Gees Restaurant & Bar in Oxford

Cutesy interior design - almost as if you’re sitting in a bubble 🫧 I had wanted to try this restaurant on the way to Cherwell Boathouse We had the crab linguine but it tasted average (and probably not entirely worth the £20 Nonetheless the service and atmosphere were fantastic

Service was bad. Really long wait times despite not being full. Especially for the price or the vision they try to offer

Lovely dinner with the in-laws in the pretty outdoor area of the restaurant. Excellent food and service. Lemon souffle a real highlight. Highly recommended

The waiter was efficient and pleasent. I order garlic and potato soup. It was very watery, green and no taste of potatoes. A shame. The floor where we set was dirty with many small pieces of glass around. Given the price we paid, not a satisfactory experienced. The respond from Roxan, the manager, was not satisfactory. Why do I need to come again to hopefully see tgat the pieces of glasses we're removed from the floor or thst the soup is more than green water? Why not providing a good experience to start with?

Nice building and that's about it!! Food and service ok. Won't be rushing back.

Excellent food, good prices, friendly staff.

13 of us descended to celebrate the 21st birthday of my son’s girlfriend. We ranged in age from 16-53. All ages felt completely comfortable and catered for. The service was excellent and the cocktails were out of this world. Special thanks to waitress Anna who remembered exactly who had ordered what from drinks through multiple course and Jago who mixed every single cocktail perfectly. The spicy margs were another level amazing. The food was all delicious and priced fairly. We hugely outstayed our welcome enjoying a homemade cake at zero extra cost service-wise. We were last to leave by almost an hour after close but the staff remained cheerful and welcoming. Well done Gees. Good old fashioned service with a lovely menu.

food was terrible although service was really good

Sadly, the burger was just awful. I'd ordered it rare but both the patty and the bun crumbled into dust while I tried to eat it. Soft shell crab was limp and soggy. Staff were OK but quite curt. I didn't say anything at the time because we were there with friends for a celebratory meal. Two stars overall for the lovely wine. Really disappointing experience overall.

We chanced a walk in, on a Friday night, and we're not disappointed. The service was brilliant, and the food loved up to the same standard. Well worth a visit.

The location was beautiful, staff were lovely and the menu looked great. Unfortunately the food just fell a bit short. I had the mushroom risotto which was e slightly to aldente, lacked flavour and seasoning. It was a shame parmesan wasn’t offered for any of the dishes. If you only ate with your eyes the gnocchi was not the greatest looking, although it did appear hand made and the flavour was good. Portions could have been slightly larger as compared to the risotto and steak it felt more like an entree size. I would recommend as a nice place for drinks, however not to sure about lunch.

Came back after 22 years and still enjoyed it great steak starter and atmosphere, customer service was outstanding won’t be leaving it 22 years for the next visit!

Lovely location and set up and service was good. Went for the set lunch and there were 4 of us dining. Starters were great asparagus was delicious soup was good and cod a little tasteless but great crunch. Mains Steak was lovely Risotto great oncce there was some paramazan But the pizzette or whatever its called was probably the worst thing of its type i have ever had. No place for it on a main menu cheap tasteless tomato sauce sparce tinned ingredients and absolutely tasteless dough so thin it may as well have been a matzo biscuit. Drinks and sides (dont bother) are super expensive which I really would.not have cared about if everything was as you would expect. Decided to call it a day and not have dessert.

Disappointed. First impressions unwelcoming as although we know we are dining in a conservatory, the grubby curtain falling off its rail at the entrance was off putting. We were not greeted at the check in desk but left hanging around thee rather small bar area feeling we were inbtge way. Once seated, paper place settings gave an impression of a cheap and cheerful diner. Food average..desserts mostly good but starters and mains mostly average. Service poor. First drink order taken 30min after being seated. Second drink order when ordering dessert as this was the first time we could get the attention of the staff, but didn't arrive until almost finished eating. 3.5hrs for a 3 course meal....I wouldn't mind if we were being attended to. Orders taken by shouting across from one end of the table to the other, then saying she couldn't hear! Meals slapped down without checking who they were for, leaving us passing them around the table. Rhubarb dessert required a knife, or at least a fork to eat but only provided with a spoon and no chance of getting the attention of the staff. We would not return here.

Very Good. Service,Food and Vibe are all good

Very expensive for disappointingly average dishes. Service and atmosphere were good albeit quite slow

As always, great food and fantastic service!

The flavors were out of this world. A true culinary masterpiece!

Amazing place! Very cosy and unique. Our server Ewelina made sure our experience was perfect 👏 good job!

Very tasty meat croquettes, delicious zam as a main dish. Friendly service. Too bad about the bad acoustics.

Sitting in the greenhouse. A very special atmosphere. Very nice food. And the brownie - have a look to the fotos. The heaven on earth. Brilliant!

Went there with my wife we started with the pizzeta, that had us very pleased before knowing what was coming for us, the burger was a catastrophe if reminded me of the ones I used to do when I was 10 with the 1$ bread, my wife didn’t like the rigatoni as well… the service on the other hand was very good and very welcoming the best part at the restaurant was the service and that they allow dogs inside was the highlight of the evening.

We had a wonderful Valentines dinner at Gees. The food was wonderful and atmosphere perfect for a date. The specials of the evening were really great as well! If we're ever in Oxford again we will dine here again.

Menu is not up to date - pavlova dessert is still on the website though it is not in the menu from July .

This restaurant was overpriced as the food in terms of taste and presentation are not up to the standard of theat price paid. The Today’s fish £28.50, Pork Belly £25.35, burger £20.50. Atmosphere is too dark and too small for the two person round table. The issue matters us is the service is disappointing where we were stopped by a waitress when we were walking out of the restaurant, as she forgot to charge us an extra bottle of water in our bill we had paid at £121 and asked us to top up extra £5 ish with another bill printed out separately (we didn’t order any extra bottle of water at all).

Very nice place to eat. Good service

Very nice looking restaurant.Limited menu and high price.Service was average.

Absolutely lovely evening - fabulous welcome, great looking and tasting food in beautiful surroundings. Not cheap when having wine and cocktails as well but lovely for a special occasion. Thank you for the birthday dessert as well!

Couldn't fault a single course - excellent food and atmosphere. (We had drinks, hence the increased cost!)

What a gem! It's always a pleasure to visit Gees for lunch or dinner. The ingredients are fresh, the dishes are never boring and the service and atmosphere are uplifting.

We attended a wedding here and the service was superb throughout, as was the food and atmosphere. Thank you.

We have been here with work many times, and the service and the food are great. Highly recommended.

Beautiful set up, very nice food

Beautiful interior, excellent food and wonderful atmosphere!

I recently enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Gees Restaurant in Oxford, and it was a delightful experience. The atmosphere was inviting, with a charming setup that enhanced the dining experience. I ordered a classic burger with a side of fries, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The burger was juicy and had a great combination of fresh ingredients, including crisp lettuce and melted cheese, while the fries were golden and crispy. The service was attentive and friendly, making me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. Gees is a wonderful spot for a casual yet high-quality meal in Oxford. I’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious lunch with a lovely ambiance.

Lovely restaurant for a special meal. The courgette chips are delicious! Food is slightly overpriced for portion sizes however, it is worth it for the flavours!

A lovely venue excellent service food was amazing.. only downside I asked if meal came with veggies and was told no and ordered them and the meal came with potatoes so we had a few more than we needed. Fig Pavlova was delicious 😋

Nice environment. Great service: waiters and waitresses are extremely kind, polite and effective. Awful food. Their specialty is a hamburger, particularly thin, burnt on both sides (with a bitter taste) and uncooked inside, with a sad slice of tomato, a flat leaf of green lettuce, a tasteless and very very very thin slice of "cheese", all between inexplicably cold slices of bread. One of the worst hamburgers I've ever eaten.

Superb atmosphere in the greenhouse and the food is excellent. No bad comments on the service

Wonderful service, amazing professionalism, friendly atmosphere, love being there, food is divine. Thanks for the special gift for our anniversary from the staff😍❤️❤️❤️👌!!!

Pleasant atmosphere, but overall, my experience was disappointing. Overpriced. I heard someone say “Nando’s is better” and I agree

I’ve had a beautiful day and amazing meal after at GEES. The food is really outstanding! Every meal I had was full of flavour and cooked to perfection. Coffee perfect, vine very nice. I really suggest for everyone who wants to try ‘black spaghetti, prawns, chilli, garlic and parsley and for dessert - ‘Cremè Catalana’ ." "This was A Some of the Most delicious food I've eaten lately! Pity I could not fit more :) Young and lovely serving, cooking team, especially Ms Kimberly, who looked (served) after me. I’m looking forward to come back with all my family again. I’m sure they would like it a lot. Bravo Gees!

Excellent food, waiting time within normal limits. The waiters were very attentive.

Gees Restaurant in Oxford is a true gem, offering a unique dining experience that combines rich history with modern culinary excellence. Housed in a stunning Victorian conservatory, Gees boasts an ambiance that is both elegant and inviting, with natural light flooding the space and lush greenery adding to the charm. The setting alone makes it a memorable spot for a meal, whether you’re there for a casual lunch or a special dinner. The menu at Gees is Mediterranean-inspired, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. You’ll find a range of dishes that showcase vibrant flavors, from wood-fired pizzas to succulent grilled meats and seafood. The menu changes regularly to reflect the best produce of the season, which keeps the dining experience fresh and exciting. Standout dishes often include their expertly prepared fish and inventive vegetarian options, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Service at Gees is consistently professional and friendly, with staff who are knowledgeable about the menu and attentive to diners’ needs. Whether you’re looking for a recommendation or have dietary preferences, the team at Gees is accommodating and eager to ensure you have a great experience. While Gees is not the cheapest option in Oxford, the quality of the food, the beauty of the setting, and the overall dining experience make it worth the price. It’s a popular spot, so booking in advance is recommended, especially on weekends. Overall, Gees Oxford is perfect for those seeking a blend of historic charm and contemporary dining, making it a top choice for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a fine meal, Gees delivers on all fronts.

Delightful restaurant! Outstanding food that was fresh, enticing and innovative. Impeccable service and cleanliness. Can’t wait to return!

This restaurant is located in the city of Oxford in the university area, it is very nice, with a pleasant atmosphere and excellent food with elaborate dishes and very good service The price is above average but you can order an appetizer and a main dish to share. For dessert I recommend a pavlova that can also be shared. For wine lovers, they will find a wine list in which the main producing countries are present.

What a wonderful restaurant. Excellent food, great service and a beautiful atmosphere. We'll be back.

Very nice , the food was lovely. Attentive friendly staff.

I love this place. Now it has a beautiful garden terrace as well.

We ate here on a Saturday night on a table for 10 (which became 11) at peak time. We couldn't fault it. The food was terrific, the service was unbelievably quick, efficient, low profile and friendly. And it's a lovely place to eat of an evening. So thank you, Gee's and thank you Ilias for looking after us.

Nice restaurant - unfortunately too expensive for the quality. The food was ok but nothing special. We had steak and good starters that were boringly cooked.

Sitting in the conservatory on a warm day and eating delicious and a bit more sophisticated food is just the right treat for everyone who likes to chill , chat and relax. We come here every time we are near OX.

Very tasty food and nice service! The place also looks amazing. The aubergine parmigiana there is my favourite 😊

amazing food and exceptional personnel 👌❤️ many thanks 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

Pretty good for Oxford! But watch out for the “discretionary 12.5% surcharge”

This place was on my "want to go" list and I was not disappointed! It was heavenly.... From the atmosphere, the service and the food. I needed an escape and reboot after the visiting London the day before. I absolutely loved my visit and encourage others to come.

We’d been meaning to visit for a while, and weren’t disappointed! The food was very nice, the surroundings were lovely (we sat in the conservatory area) and although it was a busy Friday night, it wasn’t too noisy. Also, ladies’ bathroom is classy - these things matter! Food came very quickly (we arrived at 6.30pm, so it might get busier later). Many thanks!

I wish we had enjoyed our evening more! Good: + The space was unique and beautiful! Bad: - Octopus: The cook on the octopus appetizer was uneven - overcooked in some parts and almost undercooked in others despite being the same thickness. - Lamb: Lamb was not seasoned at all; no salt, pepper, or rosemary. It was also unfortunately well-done so it was quite chewy (I was not given the option to choose my temp). - Seabass: the fish dish saved the evening however it came with what can only be described as limp fajita veggies which didn't complement the fish very well. - Service, when available was good, but the servers forgot us for the most part.

Really nice, aubergine was amazing

Great food though pricy. Make a reservation because it’s always busy. They have a menu indicating gluten free, nut free, dairy free - just ask for it. Service could be either great or meh.

Family dinner - delicious food, nice and helpful waiters and staff, we recommend it

Space was lovely. Catered to gluten-free. The service on a Sunday was nice. Lots of large groups dining in.

Visited after recent refurbishment and was suitably impressed with the look and the style. Food was very good and not too expensive, although the wine can be robustly priced Overall a really good experience.

It’s a 4.5 star place. Great winter garden area, perfect for a long relaxed lunch. Octopus with potatoes and chorizo is a must.

Prompt service, good food, but not excellent! For the price I paid, the restaurant is quite crowded and quite noisy!

Disappointing meal. Quality of food seems to have deteriorated since our last visit. We had to request ice because our white wine was not sufficiently chilled, scallop and ham croquette starters were very average. My £27 crab and chilli linguine was fishy in a good way but overcooked and lacked punch. Creme Catalan dessert wasn't good - stodgy and lemony (!?) but chocolate brownie with pistachio ice cream was "fine". For the price it was not good value for money. Serving staff were pleasant enough but I couldn't help feeling they didn't care and weren't committed. A very different dining experience from our last very positive experience 6 months ago.

Lovely airy conservatory style restaurant. Unfortunately it flatters to deceive. We ate there 6mths ago and had an excellent meal, tonight was the complete opposite. The wine was not properly chilled and we had to ask for ice. The starters were bland, the linguine was overcooked and a blob, and how anyone can anyone mess up a crème Catalan, I can still feel the greasy texture in my mouth, with a zest of lemon? 1hr later. The price was ridiculiously high. This restaurant epitomises the standard of restaurants in oxford, which with a few exceptions is quite simply appalling. I’ve lived here for 25 yrs and I can count the number of above average meals on 1 hand. Why do we have to put up with such poor standards. Superficial and lacking in substance!

Amazing atmosphere in a glass conservatory. The food was excellent and the service was wonderful !

Great food. Good value. A bit noisy.

Random choice for dinner yesterday on our one night in Oxford, but we struck gold: presentation and quality of food and drink excellent and we had great service from our Portuguese waiter (didn’t catch his name unfortunately), knowledgeable about the food, specialties and helping members of our family avoid various food allergies. Contributed to a lovely evening! Not cheap: £270 including service but lamb cutlets, monkfish and pulled pork were worth it!

Great lunch for a special occasion - service is attentive and friendly, food is first class.

Have tried many times to eat at Grees but never found a parking place near enough

My dish was extremely bland, and I did not enjoy it whatsoever. My husband thought the burger was fine. The ham croquettes were good. We had some sort of chocolate cake for dessert, it was very rich. The cocktails were pleasant. Overall, it's definitely not worth the price! I'd recommend going elsewhere. They also put a gratuity tip on your bill without asking.

I gave this place 4 stars because although the food was delicious and the staff were friendly, the restaurant was extremely expensive. To be honest, this isn't fair.

I am a Gee and expected more of a welcome as I must be vaguely related to the founder. Not to be. Didn't even get free crisps. Impressive location £8 for a 500ml beer though!

Lovely spot, great decor and atmosphere. Not great service, was accidentally served the wrong drink and nothing was done about it but the drinks were nice either way.

Wonderful food, lively atmosphere, fascinating location. The gents could do with a sign explaining it's not a single locked cubicle but a door to a multi user space that has a knob that turns the wrong way .. but maybe it just added to the adventure!

The food is overpriced. The quality is such that even if prices were reduced by half, it would still be a bad deal. The place looks nice.

Food: 2 Stars, Service: 2 stars, atmosphere 5 stars. Great atmosphere at this restaurant close to the University. I would not recommend this place to friends and family as the food was overpriced and not up to par with flavors. Steak was prepared medium rare and very bland. Burger was prepared medium rare and the same. For a bill around £100 for two for lunch during the week, I would expect a lot more service and improved flavors.

Went for my sisters 50th birthday.. had some drinks and food.. food I thought was overpriced for what it was... burger was suppose to he homemade, but it didn't taste homemade to me (others in the party thought the same) looked and tasted just like every other standard pub burger, came with a small portion of chips and some relise.. but for more than £20 i would have expected it to be better.. cocktails were nice, pricy, but nice... services was friendly, but slow... overall I was disappointed for the money we spent

Nice looking place, good service and atmosphere. However, we were disappointed about the food. The Sunday roast (£30) was not seasoned and only tasted of a hint of cinnamon. The meat was tough and not enjoyable. The blood orange cheesecake was mushy and didn’t taste of anything. This was the first time that I couldn’t eat a dessert in a restaurant and had to return it.

Joined for dinner while visiting Oxford for the first time. Had a booking and our table was ready even though we came a bit early. Hostess was nice, got seated straight away and as it wasn't so busy got offered a few table options, which is always nice. From this moment, the service felt a bit rushed, we had servers coming to us multiple times asking if we are ready even though we were obviously still reading through the menus and deciding as the prices are not the lowest and you want to be sure to order the right thing. Starters arrived relatively fast, nettle soup and octopus tasted okay, nothing too special. However, the mains took a very long time. A large table of 6pax, who ordered after us recieved their mains before us even though they have finished their starters after us. I wouldn't be too mad, if it was at least worth it. The crispy chicken cassoulet was soo extremely vinegary, and didn't look like cassoulet at all. Their burger, that they apparently make in-house was tasteless and over-cokeed, as my boyfriend ordered medium rare and recieved medium well, bun tasted like a charcoal from the bottom. Otherwise, dessert was okay and drinks nice. But paying £28 for a chicken disaster and £20 for a screwed up burger seems to be a bit sad. Please, fix your food as it's so overpriced and pretentious. We ended up paying £140 for 2 people and didn't feel satisfied.

Food is average, place is lovely. Staff friendly.

Ewelina spot on, I’m coming back for more champagne 👌

This place is also good I like their style of representation and their food is also good 😊💞

A very pleasant place; excellent service and very good menu! I loved.

Quality food and great service. They definitely know what they are doing and provides to best to customers.

Amazing food and great service all inside a really fantastic dining room. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Oxford.

Pleasant venue/building. Staff were very friendly. Food fairly bland. Definitely overpriced for the standard of food.

Really lovely restaurant, great food, good service and the glass house is beautiful! Vanilla cocktail was very nice.

Great quality food, amazing venue within a large conservatory, nice service. A little bit too pricey, but still recommended

Gee's is one of my favourites in Oxford. I recently brought my family here for an evening meal and, as per usual, I was very impressed with the experience. The greeting on arrival by the service team was warm and friendly. We had an excellent table with a sofa on the left-hand side. The conservatory surroundings are unique and the decor is impressive. We had three courses: a soup, scallops, and the artichoke - all of which were cooked to perfection. For mains we had two servings of the fresh tagliatelle and one cod - the food was served piping hot and the flavours were excellent. We finished with a round of the berry cheesecakes, which was the highlight of our meal. Gee's has a very strong reputation in Oxford and for good reason. The dining experience and service is invariably of a very high standard. It's a restaurant I would recommend to anyone who visits the city.

Beautiful setting for brunch/lunch in Oxford! Heaters available if it's cold.

I was treated to a meal here on Mother's Day. It was a very wet day and somehow miraculously my family had gotten to the restaurant very early but very soggy. We were a party of 5 and they very kindly seated us early. The food was amazing. So simple but so good. The kids portions were really good. Despite being very busy, service was polite, helpful and prompt. Can't wait to go back!

This restaurant is, I have to admit, very beautiful and has got a nice classy atmosphere to it. However I wouldn't recommend going there for the food. The courses are massively underwhelming, lack of taste and balance and the seafood is not cooked properly. This is not acceptable for a menu that is very very expensive! Not good value for the money.

My experience at Gees was amazing. The service was fast and friendly. The menu is small, but everything is interesting. I chose the steak with fries, and although it was a bit expensive, it was tasty and worth it. If you plan to go on a weekday, it is okay to show up, but a reservation is suggested for weekends. They Have a dessert menu, don't forget to ask for that.

Lovely evening exquisite service. Thank you for the complimentary drinks.

Good vibe for a Monday night in March! Enjoyed the scallops cooked perfectly. Both belly pork and chicken thighs recommended.

It was the worst hamburger I've ever eaten.

Taste bud explosion, a sight for sore eyes on a plate!! Lovely place and atmosphere with caring attentive staff. Can’t wait to return, an exquisite find on way back from Surrey..