Food At The Waterhead Inn in South Lakeland

Really poor service with the food very poor value for money. It’s curious that a sizeable restaurant in the middle of a national tourist hotspot has only a few trip advisor reviews. Venison fritters very plain with only a lettuce leaf garnish. Avoid.

Just eaten here we had the prawn curry, 3 pieces of "monkfish" and 3 prawns that were of the frozen variety and at £22 +£2 for a flatbread, lamb koftas, 3 of them no longer than my little finger some salad and a not v nice flatbread. When we complained about potion size he replied by saying "this is the Lake District" how rude! is this an excuse to rip people off? We're local and only Ambleside do this! Just don't go to Ambleside it's theft! We never will again, the place was pretty empty, even the 5 yr old with us asked where all the people were! Hope they get what they deserve!

We visited today, having enjoyed many a drink in the sunshine previously with stunning views. Today we came for lunch. Mistake. We ordered carrot soup, which was tepid. We took it back in to be warmed and were stopped by 2 families who said it was inedible - too much salt. When ours had been reheated we discovered the problem. A friendly waitress asked if everything was ok as we had pushed the soup aside. We explained and she offered us a sandwich on the house. Great we thought. She then returned to say chef says that salt is a personal preference. We tried to explain (he must have dropped pot in) so she said we could choose between a free hot drink or a hot desert. We chose one of each, but the crumble was literally powder on apple. Think this pub needs to stick to what it is good at - serving drinks in an incredible setting - or get a new chef!

Food not great. Service poor to non-existent. Nice location overlooking the pier and the lake, albeit on a busy road. Terrace space very badly designed for access in and out of the building. You have to find a table, go inside to order drinks and get menus, then go back inside to order your food, then wait a very long time for whatever you order. We at least got what we ordered, the tables next to us had wrong food delivered, one table twice and had to ask for a refund in the end. I personally wouldn’t go back.

Returning visit after a lovely meal last year. Unfortunately very average this time and over priced. Chips were dry and very small portion with steak. Kids meals also disappointing. Beautiful setting and hard working staff.

Right on the waters edge for an al- fresco dinner, lovelty food, worth the wait, lovely service in a beautiful location.