The Skiff Inn Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant

Address: Clasper Way, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 3BE, United Kingdom

Phone: +441914141834

Rating: 4.6
based on 216 reviews.

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"

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