The Fenwick - Lancaster

My partner and I went to Fenwick for our Valentine's Day date and we were extremely impressed! The food and service were both outstanding from beginning to end. It was a fantastic evening, made even more special when we were given a rose with our bill.

The restaurant was quite mediocre. The fish curry and braised beef dishes had sauces that tasted like they came from a jar. Despite specials being advertised on the board, we were told they had all been sold out. The restaurant was empty during lunchtime, indicating the specials board was not updated. We paid £99.00 for two courses and one glass of wine each, which was disappointing considering the price. Overall, I expected better quality for the cost.

Christmas lunch was dire. There was not enough sauce in the starter the Turkey was Turkey roll we were all bitterly disappointed and won’t be returning

This is my second visit to Fenwick, and I must say I came back specifically for the Goan fish curry, which is the best thing I have ever tasted. I would have given an excellent rating overall, but the starter disappointed me. The Vietnamese chicken skewers consisted of two tiny pieces of scorched chicken on a bed of salad, which was very underwhelming. However, everything else about the restaurant is excellent.

Managed to find someone to drive us here. It's slightly out of the way for us and there's no easy public transport. We had a charming night with friends, the food was traditional, well cooked and in good portions. The place is lovely inside but quite small, booking recommended. Also the car park was jammed, so people clearly like the place.