The Oaks Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The quality of food was excellent, along with the service and the bar and outdoor areas are great!"
• "The food was amazing, service outstanding and the atmosphere was fantastic."
• "Absolutely delectable high quality food at very reasonable prices for a top chef."
• "Food was delicious and enjoyed by all, my son particularly enjoying the children’s burger."
• "I had duck which was mouth watering and my partner had burger which was also very tasty."
• "Food was tasty... our table had short rib, steak and ale pie, and a couple of very nicely cooked and presented fish dishes."
• "The food was excellent, the staff were friendly."
• "The food was very good for our party of 14. All orders of starters, mains and puddings were lovely and quick service and hot food."

Cons:

• "For me the Food is highly overpriced and such small portions."
• "The downside slightly was the food. I had stone bass, which was tasty but a little bland and the portion were pretty pathetic."
• "Flavour was nice, although I wouldn't describe it as mindblowing, and I was a bit disappointed with the size of the portion of this dish."
• "Very lackluster experience, the waitress was nice and offered to change the steak after it was severely overcooked."
• "It's really lovely food at the Oaks but small portions."
• "The portions were fairly small if you are hungry. The fish soup was too oily and not tasty."
• "Main course average. My companions main course was discribed as a butternut salad but strangest salad she had ever seen."
• "Lovely spot got lots of potential but the food fell short."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "Our waitress (Maddie) was so nice, and friendly. A real credit to the Oaks."
• "We were on a family holiday for the week and ended up visiting here 3 times! It was perfect for the children, us and the grandparents - suiting all our needs."
• "Superb place with delicious food and wonderful and friendly staff."
• "The service was exceptional and the food was even better."
• "Staff and manager are superb."
• "Staff were very attentive - we moved tables 3 times during our final visit to hide from and then chase the sun and this was no problem at all."
• "The service was really good and friendly."
• "Friendly staff and flavoursome food."

Cons:

• "Our evening was let down by quite poor service on the food side. Our order was cancelled as soon as starters were delivered."
• "Service unfortunately took a very long time, but it appeared that all the staff were rushed off their feet."
• "We were made to be preorder had to ask for stuff they forgot."
• "Waited nearly 30 mins over our booked time no explanation."
• "Service at The Oaks was extremely good. Menu had plenty of choices and the food when presented, was well tasting and a pleasure to eat."
• "Went to the oaks for a few drinks after golf … Spilt one drink and asked to leave by the two women behind the bar."
• "We went in on a Friday during lunch and while it was quite busy esp with Christmas parties we secured a lovely table in the conservatory."
• "Service at The Oaks was extremely good. Menu had plenty of choices and the food when presented, was well tasting and a pleasure to eat."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "Lovely atmosphere inside and outside they have built gorgeous beach huts for that al fresco dining under cover."
• "The interiors here are lovely and there are also beach huts which you can dine at or you can sit under a canopy tent or inside."
• "We ate outside in the garden beach huts and it was a really lovely experience."
• "Really lovely interior design, bright, well-ventilated, and a lovely atmosphere."
• "Very nice looking conservatory, fine dining experience. Dishes are nicely arranged and of good quality."
• "A relaxed pub restaurant. The service was exceptional and the food was even better."
• "We all agreed the quality of both the main courses and the sweets we had were extremely good."
• "This is a lovely venue with a fantastic outdoor area with well spaced tables and seating, some under cover."

Cons:

• "Not keen on the dog that kept barking! Though the food was nice (chips were bad though - like oven chips, nit home made) it was nothing special."
• "The parking is a little limited when they are busy but we had a very enjoyable steak frite."
• "The parking lot was pretty full and that's often a good sign."
• "We booked a table for a drink at 5pm. Arrived and offered table inside or outside."
• "I asked for a fillet steak medium rare and no sauce. When it came the chips were "mcdonald" type chips."
• "No horseradish with Sunday roast ,why not send one of the staff to tesco half a mile away to get some."
• "Only because I can’t give it zero stars! Please see my review on their Facebook page for complete details of our horrible humiliating birthday treat experience there in August."
• "Sat outside for drinks , told at bar it was table service. Server seemed surprised and slightly miffed everytime we ordered drinks."