Wow. What a wonderful place. From start to finish amazing. Really friendly and helpful staff who made us feel very welcome. The food was fantastic. Every mouthful a flavour sensation which was presented to please the eye as well. Portions were just right. Enough to feel you've eaten a decent meal without being too big that you cannot make it through three courses. Which would be a real shame as every course is just as good as the last. The price is extremely reasonable too for such a high quality of menu. It's also dog friendly! We will definitely return.
I came here with some family for a birthday the staff were all lovely. The waitress came running to the car when we left a birthday card at the table 😊. Food was very nice my mum got the duck which she enjoyed a lot. I ordered the main vegetarian (no meat or fish) dish which was Thai noodles. The only negative I would say is they ran out of the only vegan dessert which was a little disappointing because I have lactose intolerance but the other ones my table ordered had gave good reviews.
Out for a drive so stopped here for Sunday lunch. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Our belly pork starter was very tasty but we were a bit disappointed with the main we thought the roast potatoes were a bit hard I wondered if they had been warmed up I apologise if I'm wrong. And it's the first time I've had a Sunday lunch with one slice of meat having said that it was very tender. So just a couple of negatives really
Disclaimer: I had high expectations going in.
Atmosphere was cosy. Service was friendly and attentive. Nice soft and non alcoholic selection available which I always appreciate.
To start I had the mackerel. I enjoyed it although I found it a bit under seasoned.
As a main we shared a bouillabaisse which was fab and the veggie burger. Although the burger was delicious with a bit of a kick to it. The burger bun and sourdough accompanying the other main course were not fresh which was disappointing.
Deserts were yummy.
Lovely place nicely decorated. Staff are attentive without being intrusive which is great and it can be hard to get the right balance.
Food was really tasty and very well presented.
Fantastic meal, beautifully prepared and very friendly staff! Highly recommend the pork belly or farmhouse terrains as starters. The bouillabaisse was amazing and the dark chocolate tart to die for !
If you love good food you will love this place .
Lovely warm welcome, remarkable lunch offering. The terrine with Stilton was wonderful and the pork belly really tender.
The bouillabaisse was very light and the fish cooked perfectly.
Really enjoyed the lime marmalade ice cream with a double chocolate tart.
A real gem.
2nd visit and still as good, 1st class service and food. One of the best places we've visited in North Yorkshire. Staff are excellent, customer service clearly a priority and that's the same for dogs....greeted with a biscuit and made to feel important. Great choice of drinks to suit everyone. Food top notch, Sunday lunch amazing not just run of the mill. Wait for the Yorkshire pudding surprise....no spoilers!! Everything is just a bit more special with so much effort. Can't wait to return again and again and again...
Ya gotta EAT HERE! Best burger I have EVER had in the UK! My wife and I visited Saltburn By the Sea and were driving to Westerdale to see the purple heather when she yelled STOP THE CAR! We popped into The Eskdale -- it was an awesome experience. The burger was SOOOO good, and the fish (n chips) was bigger than the 14 inch plate, and meaty, and tasty. Highly recommended! Thanx Marcus for your hospitality.
I've eaten in few better places than this, Sunday lunch was a choice of lamb or roast beef and would recommend both, chef certainly knows how to cook and girls behind the bar were attentive and chatty, really enjoyed our visit and will certainly make a point of coming back in the future.
Extremely friendly service. Beautiful pub with lovely outside area. Lovely food - burger and cheese cake especially nice. Fantastic fortified Malbec (recommended by server) to go with desert or cheese. Lovely Yorkshire moors around
We have had lunch at The Eskdale twice this week , while staying in Castleton and from the Welcome to the great service and fab food ,we would definitely recommend The Eskdale for a stop at lunch or and Evening Meal and drinks.
Thank you to everyone at The Eskdale for a wonderful experience.
My wife and I stopped for a meal on our way back to York, what an experiance, excellent service, superb food and real ale, what more could I ask, the waitress was very pleasant and explained all our food choices, a pleasure to treated, thank you for a great evening Bob & Joy
For me The Eskdale provided a service with a smile, an excellent choice of drinks, super friendly staff who couldn't do enough to make you feel welcome, and a menu that looked great. Unfortunately, although the starter and main were plated up nicely and the waitress gave a master chef delivery and explanation of the dish 😍, they lacked flavour/seasoning to have that wow factor as described in the menu. This being said....I would happily visit again and would love to sample the Sunday lunch 😁
Amazing place, beautiful scenery.
Staff were friendly and professional, perfect table service.
Had a 3 course meal, each dish was mouth watering and delicious. They looked awesome too.
It's a unique place definitely worth a visit.
Classic quaint country pub, lovely outside in the sun, been done out recently too and to a great standard. Didn't get food but the menu looks good.
12 months after our first visit & back on the North Yorkshire Moors. Would be rude not to revisit the Eskdale for a cheeky pint. As before lovely service, great pint & food menu looks as interesting & appetising as before.
Would certainly recommend as we ate here twice on our previous visits & the food was superb.
The Best. Service, Food, Location. You won't and can't get better. Marcus and his team will do everything for you. Go. Thank you and very well done. Best food we've had in years.
What a fantastic restaurant, great feel, friendly staff and excellent food.
We visited for an evening meal after seeing the reviews and noticing its mention in the Michelin guide, and these are well earned, as the food is superb, on par with Michelin stared restaurants I have been lucky enough to visit.
The dishes are well thought out, the elements complement each other very well, the food is well presented and the options are enough to ensure they will give options to most palates. Prices are relatively cheaper than you would expect for food of this standard, with main dishes starting from about £15.
The wine list has enough to ensure you can find a good accompaniment to any dish, with pairings if you choose the sample menu.
The staff are attentive but not over powering, friendly and helpful, explaining the elements of the dishes they serve and happy to answer any questions.
A wonderful experience from start to finish, I will be returning.
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