The Grove At Walcot

I have visited this restaurant many times. The food is great and there is plenty of it. The team is friendly and provides excellent service. I tried to make a reservation a few days ago, only to be informed that they are fully booked until the current owners retire today (29/01). I am disappointed. I hope that the restaurant will be taken over by new management who will continue the good work with the current team, minus the retirees. I just wanted to express my gratitude for some wonderful evenings. It's sad to see them go, but I wish them a happy retirement. Thank you!

We decided to try something different for our date night and went to the Grove at Walcot after seeing another couple we know dine there. Unfortunately, the food we received did not live up to the pictures we had seen. My husband ordered the mixed grill and I had the 10-ounce sirloin, but both dishes were disappointing. The meat was just okay, and the steak was particularly terrible with tough cuts and lots of gristle. The chips were small and we only had a few chunky ones, and the tomato ketchup tasted cheap with added vinegar. For a price close to £80, the quality of the food did not justify the cost. However, the dessert was delicious. We have learned our lesson and will stick to Miller and Carter, which is cheaper and consistently good. It's a shame, as we were really looking forward to trying this place.

I had an amazing meal at this restaurant where I got to cook my steak on a black rock right at the table. It was the best steak I've had in a long time. The service was very hospitable as well. I highly recommend this place.

Excellent value. The evening special available midweek is well presented and of great quality. There is always a warm welcome too!

Booked at The Grove for a birthday meal and what a wonderful experience. From the road The Grove does not give away it's secrets and this makes for a great surprise for the first time visitor. The wonderfully kept garden leads into a cosy restaurant and bar with an ambience to match its surroundings. The sight of the well stocked sweet fridge with some of the most amazing puddings was a great start to the evening. Photos taken and sent to the kids making them very jealous. The food was excellent and very tasty and the service was exceptional. If you have never been before the manner in which the steaks are presented is brilliant, I won't spoil the surprise here though. A fantastic experience and one we will definitely be revisiting.