)

We really enjoyed our meal - I think it was the nicest meal I've had out for a long time…read more Unusually for a French restaurant, there was a good vegetarian choice, and everything we chose was delicious. French tapas might seem like a strange idea, but it worked - much better than the potato-chunks-in-tinned-tomatoes that I end up with from Spanish tapas places. My wife - a meat eater - thoroughly enjoyed her rabbit and duck. We thoroughly recommend la Barrique's food; the only reason it doesn't get five stars is that the service was rather slow - but then it was full.

A newer establishment near the Pulteney Bridge. Very cozy and charming. There are two or three…read morelevels and we were seated on the lower level, in the back, with a fantastic view of the Weir. We arrived early for dinner, around 6, and a reservation didn't seem necessary. Service was very friendly and professional and although new they seemed to have it down. I had a steak for my entree and my dining companion had fish. We were both quite pleased with our choices. The only glitch, probably my fault, was ordering a gin martini before dinner. That seemed to throw them for a loop! Apparently that isn't common, like a gin and tonic. But they pulled it together and after some discussion asked if I wanted it "dry" "dirty" "olives" etc.? In the end I should have ordered a gin and tonic as the martini was not that good. I do recommend this place, however, as the food and atmosphere is quite good. I hope they succeed.

We came across Underwood's Instagram and knew instantly we had to try dinner there during our…read morerecent trip to Bath. The wait staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Our dinner was spectacular.

Quick glance: + convenient location…read more+ cheap set menu for lunch + large venue + good portion size... - ... but food is nothing to shout about - service of variable quality I came here for a Saturday lunch after a tour around the Roman Baths partly because of its convenient location. Despite the hundreds of tourists milling about, we were seated at Tilleys promptly as there were many tables tucked away downstairs. The restaurant offered a cheap option for lunch, costing only £12.50 per person for two courses (or £15 for three courses). Some mains of the day ask for a £1 supplement, which is very reasonable. On the day we visited, for example, Tilleys had cod as well as lemon sole as a special, which attracted a supplement, as well as whiting at no additional cost. I found the waitress serving us to be slightly abrupt. When she told us about the special mains of the day, she briefly explained there was the whiting, the lemon sole with butter and lemon, and cod with parsley and butter, without elaborating, for example, that the whiting were breaded fillets or how the other fish were prepared. (It was only after we had ordered, I heard the other waitress explaining in more details about how the fish was prepared and served to our neighbouring table). When we ordered mains, which came with one side detailed on the menu as vegetable of the day, potato of the day, etc, we had to ask how the potato was prepared, and then prompted our waitress to tell us what the vegetable was. During our meal, our water jug was empty and our waitress came over to ask us if we wanted anything. Before I could say "more water please" she had already turned around and almost ready to dash. I would like to put this down to inexperience and ignorance rather than a rude service, but it did make for a disconcerted experience. The food itself was nothing to shout about. The starter was more visually appealing than the mains, and the fish I had (cod) and my partner ordered (whiting) was slightly overcooked, but still edible and we walked away full. It's a little darker in the basement, with a rather somber ambiance. The waitress who served us seemed a bit tired, and the food itself represents the height of British cuisine from the late 80s (Tilleys is a family-run restaurant founded in 1983). It's a good, cheap place for lunch, although I wouldn't classify it as cheerful.

Very relaxed and the food was delicious. Order the small plates so you get a taste of many. If you…read moreare confused just ask. Staff will help you with a smile.

The food here is outstanding! We had the goat cheese and tomato appetiser, my husband had the…read moreovernight cooked lamb which melted in your mouth with fab dauphene potatoes. I had the roast chicken with the risotto and it was amazing as well. 10/10 experience. The service was excellent as well. Thanks to the Gainsborough hotel to recommending this to two bumbling Americans.

Hands down the best meal I had in England! Every dish was bursting with fresh, local ingredients,…read moreand the flavors were incredible. We showed up about 30 minutes before closing (absolutely starving), and despite the late hour, they graciously accommodated us without making us feel rushed. The appetizer special--local sliced tomatoes with goat cheese, basil, and candied walnuts--was so good I scraped the plate clean. Seriously, we loved every bite! For my entrée, I had the Roasted Cotswold Chicken Breast, and it was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful. If you're in Bath, don't skip Clayton's Kitchen. The Mediterranean and modern French-inspired dishes will leave you wanting more!

This cottage-like pub is a true jewel located in the beautiful outskirts of Bristol. With stunning…read moreviews of greenery all around, I could almost hear the soundtrack of the Sound of Music as I scanned my eyes over the fields. The interior was intimate, cozy yet elegant, and made me feel like I was having dinner at someone's vacation home vs a restaurant that's been awarded a Michelin star. I apologize in advance in case the chance to eat the same dishes I've had will be slim to none as I gather the menu changes daily. That said, allow me to rave about some of the new bests I've had starting with the STEAK TARTARE that was so delightfully refreshing. I loved the hint of sweet mustard while the crispy oyster on the side was such a pleasant pairing. The LAMB SHOULDER was a-maaaaazing - harissa spiced and grilled to a perfect char until tender and bloody good. Served with yogurt, flatbread, and smoked cod's roe - just fab! Beautifully pink, the PORK LOIN was another winner featuring melt-in-your-mouth-delicious-meat with the rhubarb sauce sealing the deal so gloriously. There is everyone's least favorite dish which is the PIGEON, not because of how it was prepared but more on meat preference. We also had the CHILLED LOVAGE SOUP with Cornish Crab, MUSSELS w/ SMOKED PANCETTA, and PRAWN TORTELLINI - all we so very much enjoyed. I could still remember the taste of every single one of them in my mouth including the CHOCOLATE MOUSSE for dessert. Offering a pre-fixe menu as well as an a la carte menu, Pony & Trap is sure to please any food lover without breaking the bank. With a stellar service to boot, it paved the way for such a memorable evening with plenty of stories, laughter, and tears of joy shared over a fantastic spread. Easily one of my highlights on this holiday. Review #800

Another fantastic experience had at the Pony & Trap…read more I've been to the Pony & Trap a number of times. Once in a large group with friends and a number of times in a smaller group with family. Whether it's a classic Sunday roast, a cheeky weekday lunch or evening dinner it never fails to impress, it hasn't got a Michelin Star for nothing! This visit was for an early Sunday lunch with my wife and grandad as a birthday present for Grandpappy. I'd booked a while back and specifically asked for a table with good light as grandpappy's eyesight isn't quite what it use to be. The guys at the Pony & Trap were more than accommodating and gave us the best table in the house, in front of the large window at the back of the restaurant overlooking Chew Vally, it's quite a view. I usually go for the beef for the P&T Sunday roast but based on the steak meal I'd eaten the night before I thought I'd branch out and try the pork for a change, I wasn't disappointed! The pork came complete with crackling, homemade apple sauce, parsnip purée, AMAZING roasters and a selection of veg that's without a doubt some of the best I've ever had accompanying the Sunday meat! My personal fav was the roast beetroot. The pork didn't come with a Yorkshire but I had a quiet word with our waitress and she arranged for me to have one anyway. Smashing service as always. Alice and Grandpappy went for the beef and as expected the medium rare slab of prime ashdale beef was first class (I managed to pinch a taster from Alice!). It's also worth mentioning the homemade horseradish that accompanied the beef. I sometimes find that you should stick to the stuff that comes out of a pot but this stuff was amazing. It tasted so fresh and a proper nose tingler! I can't speak highly enough of the Pony & Trap. Considering the high quality of ingredients (a summary of which is included on the back of the menu, so you can see where they were sourced from), the first class service and it's shiny Michelin Star it's actually not quite as heavy on the wallet as you might expect. Highly recommended for a special occasion if you fancy venturing out of town. I can also recommend a walk round Chew Valley Lake or Folly Farm Nature Reserve after your meal to burn off your roast on a Sunday. Both are a couple of minutes drive from the pub.

We came here and the restaurant id beautiful, no matter where you sit it's gorgeous…read more They were very accommodating and sat us early. They have a nice menu- a few random things but those random things are incredible. The fried beef bao bun was AMAZING and I'd go back for 100 of those alone. The roast however was beyond disappointing. Tough bland and frankly gross. Would not recommend- it seems that was the common consensus by fellow diners sitting near us. I'll definitely be back for the buns.

Very nice homey atmosphere, typical of the area, the food was spot on for what one would expect…read morefrom British food. I had the beef pie which was very tasty, accompanied with mashed potatoes and a sautéed char greens and a side salad. For desert I had to have the warm toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream....delicious. This place is well worth exploring.