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.
Part of my main was inedible and my dessert I had to leave as it was digusting ... the hotel was beautiful to stay in but I would come back and not eat my evening meal in the restaurant again.
The food we had was lovely and very high quality. Very quirky menu so me and my partner ended up having the same thing and only 2 courses. Portions size is small.
Interesting local ingredients, very good value, polite and thoughtful service, gorgeous décor and view (in daylight). This place has recently been taken over and the menu and presentation now is much more relevant to how people like to eat these days relaxed lunchtime deli style menu and more formal (but not too formal) supper experience. Delighted it is now somewhere to come.
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.
