Bates - Reviews

Highly recommended. Peaceful atmosphere Tentative service Amazing food read more Highly recommended. Peaceful atmosphere Tentative service Amazing food

I went here for a team lunch yesterday and will definitely be returning. The food was beautifully cooked, so delicious that I had to enjoy three courses. Thank... read more I went here for a team lunch yesterday and will definitely be returning. The food was beautifully cooked, so delicious that I had to enjoy three courses. Thank you. You won't be disappointed. Check out their menu online and make a reservation for yourself.

We enjoyed our meal at this restaurant. The steak was delicious, the waitress was attentive, and all eight of us received our meals at the same time. The plates... read more We enjoyed our meal at this restaurant. The steak was delicious, the waitress was attentive, and all eight of us received our meals at the same time. The plates were all served hot, which was a nice touch. We would definitely come back again.

It had been a while since our last visit, but we were pleased to find that the food and service were still excellent. We plan to make regular visits in the futu... read more It had been a while since our last visit, but we were pleased to find that the food and service were still excellent. We plan to make regular visits in the future.

I rediscovered Bates restaurant about a year ago, after not having been there for nearly 20 years! I am a ridiculously fussy eater, and am lucky to find even on... read more I rediscovered Bates restaurant about a year ago, after not having been there for nearly 20 years! I am a ridiculously fussy eater, and am lucky to find even one dish on a menu in a restaurant. At Bates, I could probably have four or five to choose from.......very odd for me! The problem is, on my first visit (a year or so ago , I chose the lamb rump, and now I can 't bring myself to try anything else.....it is absolutely delicious! An incredibly generous portion, accompanied by crispy sauté potatoes and vegetables, in a lovely gravy. The service is excellent and the wine very reasonably priced, as is the food! All in all, I always give my meal 9 out of 10....my husband says, Why not a 10 then? My reply, Too much food! : To sum up... amazing food, fantastic, friendly service and super music playing in the background. If I had to fault anything, it would be that the lights are not quite dim enough for me ...I 'm nearly 60 and benefit from slightly softer lighting!! : :

Lovely food and excellent service. Will definitely go back. read more Lovely food and excellent service. Will definitely go back.

Excellent starter and lamb roast dinner lamb almost filled the plate with excellent side plates of vegetables and roast potatoes Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Ex... read more Excellent starter and lamb roast dinner lamb almost filled the plate with excellent side plates of vegetables and roast potatoes Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Excellent choice of deserts that can be boxed and taken away. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere happy friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit. I am planning to return very soon.

Very homely restaurant, with excellent food and friendly service! Don’t know why I haven’t visited before. read more Very homely restaurant, with excellent food and friendly service! Don’t know why I haven’t visited before.

Went on a Friday evening and chose from the Evening Specials menu from which you can have two courses for £19.95. I had Brie in breadcrumbs starter, salmon then... read more Went on a Friday evening and chose from the Evening Specials menu from which you can have two courses for £19.95. I had Brie in breadcrumbs starter, salmon then chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Paid about £2 extra for the pudding. Tasty food , served with saute/boiled potatoes and veg. Once service started we didn't have to wait long between courses. About seven different mains to choose from. We all enjoyed our food.

Really gorgeous meal for our Anniversary. Two Ladies were very friendly and helpful. Had not been fro a while, but certainly will return. Thank-you. read more Really gorgeous meal for our Anniversary. Two Ladies were very friendly and helpful. Had not been fro a while, but certainly will return. Thank-you.

Best, food in Bournemouth Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Best, food in Bournemouth Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Absolutely brilliant food. We have been to this restaurant many times and have never been disappointed. We cannot recommend it highly enough. Service: Dine in M... read more Absolutely brilliant food. We have been to this restaurant many times and have never been disappointed. We cannot recommend it highly enough. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £40–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Excellent food and excellent service. We will definitely be returning. Apparently, their Sunday roast is to die for! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price pe... read more Excellent food and excellent service. We will definitely be returning. Apparently, their Sunday roast is to die for! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 read more Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Our party of fourteen had Sunday lunch to celebrate my mum's birthday. The staff were very attentive, food excellent and a lovely relaxed atmosphere.... read more Our party of fourteen had Sunday lunch to celebrate my mum's birthday. The staff were very attentive, food excellent and a lovely relaxed atmosphere....

Every time we visit family in the UK from home (USA), we have a meal at Bates. It has a small family feel to it which that brings people back. It... read more Every time we visit family in the UK from home (USA), we have a meal at Bates. It has a small family feel to it which that brings people back. It...

Lovely family restaurant, felt very welcomed as soon as we walked in very friendly staff excellent service and the food was excellent. Can understand... read more Lovely family restaurant, felt very welcomed as soon as we walked in very friendly staff excellent service and the food was excellent. Can understand...

Have eaten here many times, never been dissapointed . Wonderful food , lovely warm friendly staff read more Have eaten here many times, never been dissapointed . Wonderful food , lovely warm friendly staff

Been to Bates many times it is excellent. Food, staff, atmosphere are all wonderful. I love the lamb. Would definitely recommend Bates. read more Been to Bates many times it is excellent. Food, staff, atmosphere are all wonderful. I love the lamb. Would definitely recommend Bates.

What a great place, have lived in the area for about 15yrs and this is the first visit, what a great meal and service is fantastic Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere... read more What a great place, have lived in the area for about 15yrs and this is the first visit, what a great meal and service is fantastic Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Just had a lovely Sunday lunch, well worth the experience. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £30–40 Recommend... read more Just had a lovely Sunday lunch, well worth the experience. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £30–40 Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Parking options: Free of charge street parking

Had lunch today can’t fault the food or service. The food from starter to sweet was served in generous portions piping hot and full of flavour. Our steak medium... read more Had lunch today can’t fault the food or service. The food from starter to sweet was served in generous portions piping hot and full of flavour. Our steak medium to rare was very tasty and followed by peach cream slice a bit indulgent but worth it nothing a good walk won’t cure. Our waitress (sorry didn’t get her name) very polite and efficient will definitely be making return visits. Highly recommend a visit to this restaurant booking is essential although fairly quiet on our visit there are just over 30 seats available. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5