Cheshire Oaks Reviews Summary

Category: Pub Ellesmere Port

Address: 12, Coliseum Way, Cheshire Oaks, Outlet Village, Ellesmere Port CH65 9HD, United Kingdom

Phone: +441513560907

Rating: 3.8
based on 429 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Special mention to the two waitresses who went above and beyond with their service after a mix up in communications with our order and made our evening much better with how they treated us and the free drinks they gave whilst we waited."
  • "Waitress was very apologetic."
  • "Brilliant meal, great food and service."
  • "The staff were friendly and very helpful."
  • "The staff made me feel so welcome - every time I ate or drank there."
  • "The staff were very accommodating, and managed get us a table for 8 of use."
  • "Great Service friendly staff."

Cons:

  • "All in all a disappointing experience where service really let the place down."
  • "The first waitress was not helpful at all."
  • "None of the staff could crack a smile."
  • "Terrible customer service especially the manager who was not understanding at all when I complained."
  • "Staff not very hospitable/friendly my food was practically thrown at the table no check backs either."
  • "Staff were no where to be seen at first as they were all gathered in the kitchen."
  • "The staff were miserable and looked like they didn't wanted to be there."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Food is lovely too, we didn't wait long at all, maybe 20 mins, food was hot and all cooked perfectly."
  • "We had the Katsu Banquet and it was delicious."
  • "A most enjoyable visit and I recommend the southern fried chicken skewers."
  • "The food was delicious and tasty."
  • "The food was beautifully cooked and hot."
  • "Good portions of good food."
  • "The food was fantastic and really good value for money."

Cons:

  • "The food we had was below standard, even considering this is a cheap and cheerful brand."
  • "We had a rump steak each one medium one rare, they were grisly and tough."
  • "The chicken wasn't very pleasant soggy underneath and a rubbery texture."
  • "Chicken tasted like it was re heated it was over cooked and slimy."
  • "The food when it came (Sunday lunch) was cold and after been sent back for a time in the microwave it was dry and quite honestly awful."
  • "Burger was greasy and my mum's lasagne was disgusting."
  • "The other dishes felt like they had been reheated - they were drier than Gandhi's flip flop."

Cleanliness

Pros:

  • "So we arrived and found a clean table for two."
  • "The place is dog friendly and very welcoming so we could relax and enjoy the evening."
  • "Quickly seated on a very busy Friday night after deciding to visit whilst in the area. Staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly and gave our table a wipe down before we sat down."

Cons:

  • "Chairs are really uncomfortable and restaurant full of screaming kids and arguing couples."
  • "There were plates and cutlery left on tables that had not been cleaned and the toilets were very unclean with no locks on the doors and broken toilet seats."
  • "Dirty tables not been wiped or stacked up plates and loads of glasses on the table."
  • "The toilets were totally disgusting."
  • "For a start personally this places doesn’t even deserve one star! The food was absolutely awful!"
  • "The restaurant was a bit grotty and ran down."
  • "The floors were filthy, as were the toilets."

Value

Pros:

  • "Can't fault this place for value. Great choice for very little cash."
  • "All 4 of us had a different meal and each person said their meal was excellent and great value for money."
  • "This meant our meal for 4 including drinks and puddings for the kids totalled just over £17 !!"
  • "Breakfast was delicious. Plenty on the plate for a good price!"
  • "The food was great and exactly what you expect for the price range."
  • "The food was cheap and the portions were big and the kids were happy."
  • "Nice cheap place to eat if visiting Cheshire oaks outlet retail park."

Cons:

  • "Awful place, stay away like the plague."
  • "Definitely the worst place I have ever eaten."
  • "An absolute dump, avoid this awful place at all costs."
  • "Absolutely terrible place."
  • "Would not recommend this place since its been took over by new management."
  • "Definitely won't be recommending and won't be coming back in a hurry."
  • "A complete waste of money and time !"

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The place is really big with a lot of atmosphere."
  • "Food was absolutely delicious and atmosphere was spot on."
  • "Lovely quiet atmosphere, calming."
  • "Amazing experience at the Cheshire Oaks. Great atmosphere and welcoming staff!"
  • "A lovely atmosphere. Went with family and 2 children. Food was basic pub grub done well."
  • "Still delivering high quality dishes, even during busy periods."
  • "Nice atmosphere and clean."

Cons:

  • "Chairs are really uncomfortable and restaurant full of screaming kids and arguing couples."
  • "Dirty tables not been wiped or stacked up plates and loads of glasses on the table."
  • "The manager has the wrong approach with kids!"
  • "The floors were filthy, as were the toilets."
  • "The floor was like the bottom of a skip."
  • "Walking through the door we wasn’t greeted, sat down on a dirty sticky table."
  • "The place seems a bit run down, it used to be my favourite place to go for a meal with good food at good prices."

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