The Lake View Bowness

Although slightly garish looking from the outside, this is actually quite a welcoming venue on the inside. Naturally, if you can grab one of the tables with a view back across Lake Windermere, you will be greeted with a truly wonderful view whilst you eat. The menu is well priced in comparison to other eateries in the area, and there is a good selection for various appetites. My wife and I both went for a platter - Meat for myself, and Seafood for my wife. They were both excellent and left us both absolutely stuffed and feeling we had chosen well.

Stopped here after seeing it reopened after being closed for many years. Food was stunning, especially the steak pie, full of meat. Very dog friendly as well which for us is the important part, just keep dogs on the hard floor, not the carpet areas. If you're lucky enough to get a seat by the windows you have a stunning view over the lake.

Nice big portions, you certainly won’t leave hungry, you get what you pay for and more. We sat upstairs as we visited with our dog whom they were brilliant with, providing her with a bowl of water. The atmosphere was comfortable and calm and there view over the lake is lovely. Also want to add that there were several vegetarian friendly dishes which was fab for one member of our party.

The food and drink were great, it was pretty quiet compared to the last time we went there not sure if it's changed hands. I think some of the staff could do with smartening up a bit, they looked quite scruffy. The prices are quite steep for some of the food items and the windows need a window cleaner going round the outside so you can enjoy the views better. Not sure what's happened to the carpet but it looks really bad.

Everything about this place is brilliant. The greeting from the staff, a good selection of drinks, then you have the fantastic views of the lake. Best of all is the menu. The food is excellent. The chef Trevor has done a great job with the selection. I can strongly recommend the hand cut steak pie topped with puff pastry mixed fresh vegetables.

Despite not being a big fan of fish and chips, I must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed the dish at this restaurant. When my parents visited me from Thailand, I decided to take them to the Lake District. As my dad expressed a desire to try traditional English cuisine, we stumbled upon this lakeside restaurant without consulting any reviews. Not only were we treated to an exceptional view, but the food surpassed our expectations as well.