The Bass and Lobster
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During our very recent stay in Gorey we ate out twice for dinner; we definitely chose the right places! As with my other review - first thing to note is DO book in advance. These places are popular for a reason and we're not talking tourists....
Great dining area - well two areas really, so you can keep an atmosphere going regardless of size of party, what time of night etc. Fab and engaging front of house. Excellent choice of drinks from apero's through wines, to digestifs.
The menu is especially interesting and trying - and succeeding - to be a bit different. The spicy southern fried oysters are outrageously edible. The table next to us had a plateful and ordered more. I had the oysters (you can buy individually) as a pre-starter, even though you get a free pre-starter anyway, so that was two tapas basically before we even got started! Both the crab and the pork & stilton croquettes starters were superb - loads going on, yet still light. They are also flexible with the menu - I had a scallops starter turned into a mains-sized portion (6 scallops instead of 3). The duck was also superb. Mad and crazy selection of home-made sorbets (sweet and savoury) that feature on various dishes, and/or as a dessert option.
VFM for the quality is excellent. Perspective: there are plenty of pubs on Jersey offering good quality food (though I am generally of the "pubs for beer and resto's for eating" mindset) but resto's like the Bass and Lobster are in a different league, quality wise. But... they are barely any more expensive (if at all) than their pub counterparts.
Great dining area - well two areas really, so you can keep an atmosphere going regardless of size of party, what time of night etc. Fab and engaging front of house. Excellent choice of drinks from apero's through wines, to digestifs.
The menu is especially interesting and trying - and succeeding - to be a bit different. The spicy southern fried oysters are outrageously edible. The table next to us had a plateful and ordered more. I had the oysters (you can buy individually) as a pre-starter, even though you get a free pre-starter anyway, so that was two tapas basically before we even got started! Both the crab and the pork & stilton croquettes starters were superb - loads going on, yet still light. They are also flexible with the menu - I had a scallops starter turned into a mains-sized portion (6 scallops instead of 3). The duck was also superb. Mad and crazy selection of home-made sorbets (sweet and savoury) that feature on various dishes, and/or as a dessert option.
VFM for the quality is excellent. Perspective: there are plenty of pubs on Jersey offering good quality food (though I am generally of the "pubs for beer and resto's for eating" mindset) but resto's like the Bass and Lobster are in a different league, quality wise. But... they are barely any more expensive (if at all) than their pub counterparts.
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Visited Jersey therefore I had to visit the fabulous Bass & Lobster. Food was exquisite and the service was impeccable. Kirsty at the front of house is excellent and so friendly.
Had the pan-fried Bass and Lobster which was amazing and worth every penny. The unusual Ice creams are a great talking point and delicious - be brave and try one the are great.
Had the pan-fried Bass and Lobster which was amazing and worth every penny. The unusual Ice creams are a great talking point and delicious - be brave and try one the are great.
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Can't speak highly enough. What a treat. A menu with lots of surprises and everything beautifully cooked and presented. Great team serving as well.
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Great food and the staff couldn’t be nicer
Recommend
Recommend
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We came across this hidden gem on a day trip to Gorey and popped in for lunch time snack. We ended up with the 3 courses for £26 . I had Caesar salad and the waitress said that the dressing would be the best we’d ever had. She didn’t lie! We had fish and chips and the fish that day was Pollock, the batter was light and golden, the chips were freshly cooked with a dusting of paprika. The home made tartar sauce was amazing. I topped off with a crème brulee which came with a light shortbread biscuit and a beautiful raspberry sorbet.
The owner of the place runs it with her husband who is the chef. They are both obviously passionate about what they do and it showed in the quality of the food they served. They said they get most of their trade from locals and some recommendations. When we were there, it was very quiet so if you are visiting the area, pop along to this gem. If you are not visiting the area, make the effort to go, you will not be disappointed.
The owner of the place runs it with her husband who is the chef. They are both obviously passionate about what they do and it showed in the quality of the food they served. They said they get most of their trade from locals and some recommendations. When we were there, it was very quiet so if you are visiting the area, pop along to this gem. If you are not visiting the area, make the effort to go, you will not be disappointed.
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Lovely lunch very good local produce. Excellent service.
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Went for lunch today for the first time and we were blown away; the food was outstanding! Apologies for the noises coming from our table, lots of 'ooh's' and 'mmm's'. 😅
Lovely, relaxed atmosphere, not pretentious at all and the people who served us were fabulous. Cannot wait to go back.
Lovely, relaxed atmosphere, not pretentious at all and the people who served us were fabulous. Cannot wait to go back.
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Have been to this restaurant twice recently and each time it was excellent. Beautifully cooked fresh food served by well trained attentive staff. Little wonder they are busy. Well done everyone involved.
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Sea Diver Scallops, Sea Bass SpecialMore
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Superb as always!
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Well what can i say that hasn't already been said. Food is the best on the island and I've eaten in them all !! If you only go out to eat out once, then this place has to be at the top of the list. Keep up the good work.
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Probably the best meal I've had! Outstanding and attentive service. We had a few people with allergies and the staff went far out of their way to make us feel safe. Their homemade icecreams are a must try. The whole menu was super interesting things to try but still all tempting and comforting. So nice to see its all locally sourced too. This meal was the best bit of our visit to Jersey and such great value for money.
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Delicious meals, excellent scallops for starters and the watermelon chili sorbet was mind blowing !
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This was one of several visits this summer as the inclination to eat elsewhere in Jersey has completely diminished.
It is difficult to think of anywhere else on the island with the same level of quality with regards to dishes (food quality, locality, innovation and presentation) and the same commitment to high quality, personal feeling customer service.
In a world where prices are rising and hospitality is struggling for staff, the Bass & Lobster always manage to deliver what often seems impossible in Jersey: 5 star customer service and food at an affordable price.
Gorey village is a few minutes’ walk away and there is a bus stop opposite, so this is a great choice if visiting the island on holiday.
That is a scoop of bacon, honey and mustard ice cream you can see with my starter of locally sourced scallops. I’m still thinking about it now!
10/10
It is difficult to think of anywhere else on the island with the same level of quality with regards to dishes (food quality, locality, innovation and presentation) and the same commitment to high quality, personal feeling customer service.
In a world where prices are rising and hospitality is struggling for staff, the Bass & Lobster always manage to deliver what often seems impossible in Jersey: 5 star customer service and food at an affordable price.
Gorey village is a few minutes’ walk away and there is a bus stop opposite, so this is a great choice if visiting the island on holiday.
That is a scoop of bacon, honey and mustard ice cream you can see with my starter of locally sourced scallops. I’m still thinking about it now!
10/10
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Amazing food. So much carefully selected local produce. Family owned and run so the service was very attentive.
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Lovely food and excellent staff very professional such a treat x
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We visited the Bass & Lobster on the last day of our holiday - it was by far the best meal of the week. Staff v friendly - food excellent - atmosphere great. Would definitely visit again
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The food was excellent as was the service. Can not fault this restaurant . Excellent GF food as menu adapted so able to have things like fish and chips!! Staff friendly funny and knowledgeable. All local or home grown food used . Its just excellent !
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AMAZING!!! From the warm homemade bread provided for the table to the beautiful homemade chocolate truffles that arrived with the bill, our experience at The Bass and Lobster was 5 stars!! We had the fish and chips, catch of the day and jersey royals, lamb and duck and each of us loved our mains! I had the catch of the day which was mackerel with caper butter! (who knew I love caper butter?!) But the real stand-out was the ice cream flavours!! I had stilton cheese ice cream with blackberry and thyme sorbet! Sounds weird but was honestly so delicious!! Definitely go try some of their weird and wonderful flavours. Service was also absolute first class with all who helped us being friendly and attentive.
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Lovely staff, friendly and welcoming. Dinner last night was first rate. Highly recommend.
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One of the best meals ever. Lots of choices and everything we had was cooked to perfection with so many different flavours. Can't fault the food or the very attentive staff that were excellent. Top marks only wish we could go again but only on holiday.
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Owners and staff are amazing and really friendly. Food is out of this world, always new flavours, it's wonderful local food and so fresh. A completely wonderful taste experience. My favourite restaurant in Jersey 👍
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The Service was good and the food was excellent. The price was also very reasonable, I would go again.
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So welcoming as I was on my own. Very attentive and guided through the menu. Great choice fresh homemade and beautifully presented. First night I had the Crab Moussy thing- then the battered fish and chips. Then was presented with a homemade chocolate truffle. Wow!2nd night decided to try the Oysters for the very first time so fresh, followed by the Jersey Pork chop so tasty and lots of care in the presentation .
Lovely family run restaurant who know how to please Brilliant
Lovely family run restaurant who know how to please Brilliant
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Squeezed me in last minute without a fuss. Very welcoming staff and atmosphere. Decor is very modern and very good taste.
Only had a main but the portion was very generous and food delicious!
Will be back!!
Only had a main but the portion was very generous and food delicious!
Will be back!!
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