Hillary and Iain's Country Kitchen Restaurant in The Vale of Glamorgan

Another fantastic lunch served by the attentive friendly Nico, food was delicious , very hot. My husband had the lamb kofta which came with a lovely fresh salad including dressing and a grains/rice mixture that he was impressed with. I had the sweet and sour fish which was accompanied by fresh home made chips and prawn crackers. Can't fault the food or service, looking forward to coming back soon.

My friend's and I visited Hilary and Iain's for brunch/lunch on Saturday 14th September. The weather was glorious so we sat outside. The food here was absolutely superb! Freshly cooked and beautifully presented with pretty flowers incorporated in the dishes / salads. We enjoyed it so much we went back for lunch there Sunday 15th and again could not fault a thing. A big thank you to Hilary and Iain and their Waiter (Sorry we did not get his name) but he was so jolly and attentive, nothing was too much bother for him. We hope to visit the area again and will definitely come back to this little gem of a place.

Best Sunday lunch we have ever had. Very generous portions and Iain has the knack of getting everything to the table pipping hot. Hilary does a fabulous home made bread and butter pudding, it it’s available make sure you try it!

Called in for a lite bite while we were on a costal walk, the lite bite was more like a main meal, very enjoyable and tasty, we would recommend this place .

Recommended visit whilst in the area and wasn’t disappointed. Sunday roast was delicious, meat (lamb & beef) was really lovely and good sized portion. Veg was beautifully cooked and super fresh and perfect portion for sharing. Didn’t try the roasted potatoes as they looked a bit greasy and husband did try and said they could be improved, but this wouldn’t put me off recommending or revisiting if in the area. Dog friendly which is great. Service was good too….thank you!

Another fabulous dinner at this quaint seaside eatery. So delicious & beautifully presented. The braised beef was mouth watering, the vegetables fresh & colourful, even the potatoes were tasty. Hilary’s home made sticky toffee pudding was as good as it looks, as was the choc fudge cake. Incredible value for money, 5* all round ! Thank you both, see you again very soon !

We have been going to Hilary and Ian’s for years. They kept the village going though lockdown, look after those who don’t want to cook anymore with fabulous take way meals and welcome all. I particularly love the live music which is hard to find now and of surprisingly good quality. There’s always a few special choice wines and presentation of our meals is top notch. Long may they continue !

Fantastic food as always, top quality. Highly recommended. Always a warm welcome and the bill is always surprisingly cheap.

Had a large breakfast that came with black pudding, 3 bacon, 2 sausage, fried potatoes, 1 full slice of fried bread, mushrooms, 2 eggs, beans and a cup of tea. The only thing that wasn't so tasty was the fried potatoes but I think that was personal preference. Waited over 30 mins from ordering to receiving our food. The staff showed brilliant customer service and so pleasant. Good price

We've been here before and had a great meal, and decided to celebrate Valentine's Day at Hilary and Iain's. We had a fabulous dinner. They have way of giving each plate a twist, making it a high end meal at a reasonable price. Will certainly be returning soon.

My friends and I hadn't been to H&I's for a long time but it was worth the wait and then some. Even arriving slightly early we were welcomed and attended to by their young waiters, the effervescently genial Nico & another lad whose name I don't know who is rather painfully shy, but throughout the time we were there was busy hand-prepping veg for Sunday Lunches. The food was just stunning as usual. Three garlic mushroom starters, heaped in H&I's customary cheesy sauce with generous hidden treasures of bacony ham. One calamari, which was breaded the best I've ever seen in a restaurant, golden and crispy. My main was crispy crumb seabass fillet and it was beautiful. A very authentic crumb and the fish was so flavourful, retaining its dominant flavour inside its beautifully battered shell. The accompanying salad is so vibrant and inventive, you get the full works in a blaze of colour of peppers, olives, beetroot and grapes on top of the ‘standard fare’ lettuce, tomato and onion you can expect in most places. I can’t give H&I enough praise for the whole experience they offer from entering the premises to leaving satisfied and full and feeling amongst friends. H&I do this as a true labour of love and what they bring to the economy of Ogmore By Sea can’t be underestimated.

Extremely Disappointed... Visited Wednesday, October 1, 2023, at 7.15 p.m. I want to say, that personally, I never find myself writing reviews for food establishments, but I feel that on this occasion, it’s warranted. My wife and I, have attended Hilary and Iain's Kitchen establishment for food and drink many times over a number of years. We have always been impressed with the quality of the food, its presentation, and never felt rushed on any occasion. We attended this evening on what was a quiet night, just ourselves and a anther couple who were leaving, having paid their bill. Entering the main door, the choice of seats was limited due to a couple of guitars and various music equipment on chairs on the first table at the front. The young man who was waitering was attentive and very pleasant; no problem there. The issues started with the music playing through the wall speakers, at such a volume that it was difficult to hold a conversation. The choice of depressing country and western music was an irritation, to say the least. After hearing continuous songs, one after another, of depressed cowboys bemoaning their relationships, I felt like I needed to call the Samaritans or slit my wrists. I had to ask the waiter to turn the volume down to a sensible level. He did agree that it was much too loud and did so willingly. Starters arrived and were excellent. Entering the establishment, a middle-aged, tracksuit-guitar-carrying man, who flitters back and forth into the kitchen (unhygienic, we thought) while we wait for our main course to arrive. The mains arrives: fishcakes for myself and pork dishes for my wife. The guitarist moves to the front of the venue and proceeds to take up residence, playing, or, should I say, strumming, the guitar very amateurishly and annoyingly. Now, the combination of depressed cowboys still complaining about their sad lives through the speakers, and our new support act made for a headache of complete irritation. Enter Iain, the owner and chef, direct from the kitchen. He was obviously feeling like he was missing out on auditioning for Glastonbury or for AC/DC. In shorts, and a well worked in T-shirt, he proceeds to pull out an electric guitar and plug it in to an amplifier, and decides to position himself on a chair in front of the main door entrance, so blocking any potential customers that may have wanted to venture in or complain about the music being played. The time is still early, at 7.50 p.m. We are now being serenaded by Mr. Acoustic and Mr. Electric in what appears to be a guitar lesson in front of us while we attempt to eat. FOOD - I will say that my fishcakes were lovely, but the pork was undercooked, as were the potatoes and vegetables, and the pork was certainly not of good quality this evening. The pork dish was not fully eaten for this reason. We were left with the impression that the pork dish was rushed into cooking to accommodate Iains guitar session. This evening was one of the worst we have had here. We just wanted to leave as quickly as we could due to the uncomfortable surroundings. If you are going to have a "so-called music evening”, or music lessons, don’t do it here in the restaurant. This is a very small eating establishment and is not set up for live music while you eat. Granted, as owners, you can do whatever you want in your own establishment, but this comes at the cost of losing customers. If you want to do this, then mention it on your advertising pages or social media, so people can stay away from live music while you eat. This cost us over £62.00 for food, drink, and live MUZAK. On leaving, we told Iain (the owner) we would never be back again. He didn’t appear to care. All good things come to an end, which is a shame, as this was once a nice, relaxing venue. 2/10.

As soon as we arrived we were asked if we would like drinks and food, take away or eat there, we said eat there, we were given the menu and we ordered our drinks which were 2 black coffees, 1 latte and a soft drink, then we ordered the food, asked about the drinks were told they were just going to do them, we waited over 25 minutes still no drinks arrived, one of the family went and asked how much longer would we have to wait to be told that they were just going to do them so we told them cancel the drinks and the food and we left, would certainly not recommend them.

As always, Hilary and Iain give a personal service. I asked beforehand if I could pick up a curry for my father to take home to him and specifically asked for a juicy one as my father is elderly. The beef vindaloo, my dad described as 'quality'. The beef apparently was very tender and it was all-in-all very tasty and a generous portion, and of course juicy! I went back to meet my friend at the restaurant. We had curries too. My friend had a chicken and I a vegetarian. They were scrummy and generous with poppadom, chips and rice!! The wine was good, as always! Background music was fab! Service good and friendly. A lovely evening out! Save's me going further afield to find a curry. Also many of the young staff who have worked here, I notice, have come along in confidence, in leaps and bounds. Keep up the good work H&I. We are blessed to have you in our village!

Four of us travelled for an evening and ordered different dishes. Only one of us enjoyed our meal. My food was incredibly salty. It was very quiet but the food took about 45 minutes to come out. On the bright side they came more or less together & everyone was happy with drinkies whilst they waited (except me as designated driver). I thought it was expensive. You can definitely get better food elsewhere for the prices. I almost didn't order food. The only reason I stayed and ate was so as not to tick off the rest of the group. Hilary (I assume) kept picking up and handling their dog. Carrying it back and forth through to the kitchen and back. I'd like to think she was washing her hands after every one of these many handlings but even if she was, she also was holding the dog against her apron so far too much risk of cross contamination. Two of the group are devoted dog lovers and not phased by a bit of dog hair in their dinner but I'm not a fan. Especially if I'm paying for it. I wouldn't go again.

2 x Tuna and Sweetcorn with chilli mayo baguettes, with a lovely side of chips plus tasty salad all in for the price Lovely lunch time snack after walking on the beach. Came for my birthday, this time my wife’s birthday!

We visited for breakfast and got there as the restaurant opened at 10:30 (Sunday). We ordered 2 full English breakfasts which arrived 40 minutes later, despite the restaurant being quiet and ours being the first order of the day. The breakfast was nice - like you get at a good greasy spoon cafe, but nothing special. Looking at other reviews, maybe lunch/dinner would have been better?

Great Bridgend couple, food is excellent and extremely large potions. Tea, coffee and cakes are great too. They offer eat in or take away. They are licences to sell alcohol and you should reserve a table for an evening meal. Hilary and Ian have run other restaurants in the area and would thoroughly recommend.

Arrived at the restaurant at 14.35 asking for fish and chips. Was advised that the kitchen was no longer open. Sadly couldn’t give a review on the quality of the food as wasn’t served any. Perhaps the management should show this on the appropriate media so that those taking a detour off the coastal path won’t waste their time.

The vibe of a beach bistro, the food of a five star hotel - but with bigger portions and lower prices. Our meal at Hilary and Iain's was just superb. My husband had the lamb - perfectly cooked - and I had the sea bass salad - plentiful and colourful. The homemade chill sauce was divine. We took a punt on one of the wines of the month - fab! We were too full to sample the homemade cakes, which looked delicious. The team were friendly and efficient. We just wish we could have gone back a second time during our stay - it's definitely worth a detour if you are in the area. Get ready for food happiness!

The food was absolutely delicious, not oily the curry sauce was amazing, the fish and chips were presented so well and cooked to perfection. I thoroughly recommend going there for a take away or a sit down meal that we had. It has an impressive menu to choose from and lovely sea views. Prices are average. The lovely young lady that served us was very pleasant and promptly seated and served us.

I planned a day trip to ogmore and looked on here for food reviews! I read a previous review about homemade chips and I was instantly sold! Great customer service from the young chap, very thorough and polite, good stocked bar of ales for my other half! A comfortable outside area with sea views, very cosy and busy at lunchtime with locals! Always a a good sign! We had the lunchtime burgers with "the chips" Hillarys chips did not disappoint, haven't had homemade chips made like your nan does, in years! I'm going back just for the chips!! Good quality meat in the burgers, and the salad had beetroot and grapes in too!! Very tasty!! We ate at 12.30 we are still full at 7pm!! Thank you for your wonderful food and hospitality 🥰

So friendly and cosy and relaxed and the food was delicious. And what a location - literally a stone’s throw from the beach

We stopped at Hilary and lain’s on our way home from Dunraven Bay and were charmed by the place. The cute nautical style decor suits the location. Great service and great food - two things that stood out were the variety on the menu (plenty of vegan options) and the home made chips. Haven't had chips that good in years. Would recommend highly.

I have eaten and Hilary & Ian's at least once a month for the last five years. The service is excellent - I'm not local but I'm treated like an old friend each time I visit. The staff are young - that's pretty refreshing. I like the fact that H & I give opportunities to young people starting out in their careers. They are always polite and do everything they can to make a grumpy old codger like me cheerful. I'm always made to feel welcome. As for the food? Well, I eat out a lot. I have had Sunday lunch at pretty much anywhere of note in the Vale and the lamb here is second to none. Sure you'll find swanky places that have invested a fortune in interior design but I like this place - it's quirky and down to earth (no fluff and nonsense). As far as I'm concerned, this is the benchmark for a lamb Sunday lunch in the Vale of Glamorgan. Also, Iain goes out of his way to make sure my wife has a gluten-free Yorkshire pud and gluten free gravy. Don't get that in many places. My wife loves the steaks here and my son says it's the best lasagne in the Vale.

We attended this establishment on Sunday for what we thought would have been a 3-course meal. We booked a table of 4 in advance and turned up on time for our booking. We were greeted by 3 Children who were "front of the house" and...

After having a lovely day on the beach, my husband and myself were preparing to leave, when a lady in a parked car next to us couldnt get her car started, she had no phone and was accompanied by a very elderly lady, this was...

Never in all me days have I heard such awful music. Iain has ruined this place with his live bands - where does he think he is, Porthcawl?

We had the most splendid afternoon in Hilary & Iain’s for a 60th birthday celebration last Saturday. The food was outstanding as was the service. We were a party of 6 so not easy to cater for. We had a prime position table, inside, which...

We were squeezed in outdoors on a busy Friday evening and chose from their takeaway menu, which was perfect as we had dogs with us, a pushchair and the sun was shining. We had fantastic fish and chips, both classic and cajun spiced bites with...

Excellent food and very tasty - good price for the food and really good presentation. They made me a tuna salad which wasn’t on the menu and it was no bother !

Called at ian ,hilarys on 15 july we had fish ,chips i must add they were the best fish and chips we have had homemade chips cooked to perfection and the fish was so tasty service was very good and a view to die for...

The food was delicious and the staff helpful. The portions were huge so don't be afraid to ask for a children's meal if your appetite doesn't match. There was quite a long wait considering there were few there. The seating was very uncomfortable, you have...

Delicious food had by All throughly enjoyed by all empty plates all round sticky toffee pudding Delicious

First time visit. Perfect location. Good menu. Food was of a really good quality and presented well. I only wish we lived here, so we can visit again. So rare to find such a good eating establishment, that really cares about what there offering.

Ignore the outside facade, this cafe looks not overly inviting from outside but the food is very good. There is seating for about 12 inside and another 12 or so outside. The Devon coast can be seen from the cafe. The Sunday lunch menu has...

Went there for the first time today after several people recommended the place to us. We were not disappointed. Great for our family.

Drove past on a day out, not been to the area before and happened to see on a drive to the beach. We parked up and went in..... WOW, lovely friendly staff and atmosphere. Seating was lovely inside and out. Very clean and beautifully decorated....

After walking past this quaint looking little cafe, I could see it was quite busy with customers dining in, and thought I'd pick up a takeout coffee. Me and my wife situated ourselves at the counter and waited to be served. And waited. And waited....

Would've given full marks, the fish n chips we had last night were amazing, quite possibly the best ever. Sadly today, thought we'd grab lunch at 14.25, but were told they stopped cooking... says they shut at 3 and we only wanted a toastie. Perhaps...

Recommended by a work colleague so this was our first time here for sit down meal (previously popped in for a coffee). Inside seating is limited but spacious enough to maintain social distancing. On a dry day there is outside seating. Parking would either be...

Forgot Oops ! We came back to this restaurant in Nov but forgot to send a review. Fabulous food and hosts. Great music guessing, even if he got us with the last track.

Booked to go out Friday for Fish & Chips. Couldn’t think of a better place to enjoy it than here! Delicious! Crispy, tasty batter & chunky chips with mushy peas. Ample portions & beautifully presented. So enjoyed! Thanks all and the decs were brill too...

There's no other word. Let's get the practical stuff out of the way first. The way H&I have adapted the restaurant in line with the 'you-know-what' is so innovative, you feel like you're in private booths but still it's all so prettily decorated, and with...

Popped along to pick up a takeaway this evening. Decided on pie of the day which was steak and mushroom and enjoyed a lovely glass of Shiraz while I was waiting. It was windy cold evening but it was warm and cosy inside with several...

After coming to Wales for the weekend, I was looking for place to book a nice Sunday Roast to take my adult daughter out for her birthday. Based on their previous good reviews On quality of food and generous portions I picked Iain and Hilarys...

We have visited on several occasions and have always been impressed with the food and service. The servings are always plentiful and enough to satisfy those with the biggest of appetites. On Sunday 26th we decided to have a Sunday roast and ended up having...

Having missed breakfast and craving the full monty we took in Ogmore Castle and then on to the village easily finding Hilary’s and Iain’s, well by the sea where else. Actually on the main road overlooking the sea, very grey on the day. Grey outside...

2 of us ate here outside on the 28th August. The T-bone steak was lovely, with ample chips. Service was great as usual

Due to Covid it’s been 17 months since we last ate here. Nothings changed, it’s still fabulous! This is not a fast food restaurant, it’s home/traditional fare cooked to order, with polite and attentive service. Unpretentious good food, which is how it should be. I...

Had a lovely lunch here outside in the sunshine. We had fried Brie wedges which were shared between two and soup to start, both were lovely. Followed by two homemade steak and ale pies and a curry. The food was delicious and you get a...

We went here after reading reviews on Trip Advisor. We were delighted to find it was all as they said. The service was impeccable, nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and freshly cooked. The servings were huge! A great lunch.

We sat at a table outside this little place, ordered 2 cod and chips, plus one battered sausage and chips. It was explained the latter is only on the takeaway menu, but we were told we could still have it and stay where we were...

Came here for lunch based on the reviews Did not disappoint. Calm serving staff. Lovely tables outside. We did have to wait a while for our food, but it was sunny and we had chilled drinks. Excellent cooked to order fish and chips - large...

The best gourmet burger, bar none. Followed the next night by sublime sea bass and a rib eye steak. Couldn't fault the food or the service. A perfect gem.

Food was superb freshly cooked delicious . The view is fantastic even the beers were ice cold . Staff friendly and laid back . It is a place to return again and again . A little gem on a jewel of the coast … Thank you

We stopped off ad hoc and had a lovely lunch. All the food was superb, without fault. Yes the service can be a little slow but everything is homemade, even the fish fingers, and all is freshly cooked. It’s not Maccy Ds! It’s a small family run place. Prices are very reasonable and the place was spotless. Give yourselves plenty of time, enjoy the spectacular sea views and the great food.

Despite the covid restrictions this charming little restaurant was superb, with terrific food, a lovely atmosphere, and great music.If this was in London, we would eat there frequently.The service was a little on the slow side and the menu limited but we understand that covid makes life difficult, and Iain and Hilary more than compensated with the excellent quality of the food, great presentation, and all with good humour and friendly banter. We enjoyed our visit so much, we went back the following evening, and enjoyed it all over again. Got to single out the chunky chips for special mention!

Arrived at Helen & Ians to order a Coffee and maybe a light snack.My wife was asked if we were sat down or ordering a takeaway. So we sat down and waited and waited. Eventually the young man came out to take our order.We thought to ourselves well if it takes this long to order a drink we will leave having anything to eat.The young lad brought my wife's latte out first which she said tasted awful , 5 minutes later my tea came out. Why on earth both drinks could not have been brought out the same I do not know.It was not busy at the time. If you only have one person taking orders, making drinks and serving, one young lad who is really slow is not enough.We asked for the bill, the lad said could you come inside to pay, my wife went in to pay then he asked her to wait outside very confusing and annoying. I cannot comment on the food as this was sampled. Will no be going there again.

Waited for 10 mins and realised that no one was going to serve me, then waited to go inside and order only to be told “there’s no fish”. Went back outside to let family know and to get new choices, back inside again to be told after confirming four sets of meals, drinks and sides that it would be 45 mins, as it seems takeaways were the priority. I suggest finding a balance between takeaways and actual sit in customers that are likely to spend money on meals drinks and coffees etc.

Ordered by message 2 sunday roasts. The food was fantastic. the 2 meals was probably enough for 4.the meat was tender and jucy, roast potatoes and parsnips cooked perfectly, lots of veg uncluding cauliflower cheese, creamed swede, cabbage, carrots and peas and to complete it there was giant yorkshire puddings and stuffung balls and smooth rich gravy.A feast in itself.Thank you .

Excellent fillet steaks, perfectly cooked. Lovely evening atmosphere with nice lighting, good music and nice and warm. Also visited recently for sunday lunch....probably the best sunday lunch I have had away from home. Small, quirky cafe style venue with great food. Take-away seemed popular during both visits.

This is no flash eatery. It's simple and unpretentious. I love it. We love it. We have eaten all over the world. We've eaten Sunday lunch all over the UK but nothing comes close to the lamb Sunday lunch at Hilary and Iain's. It's consistently perfect. If I was on death row, their lamb Sunday lunch would be my meal of choice. 11/10.

We’ve just moved to Ogmore, about 10 mins walk from Hilary & Iain’s. We’ve visited three times this week. Everything was cooked fresh to order. The Sunday lunch was superb, with huge portions. We also enjoyed the curry of the week, after which we couldn’t move! It may become a regular weekend fixture! In fact, I may never cook again! Highly recommended.

Sitting in the sun, looking over the sparkling Channel to Exmoor, sipping a cold Chardonnay, was the easy way to while away the time for the most delicious battered cod , fabulous chips, and innovative salad to arrive.This was after a more than generous prawn starter with original sauces, and before a clean lemon posset.Altogether , the best emal since lockdown, with charming service and very reasonable prices.

Visited for the first time today. Rang ahead to reserve a table and spoke with a lovely lady who assured me it would not be a problem . We both had full breakfast which was delicious , generous portions of everything freshly cooked. The young lady who served us was extremely pleasant. Will look forward to returning fancy trying the cheese toastie ! We sat inside as it was quite windy today and felt very safe in the current circumstances. The owners had obviously gone to a lot of trouble to ensure that was the case . However, the tables outside have the most amazing view out to sea - perfect for a less blustery morning - thanks for a lovely start to our day .

We are regulars at this fabulous restaurant a) because the food is just how we like it; great home cooking, better than I could ever cook at home, cooked and served by such hard workin, talented, lovely people. The setting is superb with fantastic views of the sea. We have eaten in fancy Michelin Starred restaurants but nothing beats Hilary and Iains. We have clapped for our NHS workers (and quite rightly) but we'd happily clap for Hilary and Iain as people like them, having to work during this strange time, are also real heroes. All Covid measures were in place which made us feel safe. We can't wait to go back!

Booked here for 2pm on a Sunday the day before. Although not advertised as dog friendly was told my dog could go inside as long as she stayed under table and was small. So all good.After a lovely walk on the beach, we arrived about 20 mins early and found there was a table outside so we were able to eat outside instead. Was told food would take about an hour as they were snowed under with takeaway orders. As the weather was good and the view great, we ordered and had a few drinks in the sun.Food arrived as advertised. Fish n chips, mega burger ( it was) and two roasts. All really good and the roasts huge, chips brilliant and cauliflower cheese delicious. Service excellent and COVID stuff sorted well considering the size inside. Excellent value for money as well, around £65 for four meals, two rounds of drinks and 10% tip. Would definitely go back.

We came here for lunch on a Sunday. We sat outside, the tables have been equipped with screens for social distancing measures. Staff were really friendly and I was very pleased to be told they had some gluten free baguettes available! I had a brie and bacon baguette which was delicious, with some very good chips and salad on the side. My partner had a bbq chicken and bacon baguette which he was very impressed with, it was packed full of filling. Very good prices too. Thank you!

I bought a takeaway Sunday Dinner and it was absolutely delicious, there’s even enough food for two days!

During these uncertain and unsettling times we certainly need comfort food and no one does this better than hilary and Ian :) They are offering a wonderful take away menu during this covid 19 pandemic and I thought I would post a photo of tonight's tea! A chicken and ham pie!! How amazing does this look!!?? My family cannot wait to eat it!! This is just one of several take away items we have enjoyed and we all need to support local businesses during these difficult times! X x

Another delicious and freshly cooked meal at Hilary and Iain’s last night. I can see why they the starter ‘Hilary’s Famous Creamy Garlic Mushrooms’ are such a hit. We both enjoyed steak for our main course. Cooked to perfection, served with peppercorn sauce, chips, steamed vegetables and a crispy garnish of thinly sliced vegetables. Served by the very polite and friendly Evan while Hilary and Iain were busy in the kitchen. The other half regularly goes along for a hearty cooked breakfast when he has a day off (he thinks I don’t know!). On a dry day it’s fab to sit outside for a bite to eat or cake & coffee after a walk along the coast. Wednesday night’s 2 x Steak & bottle of wine for £25 is an absolute bargain! They also have great vegetarian options too. Come rain or shine Hilary and Iain work extremely hard in providing a great service to the residents and visitors of Ogmore-by-Sea. I would recommend booking for an evening meal. Keep up the good work.

So here’s a thing, a Wednesday steak night is always only as nice as the steak. Wow is this steak nice!Fantastic on everything level for the £25 for two with wine deal on Wednesday.Delicious, with homely, character almost quaint spotlessly clean decor. I have waited for a Birthday to eat here, In the meantime I have watched the other Tripadvisor reviews. This is a small place to eat, please book. The food is fab and Hillary’s cakes are tempting. Don’t overlook this place, you won’t be anything but delighted

Called in on an off chance, but we’re lucky to secure a table. Busy “steak night” £25 for two big steaks and a bottle of wine. Wow, but tried a huge swordfish steak, supplemented by king prawns and scallops. £15. Incredible taste and value!

We returned to Ogmore on sea which is one of our favourite near Bath destinations and wouldn’t be quite the same without a visit to Hilary and Ian’s.We were not disappointed as the wild weather had left us wet and hungry after a trek along the coast, to find an empty table and a lot of choice on the menu.We had a 2 course Valentines special I had a baked goat cheese and onion marmalade starter, Caroline had an Advocado panacotta and Smoked Salmon salad, then we both choose pan seared Sea Bream which came in a crab butter with 2 king prawns also present on the plate was savings of parsnip onion and steam veg and potatoes. It was simply a stunning meal which left us very very satisfied !The service and interior setting is lovely and very down to the heart felt care given by the proprietor’s. The prices are very reasonable too.

We have eaten numerous times at Hilary & Iain's both at this location and the previous one. The food is always delicious & fresh, and the portions are ample. If you want a recommendation, the steak with peppercorn sauce is fabulous, and Hilarys bacon, garlic mushrooms with stilton is stunning! The restaurant is not "fancy" - it is, small, but homely and welcoming. We love it which is why we keep going back.

Best breakfast ever hot fresh tasty price value for money will be back thank you clean table cutlery nice proper cups

It always amazes us how Hilary and Iain turn a simple baguette or toastie into such a tasty meal. The accompanying salad had around 8 incredibly fresh ingredients, including avocado, radish, grapes, beetroot......The chips were crisp and delicious and the coffee as good as ever. Only sorry we didnt have room for the delicious cakes and scones. Everything perfect as always.

Attended Hilary and Ians for Friday morning chat with Gakka.Both decided on the spanish omelettes.GREAT CALL !!!!What a delicious feast washed down with Italian coffee from the Fab Kerry.They say a mediterraen diet is the way forward, I concur !!!!Best brexxit exit brekky XX

Do note o et spud service but when the meal arrives it is HUGE,e trembly tasty and at under £40 for two Including coffee and a bottle of house wine amazing value

Despite having passed here more times than I care to remember over the years, this was the first visit as dictated by the objective of "eat our way around Wales".

Dropped in mid-way on our beach walk from Ogmore. We got a lovely warm welcome, wonderful food - the breakfasts are truly awesome - and very good value. Can't wait to go back in the New Year

Always a good welcome. Another great meal and they can't do enough for you. Well worth a visit and good value for money.

Called in on a windy night and were again very pleased with this bijou restaurant!

Just had a wonderful pre Christmas lunch, food was excellent as always, many thanks to Hilary and Ian.

I have left a review for hilary and Ian's previously and we have been regulars ever since :) the meals are amazing and although I do not eat meat there are so many delicious vegetarian and vegan options available, which are constantly updated, making it a lovely surprise at every visit! The Sunday lunch which myself and my husband treated ourselves to on December 1st was delicious, I had nut roast and he had the beef..see pics..he also managed the huge bread and butter pudding.....we have also been here for several family birthdays and even had a birthday cake made by hilary to finish off a fabulous birthday meal!! There is also a new range of wines to try... Why go anywhere else?! Michelle, Dave and family xx

What an amazing evening my neighbours & I had at Hilary & Iains last night. The Christmas menu had excellent choices all cooked to perfection & reasonably priced.The service was outstanding & we all had a wonderful time - all of this in the village. Thank you Hilary & Iain .

We called in over 2 years ago , and we have been at least once a month ever since . Quality , quantity , service are all the best . The Sunday lunches are home from home , the a la carte on Saturday is also the best . We tend to go out at weekends ! I normally get there and ask for a soup " starter " I don t even ask what flavour it is ! All are home made and excellent , as is the whole menu .

My sister and I were out for the day with my little boy, and decided to stop somewhere for lunch. We hadn't been to Ogmore in ages, and stumbled across this little cafe. From the outside, it is very understated. However, inside it is a cosy, clean, homely little cafe which serves the most amazing food!! I opted for the fish finger bun, and my sister had the cheese and tomato baguette. The portions were huge, and each came with a side of salad and chips. The chips were the best I have ever tasted! The lady that served us was so lovely, and great with my little boy who wanted ice-cream and wasn't too keen on waiting for it. I honestly cannot recommend this place enough, and it would be a great place to stop whilst walking along the coast. It has plenty of outside seating too for the warmer days. I will definitely be coming back.

On holiday from Yorkshire nearby and this place was recommended to us. We were not disappointed. Both our meals were delicious and served with the chunkiest chips ever. We took a piece of lemon drizzle home with us as we were too full for desert and that was divine too. Would def recommend this little place and the young man that served us was just lovely too. We will hopefully be back next time we visit Ogmore. Many thanks.

Went there just for a coffee with grandparents decided to have a meal , it was a great unpretentious place to eat. All freshly prepared and very friendly staff.

The location is lovely, with a view of the water and the café is small but cute inside. The menu has a selection of cooked food, sandwiches and cakes. The food is nice but slightly expensive for what it is. The main issue was that the staff seemed so uninterested in providing even the most basic customer service. The two young-ish girls working on the day didn’t smile a single time and everything seemed like a hassle to them. We got the impression they would rather be chatting to each other than helping customers. Despite us thanking one of them for the food when we left, she couldn’t even be bothered to acknowledge us with a response or smile. We really want to like this place but we left feeling unwelcome.

Lovely relaxed brunch in the sun. Poached eggs very overdone but Hubby’s full English I’m told was amazing. Very generous portions... he couldn’t even finish it! Will be back.

Visited this week and would just like to say the food was excellent as usual, and the young man that served us was lovely polite and kept smiling even though under pressure.

Popped in for a coffee - first time visit, the place is nicely decorated looks very inviting and is in a great location with fabulous sea views. Unnfortunately, on stepping inside the smell of fried food was overwhelming, to the point that rather than sit down as planned, I just ordered a takeaway cappucino...and what a rip off that was! £2.30 for a small cup (about half the size of a small starbicks cup) for a disgusting tasting machine cappucino..not even a proper barista coffee...my first and last visit I feel!

We were visiting friends in Ogmore By Sea and our hosts recommended eating here. We were able to get a table for 5 and had a most enjoyable evening eating and drinking in this cafe cone bistro.

We were out on a bike ride and thought we’d stop here for lunch as it was a nice sunny day and we could watch our bikes whilst eating.

Drive along the coast road with your eyes focused out to sea and you’ll miss this small cafe. And that would be a tragedy! When we entered, it was full... but the food looked so amazing that we asked if they could plate up two Sunday roasts and we’d eat it in our car parked outside! We ordered on that basis but actually found a table by the time the food arrived. Thankfully, because there was so much of it I have no idea how that would have worked! One nut roast and one lamb roast later, we are now feeling very sleepy and happy! That’s how a lazy Sunday is supposed to be. Incredible home cooked food. Great service. We’ll defo be back.

Once again Hilary and Iain produced a wonderful meal for our family that they allowed us to pick up on Sunday as my wife was unable to go to the restaurant. Wonderful food and great portions as always. Can't wait to go back when my wife is back on her feet again and taste more of their wonderful dishes. Thanks again both.

We ve been going to Hilary an Iain s for over 2 yrs now ,prob twice a month , and we have NEVER had an issue with any food we ve had there . We ve eaten out every weekend for maybe 4 yrs , and nowhere comes up to their quality of meals , others are good , we ve had the full menu over the years and love it all . In my/our opinion its the best Sunday lunch around , personally we can t praise Hilary and Iains highly enough .