Cullins Yard Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant

Address: 11 Cambridge Rd, Dover, CT17 9BY, United Kingdom

Phone: +441304211666

Rating: 4.3
based on 207 reviews.

Decor and Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The place is decked out in marine memorabilia and is close to the marina."
  • "Decor inside is quirky and cool. Outside there is a great seating area near the boat docks."
  • "If you haven't been to Cullin's before, you're in for a treat with the decor!"
  • "Great ambiance, very authentic sea-faring feel."
  • "The restaurant has charming nautical decor in a casual, cosy atmosphere which was very welcoming."
  • "Really nice cosy, nautical decor overlooking marina."
  • "The decor takes ages to sink in as there’s so much to look at from the boat as a bar to the vintage jaguar pics."

Cons:

  • "When it is so loud that you cannot have any conversation because it is as if the screeching singer is an inch from your ear, it is a real put off."
  • "The rooms are decorated with memorabilia but the bar area is rather dark and overwhelming with the decorations."
  • "Strange, rather spooky decor - a jumble of strange objects from different eras."
  • "The shelves and decor are covered in dust and bits of fluff."
  • "Absolutely terrible went for a romantic meal with my wife to be greeted by a drunk singing in a social club atmosphere."
  • "Swastika loving owner! Asked the owner about the Nazi memorabilia on display, was told that 'its OK to display Nazi symbols in this country' and faced an angry and racist owner as how dare I even ask such a question."

Service

Pros:

  • "Staff was very helpful."
  • "Staff were lovely and friendly, excellent service and always with a smile."
  • "Great & Friendly Customer Service."
  • "The staff are extremely good."
  • "Staff were friendly, helpful, prompt and not invasive."
  • "Had our staff Christmas party here - the food was superb, the service excellent."
  • "The staff were friendly and helpful."

Cons:

  • "Was so loud couldn't hear each other and when we complained to the owner we were told nothing I can do no apologies."
  • "The service was terrible!!! At one point we had to walk to the bar to order a beer because we were tired of waiting!"
  • "The staff looked bored and tired of life."
  • "They act as if they have too much business to provide you a table or service, though just the opposite."
  • "Manager unhelpful and unfriendly and needs training on PR."
  • "Service was really slow. Waited for over 40 mins for the order."
  • "The waitress was new and couldn’t answer any questions."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was excellent and reasonable for the price."
  • "Really excellent food."
  • "The meal was quite good. My wife had the mussels and loved them, and I had some pretty decent grilled fish."
  • "Good food, great to sit outside when the weather is nice."
  • "The food was amazing! I would recommend the chicken wings and scallops for starters."
  • "The absolute best seafood in UK so far. Our meals were perfect! Hot, tasty, fresh."
  • "The food is always excellent, they serve one of my favourite beers and the decor is eclectic and very interesting."

Cons:

  • "The chicken was dry and tasteless, having been microwaved to death."
  • "The grouse was tough and overcooked, the mash was so salty it was inedible."
  • "Sweet potato fries were slimy and most of the food lacked flavour/seasoning."
  • "Food wasn't as good as before...chips were like the leftover hard bits at the bottom of the fryer."
  • "Worst mussels ever."
  • "The mains came out and they were atrocious. nearly every single dish was microwaved after sitting around for god knows how long."
  • "The food was really poor quality, had the fish and there is no way that was cod."

Value

Pros:

  • "Price was also great value."
  • "The food is great quality and reasonably priced."
  • "Food was good for the price."
  • "Not very expensive dishes, I'd say it's average price."
  • "Great menu choices, great service and great value."
  • "Great service and great value."
  • "Inexpensive for what it is but not cheap dining - £44 for two people: one main meal each (mine vegan), one dessert, one coffee, two drinks."

Cons:

  • "The prices were high as the place was near the coast."
  • "Prices are fairly high and do not match the quality of the food."
  • "Steak very small for the price."
  • "£80 for 2 meals but instead was a lot worse than Witherspoon's two meals for £15."
  • "Prices above average for very poor food and service."
  • "Food just isn't as good as it used to be which is a real shame."
  • "Came here for family meal. Prices are fairly high and do not match the quality of the food."

Location

Pros:

  • "The location which is on the marina and very appealing."
  • "It’s in a good location. Parking is free nearby on Sundays."
  • "Awesome location especially on a warm sunny day when you can eat outside next to the mariner."
  • "Very well located near the seafront you can have many good dishes including some seafood (nice haddock risotto)."
  • "If you sit on the patio, you get a nice view of the cliffs and the marina."
  • "Excellent location right on the harbour."
  • "This pub is situated near the beach just down a small side street and with whole marina views at the back."

Cons:

  • "Personally I did not want to be inconvenienced to move my car whilst I’m eating."
  • "No-one was social distancing not even 1 metre, no masks on any staff or gloves."
  • "Only indoor seating gets table service, outdoor seating must order from the bar."

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