Severn Wye Smokery - Forest of Dean

I adore the fish that this wonderful place produces. They are the kings of fish in my opinion and the people working around the fish are super nice people. However, when we went out of our way to go and eat in the cafe and arrived at one minute past 3 they proclaimed loudly that they were not serving anything but tea and cakes as service ended at three even then they were reluctant to serve the tea and cakes it was hugely disappointing so we didn't stay! There were other members of staff equally unfriendly serving at the check out for the shop with glum faces and no warmth at all in voices or approach and I find it most odd that somewhere so prestigious should employ such unfriendly folk! With the exception of the girl serving at the deli counter and of course the fish shop it was not a good experience and we had come a long way to visit them!

Visited the Restaurant to celebrate my mother's 86th birthday, we have visited a number of times so we know that the food and service is excellent, yet again the staff delivered on both elements. A great experience, thanks to all the staff, can't wait to return.

This is a wonderful place to visit but having visited the Ladies cloakroom on the ground floor , I was very disappointed to see ,inspite of what looks like an impecibly clean and tidy area ,the rusty old toilet brush holder,which was a real letdown ! This was in cubicle 1- I have no idea about the others, but surely whoever does the cleaning would report something so grim in such a beautifully designed Restaurant/shop etc ! Extraordinary that something so simple has been ignored. I hope that can be rectified by the time we visit again .

However, the restaurant itself was well-lit and spacious, with comfortable seating and modern decor. The standout features were the exceptional food and service provided by experienced and personable staff. The seafood dishes were sublime, with the taramasalata being a particular highlight - surprisingly not pink! Our daughter loved the shellfish platter, while I thoroughly enjoyed the smoked platter. My wife's squid, crevettes, and scallops were also delicious. The desserts were a pleasant surprise as well. The apple crumble soufflé was light and tasty, while the coconut parfait had sublime flavors and textures. Although not cheap, the quality of the food and service made it worth every penny.

Excellent clean and professionally run restaurant, serving a good range of mainly fish and seafood based dishes. Food is always nicely cooked, with imaginative combinations, not one for the meat eaters, vegans or budget conscious, but well worth the outlay. Wine list is pretty good too and sensibly priced for a smart restaurant. We have been a few times now and are always made to feel welcome, great staff and clearly some good cooking going on too…!