We enjoyed our outing but didn't feel we got the overall wow factor like we've had on our visits to the Seafood restaurant or the Cafe in Padstow.
The front of house staff, whilst kind and attentive (when other customers permitted!), weren't necessarily as fully trained as we have become to expect from the Rick Stein brand when they are working on the floor.
One of our starters didn't arrive complete, but unfortunately, the kitchen nor the server noticed. Overall, it was a pleasant afternoon, but we were hoping for more.
When we're seated, we were asked if we wanted still or sparkling water. I asked for still (wanting tap water) and a bottle arrived. This costs £4.95, but as 12.5% service charge is added £5.57 just for water. Starters were OK, but cheap tomatoes rather than widely available vine tomatoes came with the burrata. I'd had my starter before all the drinks we ordered on arrival had arrived.
The battered mackerel was excellent, I am surprised that more restaurants don't serve this.
Service was variable, but one young waitress went out of her way to be helpful.
Got the 3 course set menu and it was one of the best food I‘ve had in Wiltshire.
The mussels are incredibly fresh, and the cheesecake with homemade raspberry jam is amazing too. Highly recommend it!
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