Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 2940 reviews

What David Bailey doesn't like about Provender:
Warm welcome and a good menu to choose from. Our martinis to start were lukewarm so need to be served cold to hit the mark. The sourdough tasted lovely but was a bit dry as if it had been cut a while before. Starters (scallops and croquettes) were good if under seasoned for our taste. Fish and chips was good but my halibut was served on the bone with an undercooked centre and the inedible skin which was something I’v... View all feedback. What Rina Rimal likes about Provender:
Amazing! Where to begin. Fantastic, professional and attentive staff! Unbelievable food, the best we've had all year. Great drinks and lovely ambiance. Cannot recommend this place enough! Hopefully be back soon in the New Year. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.8 ★ from 50 reviews
Jeanette
06.09.2024 - 08:18

Excellent food and experienced attentive staff! Revisted today and happy to say food and service has not changed!

G
06.09.2024 - 08:18

Fantastic meal and excellent service. Thoroughly recommend

Sally
06.09.2024 - 08:18

Not only is the service excellent, the food is wonderful in taste and presentation. This restaurant was a great choice for my family lunch. I thoroughly recomme...

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Catriona
06.09.2024 - 08:18

We had an excellent meal here. Everything was absolutely delicious the chefs know what they are doing! We had oysters, scallops, sea bass on top of moules marin...

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Peerapong
06.09.2024 - 08:18

The food ordered is delicious and of good quality. The price is quite expensive. Probably because of Michelin The store has 3 WiFi units, but they are not for c...

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 1412 reviews
Joanne
05.09.2024 - 15:53

The best dinner out I’ve had in the borders! I would highly recommend a visit here, the staff are friendly and professional. The food is gorgeous and cooked to...

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Lynn
05.09.2024 - 15:53

Brilliant new restaurant in Melrose! Went for a lunch and Oyster Hour . 5.30/6.30 pm Friday and Saturday Food fantastic and service great ! Friendly and interac...

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Christian
05.09.2024 - 15:53

Great food! Great flavours! Beautifully presented! – Clearly, a passionate kitchen out to delight its customers! We loved the variety of quality-sourced produce...

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Daniela
05.09.2024 - 15:53

Had a great meal and lovely time. Steak delicious, cooked perfectly. Great wine selection. Staff friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Not just a restauran...

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Suzy
05.09.2024 - 15:53

Absolutely fantastic excellent Menu meal was outstanding even had Oysters £1 each happy hour well worth it. Fantastic service keep up the excellent job your doi...

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Menu
4.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Dennis
27.03.2022 - 23:22

Hang down maybe the best we had since our stay in Scotland. we stay a week in edinburgh so we have met a lot of decent eating in the city. a day bus tour brough...

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Maisie
27.03.2022 - 23:22

We really enjoyed our evening at Provender. the roasted cod and the sirloin steak were both perfectly cooked, and the Rhabarb-Pannacotta was amazing. friendly,...

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Joe
27.03.2022 - 23:22

My experience at Provender as a solo diner or with a group was mixed. The first time I visited, the food, atmosphere, and attentive staff were fantastic. Howeve...

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Nicole
27.03.2022 - 23:22

My wife and I have visited this restaurant several times now and have always had a fantastic dining experience. The staff is wonderful and accommodating, especi...

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Trisha
27.03.2022 - 23:22

After ordering drinks (I chose a local IPA), we both started with the delicious Oyster tempura with champagne aioli and caviar - a luxurious choice for sure. Wi...

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Facebook
4.7 ★ from 109 reviews
Google
4.8 ★ from 292 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 609 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 515 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.6 ★ from 721 reviews

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