Reviews - Combe Grove
Reviews summary
Combe Grove is presented as a country-house dining experience that divides opinion but consistently impresses with ambition. Guests praise the restaurant’s creative, chef-driven menus that lean vegetarian-first while still offering select meat and fish options, plus a strong focus on organic, local Somerset produce. The setting is a highlight — handsome interiors and sweeping daylight views make it a memorable place for special occasions or a relaxed lunch. Criticisms center on small portion sizes and occasional service or consistency issues; when everything runs smoothly the food is judged high-quality and inventive, but diners advise realistic expectations about menu style and portioning.
Reviews from various users
Last update : 12.03.2023
I return to this restaurant because it is conveniently located and offers beautiful views, but..
They were trialling a new menu, unfortunately. The starter was tastless and the salmon had slimy skin left on it. Both our steaks had to be sent back as they were cremated. Last course of cheese was very good but easily done. Waiting staff and location excellent, however.
The hotel manor house and the surroundings are beautiful, staff were very polite but unfortunately not all staff are competent, bar staff not really sure the difference between one wine and another , evening meal was okay bit over priced as were the drinks and the selection was poor, breakfast was lovely once it finally arrived , staff failed to take our order to the kitchen the first time and another member of staff decided to clear our table before my partner had finished breakfast, I would visit again hoping all the issues can be sorted .
I never leave reviews, but this place was so bad I feel compelled! Terrible about expensive meal!
Second time there and both excellent. Relaxed atmosphere with good service. Superbly cooked food, great vegetarian options. Wonderful hotel too. Will return
Last update : 24.04.2024
The restaurant offers a limited selection of options for dinner, with small portion sizes. While it's great that they use all organic, local produce, their attempts at being too creative with traditional dishes could be improved upon. Overall, there is room for improvement.
We made a reservation for four people for Sunday lunch in advance and the restaurant was amazing. The staff were welcoming and accommodating. We had the option to dine indoors or outdoors, both offering stunning views. The only drawback was that if you were hoping for a traditional meat-heavy Sunday roast, this may not be the menu for you. However, this did not detract from our overall enjoyment as the food was delicious and healthy.
I never leave reviews, but this place was so bad I feel compelled to do so! Terrible over priced meal!
So we arrived at the bar and asked if we could order before going through.. not a problem after a short while we were taken through to our table. It was then over 45 minutes before our starters arrived (all cold and could have been prepped in advance). The menu choices are very limited fish, lamb, quail or vegetarian. No beef chicken options.. breakfast was even more limited no sausage and tiny portions of beans eggs and the most terrible fatty bacon that you had to operate on and wasn’t really worth the hassle. All in all a nice hotel but make sure you eat out
Our dining experience at this restaurant was the worst we have ever had. It was surprising to see so many other customers leave early as well. There was only one waiter serving, and it seemed like he was let down by other staff members, although this was not communicated to us. We were not given a wine menu and had to settle for two glasses of house wine in dirty glasses. The starter was decent, but the main course of lamb was extremely cold. We started our meal at 7:30 and by 9pm, our uneaten main course had still not been cleared. When we explained to the waiter why we couldn't eat the food, he was very rude. Like the other diners, we left before dessert, as nobody was able to order it due to the waiter's lack of interest.
