The Bass and Lobster
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Had dinner at this lovely place, very relaxing and food was very good. Great service and good variety of food at a reasonable price.Would recommend trying it!
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We had never been to this restaurant before as I'd always thought it was a mainly fish restaurant and that wouldn't be my preference. We bought a deal as a friend kept telling me that there was plenty of choice. We had a set menu for £26.50 - spoilt for choice. I had a goats cheese, beetroot and walnut salad to start, then the burger with chorizo - the chips were hand cut which is always a good sign. Then the beautiful dessert of Snickers eton mess - yummy. Hubby had a sticky toffee pudding which I had to try and was equally good. The staff could smile a bit more but they were busy. We will definitely be going back again.
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My bf and I went here for my birthday and it was a superb meal. We went on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was pretty quiet but we got lovely, friendly service. We had the sharing platter to start (goats cheese, chicken pate, onion rings, chorizo etc) and it was amazing. We then had the special steak with lobster tails and it was honestly one of the best main courses I have ever had, and the best steak I have eaten in Jersey. Slightly disappointing was the dessert menu as there was not a massive selection however we had a really nice bottle of Prosecco (the waiter put cherries in the glasses which Ive never seen before) and there was no rush to get rid of us from the restaurant, even though it was quiet. Cant wait to go back again soon!
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We went for my wife's birthday . Had a great meal food amazing . There was a small mistake on one of our meals but they dealt with it really well. Didn't charge us for that one meal and offered us free drinks. Perfect.
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We had a really nice meal here last week - everyone enjoyed it apart from my husband and son who had the fillet steak - they were very disappointed after being told that the fillet was amazing - it was in fact very chewy - but apart from that everything food was good - the restaurant was very busy and the staff were run off their feet - not the usual standard of service we are used to here - so a bit disappointed
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Slightly removed from the profusion of harbour-side restaurants in Gorey the affordable Bass and Lobster stands out with a pleasant ambience and original dishes with excellent presentation. My lunch was advertised as "posh" fish and chips and included tempura cod and salmon, prawn and scallops served with a side salad, mushy peas and chips. Everything except the twice cooked chips was excellent and the presentation was outstanding. Not sure why the chips were underwhelming, maybe they could have chosen a more suitable potato?
My wife enjoyed crusted cod with crushed new potatoes and asparagus and said it was all excellent. Her blackberry and apple crumble with cream was very tasty. Guess how I know?
Looking forward to our next visit.
My wife enjoyed crusted cod with crushed new potatoes and asparagus and said it was all excellent. Her blackberry and apple crumble with cream was very tasty. Guess how I know?
Looking forward to our next visit.
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We needed to eat late and almost everywhere stops serving at 2030. It was 2040 and the Bass and Lobster welcomed us with open arms. The waiter was brilliant and didnt make us feel like we were keeping everyone up! We had a sharing platter for starter which was fine, chorizo, pate, calamari, olives, tomatoes and plenty of bread. Main courses were amazing. I had grilled scallops on wild mushroom risotto which was heavenly, full of flavour. A delicious liqueur coffee for put and I was stuffed to the gills. I would definitely go back and have all the other specials. Lovely atmosphere and great food.
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Visited for lunch with my partners family.
Food was really nice all though
Restaurant was very busy and staff on occasion
Food was really nice all though
Restaurant was very busy and staff on occasion
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We thought we'd give the Bass & Lobster another chance when a group of us wanted a nice evening out in the east of the island. The place was half empty on a Saturday evening, when we turned up more than half an hour early for our 'earlist we can have you' 9pm table.
We were seated, ordered drinks and browsed the menus..We ordered 3 of the tasting plates (£11.50) to share, salami's, pate's, breads etc.. very good.
One of us had spotted the fillet steak with a tail of lobster on the special's blackboard, priced at £26.50.All 6 of us ended up ordering this dish, in 3 different cooked styles- 2 rare, 3 medium rare, 1 medium, which we made sure the waiter wrote down correctly.
And when it came time to be served, the waiter knew which plates to place where.Unfortunately within a short time, my wife's dish had to be sent back to the kitchen to be replaced, as the medium-rare fillet had come out well done.
My own medium-rare fillet was more like medium.. and while it was tasty, it was very much on the small side. The advertised tail of lobster was really half a tail, but was also tasty.After 15- 20 minutes, my wife finally got her fillet as she had ordered it.
They were kind enough to give her a free desert on the house. The deserts were very good.Overall we had a nice evening, but it could have been so much better.. the service was very average and far from service with a friendly smile.
The food was very good, but smaller portions than you'd expect and overpriced.
We were seated, ordered drinks and browsed the menus..We ordered 3 of the tasting plates (£11.50) to share, salami's, pate's, breads etc.. very good.
One of us had spotted the fillet steak with a tail of lobster on the special's blackboard, priced at £26.50.All 6 of us ended up ordering this dish, in 3 different cooked styles- 2 rare, 3 medium rare, 1 medium, which we made sure the waiter wrote down correctly.
And when it came time to be served, the waiter knew which plates to place where.Unfortunately within a short time, my wife's dish had to be sent back to the kitchen to be replaced, as the medium-rare fillet had come out well done.
My own medium-rare fillet was more like medium.. and while it was tasty, it was very much on the small side. The advertised tail of lobster was really half a tail, but was also tasty.After 15- 20 minutes, my wife finally got her fillet as she had ordered it.
They were kind enough to give her a free desert on the house. The deserts were very good.Overall we had a nice evening, but it could have been so much better.. the service was very average and far from service with a friendly smile.
The food was very good, but smaller portions than you'd expect and overpriced.
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I visited for a lunch with my fiancé and had a lovely time. From start to finish it was amazing, the service was impeccable, very friendly and efficient with the waiter taking my coat for me. The mushroom soup starter was delicious, I ordered the pan fried scallops with pea risotto, rocket and Parma ham - it just melted in my mouth, my fiancé had the char grilled rib eye steak and said it was the best he had ever tasted - perfectly cooked, tender and full of flavour. Will definitely be returning here again and highly recommend it.
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Valentine's Day dinner,will always be memorable due to a really great dinning experience at The Bass and Lobster.
Once agin the staff were very welcoming, friendly and with a good sense of humour. Pleasant seaside location and a Tavern style of decor. Valentine's menu had a good choice of courses and we had no difficulty in selecting the Lobster and the Surf and Turf as our mains. On many occasions we have experienced a lower quality of steak than actually advertised, but on this visit, the Filet Steak was exactly what I got and it was perfectly cooked.
Very pleasant evening with good staff interaction and great value food.
Highly recommended
Once agin the staff were very welcoming, friendly and with a good sense of humour. Pleasant seaside location and a Tavern style of decor. Valentine's menu had a good choice of courses and we had no difficulty in selecting the Lobster and the Surf and Turf as our mains. On many occasions we have experienced a lower quality of steak than actually advertised, but on this visit, the Filet Steak was exactly what I got and it was perfectly cooked.
Very pleasant evening with good staff interaction and great value food.
Highly recommended
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It was my husbands birthday and we were visiting Jersey.our hotel recommended we try here.By far the best meal I have ever eaten.the service was friendly and the food well presented .Wish w could go again.
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Meal was brilliant service was prompt polite and welcoming. The ambiance was just right and the price was even better. They have a two course menu or ala carte to chose from, great restaurant.
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Such a shame. The setting was really pleasant and the staff very friendly and engaged. My starter was first class but the main course was dire. A stodgy mass of gnocchi smothered in cloying cheese and parsley source. I still felt queasy hours after the meal. Unfortunately this was a corporate event so I only had the one vegetarian option. I would have marked it lower but to be fair my omnivorous colleagues said their meals were good so it seemed unfair to dismiss the restaurant as "poor" on the basis of my experience alone. However I won't be going back. Yet another example of how difficult it can be to get good vegetarian food eating out in the Channel Islands.
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Oh dear, I keep changing my mind about the Bass and Lobster. I think my problem is that it lacks consistency and I never know whether I am going to be pleased with the food or disappointed.
We went last night after a disappointing visit just after Christmas. On that occasion, much of the set menu involved deep fried food.Last night we had two courses for £19.50p off the set menu which isn't particularly cheap considering the other excellent restaurants in the vicinity for a similar price. The atmosphere on a Tuesday night was lacking with bright lights and only a few tables occupied in the large restaurant space. Service was friendly enough and efficient.
My starter was so unremarkable that I can't remember what was in it but it was some sort of tartlet, my wife went for the smoked salmon which was judged to be OK.I found it difficult to choose a main from the set menu so went for the good old beef burger which was fine, not the best I've had but not the worst either. My wife went for the cod and risotto and she left most of it.
I think I will give the restaurant a miss for the foreseeable future but I may be spoiled by the good Jersey food or just getting fussy as lots of reviewers seem to love the place. Until it gains consistency for me I will continue to think the Bass and Lobster is a place of contrasts.
We went last night after a disappointing visit just after Christmas. On that occasion, much of the set menu involved deep fried food.Last night we had two courses for £19.50p off the set menu which isn't particularly cheap considering the other excellent restaurants in the vicinity for a similar price. The atmosphere on a Tuesday night was lacking with bright lights and only a few tables occupied in the large restaurant space. Service was friendly enough and efficient.
My starter was so unremarkable that I can't remember what was in it but it was some sort of tartlet, my wife went for the smoked salmon which was judged to be OK.I found it difficult to choose a main from the set menu so went for the good old beef burger which was fine, not the best I've had but not the worst either. My wife went for the cod and risotto and she left most of it.
I think I will give the restaurant a miss for the foreseeable future but I may be spoiled by the good Jersey food or just getting fussy as lots of reviewers seem to love the place. Until it gains consistency for me I will continue to think the Bass and Lobster is a place of contrasts.
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Spent a lovely lunchtime here. the welcome was warm as was the seating arrangements, near the gas effect log fire which made it very toasty indeed. I had the set 2 course menus whilst my husband went Al a carte. The best steak he has eaten for a long time, and my burger and checked were delicious. The two staff members on duty worked exrtreamly hard, originally their had only two bookings but the place became exrtreamly busy with walk in's which we did. Will definitely return.
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We love this place. We have eaten there several times this year.
Great menu, great value and great service.
Great menu, great value and great service.
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In good Jersey style we questioned whether anyone in the group was willing to drive out of Town to Gorey. Sad but true, especially at Christmas when everyone wants a drink. However the menu was enticing and the reputation is very good. So, with designated drivers agreed we decided to book.
I am not sure how much the owners would want this publicised but their response to the various allergies and likes was nothing short of outstanding....and I know how irritating that can be for the chef and staff when the restaurant is busy. I contacted the restaurant in advance and talked through the menu. Instead of one rather uninspiring choice that restaurants often offer there was great choice.
However, this was for us a small part of the experience. The atmosphere was perfect, no lift music versions of Christmas songs, and the staff very friendly. This, combined with superb food made for a great evening. Recommendations: The Chicken Pate, and Prawn Cocktail were great to start, and the Steak with Truffle Jus was perfectly balanced.
The Bass and Lobster works well for groups but I will probably just go back for a party of two.
I am not sure how much the owners would want this publicised but their response to the various allergies and likes was nothing short of outstanding....and I know how irritating that can be for the chef and staff when the restaurant is busy. I contacted the restaurant in advance and talked through the menu. Instead of one rather uninspiring choice that restaurants often offer there was great choice.
However, this was for us a small part of the experience. The atmosphere was perfect, no lift music versions of Christmas songs, and the staff very friendly. This, combined with superb food made for a great evening. Recommendations: The Chicken Pate, and Prawn Cocktail were great to start, and the Steak with Truffle Jus was perfectly balanced.
The Bass and Lobster works well for groups but I will probably just go back for a party of two.
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The restaurant has a real buzz, the menu is varied and very good value. There could be a few more decorations as the fire place is the only Christmas feature besides a tree on the bar, but the meal made up for that as the service is good even when they see busy.
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Had a lovely family Sunday lunch today
The special Xmas menu offers great choice and the kids menu provides good quality foodThe posh fish and chips is a big portion and very nicely presented and the cod in risotto is so very tasty
The wait in between courses was welcome and the staff were all friendly Can't wait to go back again soon
Highly recommend the Xmas menu
The special Xmas menu offers great choice and the kids menu provides good quality foodThe posh fish and chips is a big portion and very nicely presented and the cod in risotto is so very tasty
The wait in between courses was welcome and the staff were all friendly Can't wait to go back again soon
Highly recommend the Xmas menu
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A party of twelve was clearly a little overwhelming, even though the restaurant was not busy. The food was excellent but, when the long wait for each course was commented upon, there was no apology just an announcement that there was another table of eight being served. Other staff were charming but did not seem experienced and our waiter was unfamiliar with the menu. There was no avocado in the prawn, smoked fish and avocado starter and there was a drink item on the bill that we had not ordered and the waiter did not know how to alter the bill. This experience was unfortunate as previous visits have been very relaxed and enjoyable.
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Have dined here on several occasions and have been very impressed with the standard of food and service for the price. The set dinner is excellent value and portions are generous. Fresh food cooked to perfection, all in all deserves 5 stars easily.
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We visited the Bass and Lobster at the start of Tennerfest and 2 of our group had the Tennerfest menu while 2 ordered from the à la carte. None of us were disappointed. The food was amazing, the service impeccable and although it's not the cheapest place to eat, it was good value for money. Would highly recommend.
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Lovely setting, friendly and helpful staff. Food quality superb and quite a good choice. Music was a little too loud for us but not intrusive. Was fairly expensive at £40 per head for 2 courses but well worth it for the food quality. Recommended for that special occasion.
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A birthday celebration for 25 people was no problem for this lovely restaurant. The staff were really accommodating, taking photos for us and even setting up a little table for the Birthday album to sit on for all the family to leave messages in.
We liaised with them prior to the event and they were happy to send sample menus etc for people to see and select from making organisation on the night run more smoothly. They really couldn't have been more helpful, coping with all the seat changing going on admirably well.Oh and the food was great too!!
We liaised with them prior to the event and they were happy to send sample menus etc for people to see and select from making organisation on the night run more smoothly. They really couldn't have been more helpful, coping with all the seat changing going on admirably well.Oh and the food was great too!!
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