Fletchers Restaurant in Harrogate

Lovely place to wander around. Reception and bar staff very attentive. Sadly our meal was very ordinary. Entree and dessert were quite good. Steak was awful - not cooked as requested (got medium and medium rare rather than rare) and it was great and unappetising. Our waiter irritatingly kept visiting our table to see how we were going.

Visited Grantley Hall and Fletcher's restaurant for my wife's birthday. The venue is incredible, especially the long drive. We enjoyed drinks in the lounge followed by dinner, where we ordered all three courses and were given a birthday plate too, which was a nice touch. Overall, we enjoyed our dishes but found the service to be a little rigid and stuffy from the young servers. The dishes themselves were on the smaller side (particularly the lamb belly starter) but enjoyable none the less. Steaks for main course- flawless. Pudding, great lookers but perhaps a little lacking in flavour, particularly the cherry dessert. The sound system is a bit tinny and there were greasy finger prints on our plates. A good high end venue but maybe a few tweaks needed to bring it up in line with other similar venues.

Couldn’t possibly want for a better location. Absolutely stunning. Staff discreetly attentive from entering to leaving. On the whole food was of a high standard with a couple of notable exceptions. Pate was a very bland dare I say boring affair and the fries accompanying the rather delicious rib eye were frozen! Honestly for a higher end expensive restaurant to serve frozen chips was really rather bizarre. Surely you can do better than this Grantley? For any guest who actually enjoyed the chips side a dead ringer can be purchased from Aldi. Aldi skin on fries located in the freezer section.

The starter and dessert were very good but the main course - both my wife and I had the halibut - was disappointing! It was very salty and over cooked/dry! When we complained about this we were offered desserts on the house, which was a nice gesture. Whilst enjoying a glass of prosecco in the bar before dinner we felt rather abandoned, as staff were passing us by and we weren't offered a menu to peruse. When booking I mentioned that it was my wife's birthday but there was no recognition of this, which was disappointing. All in all a very disappointing ... and costly ... experience!!

As always the service and food at Fletchers was exceptional on our recent visit. The staff were without exception attentive, professional and friendly. Each plate of food came in perfect timing, despite two of our party of 4 having the 4 course set menu. All beautifully cooked and presented. Even the coffees at the end were noticeably better quality and came with a lovely homemade shortbread - little touches like this are much appreciated. Well done all - a slick and well- managed team.

We went to Grantley Hall for lunch at Fletcher's Restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food was lovely and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. We chose the set menu and opted for the wines recommended to go with it. This didn't include a desert wine. I asked the waiter what would go with the desert and as my husband had decided against the set menu desert in favour of cheese I asked about a port. The menu brought didn't include port by the glass but did have dry sherry by the glass. At the end of the meal I told the waiter that whilst the desert wine options were good, that they hadn't gone with the food. It was at this point that things went fiwnhill. Another diner took it upon himself to butt in to contradict me saying that I was wrong about the menu not having port and he had goodness knows how many years of Michelin star experience so I was wrong and he was right. Four other diners in the restaurant witnessed the whole sorry episode of me standing my ground. Whilst the food and staff were great the overall experience was awful. I know that the venue and staff have no control over the standard of guests but this was an awful experience. The other guest so obviously felt he was superior to and knew better than the rest of us that he had to make a show of it. Just because he had a flashy car and a foreign companion didn't make him the arbiter of what was right for us. This experience ruined our day. When eating our starter I had expressed the wish to go back to the hotel to stay but if that's an example of the sort of other clientele we can expect I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. So sorry to have had to write this but my day that started so well has ended in misery.

Stayed at Grantley Hall for 4 days so hotel breakfast was here (quite good), but we also had lunch al fresco outside on a lovely spring day after a long hike (lovely) and also had our final dinner here. Dinner was excellent - we tried multiple courses including lots of very large steaks which were delicious, and the standout was of course the sommelier who helped us with a fantastic bottle of Latour (which was at shop price I might add!). A great hotel restaurant.

Booked Fletcher's on what turned out to be the first balmy evening of the year so asked for a table in Norton's Courtyard; Fletchers outside space. We had a table under the glass canopy which kept any chill off. And what a lovely spot with the river in the background of groomed gardens. After drinks we ordered scallops with spring onions in a rich creamy sauce, and cheese souffle as starters both outstanding.For main my sirloin steak was full of flavour and perfectly cooked and came complete with good chips, flavourful roasted root veg and a small green salad. Highlight was a superb creamy and punchy pepper sauce. As light faded the courtyard was lit by many fairy lights and mood lighting making it quite special. Service throughout the evening was friendly, informed, and considerate. Every so often impeccable service , great food and special atmosphere come together to make a memorable evening, this was one such evening.

We dined at Fletchers on Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Saturday was a quick bite, Sunday was a three course affair & Monday was a speedy cream tea. This restaurant is inside Grantley Hall, you can dine outside in the courtyard or in one of their stunning dining rooms, we luckily got to try out all 3! You can have a drink in Norton’s bar before your meal, I recommend trying some cocktails, so many options & I tried out a few! Honey Spritz, Juliet, JK Rowling were all very tasty! You also can’t go wrong with the Grantley G&T which is brilliant. The quick bite to eat was just the right portion for what we were after. Chicken burger was beautifully succulent with a hint of truffle to the gooey cheese. The club sandwich was unpretentious & as expected but I think my husband had a bit of food envy watching me eat my burger! The fries were cooked perfectly & a boat of mayo to dip into was very generous! Sunday lunch was a whole other experience, we went with the scallops & crab raviolo to start. Both were lovely. Then the beef Wellington for main with a request for some yorkshires which were very yummy! The meat was tender & pink & slicing through it was no effort at all. The red wine jus was rich & silky, horseradish packed a punch, all in all, stand out. We went with the crème brûlée & the posh ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ for dessert which were both creamy & indulgent & generous portions. The bit I loved most was the little amaretto biscuit that came on the side - this was just delish! The Cream Tea on Monday we had outside in the courtyard. It was very traditional with some sweet jams & a great cuppa. What more could you ask for? All in all a great place to dine & I would definitely recommend coming to do all three courses & making an afternoon of it. There’s plenty to choose from on the menu so you will be spoilt for choice! Clothing wise we saw a mixture, you can dress up without feeling overdressed, some men were in a shirt & tie and others a lot more casual. There were a lot of ladies in dresses & pant suits so use this as an excuse to get your fancy gear out!

I must start by saying Grantley is expensive - around £100/head in Fletchers for a 3 course lunch with all the trimmings and a couple of bottles of decent wine, so it’s not for everyone but if you want a special treat there is nowhere better! Although the food is the star (will come back to that) it’s about the whole experience. From the minute you arrive at the front gate and are greeted with a friendly hello before you ride down the elegant drive, along the banks of the river Skell, you know this is no ordinary place and when Grantley Hall comes it view your expectations move up another gear. Once you arrive at the door you are greeted by name - the man at the gate has already phoned to say your on your way. Whilst the car is ushered away we were shown into the drawing room and sat by a big log fire to have drink whilst we pursue the menu. The food itself is just amazing, I started with a crab and smoked salmon dish followed by a a fabulous fillet steak perfectly cooked in the Josper charcoal oven, my sweet was a Yorkshire rhubarb based creation which was delicious. To end with we went back to drawing room for coffee by the fire. We left around 5pm after a fabulous afternoon. The staff we all helpful, chatty friendly, especially our waiter, Victor, who looked after us perfectly. As we left the ladies we’re giving a small selection of chocolates as a memento, a perfect end to lovely afternoon!

Grantley Hall is truly a 5 * hotel in superb grounds. Food at Fletchers is fine dining - expensive but good quality and well presented. Fletchers is a conundrum as dinner service was great and the food outstanding. BUT it was disturbing to see the large number of guests having to use their mobile phone torch - to read the menu in the VERY subdued lighting. Various sites have reviews which raise this as an issue. Our problem was, that for fine dining, we were not expecting Yorkshire sized portions! It was embarrassing to have to leave such fabulous quality food on our plates. Service was friendly, efficient and very professional. Breakfast in Fletchers was a very different experience. Fawlty Towers came to mind. The food was outstanding in quality and preparation. But, from there things always went downhill. Our coffee poured grounds into our cups -NOT 5* service but the problem was resolved without issue. Meanwhile, without my noticing my half finished plate of food was removed from the table! NOT 5* service One day we were offered toast, another we were not - NOT 5* service Having enjoyed the beef wellington (£47.50) the previous evening, my appetite was somewhat diminished. To balance this I chose a limited number of items from the English breakfast menu. To my horror - not a complaint but a point to ponder for GH - my plate was FULL of the items I did order. I could not eat it all and was upset. There was even a fabulous sausage that I did NOT order. I wanted same portion not increased! Sorry chef! Our finished plates - except my unfinished plate - were not removed from the table which then became crowded with dirty crockery. NOT 5* service. Jay Rainer - the food critic - raised some of these issues in his review of Fletchers. I raise them again because Grantley Hall either does not read reviews, or worse still it ignores them Transparency: We did receive, on arrival, a room upgrade for which we were grateful - very! The rooms are amazing - and so is the Spa! I have already made these comments to Grantley and they have not acknowledged or responded. So we are genuine guests with no axe to grind but we query the overall 5*

From driving up the stunning drive to the friendly doorman and staff inside the place it has a homely feel about it. The whole place inside and out is immaculate. The Fletchers restaurant food and service was as you would expect from a top top place. Beef Wellington was fab. Norton bar next door ideal for pre drinks and after coffees. You have to visit this Hotel.

Lovely meal in a fascinating venue. Sadly missed seeing round the garden which would also have been something quite unique in our dining out experience.

We ordered a steak and lobster for mains. Both were very underwhelming. The steak was one of the worst my husband has ever had. He asked for medium rare and it arrived well done. In addition it lacked flavour as there was virtually no seasoning. My lobster was rather the same. Had a strong fishy smell. The garlic butter sauce that went with the lobster didn’t taste of anything??? It was just bizarre. We couldn’t be bothered complaining because we were on a tight schedule having left our baby with his grandma for the evening. Probably would go back just for the general ambience and beautiful gardens that you overlook but honestly wouldn’t order that kind of food from there again. Maybe just drinks and snacks. Cannot believe the prices they charge for such sub standard quality food.

We were having a mini break in The Yorkshire Dales & we booked Fletcher’s restaurant at Grantley Hall, we were so pleased we did. To start I had scallops which were roasted to perfection, really fresh and full of flavour accompanied by crispy prosciutto on a bed of crushed peas. For main I had a sunblushed tomato and mascarpone risotto with goats cheese, fried basil and toasted pine nuts. This dish was truly sublime, so rich and tasty, everything on this dish was well balanced. Finally, I had a strawberry confit with early grey tea and pressed strawberry shortbread which was delicious, light and fantastically presented. We also had a very tasty after dinner cocktail, a lovely selection to choose from too. Something for everyone. Fletcher’s exceeded all our expectations.

Had a delicious meal at Fletchers with excellent service and lovely staff. Ate both lunch, dinner and breakfast in the restaurant and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

The smoked salmon in my starter was very good, but the crab was somewhat tasteless, my wife’s fillet steak had to be sent back as it was not hot enough, the fat on my lamb had not been rendered enough so was inedible and when the cheese course arrived it was just placed on the table without any explanation of the cheeses it included. We felt a little hurried as our celebratory meal seemed to finish quite quickly

We celebrated our wedding anniversary by having lunch on the Norton Terrace. The food was excellent and from the moment we arrived we were treated like VIPs. Truly a place designed for a special occasion.

Took the opportunity to visit Fletchers and eat outside in the courtyard as it was such a balmy evening. You cannot fail to be impressed as you travel beside the river up the long drive and manicured gardens to Grantley Hall. From the moment we...

Went to Grantley Hall for a mini break and booked a table in Fletchers. Lovely staff, very warm welcome. Nice atmosphere and decor. Good choices on the menu - fillet steak was superb!. Happy to recommend and we will be visiting again in the not...

Went today to Grantley Halls Fletchers restaurant. The starters, fish cake and scallops were no more than ok. The main cote de bouef was tender but overly doused in salt. The vegetables were nice. The Chilean Merlot rather sharp. Definitely not worth the £200 bill....

Had a really lovely meal here , couldn't fault anything , Adam who assisted with the wine choices was first class and all the staff were friendly and welcoming . Looking forward to a few more nights out up at Grantley .

Food was somewhere between OK to good but unforgivably there were so many little preventable things wrong! A glass of Prosecco was served warm, one item of cutlery was dirty and the coffee was cold - not what you expect in a restaurant of this...

I was asked for feedback post visit. They did say they couldn’t necessarily respond to individuals, and they haven’t so far, so regrettably I am posting here. This is a 5* rated restaurant and yet I feel our experience would have been handled better on...

My group and I ate breakfast here during our stay at Grantley Hall. There was plenty of choice on the menu. We each picked something from the cooked menu (as the title of this review suggests, I can recommend the pancakes!), and later helped ourselves...

We ate here during our stay at Grantley Hall. We did not like the dark room decor and found the food to of an average standard. Our French fries were barely warm and presentation was lacking.

The service in the restaurant was attentive and helpful. But we told our waiter that we were dissatisfied with the quality of our mains (see below for details) and although he offered to tell the chef, he didn't tell the restaurant manager who said as...

An excellent dinner while we were staying at Grantley Hall. The staff were all friendly, professional and helpful. We had a lovely table outside on a warm evening. The food was fresh and beautifully presented, and the wine list offered a very good choice at...

We loved every moment of our visit to Fletchers. From the welcome we got from the staff, we may as well have been old friends & it really did set the tone for a great experience. The food was absolutely perfect & tasted fantastic.

Telephoned for booking due to difficulties with online booking. Asked whether celebrating special event. Welcomed on arrival to table in marquee, should not have worried about being cold as heaters, blankets and hot water bottles available. Service impeccable, prompt and attentive. Personal touch of card...

booked dinner for my wifes birthday very efficiant booking system with a request to confirm 48 hours before arrival location- this is almost fairy tale beautiful drive from the road revealing the main building with fairy lights and the rolls and ferraris parked out side...

Visited on the 4th august and had a superb meal. We Both had the scallops to start and beef wellington for main, both 10/10 and we will be returning again to have the same! please dont take it of the menu. Staff were fantastic and...

We had one dinner and two breakfasts in Fletchers as pàrt of our hotel package. All the meals were superb, with the food beautifully presented. We ate dinner on the attractive Norton terrace, which has heaters and rugs to deal with any evening chill. Service...

We enjoyed our meal, good menu choices with range of meat and fish, the Beef Wellington was quite frankly superb. The staff were very friendly and efficient and we would recommend a visit.

A very relaxed evening, not at all pretentious despite the high end nature of Grantley Hall. We ate outside with good friends. The food lived up to expectations, choosing was simple as the menu doesn't run to a small novel. Quality over quantity makes for...

Vast sums were poured into converting Grantley Hall and there was suspicion that the result might be blingy or pretentious. It is neither. From the awe-inducing first view of the building by night to the restrained classicism of the interiors; from the bright, friendly service...

We had lunch at Fletchers today and can happily say WOW! This is one special place ... five star venue, five star service and a five star meal. The menu is perfect - not screes of stuff to wade through, but enough to suit everybody....

My wife and I wanted to bring our friends somewhere special to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Grantley Hall certainly came up to expectations. From the attractive drive up to the hall, to the welcome at the entrance, where our car was parked for us,...