The Playa Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was absolutely excellent and service was faultless."
• "I had a Lasagne and it was absolutely top notch the best I have ever eaten out even better than my homemade ones."
• "If you like good food then this place is worth a visit, steak is amazing as is the fish and chips, highly recommend."
• "The culinary highlight was undoubtedly the chili con carne, served with a delightful blend of sour cream, guacamole, and jalapeños – a perfect harmony of flavors."
• "The food tastes amazing and is presented very well."
• "Food was excellent. I had the burger, as I wasn't too hungry. My wife had the roast beef with lots of vegetables and it looked (and tasted) fantastic."
• "The food was amazing, I had the cod which was mouth watering."

Cons:

• "Chilli con carne. Avoid. Tastless."
• "This has changed a lot, awful fish and chips, I think it was frozen fish."
• "The presentation was sloppy and drowned in watery gravy."
• "The only thing I would change is the fact that it is not dog friendly."
• "The meat was clearly 100% pre-cooked thinly sliced meat from a package."
• "The veg came separately on one dish for the four of us and was a tasteless disaster."
• "The food is overpriced and average."

Service

Pros:

• "Helpful and friendly staff, lovely food and welcoming atmosphere."
• "Great staff, happy, polite, efficient and friendly."
• "Staff were 10 out 10 and couldn't do enough and didn't pester throughout the meal."
• "The staff's friendliness contributed significantly to the welcoming ambiance."
• "Staff very friendly, place was clean and welcoming."
• "The service from start to finish was excellent."
• "Very friendly staff."

Cons:

• "The staff were disorganised running around in all directions yet the place was not busy."
• "Food was good but service was appalling."
• "Honestly used to love this place but it's not the same was ignored by staff."
• "The staff were friendly but the quality of the food was shocking."
• "We tried to get their attention but to no avail."
• "Staff didn’t have a clue and didn’t want to serve anyone by looks of it."
• "Worst service ever. Most arrogant waiting and bar staff I've seen in my 20 years experience."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "Lovely sea front restaurant and bar."
• "Superb establishment, staff dressed immaculately and inside and outside decor has a touch of class."
• "We were welcomed warmly into a beautiful space with a crackling fire and lovely atmosphere."
• "Beautiful garden, one enclosed (great for kids to run around in) and a larger garden at rear."
• "Had a very well kept pint of Shep's Master Brew next to a cozy fire with one of the best views on the island."
• "Lovely setting, nice clean and clear decor."
• "Delicious meals in a truly beautiful spot looking out over the sea."

Cons:

• "Just had a couple of very over priced drinks in the freezing cold bar because for some reason we have to use the front door which is constantly left open."
• "Unfriendly and unwelcoming atmosphere."
• "The establishment is run down and dirty looking."
• "This bar used to be vibrant and full of life, it's sad to revisit my home town and find such a staple of the area to be a shadow of its former self."
• "The decor is as basic as can be and just in general looking run down."
• "Dirty and worn out furniture to sit on, sticky tables."
• "It appeared getting seats filled was more important than personal safety."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Good unpretentious food at very reasonable prices."
• "💷 Wallet friendly."
• "The prices were very reasonable & the quality of the food was great."
• "Great food and drink, friendly staff, cosy atmosphere."
• "Good quality eatery with reasonable prices."
• "Breakfast & drinks reasonably priced."
• "Food tasty, great chips generous portions."

Cons:

• "£14 for fish & chips, better value in Wetherspoons."
• "I wouldn’t mind if they were charging normal prices. But they are still charging a premium."
• "Sadly expensive set menu for £20 per head for minimum 2 course meal."
• "Being charged over £100 for a party of 4 with only one drink was the final straw."
• "Very expensive for food the cheapest thing was soup and patè at £6.50 sandwiches start at £9.95."
• "Massively over priced for what the chef produced."
• "New overpriced menu with no healthy options."

Accessibility

Pros:

• "An additional practical advantage is the availability of a car park, ensuring convenience for those arriving by vehicle."
• "Nice size carpark to the side and disabled access on the front of the building."
• "Dog friendly, but in reserved area, have dog menu, that’s great and the proceeds goes to the Stray dog Service!"

Cons:

• "Not very dog friendly, only allowed to sit outside at front of pub by the road not allowed in garden round the side or in the pub."
• "Not very wheelchair-friendly: misleading signs, step at the door, ramped door locked."
• "No food available outside and 4 customers who had booked days before for an indoor table were turned away as there was no food left for them."