Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.7 out of 5
Outstanding | 2214 reviews

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Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 100 reviews
Richard
16.07.2024 - 16:00

Perfect place. Lovely staff, lovely food, lovely ambience. Highly recommend!!

Brett
16.07.2024 - 16:00

Fabulous whatever Time of Year Very Hospitable Always Very Fresh !!

Laura
16.07.2024 - 16:00

Feel bad for taking stars off because the food was nice enough and the service friendly. But. We were the only 3 people in there on a Saturday night and it stil...

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Andy
16.07.2024 - 16:00

Wonderful food with a full menu even tho we were there “out of season” The sea bass on the specials board was an awesome surprise! Absolute unexpected delicious...

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Helen
16.07.2024 - 16:00

We were delighted with the quality of the food and service here, so much so that we returned the following night. A great menu with an open kitchen and a genera...

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Nestled along the picturesque Instow Beach, The Glorious Oyster excels in serving fresh, local seafood, showcasing an array of delights such as oysters, crab sandwiches, and mussels. Diners rave about the quality of the ingredients and the charming ambiance, emphasizing its unpretentious vibe and cozy atmosphere. However, service reviews indicate inconsistencies, with some patrons experiencing delays and issues with orders. While the restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience for seafood lovers, it has garnered mixed feedback regarding service efficiency and food presentation. Overall, it stands out for its fresh offerings and commitment to local produce.

Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 199 reviews
Cathy
13.11.2023 - 06:59

This shack close to Instow beach is a little oasis. Great tunes play in the background as you feast on freshly prepared seafood, salads and sandwiches. Fabulous...

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U4120YNjonp
13.11.2023 - 06:59

This beach shack could be in Africa or the Caribbean enjoyed my oysters rose wine so much I returned the next day for a crab roll more rose wine. If you are any...

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555DavidS555
13.11.2023 - 06:59

Initially we were put off by the location it looks to be in a car park but we have had some really lovely afternoons and evenings sipping wine and gin and tonic...

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Anna
13.11.2023 - 06:59

What a fab find ! Fresh oysters, crab sandwiches, mussels mackerel. The rose from Portugal was great as well. Blackboard outside listed the provenance of all th...

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matdebs
13.11.2023 - 06:59

Fantastic food fantastic place reminded me of Sri Lanka Thailand India they should make a franchise like but never change it or the Asian way it’s presented so...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 219 reviews
Anna
14.12.2023 - 20:32

Best cream tea I've ever had- fresh scones and super quick service Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

louise
14.12.2023 - 20:32

Lovely place, great views! And the scones were amazing!! Xx Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Jo
14.12.2023 - 20:32

First time of eating there last night! Amazing little place. Food was outstanding, lovely setting, lovely setting. Just perfect. Definitely recommend and will d...

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anthony
14.12.2023 - 20:32

Quite a quiet restaurant in a busy area. We stopped for a quick bite and all ordered pizza. My friends enjoyed theirs but I found mine was mediocre. Nice friend...

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Jane
14.12.2023 - 20:32

Enjoyed a fantastic evening meal with variety of food here during holiday stay. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 A...

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews

Order pizza as a take. perfectly cooked, delicious fresh ingredients, authentic. one of the best pizzas I cost on this page by neapel, thank you!

Ella
20.12.2022 - 20:10

Top carpet. beautiful ambiente. very competitive. highly recommended. well supervised by a very attentive owner who has waited for our needs. beautiful experien...

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Karl
20.12.2022 - 20:10

Very friendly family-run restaurant, which on a busy evening liked to house 6 adults and a small child. good selection on the menu and an open kitchen can you s...

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Ryan
20.12.2022 - 20:10

Great food in a very relaxing atmosphere. Best restaurant in Westward Ho!? Probably.

On Friday for lunch. welcome protection in front of the wind. really enjoyed eating, delicious. the pizza round. came fast and tasted wonderful. specials have b...

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Facebook
4.6 ★ from 229 reviews
Restaurantguru
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Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 178 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.8 ★ from 1215 reviews

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