The Skiff Inn Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "When the meal arrived it was piping hot and all the company were very pleased with the food they ordered."
• "Everything was hot, well portioned and delicious."
• "The food was beautiful! It arrived maybe 10 minutes after ordering, piping hot and delicious."
• "The food was absolutely exceptional."
• "The majority of the positives of this review, relies on the quality of the food, which was delicious."
• "The trio of meats was absolutely delicious, in fact the whole meal was faultless."
• "The food was first class."

Cons:

• "I had the steak sandwich found the steak be grisly and unable to chew, onions were cold."
• "the green jelly substance served with it just tasted of mint and the salmon mousse was again a tasteless jelly substance."
• "Too expensive, starter was nice tempura prawns but only got 4 for £8.50."
• "ordered omelette... was nearlly sick with taste of pepper so couldnt eat it"
• "Scampi and chips served with salad instead of peas was a little disappointing."
• "Gordon Ramsey would close you down if he visited."
• "Shocked and feel cheated, being charged for fresh food and being served frozen."

Service

Pros:

• "Excellent service, friendly staff."
• "The staff were courteous and didn't keep us waiting for orders."
• "although it was very busy the service was excellent, pleasant staff"
• "The place was very busy, but service was wonderful."
• "The service was amazing."
• "Staff were friendly and attentive without being overbearing."
• "The waiters and staff were super friendly."

Cons:

• "Slow service was an issue, with delays taking order."
• "Service was slow at best, no one ever checked if we would like more water."
• "was annoyed to be pestered for order as soon as entering the restaurant"
• "We also were repeatedly asked if finished whilst many still eating, ironically rushing us after poor service/timings."
• "Service was terrible ordered starter and the main meal come first then starter appeared 10 minutes later."
• "After being ignored whilst standing at the wait here to be seated sign the rude barman asked if i was waiting for something."
• "Service so slow."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Very handy location."
• "Venue classy, ambiance lovely."
• "Everybody was enjoying themselves and the staffing was superb."
• "The evening we had a family get together, atmosphere was fantastic."
• "Chilled out place, car parking to the side and more nearby."
• "The place itself has a good feel to it."
• "An amazing family friendly atmosphere."

Cons:

• "bit of mistrust so unsure if I would return"
• "all the time we were there we were getting attacked by flies that were going in our drinks on plates"
• "quite offended by the rudeness of the staff, even Papa Jo."
• "Totally spoiled the meal."
• "Only problem was a group of really loud men sat in the corner and the staff never said a thing."
• "Just a pity about the local rabble which turned up and sat next to us swearing there heads off and so loud."
• "But on second visit it wasn't as good cold dry chips and we were seated in the conservatory which was so noisy I was pleased to get out."

Value

Pros:

• "Prices very reasonable for the size of the portions."
• "price for drinks were good cheaper than hotel"
• "Outstanding food every time and at fantastic prices."
• "The prices were something to be reasonably so you could treat yourself often"
• "Great prices and great atmosphere! Do not overlook!!!"
• "Absolutely delicious quality 1st class food at a great price."
• "Very reasonably priced, we paid under £55 for 2 and that includes 2 courses and drinks."

Cons:

• "Too expensive, starter was nice tempura prawns but only got 4 for £8.50."
• "I do feel the price point of the meals isn't justified, as the service of some of the staff and overall customer service dragged our experience down."
• "Now is a much smaller portion for £2 more."
• "Food used to be brilliant. Was definitely worth a visit 😋 Unfortunately they have increased prices and reduced quantities."
• "Happy to pay more due to inflation, however they are getting greedy."
• "Will never return. We have visited with our pooch many times in the past. Had booking confirmed for today (requesting dog friendly table) only to get there to see a sign that said guide dogs only."
• "this has definitely put us off and I doubt we will return"