Stanley Gate

Went for a quick lunch we had a main course each and a coffee. Both main meals were well cooked and well presented. 1 cod and chips 1 gammon egg and chips. Staff were welcoming and attentive and service was quick and served with a smile. The restaurant was very quiet only 3 tables being served but will go again if passing.

Beautiful food. Extensive menu. I'd always thought of it as a burger level place but having to find a last minute venue for my daughter and her husband,who both have become 'foodies' due to high ranking military life I decided it might be good enough. First impressions of empty car park, building in need of repaint and interior decor not to our taste didn't look too good. However the food was exceptionally cooked. The squid was the best ever, from anywhere. 3 different starters and 3 different mains between the 4 of us and we can't praise any part of it enough. The chef or chefs really did a fantastic job, considering the variety of meals we had.

We had a lovely time and a very nice meal. Very helpful staff. Bringing extra plate, smaller cutlery, and most importantly for our granddaughter ketchup. The only downside is that the toilets are upstairs, there is a disabled/baby changing one. However, it wasn't all that clean, which couldve been a one off. So I don't want to mark 4 stars, 4.5 would've been OK.