The Queen - Suffolk Coastal

We had our engagement dinner at this restaurant two years ago, and decided to return for our 1st anniversary. The first time we dined here, the ambience was beautiful with many locals enjoying drinks at the pub, and the food was exceptional. The staff were all very friendly, creating a special atmosphere. However, on our recent visit, it seemed like a completely different place. We had a reservation for 6 o'clock and were the only ones dining, except for one other family. Although the menu sounded promising, we were disappointed with our burgers and veggie chili. The burger patty was small and unimpressive, served in a plain bun like you would find at a fast food truck. The fries appeared to be frozen, rather than freshly cut and fried as they were before. The portion sizes were also quite small, and we decided to skip dessert as the only option was Eton Mess. We paid £31 for our meal, including a bottle of water, which seemed quite expensive for the quality of food we received. The woman behind the bar was friendly, but it was evident that there had been many changes. It was mentioned that a new menu would be introduced the next day, and the chef had just started that week. Overall, we were disappointed with our experience, which put a slight damper on our otherwise lovely anniversary celebration. I doubt we will return to this restaurant unless we can be assured of the same high standard of food and atmosphere we experienced before.

We had a successful Sunday dinner with the family. We had a spacious table that fit comfortably with the high chair. The service was good and the food was excellent. The pub food was well above average. My fish cakes were tender and delicious, and came in a generous portion. We are definitely planning to visit again.

There was confusion over where to place our order, whether at the bar or at the table. The menu was unclear and we had to search for an explanation. The main fish option was unavailable and there was an unacceptably long wait for our food to arrive. The fish cakes were sold out.

Really delicious food and great atmosphere. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Error-free and good value

The meal and service met our expectations, will definitely return.