Blakeney House - Bay Tree Restaurant in North Norfolk

Sunday Roast had very good reviews and we certainly were not disappointed. There was a choice of three meats, a vegetarian and a fish dish. Beautifully presented the vegetables were freshly cooked and seasonable. So glad not to have red cabbage! Really good quality produce and very well prepared. The management and other staff are friendly and enthusiastic. Very tasteful deco and a nice setting. (Google maps tend to direct cars to the gated entrance but there’s an easier entrance on the other side of the property.). We will definitely return.

Absolutely amazing, service , food and atmosphere just faultless! Cannot recommend enough! Max was just incredible!!!! Looked after us all so well! What a manager.

Marvellous Sunday Dinner - absolutely delicious and very generous size portions. We had the pork and beef Sunday roast - beautifully cooked with a side of proper roast potatoes, greens and cauliflower cheese. Well seasoned, beautifully presented and excellent service. Will be visiting again soon!

Duck liver parfait was really good, pity it was served with white toast. but the port soaked fig as an accompaniment was lovely. Sunday roast was beef for me and pork for hilary were perfectly cooked. Loads of veg on the side. Potatoes could have been crispier, but overall very good value. The lemon posset was light and tart, and finished the meal nicely.

We fancied a quality meal that was close to where we would be on the north Norfolk close, and chose Blakeney House based on reviews. The House had a quiet almost 'closed' feel to it when we arrived at about 6pm, which was a little disconcerting, and getting parked was surprisingly difficult - the car park is small, and other areas were not signed. The staff were very friendly and polite, and although the menu is small (limited) we sourced options for a meat eater, a vegetarian and a child with no problems. One very helpful staff member even sourced vegetarian wine, and his attentiveness was appreciated. The food was delicious, and both the starters and mains were of a good size and packed with flavour - so really no complaints. That said, the children's option (pasta) lacked imagination and was a little bland (and I thought the portion was small); we shared our grown-up food so all was good. We didn't complain because the moment had passed and little people don't like delays! Dessert and coffee was fine. The restaurant had a homely and very clean feel to it, but the atmosphere was initially very subdued, although it improved a little when more diners arrived. Overall, the food was excellent (as was the service), and we couldn't really fault it, but the children's option didn't hit the mark. We would certainly return in the future and we had a thoroughly pleasant early evening.

Visited this restaurant last night April 20th with two friends. I can truly say it was the best dinner I've had out in a VERY long time. And I eat out a lot. The flavours, quality of the food, and the presentation were first class. Excellent wine, and all at amazingly reasonable pricing. I only wish I could visit more often - but it is a 2 hr drive! Will definitely return when next visiting Norfolk. Well done you Super Chef.

We really loved the tasty fresh food, especially the fish, served with flair and elegance. High end food yet casual homely ambience.

Came in last minute as a walk-in ( sorry! ) for a roast - and boy am I glad we did! Our food was excellent , with healthy portion sizes. There’s a very nice atmosphere in the place. Max, the young chap behind the bar is an asset to the place, very friendly and of a cheery disposition throughout.

A lovely dog friendly restaurant for a nice dinner. The staff are very friendly and made the evening very pleasant for us.

Lovely food on the fixed price 2 or 3 course menu. Great service, interesting wine and cocktails. Must try the beef ( ex dairy ) fabulous flavour sustainable eating. yum

Service and food was totally amazing. Thanks to Max for being first class. We can’t wait to visit again. Service is first class

Excellent good and great value. Hidden gem in the centre of Blakeney. Most unlike us to look to book again in a fortnight.

The food was amazing creative and good value. The venue is stylish and comfortable with excellent service. Highly recommended.

Absolutely fabulous food - do not miss eating here! The service is friendly, professional and attentive. The cocktails are the best! The location is lovely. The price point is a steal for this quality.

One of the best dining experiences we have enjoyed. The atmosphere and quality of food and wine are excellent. We are highly likely to return.

Excellent food, service and a pleasant ambience. The cauliflower cheese and carrot cake are particularly delicious! We will definitely be back.

Blakeney House is a fantastic venue Great Sunday lunch quality food and great service highly recommended and we will be back.

Very well cooked food Clever dishes - full of flavour Great to find a dinner venue in North Norfolk that isn’t average formulaic! Keep up the good work chef and front of house staff

Great experience and excellent service in a relaxing and stylish environment. Wonderfully priced innovative and quality dining. We will return regularly.

Absolutely wonderful food, superb service … an amazing venue. Very much looking forward to coming back Thank you so much for having us

A wonderful relaxing setting, superb meal, quality food, menu really good value and a good choice, staff attentive, overall a fabulous experience and will definitely be back again very soon

We had such a lovely meal here - fantastic food beautifully served, extremely tasty. Nice relaxed atmosphere and very welcoming staff. No hesitation in recommending.

Excellent food using local ingredients & beautifully presented. Lovely welcoming atmosphere & great service. Well worth a visit.

We ate here twice during our short break in Blakeney. (We did not have the tasting menu though!) Both time we we warmly welcomed, the restaurant had a good atmosphere. Food was really good, high quality ingredients that were well cooked and we got a...

We have visited Blakeney house on a numerous occasions and it is always absolutely first class. The food is some of the best I have ever had the flavours are unbelievable. The atmosphere is very welcoming with a lovely open fire to enjoy. Thank you...

We went for a Sunday roast at 6pm, was really nice to find somewhere doing roasts at this time! Great food and atmosphere, would recommend!

Top class Sunday lunch today. Really relaxing ambience and nice to have some music in the background. The Sunday lunch was served with all the vegetables you would need including one of the best cauliflower cheese I’ve tasted for a while. Sirloin of beef cooked...

I can't fault the quality of the food it was excellent. My problem was the lack of quantity. I had chicken pie. I have had bigger cocktail pork pies from Birds. Top quality food. Top prices. Overall very expensive and not value for money. After...

Top food. Top presentation. Top service. Only disappointment was they charged service charge twice!!! Otherwise faultless.

Tasty roast , warm fire , friendly service. Would recommend coming , the tasting menu is delicious also.

Had a nice meal here with friends recently. Service was very friendly and the set menu was competitively priced. Portion sizes were quite shall but when you consider the price you are paying, it is no wonder. I was perfectly happy with the portion sizes...

Four of us went here for the Norfolk Restaurant Week Menu. The place is very warm , welcoming and intimate. Excellent bar and very good wine list. Good Norfolk ale - Lacons of Yarmouth - though some might find the ale temperature a bit on...

Went to Blakeney House during Norfolk restaurant week. Five course menu was excellent, beautifully presented in a lovely dining room with log fire. Welcoming staff made the whole experience delightful.

We found the Blakeney house on Instagram and had to visit, Amazing experience, amazing service and amazing staff, would definitely recommend! :)

We visited this lovely restaurant during Norfolk restaurant week. The staff were welcoming, the food was delicious, fresh local ingredients and a lovely choice of meat, fish and vegan options. We will definitely be back to try the 5 course taster menu.

Awesome lunch yesterday. 3 courses of high quality food including a glass of pink bubbles for £29 each. Casual atmosphere, enjoyed the music, dog friendly. Wife loved it so much she wants to stay for her birthday, can’t say better than that.Plenty of parking, rare in a Blakeney. Excellent service by Paul and his team. Plenty of wine by the glass or bottle. A few local ales in bottle too. Can’t wait to return.

Beautifully decorated restaurant, great location and pleasant staff. A bit dejected to find nothing on the menu was vegetarian (two of our party of four was veggie). We were brought a mushroom risotto which was a bit bland, to be honest (no other choice was offered). However, I was with good company so had a pleasant evening, but on the grounds that I want to be excited by the food choices on offer, would probably not return.

Peaceful and charming hotel with extremely helpful staff who could not do enough for you to ensure your stay was excellent in these unusual times. We will return for a family short break .

This is a very small restaurant and best to check ahead that it’s open, but well worth it when you get there.

Great food, great place, great staff and great hosting. The drinks before dinner in the living room by the fire is a must in winter time!

The reviewer who believes this to be a fine dining experience in a stately home with an executive chef clearly ate somewhere else. A very restricted main course choice for vegetarians and when will restaurants learn we don't all want goats cheese! My unfortunate intolerance to mushrooms ruled out the main course on offer of risotto. I was advised with a level of irritation that Chef would have to prepare another veg risotto from scratch, presumably as an alternative to the pre prepared frozen one. I felt I was inconveniencing the whole dining experience for the staff The dish that arrived was soggy lumps of rice, floating around with a few peas in a dark brown broth like substance. It tasted as unappealing as it looked. My friends enjoyed their offerings which, given the cost of our inclusive package, was comforting. It was a matter of chilly indifference to the manager and cook that I didn't. Poor standard and customer service.

Overall a disappointing evening. Some elements of the meals were excellent, others were mediocre. Went there with high hopes and came away feeling slightly dejected.

We both enjoyed the sea bream. As others have said the menu is small. The dining room is cosy and the service friendly and informal.

This stunning property is a stately home on the outskirts of Blakeney, wonderfully private where you can enjoy a drink in the garden or inside the house whilst looking through your menus at the gastronomic delights that the executive chef will serve on the day. The menu has a wide selection of offerings from meat, fish and vegetarian. It is clear that everyone who works at this fine dining restaurant takes tremendous pride in their work and knowing that you are happy, is a primary concern. You are set in a beautiful dining area with intimacy and background music, whilst feasting over the fine and sumptuous delights of the day's menu. Truly a gastronomic experience, I was pleased that I booked in advance as this is a reservation only restaurant. A great combination of flavour, taste and creativity in cooking. Highly recommended for dining, you will not be disappointed.

Visited for the first time on a busy Saturday night the restaurant is just at the top of the High street with lovely grounds The menu isn’t extensive & the additional of some specials would in our opinion be a real bonus.The starters (goats cheese & chilli chicken) were great The chicken main was really tasty I would of liked a little more spice in the relish,the cod main was well cooked with a lovely sauce .We only managed 1 dessert which again was lovelyIn our opinion a really good option to the Blakeney dining scene that offers really good food @ sensible prices

When in Blakeney we hope to eat here. This time we actually stayed here 2 nights and evening meals and breakfast were exceptional. Beautiful cuisine, beautifully presented and tantalising tastes. It’s a relaxing unpretentious Small hotel to stay. The room was clean, pretty and roomy. Bed was scrumptious and shower great. Everything in room you would need. Great welcome having cake and tea on the front lawn. Paul and the team work so well together and make you feel very comfortable. We love visiting Blakeney House and will certainly be going back... again and again. Thanks all for a great stay.

Paul, the owner, greeted us and introduced himself. He provided service for the evening and was attentive, efficient and friendly. Menu perhaps a little limited but good choices, and the wine list perhaps the same, but the food and wine was excellent, as was the ambience, and we had a great evening. The house itself is magnificent as were the grounds. I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

Ate here on our 2nd night of 2 at Blakeney house and enjoyed a decent meal. Service was good and the atmosphere ok for a small restaurant.My wife and I both had 3 courses all of which were pretty good and nothing was left on the plates which is always a good sign. The only draw back was we were asked if we could order in the morning for the evening meal, which I understand helps with orders/over ordering etc but always slightly concerned that food is not then cooked on request, and either kept warm or re-heated, BUT in saying that the food was still pretty good, and is an good addition to a lovely place to stay. It is quite small so dont expect the large busy style hotel restaurant.Service very good throughout our whole stay.

We visited The Bay Tree with friends and family for lunch to celebrate a ‘significant’ birthday. Paul and Louise could not have been more accommodating before and during the meal. Everyone is unanimous that it was one of the best meals they’d had and the house and setting were perfect. Highly recommended.

This is a lovely spot and brilliantly located in the seaside village of Blakeney. It's walking distance to Blakeney Quay, shops and pubs. On site the grounds are beautifully kept. Our room was extremely comfortable with a fantastic bathroom. Having a pleasant and accommodating restaurant on site is a real bonus. Tristan, the chef, goes out of his way to satisfy guests' tastes. I think the real strength of Blakeney House is the service. Nothing seems too much trouble to ensure a pleasant stay. We would happily return!

We enjoyed two meals at the Bay Tree. The food was consistently excellent, portion sizes generous, service top notch and in a cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Could not fault the evenings in any way - keep up the good work!

We stay at Blakeney House several times a year and on this occasion decided to dine in their restaurant which is a relatively new addition to the services they provide. As with everything else it was perfect and we may perhaps have lingered slightly longer then we originally intended! Keep up the good work and we will see you later in the year .....

We stayed here for 2 nights and booked in for Dinner on the second night. The restaurant was candle lite and very cosy. The food was the best - even better that at the other larger Hotels nearby. We are very impressed by this restaurant.

Ventured in as non-resident diners. Were made most welcome. The greeter even took our coats and hung them up. We had a three course dinner, only planned on two courses but food so good we couldn't resist a third. Nothing was too much trouble, food excellent, well presented and cooked. Thank you for a most enjoyable evening. Will definitely come again.

We stayed 3 nights on a half board basis. Table d'hote good choice of food, freshly cooked and very tasty.

This hotel / restaurant was great, we had a family meal in the conservatory and the food and staff were a high standard, worth a visit for a special meal!

We arrived without reservations on a cold January night. A warm welcome- and a warning of a limited menu. Only three tables occupied. The food was generally good- my rare steak was over cooked, but they apologised and took money off the bill. But they were so welcoming and friendly I would recommend- I think the steak thing was an unusual aberration.

We had an evening meal here during a recent stay in Blakeney (stayed at the White Horse) The meal was throughly enjoyable. Good food, ambience and service at a good price - who can ask for more. In fact we will consider stayingng

Nine of us eat at the Blakeney House Hotel and it was wonderful. The service was superb, nothing was too much trouble and it created such a lovely jolly atmosphere. The house lends itself to comfortable intimate dining and the food does not disappoint either. We had a range of foods to choose from designed for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters. Seared Scallops were great and our host was so generous in sharing out the portion from one guest who could not make it at the last minute but had paid for the meal in advance. Sadly it was good she did not come as her dear father died only days later. But we had the benefit of a reduced bar bill and more pudding as well. It was very kind of the owner. The only surprise was the tempura veg was supposed to be served with fresh coriander rice and came with potatoes and a yummy tomato sauce. We were all happy to eat it. The lemon posset was smooth as silk and just the right tartness and the home made Sticky Toffee pud was perfect. Thank you for being such a great place to eat. We will definitely be back.

Very good experience, I had a fish course as a main dish, well silly not to when it is landed on Blakeney Quay it was perfectly cooked by the very personable resident chef & served by Paul the friendly owner.

Four of us went for vegan and vegetarian starters, mains and sweet. They were perfect. Lovely setting, suitably informal.

We laboured long and hard to decide where to have our holiday afternoon tea. Limiting ourselves to only one (we’re not greedy)!

Having recently visited Blakeney, we decided to try Bay Tree restaurant after seeing the reviews on trip advisor.

Great meal, all home cooked including the kimchi and sweet chilli sauce. Generous portions. Three course meal for two including a 750ml bottle of prosecco was £87. Service attentive and well paced. Attractive dining room and outside space. Deserves to be a lot more popular, much better standard of cooking and spirit of generosity than at both the moorings and Wiveton Hall cafe. Go, you won’t be disappointed! Five stars for everything, ratings not taking when clicked.

What a lovely evening we had at the Blakeney House Bay Tree Restaurant. Tucked away in a narrow driveway in the middle of town it is easy to miss, but if you do you will be sorry. We sat outside on a beautiful summers evening. The menu offered many tasty dishes that we like and best of all our vegan friend was completely catered for with her own special meal that had been arranged before we arrived. The food combinations are good and all of us enjoyed what we ate. My only slight disappointment was I asked for rack of lamb “as rare as chef would recommend” and it came medium – nothing pink in sight. Not what I expected but it still tasted lovely with the delicious sauce and veg so was very happy to eat it. There was a good selection of wines all fresh and just the right temperature by the bottle or glass. The service was so excellent. There is no doubt we will be back and looking forward to more tempting treats from the lovely Louise and Paul Delamain. Good luck to them, I hope they do well, they have everything in place.

Three of us had chicken supreme with mushroom sauce, it was tasty and good sized portion. My husband had the rack of lamb which again was well presented and tasty.

We happened upon this restaurant as we were staying in a holiday cottage a few doors along and we saw the menus outside when we walked past the hotel.

We had a party of 6 ranging from foodie vegetarians to fussy fish eaters to people who just like good food and all agreed everything was fantastic. The fish is possibly among the best on the coast, the dining room elegant and service lovely. Well worth a visit.

3rd time of coming here on a family break . Stayed here 4 adults and two fussy 9 year olds . We ate in both nights food was amazing . My daughter has an onion allergy and they went through the whole menu changing things for her including different sauces . Each day they asked the boys what they wanted and cooked it fresh for them . Could not fault the service or food . Breakfast was really good as well . We had a sandwich on arrival made to order . We will be back would thoroughly recommend eating here

We stayed for 2 nights in Feb 18 for the valentine's offer on the winter menu. This was our 4th visit in as many months. The restaurant is open to non residents & is growing in popularity. This is down to many things. Firstly Blakeney House is set in a tranquil location, 1/5 of a mile up the hill from the White Horse. The restaurant is relaxed, good background music & intimate with candle lit tables & you're not crammed in tightly next to other tables like elsewhere. The hotel is fully licensed with a selection of bottled beers & a good quality wine list. Relax with a pre/post dinner drink in the adjacent lounge again overlooking the garden. Tristan the chef produces versatile, imaginative high quality dishes which once you've sampled you'll be desperate to go back again for.

Absolutely exquisite, every mouthful gave a different sensation. I sound dramatic, but you have to experience this restaurant to believe it. The chef is amazing. A very intimate experience with all the people looking after us made it special also. By far the best meal we had whilst in Blakeney in May. A special experience. We left the restaurant content not bloated. We will be back for sure. Thank you.

It was very difficult to choose from the menu as there were so many great options. Extremely generous portions of the highest quality food. A Michelin Star should follow.

We found Blakeney house on trip advisor after looking for somewhere to eat for a special family birthday meal.

Our family booked this for our 60th's.We received a warm welcome and were seated in a comfy lounge/bar area with a warm open fire while we had pre dinner drinks and pondered the menu.

Our 4th visit. A friendly welcome and beautifully refurbished comfortable rooms. A cosy fire burning in the lounge and tea with home-made cake. What could be better on a chilly afternoon. We stayed 2 nights and the food was wonderful. Breakfast is excellent and locally sourced. Dinner is difficult to choose the dish as they are all amazing. Well done Tristan. Thank you Paul and team for another restful break.

Visited as non residents and found a great honest restaurant with fine food and wine. Loved the look of everything on the menu and my choice of rack of lamb was devine. This means we will need to return to sample the other items!

We stayed for four nights on a bed breakfast and evening meal tariff which we couldn’t fault, in fact we didn’t manage lunch at all as we were more than adequately fed at breakfast with good quality local produce. Good choice for each course on the evening menu and again couldn’t fault the food. Even if we weren’t staying we would certainly book for dinner.

What a lovely dining room in a b&b.; We only ate here and regretted not staying having seen a room! The food was amazingly good: pigeon breast (had no idea it could be so tasty) and fish of the day on celeriac and green beans and crème brûlée to finish. Every part of the meal was perfect, great service and it was good to meet the chef before ordering and take up his recommendations. Very reasonable pricing. We’ll be back!

Had a great meal here. Starters were warm goats cheese salad and garlic prawns with ciabatta. Mains prawn goan curry and fried hake. Desserts were lime and vanilla cheesecake (base mix of chocolate hobnobs and ginger nuts) and fruit crumble with honeycomb ice cream. Curious brew beer and red wine. All lovely and very helpful staff member all alone for the night. Nice ambience and roaring fire in lounge.

This was our 3rd visit in as many months & each was as good as the one before if not better. This lovely hotel is situated in private gardens up from the White Horse pub with good parking. We had a different room again which was very spacious with a separate seating\lounge area. The room(s) definitely ranks above other venues in the village. All staff are very friendly, polite & helpful, from the welcome on arrival to being served breakfast & dinner. This point is worth special mention; the breakfast is top quality, but dinner something else. There is a good menu choice & the food is nicely presented & extremely tasty. The dining room overlooks the garden with an adjoining conservatory, where the feel is relaxed, intimate yet informal. There's a good selection of wine available with local beer too & a small bar area in the residents lounge. Blakeney House is much more than a B&B; & is a great place to stay. Positives-many. Negatives none. Can't wait to go back.

A fine breakfast was produced each morning but found shower room rather cramped with no shelves to put anything.

Incredible food. Beautiful venue . . Highly recommend . A hidden gem. Great service by Tristram who takes real pride in his food. Loved it

Hit upon this hotel/restaurant almost by accident when seeking a place for 6 friends to eat on a weekend break staying in a cottage in Blakeney. Essentially this place is a hotel but the restaurant is open to non residents. The dining room was very welcoming on a cold autumn evening and provides an intimate atmosphere for diners. The menu was quite extensive and offered a wide range of choice for all three courses. The food was delicious and priced accordingly. We were served by a very knowledgeable and helpful waiter who knew his wines and offered good advice. We would definitely eat/stay there again particularly to see whether the cat which opens the front door is still there....he doesn't live there any more but thinks he still does!!

I visited for dinner in October with family. The service could not be faulted! We were offered drinks in the lounge before dinner, or we could go straight to our table. A lovely touch when so often you feel rushed through. The dining room has a lovely decor and an intimate feel. Staff were very attentive and welcoming. Service was prompt.

Based on the reviews on TR booked to celebrate a birthday and we were not disappointed. Beautiful setting and food to die for, between the four of us we tried eleven different dishes and couldn't fault any, the only problem was deciding what to choose! will definitely book again when we return to Blakeney

This evening I visited Blakeney house with my parents and fiancé to celebrate my fiancé’s birthday. I had seen that Blakeney house had previously had good reviews but I had never been here before so did not know what to expect.

Came here as a result of reading good reviews - also as we are staying in Blakeney we wanted to try out different places that are walkable.

Visited Blakeney House for dinner, based on other positive reviews and were not disappointed. Fabulous setting in private grounds, had drinks in the elegant lounge followed by a truly wonderful meal. Relaxed, friendly service, would definitely return and would love to stay there next time. No hesitation in recommending this lovely place.

A hidden treasure we found this while staying in Blakeney last year and went for afternoon tea, we were so impressed with everything that this year we booked for 2nights. The rooms are very clean and well thought out,and lovely decorated. The staff, and owners, are always ready to please.the breakfast is something you must have, and the evening meals were so nice that we stayed in for the two nights we were there as was so much to choose from and my wife could not decide between two meals.

Nice food and decor. BUT Heart FM radio, pinging microwave and we were expected to entertain the proprietors children playing at waiters for the evening in a near empty restaurant. Not worth paying a babysitter for. Fortunately super fast service.

Had a delicious meal there last night. Everything was hot, cooked perfectly and superb service. This slightly hidden gem is on Blakeney high street but set back a little, so is not as busy as it deserves to be. We had a relaxing drink in their lovely chilled out lounge, followed by our 5 star meal. Our waiter was attentive without being intrusive and the owner very friendly. The price was good as well for the standard of the food.

My friends and I recently visited Blakeney House for the first time and were thoroughly impressed with both the food and service we received.

The food and venue together with friendly service was excellent. We booked for 7.30 pm expecting to find a busy exclusive restaurant, what we experienced was a lovely evening dining in the company of the owner Paul and his family. We had the Crab, which was superb, followed by sticky toffee pudding and Cream Brulee, both were very good. We will definitely come back

Excellent food prepared with personal care and attention.A delightful walk past beautiful cottages to this lovely hotel.Blakeney House deserves to be patronised as an independent restaurant!

Wonderful dinner in a peaceful location. Warm welcome, pleasant spacious restaurant, great food. Could not be faulted, we will definitely be returning.

We stayed at the hotel on a recommendation, and decided to eat in. The experience was excellent and great value for money. The food was well presented and delicious. If in the area ensure you check it out otherwise you will miss this gem.

We had a lovely meal here on Saturday evening- the garden is beautiful where we sat and were served with pre- dinner drinks. The service is top notch - attentive yet friendly and unpretentious - and now - on to the food!

We had a beautiful meal here. We were well looked after, nothing was too much trouble and we all thoroughly enjoyed the food which was beautifully presented, tasty and seasonal. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

Ate here on a two night stay at Blakeney House, food was fabulous, well presented, great tasting and really friendly staff. Paul the owner has done a great job and is there at front of house supporting his staff and guests. Excellent will definitely return

A charming Victorian room setting. High quality food. Quiet setting.Good menu and choice of food. Nicely cooked.