Local Reviews
In September 2011, FredaEngland said about The Bass and Lobster
Good standard of food and the set menu was good value. I especially enjoyed the lobster a wonderful treat. The restaurant had a good atmosphere and the staff efficient. We hadn't booked but they managed to accommodate us although obviously booking would avoid disappointment.
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In September 2011, jack w said about The Bass and Lobster
Was so good we visited three nights in a row .
Tasted the delights of jersey oysters, lobster,bass and guinea fowl.On the final night we tried the a la carte menu and were just as impressed.
Great professional service.Will definately visit again when next in Jersey
Tasted the delights of jersey oysters, lobster,bass and guinea fowl.On the final night we tried the a la carte menu and were just as impressed.
Great professional service.Will definately visit again when next in Jersey
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In October 2011, bassing-jersey said about The Bass and Lobster
We had lunch there today, 2 courses for £10 3 for £12.50, an excellent choice on the menu and the food is well worth the money. The food was superb.
The menu features local produce an is well presented. The staff were friendly and helpful
The menu features local produce an is well presented. The staff were friendly and helpful
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In October 2011, James Russel R said about The Bass and Lobster
We had a great meal in this restaurant in Gorey. Nice location, old looking building but very modern feel inside. Not very expensive but expect the strangest price list....£ 10.42 for this, £ 7.78 for that which I found really funny...I remember Jersey Royals were £ 3.06....why not £ 3.00...Just me being picky....You did a good job guys...!
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In November 2011, Jean-Marie R said about The Bass and Lobster
We have eaten here a couple of times before; once for dinner soon after it opened and another time for lunch. Both were very good experiences with the quality of the cooking being particularly noteworthy. Most recently we went for dinner and managed to get a table on Saturday night, although only just, despite booking no later than Wednesday – it is obviously popular and to be fair I am not surprised at that.
There was no tennerfest or other fixed menu available that night so it was a la carte only. It is not what I would describe as inexpensive, with most mains being at £20+. Two of us had aperitifs, starters and mains, a bottle of wine and tea/coffee for £100 (not including a tip). Similar prices to Mark Jordan on the Beach and the Oyster Box which are favourites of ours.
All in all the food was excellent – seasonal dishes and ingredients very well cooked and a nice variety presented on the menu/daily specials. The chef and his brigade are clearly very talented and imagination has been expended in coming up with a really good menu.
The service was less praise-worthy. It was certainly cheerful and competent enough, but it took far too long for food to come out of the kitchen. I had to chase-up our main course which did not arrive until fully an hour and a quarter after we had sat down (with the starter intervening of course). I did notice at one stage as we waited that amongst the c.30 people in the main room at 8.30pm on Saturday night only two people had any food in front of them. The rest were either waiting for their dishes to be cleared or simply had nothing there.
Maybe it was just a hitch in the kitchen. Certainly, it wouldn’t stop me going back although given the competition in Jersey at this price-level it will be a few more meals down the line before I do return.
One tip - try to ensure that you are in the main room – the small annexe is a little lacking in atmosphere.
There was no tennerfest or other fixed menu available that night so it was a la carte only. It is not what I would describe as inexpensive, with most mains being at £20+. Two of us had aperitifs, starters and mains, a bottle of wine and tea/coffee for £100 (not including a tip). Similar prices to Mark Jordan on the Beach and the Oyster Box which are favourites of ours.
All in all the food was excellent – seasonal dishes and ingredients very well cooked and a nice variety presented on the menu/daily specials. The chef and his brigade are clearly very talented and imagination has been expended in coming up with a really good menu.
The service was less praise-worthy. It was certainly cheerful and competent enough, but it took far too long for food to come out of the kitchen. I had to chase-up our main course which did not arrive until fully an hour and a quarter after we had sat down (with the starter intervening of course). I did notice at one stage as we waited that amongst the c.30 people in the main room at 8.30pm on Saturday night only two people had any food in front of them. The rest were either waiting for their dishes to be cleared or simply had nothing there.
Maybe it was just a hitch in the kitchen. Certainly, it wouldn’t stop me going back although given the competition in Jersey at this price-level it will be a few more meals down the line before I do return.
One tip - try to ensure that you are in the main room – the small annexe is a little lacking in atmosphere.
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In November 2011, noirmont said about The Bass and Lobster
Went for a meal with friends whilst visiting Jersey. The three course fixed price menu is £17 and well worth it. Really good food and excellent service.
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In December 2011, RusNewton said about The Bass and Lobster
With a good location near Gorey Village, the Bass & Lobster is popular for good quality 'gastro-pub' type food. Never been disappointed.
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In December 2011, amelia80 said about The Bass and Lobster
I visited this restaurant twice last Christmas and once this and have been impressed by the value for money and the tasty fresh food. The set menu is excellent value and was full of dishes I would have been happy to eat. A must have is the fantastic fishcake with noodles - delicious! Staff are friendly and there is free parking on site (although it can be tricky to get into/out of!
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In February 2012, Diam0ndDeb said about The Bass and Lobster
Four of us ate here during our stay in Jersey and we all had a lovely meal. We all ate different items off the menu and all really enjoyed everything. The service was efficient and staff were friendly and helpful. The range of starters and main courses was extensive and offered a wide range of items. In my personal opinion the range of desserts was a little more limited but this is probably down to my taste.
If you want to eat delicious good value food in comfortable surroundings then look no further!
If you want to eat delicious good value food in comfortable surroundings then look no further!
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In March 2012, kepLiverpool said about The Bass and Lobster
Came with my son (13) and a friend. table ready at time booked. Good menu choice. Food served in good time and tasty. Thoroughly enjoyable evening.
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