Holes Bay Table Table Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The steak I ordered was cooked nicely and despite being busy was brought to my table around ten minutes after I ordered at the bar."
• "Good value for money, we went for an all you can eat cooked breakfast which also included the continental breakfast, selection was large."
• "All the food came out together and every meal was delicious."
• "Food was nice."
• "We were amazed at the generous helpings and the lovely dessert- to say nothing about the price- great value!"
• "Sausage inside tasted good though."
• "The food was very tasty and reasonably priced."

Cons:

• "The food was okay, mediocre at best."
• "Poor mixed grill. Gristle in steak, fatty gammon and bad chips."
• "Food was cold, and some of the staff were quite unprofessional."
• "Food was all cold at dinner and tasted horrible."
• "While we were finishing our sub par meals, they started cleaning the bins right next to our table. The smell was vile."
• "The most disgusting food I have ever been served."
• "The Sunday roast was dry and bland. The Yorkshire puddings were rock hard, the beef was cooked dry, and the veg had little to no taste."

Service

Pros:

• "We popped in for a drink before bed & the Bar Manager was amazing, really warm & friendly & accommodating."
• "Great service from Kevin-cheerful, polite and attentive, with nothing too much trouble."
• "The waitress Sabrina was very welcoming and cheerful."
• "Candice and Justin are brilliant servers!"
• "Cheryl was our main server and ensured that we were happy throughout our meal."
• "The convivial atmosphere was enhanced by our server, Kevin."
• "The waitress was excellent and we had no problems with making changes to dishes, nothing was too much."

Cons:

• "Staff so not interested in doing their job."
• "Vegetarian roast was an absolute joke, lukewarm and there was more food on my kids' plates who had kids' portions. Tried to explain to waiter but gave up as he wasn't really listening."
• "Food was satisfactory. Far from amazing but it was ok."
• "The bar area is spoilt by gaming machines blocking the view to the serving area."
• "They don't check it out. We have to tell someone. I still ended up with something I do not eat."
• "Service was medium to poor at best."
• "Service was incredibly slow and for the most part we felt ignored."

Cleanliness & Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Restaurant located just outside Poole with nice views and Premier Inn."
• "Clean and tidy restaurant."
• "The ambience was just right, not noisy and plenty of light."
• "Nice decor and layout."
• "Spotlessly clean, plenty of space between tables & a lovely garden too."
• "We reserved a table in the Lighthouse area, which has a lovely bright outlook."
• "The venue itself is wholesome with a nice sized outdoor seating area with lots of ample parking."

Cons:

• "Was taken to a table, the place was filthy!"
• "Who is the person that checks the restaurant and controls the staffing and bar. Oh the manager… They need sacking."
• "Filthy plates and tea stained cups."
• "Toilets are awful. No toilet roll, broken seat, dirty, didn't flush, broken tap."
• "Musty/mould smell in the immediate area."
• "Tables were sticky, needed a better clean."
• "Needs a complete upgrade, tired basic, with the addition of stained seats."