We visited here for the first time tonight, we were the first in and were very well looked after, the service was impeccable, not one complaint, every plate of food brought to us was explained, you could tell they were into food, not just thrown at you, everyone waiting on looked like they wanted to be there, so service was excellent. The food; just fantastic, and I really mean fantastic, more of an experience than just sitting down to a good meal, every course was a talking point, which of course it's meant to be, the pre starters and then the pre main course, and surprisingly, the pre dessert, all were a taste sensation, stunning, stunning food.
The actual place; relaxed, easy going, comfortable and friendly.
I would advise anyone who loves good food to try this place, simply stunning, without doubt one of the best restaurants l have had the pleasure of eating in, l honestly cant recommend enough, thank you for an unforgettable experience, we will be back, SOON.
Best in Sheffield?. I am not local to Sheffield but had a wonderful evening at Rafters. Somewhat surprised at the location and the slightly quirky ambiance but the cuisine was top notch. The restaurant was fully booked on the night we dined butb the service was excellent.
The next time I visit Sheffield I will dine here again.
A brilliant evening! The food was great and so was the Atmosphere. Quite expensive but worth it! My parents got engaged here like 15 years ago and just went back the other day!
Marcus is a fantastic chef, the food is exceptional, the best place to eat in Sheffield with out a doubt
I have to say that of all the restaurants I've been to, this was definitely one of the best.
I agree with a previous poster when they described it as an intimate hideaway, and the focus is most definitely on the high quality of their food.
Cooked to perfection, everything on the menu seemed both exquisite and imaginative. Who would have thought that lychee would partner with curry quite so well?
This restaurant is in the upstairs area of an old building, but the decor is modern and chic. We had the 44 pound evening dinner and it was excellent. We started with Gin and Tonic marshmallows which were very unusual in a good way. The next course was a fried quail egg with truffle mayo. The outside of the egg was slightly crisp and the yolk was runny. Delicious. The egg was also accompanied by a spoon with mackerel foam (?). The black treacle bread was excellent. My starter was lightly smoked wild sea trout with sorrel and crab. My main course was veal with jersey royal potatoes and asparagus with leek emulsion. Dessert was a sorrel and apple "cheesecake" with chopped hazelnuts and almonds. All of the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was professional and informative without being stuffy or intrusive. Excellent meal all around.
My third visit here, and yet to be disappointed. Expensive yes, but the menu is imaginative without being silly or quirky, a good deal of care is taken, and corners are not cut. Rafters would hold its head up in London and well deserves its Michelin listing. Service is very young but polite and willing. There are but two tasting menus but both are excellent, varied., and well paced. Corkage is rather high at £20, the excellent cocktails quite expensive too, but the wine klist is fairly priced. An evening well spent and highly recommended.
This is a little gem that doesn't need to advertise because those who are serious about good food already know about it. It is tucked away about half a mile from the fashionable Ecclesall Road. Sheffield has had a lot of attention for it's 'award winning' restaurants in recent years but this was the first and in my opinion, the best. It is not a 'place to be seen in' more an intimate hideaway where you can indulge your senses with culinary delights. Booking ahead is essential. If you want to impress someone with the food rather than the location, then this is the place.
Luke Wadsworth-Thurnham
+5
If I could leave 6 stars I would, having visited the Kitchen Bench tonight I was not left with an ounce of disappointment. The menu ate exceptionally well, it’s takes you on a journey from the first bite to the last, there was genius in every course with their twists on classic dishes. The kitchen bench was very generous with the courses and both my partner and I left with our bellies full, I cannot recommend this place enough, the food perfection, the staff wonderful and the atmosphere magical. A true pleasure from start to finish and a place I’d return to in a heartbeat we loved it.
Attended for a friend's birthday, and the food was stunning and so tasty, with service so friendly! I informed of my allergies beforehand, and they accommodated them so well by tailoring each course accordingly. So much so that when each course arrived at the table, you couldn't tell that I was getting something slightly different. It made the experience so much more as it felt I was experiencing the same as everyone else.
What an amazing experience! Would highly recommend Rafters. The staff are absolutely fantastic and a credit to the company. Ben and Nathan were a pleasure along with the head chef (think his name was Dan) and the young fellow. Food was great and the wine was lovely. Overall great experience 👍🏼👍🏼
We had a table for two as a birthday treat, facing the kitchen.
The staff really make a difference here; attentive, helpful, and friendly. The 6 course tasting menu consists of incredible ingredients and well-thought-out ideas, executed in a delicate manner.
I did not leave the restaurant uncomfortably full, and so I'd suggest not missing out on the cheeseboard, consisting of Yorkshire produce.
We enjoyed a delicious tasting menu dinner at Rafters.
The staff are very friendly and attentive.
The menu was fantastic with every dish a treat. We really enjoyed the cod and lamb dishes as well as a delicious pudding.
Many thanks for a really enjoyable evening.
Amazing staff, amazing service, amazing environment and feel (very relaxed). The food will leave you smiling from ear to ear for 3 hours straight! Tom has built an amazing place, filled it with great staff who are excellently trained and serves some of the best food you will ever eat! Have been 5 times and will continue to return on a regular basis! Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!
Always a fantastic experience here. The staff are friendly, warm and knowledgeable, the food is delicious and the place itself is cosy with a good atmosphere. Will go as many times as I can afford!
A wonderful culinary experience! I had the three course taster menu, which comes with an accompanying starter platter and a pallette cleanser before dessert. A wonderful array of food with flavours on each dish working together! Would have loved larger portion sizes of course, but it is fine dining! I feel the waiters could have been more engaging. However, overall excellent place! Well worth a visit.
Absolutely spot on fine dining. Staff are attentive without being over-powering. Knowledge of wines and food was splendid. We had 4 people on our table (2 meat eaters and 2 vegi). Had the full tasting menu with wine pairing - brilliant all ways round!
Decadent plating, amazing tastes and combinations of flavours, atmosphere that was peak fine dining. Great selection of wine, home brew beer and local vodka. Truly an amazing spectacle of an evening. Deserving of a Michelin star.
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