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Nº 137 in 573 in St Albans

Nº 15 of 100 British in St Albans

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. steakcoffeechickencakesmokedmustsalmoncookedsaladbasssandwicheggslamb

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Brilliant atmosphere every time we come here! You cant go wrong with a cheeseboard and a big wine list. I advise not eating a few hours before dining as it is extremely hard not to over indulge.Support your local bars and restaurants and leave reviews which is more important now more than ever since this whole rona-19 palava.

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stuashton . 2020-08-03

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Visited here a few weeks ago and haven't been able to think about how poor the service was unwelcoming and rude.I've been dwelling about whether to leave a review or not but feel like I should be honest about my experience. I didn't feel like my custom was wanted or appreciated. I asked a few simple questions and these were unappreciated and the answer provided was smug, dismissive and rude. I was made to feel stupid and for a first time visited will be put off forever. The food was medio and bland, nothing you couldn't yourself so don't waste your time. I have tried supporting local businesses but isn't always worth the extra money.

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VickyMcgovern . 2020-06-01

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Atmosphere was buzzy, service was superb, and the food was to die for. To top it all, it's on our doorstep. A little gem in Southdown, Harpenden

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789valerien . 2020-03-16

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Have not been in Jay’s for a while and was disappointed on my recent visit. A noticeable deterioration in the decor and ambience was evident while the standard of food remains of a high quality. The floor needs urgent attention to remove the appearance of being dirty. The dimmed lighting does little to enhance the ambience and needs to be addressed. It is a pity as the food and service is excellent.

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Eanna57 . 2020-03-05

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Fabulous food, relaxed setting, good service and local. What more could you ask for? Maybe seat cushions? 😁

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KarrieAnne03 . 2020-03-03

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Having walked passed here on my walk home from work, I’ve always wanted to call into what looked like an Aladdins cave of food - thankfully have been this evening and am nothing less than amazed! Taking clients out in London is always a pleasure. However to find this on my doorstep in a non pretentious environment is a gem. Service - amazingFood - amazing Cocktails - amazing Worth a particular mention on the menu at the moment are the polenta starter, belly pork , chefs Special king prawn creation when sea bass had run out and Seb’s garden!! A must but hoping I can still get a reservation next time!!!!

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vjgemini . 2020-02-28

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Calamari is so often a series of disappointing rubbery rings with no taste - however not at Jays - it is the ACTUAL calamari - served piping hot with aioli & salad - totally delicous! The team are as good - particularly B. Complement the super food with a generous glass of Prosecco.

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ngm384 . 2020-02-24

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It's been quite a few years since I’ve eaten in the evening at Jay's. I heard they have a new chef. And what a fabulous job they've done with the menu. Almost everything on it was very attractive, I honestly found it hard to choose. But decided on a starter of asparagus and artichoke, followed by a main of sea bass fillets with langoustine. Both dishes were served with added little extras in the most delicious sauce. Just fab, so tasty. One of the best meals I’ve had in Harpenden. The staff were professional and friendly too. The atmosphere was cosy and comfortable. Considering this is a cafe by day, they've done well converting it by clever use of lights and tableware into a welcoming restaurant by night. Well done Team-Jay's.

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hertfordshireSarah . 2020-02-23

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A lovely evening meal here recently. The new chef is a real talent and will be looking to return soon. Would highly recommend.

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Bres_monkey . 2020-02-20

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This place is brilliant, so why didn’t it come up on a restaurant search on Tripadvisor? The new menu is varied, reasonably priced and best of all delicious. Great cozy atmosphere.

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GavinR232 . 2020-02-09

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We have visited Jays for many years and love it. The new chef has brought a new dimension. He is very friendly, and an amazing cook. The breakfast scrambled eggs are so light and fluffy - to die for. And the supper we had on Friday night was delicious. All home cooked - very tasty and he is always happy to cater for dietary requirements. We love it there - and to top it all they make our dog so welcome...

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88JulieB . 2020-02-03

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Wow, what a fabulous food ! Honestly I wish I had taken my camera. Fresh, delicious & presented beautifully. I had such food envy with everything I saw. Me & a friend pop in for some lunch. It was our first visit & it exceeded our expectations in every way. The staff were lovely & really friendly. This is a fabulous place to go for gorgeous food !!!!! You just have to try it out.

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lkemp592016 . 2020-02-03

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Great new menu, best food I have had in Harpenden in a long time, family friendly and helpful staff.

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kspurr . 2020-02-01

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I visited with 3 other friends on one of the new Chef's opening nights. The first thing I noticed was how cosy and welcoming the restaurant is, the atmosphere was warm and it had a lovely buzz to it.

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BelleReviews . 2020-01-20

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Went on first of new chef and menu, lovely asparagus starter followed by amazing pork belly, melted in the mouth but lovely crispy skin, others dishes that went down a storm were the pulled pork hock starter, the sea bass and the doughnut for desert. Def worth a visit

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mark19662015 . 2020-01-19

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Jay's has had a real refresh this month both in terms of look and menu. Lovely dinner menu and family friendly too.

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hnnnnnnn . 2020-01-18

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Great start to new evening meal menu and not too expensive. Harpenden needs good independent restaurants and this one shows great promise.

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David J . 2020-01-17

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Gorgeous smoothie. Nice coffee. Need to sort the door out though as it isn’t easy to close and it’s getting cold outside 🙂

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MiddleAgedMarcus . 2019-12-19

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We hired the restaurant for my husband and his twins 50th birthday. There were 19 of us and we had the party menu. There was something for everyone. The food was excellent.

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fairynuffstuff . 2019-10-12

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Six of us including two children went on Sunday 6/10/2019 for breakfast. Which was very enjoyable and served to us by friendly staff. We would certainly go back again.

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Cheshiretraveller062 . 2019-10-07

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As a regular I was quite shocked that following a recent visit the menu has changed. Pizzas galore ! - no fish options, no steak , only starters on the ‘ specials ‘ - what’s happened ?? - Such a shame. Still ok but definitely not a change for the better !

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Harps345 . 2019-09-13

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Excellent local food, breakfast lunch and great evening food, never had a bad meal here. The steaks are just wonderful, best you'll get anywhere.

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Patricia G . 2019-09-04

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Visited for a late breakfast. Lovely food, lovely staff, lovely atmosphere. Plenty of vegan and gluten free options, lunch and dinner menu also looked really nice as well.

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Clh108 . 2019-08-18

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Got to say the felafel burger was excellent; so often we find they are overly dry but Jay's got it just right and wonderfully flavoured. Add on the lovely Jay checking our food was to our liking and it's a recipe for success

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Steve C . 2019-07-24

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I visited Jays with my wife and grandson for a coffee, hadn't even known it was a full restaurant as well - we liked the friendliness we encountered so booked for dinner for two a few days later. The food choice and quality is fabulous, the service attentive, friendly, and efficient, and the atmosphere both cosy and elegant. It's great to enjoy a local independent business - would definitely recommend this gem, we will definitely be returning !

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Thomas D . 2019-05-13

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I am a regular of Jay’s and shamed to say that this is the first review I’ve given them! Absolutely amazing place with really nice food, vibe and friendly attentive staff. We regularly go there in the evening and my favourite is the sharing dips, and the steak is cooked to perfection so tender. It does get busy in Friday & Saturday nights so booking is a must.

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Albantravel . 2019-05-07

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A truly wonderful little bistro/restaurant. Great choice on small menu, very friendly staff, and great quality produce. I thoroughly enjoyed my steak, and my partner loved the ribs. Desert cocktails at the end were lovely. I'm very lucky to have Jays so local to me.

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steve5952017 . 2019-05-07

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We had some dinner here and the food and the general restaurant vibe is great. The food was scrum-diddly-dumptious and the quality of the food, wines and starters is impeccable. I highly recommend this restaurant!!!

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601tomf . 2019-05-04

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We booked for a 5 of our friends online. I really liked the fresh food and with nice buzzing ambiance. The waiter was very attentive. We ordered some cocktails - strawberry daquiri, espresso martinis and two bottles of merlot. The steak was my dish and rest of table throughly enjoyed the food. Great value for money. A lovely local restaurant

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Harpsfoodie . 2019-05-03

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I just moved to the area and discovered Jay's recently, it was very busy in the morning with other nearby restaurants empty. Once I managed to get a table, I ordered a flat white to start and it was served exact how I would have it in London with a bonus latte art!

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edward d . 2019-05-03

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My partner booked Jays for birthday dinner with family. The restaurant provided us with a generous big table, all the food was outstanding. Its a quirky place with interesting menu and specials. Friendly attentive service with very good value for money. They provided a complimentary birthday dessert with candle and sang happy birthday. Definitely will return again.

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Hertstravel1 . 2019-05-01

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Visited for the second time this year and had a great meal with friends. Very busy place with happy staff and a nice choice of food. Would highly recommend the Shakshuka - a dish new to me. Overall a lovely little place.

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MJ2508 . 2019-04-27

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I had lunch with a friend earlier this week and was extremely disappointed. From the moment we walked in we felt like it was a mistake. The atmosphere was dead, the staff were rude and the “good” ribs were AWFUL. I would avoid....

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. 2019-04-26

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Nothing stood out here, just your same old boring breakfasts and lunches, no vegan options...all very unhealthy...come on harpenden, get some London style cafes here!! Fed up of boring places like this one...

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Georgie-connie2013 . 2019-04-14

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Went in on Saturday morning for breakfast. The place was very busy and I’m not surprised as buy far the best breakfast in Harpenden. The smoked bacon was awesome. Will be back very soon

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JJA1945 . 2019-03-25

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Starters enjoyable main meals not so! Rack of ribs served with a pool of bbq sauce in the middle and chicken skewers served uncooked and full of water!

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. 2019-03-24

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Our first visit here on our daughters recommendation and not disappointed. An interesting and varied menu, pleasing service and well cooked food. Definitely one we will return to.

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. 2019-03-16

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Been twice in 2 weeks for dinner. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, great drinks and fab service. Would recommend.

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. 2019-03-15

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Food is cooked fresh to order, with friendly staff, really amazing specials! We love the Espresso Martinis will be back again!

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. 2019-02-27

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Had the most amazing brunch at Jay’s with smashed avocados with oak smoked salmon and my friend had eggs royal. Their eggs divine and poached to perfection! We also had mimosa cocktail & bloody mary cocktail to go with our brunch and then finished it off with coffee.

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. 2019-02-27

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I’ve been to Jays twice this month already, and love this place! Went for dinner (open on Fridays and Saturday (and on occasions)), and had a delicious meal each time. Cosy and intimate, it’s has a great atmosphere. Great to have such a good independent eatery in Southdown. 100% recommend!

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. 2019-02-26

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Went twice in two days. First for tea and cake and there was no vegan option for anything cake like. Went again the nex morning for breakfast and was told I would be charged extra to swap the egg for avocado even though there was no vegan option for breakfast. I don’t believe they can advertise Egan option when there any one really

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. 2019-02-22

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Visited Jays tonight with my husband. We went straight to the main courses. I had the Chicken Souvlaki - 3 very generous chicken skewers, massive mixed salad and chips. Asked for a white wine spritzer that came with bitter lemon rather than soda. Nice. Husband had the special, pan fried plaice, which he said as 'perfect. 2 coffees. Food was cooked to perfection. Easily rivals a London eating establishment. Calm, unrushed atmosphere. Excellent music playlist. Good coffee. It's our favourite restaurant by far!!!!!

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. 2019-02-22

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Enjoyed quick cup of tea and slice of cake with friendly service. Didn’t see the prices before we ordered but seemed about right for the area. Would definitely try it for lunch next time I’m in the area.

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. 2019-02-19

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Scallops to start, South African Bobboti curried mince with rice and salad as a main course, Bakewell Tart with Ice Cream for dessert with a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and a Torres Moscatel to finish. Great food and attentive friendly service! Super little gem of a local village restaurant. Many thanks, we’ll be back again soon!

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. 2019-02-15

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I visited Jay's for lunch and was pleasantly surprised for the very reasonable food prices for the area. The food was excellent and I left very pleased with my experience there.

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. 2019-02-14

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went here with friends on a saturday night for set menu 12.95 early diners only, the selection was good with friendly service wine is average our food was average portion s but could have been hotter, there where only 2 tables occupied at this early time however when we got our bill it was completely wrong, with only one set menu price the other 2 of us had been charged from the a la carte menu,we asked for this to be rectified it was done but no apology offered so check your bills I would not rush to eat here again.

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. 2019-02-14

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Small but very friendly staff and good atmosphere. Bistro style dining. Small but interesting menu with a few specials. Not sure about the mixed dips starter (modest portions for two and a little runny) although well presented. Mains were excellent as was the Baklava dessert. Rioja at £24 was easy drinking. Our usual test is would we go back and the answer is - yes!

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. 2019-02-03

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Whether it is breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, be assured of a warm welcome, friendly staff, good food and reasonable value. Well attended, it also offers very good coffee and a nice selection of sandwiches and fresh cakes. Well worth a visit.

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. 2019-01-29

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We have often popped into Jays for a weekend coffee and cake and the service is always good as is the cake and drinks. You can also have an eve meal at a really good price- worth a visit

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. 2019-01-20

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Very pleasant location with calm atmosphere that doubles as a coffee shop during the day, The food was plentiful and tasty, I had the Halloumi burger and my wife had the Lebanese chicken.

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. 2019-01-20

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Staff here are always amazing!!! The breakfast is out of this world and not as expensive as other places locally. Service is always 10/10!

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. 2019-01-14

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We had dinner on a Saturday evening, busy which is always a good indicator. We had calamari to start with bread and oil which was fine and kitchen prepared followed by chicken in a spicy marinade served on skewers with peppers and onions with fries. Plenty of food, fresh and tasty. Wine was good.

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. 2019-01-13

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First time visit and definitely not my last. Great food, fantastic menu, good atmosphere and excellent service. Just a great place for lunch. Sensible prices and wide choice of cheeky extras. Tiki Tonga coffee, oh yeah. So give this place a go.

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. 2019-01-05

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Wow! Jays is definitely going to be on the map next year. The food, ambience and the service were all fabulous. Everything tasted fresh, delicious and were served hot!! Good drinks menu. Loved it. Thank you.

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AWilliams1978 . 2018-12-31

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This is a great place for dinner on a Friday or Saturday evening. Very friendly staff, fabulous food, and what's more it won't break the bank. Jay herself is delightful. Highly recommended.

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Judy C . 2018-10-28

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We had a good meal - especially the specials “curried mussels” - all the food was good as was the staff. Just the ambience lacking as it was a quiet night

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juliewhelan2016 . 2018-09-09

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Been here 3 times now for evening meal and it's been excellent every time. Staff are very friendly and the food is very good. Start with a pre-meal drink at The Carpenters Arms and you have a perfect night out

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keithe643 . 2018-09-01

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A friendly place with very accommodating and helpful staff. Great teas and coffees and fabulous vegetarian panini! The chips were also very good. Unfortunately the kids menu let the place down - it was very basic and focussed on the unhealthy. We ordered one ham, one cheese and one chicken sandwich. All were served on hot plates and on slightly curly bread... and no salad - in this age of healthy eating I’d expect some fruit and veg with the kids food!!

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DeliciousandReal . 2018-08-25

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We went here to celebrate our anniversary and were not disapointed by any aspect of the restaurant. The food was delicious, with decent-sized portions combined with nice presentation, and the service was excellent. My fiancee had sea beam and I had the duck, for reference.

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stepbrt23 . 2018-08-19

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I regularly go to Jay's for my brunch and evening meal with my family. They do lovely cocktails in the evening and good wine menu all reasonably priced. The only restaurant in Southdown, Harpenden. I have tried the Indian across the road and to be honest in its over hyped and tiny portions. You sometimes have to wait to get a seat on Sundays because they are so busy.

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Laura L . 2018-07-17

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I had a burger and my girlfriend had the sea bream. We started with calimari. It was all excellent. The waiter was friendly and helpful. Parking is plentiful. Highly recommended. We shall return.

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jbw243 . 2018-07-06

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I pass this eatery quite often and there are usually customers sitting outside enjoying their food so I thought I would try out the Sunday brunch. What a disappointment. The staff were frankly surly and unwelcomingeven though it wasn’t busy. I was concerned about general hygiene as cups were dirty and cakes were left out uncovered. The food was poor but it wasn’t cheap. It is not a place I will be revisiting.

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lindahope1234 . 2018-07-01

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I visited Jays on a Sunday for brunch and was really looking forward to hopefully finding a local gem of a cafe. The visit didn’t start well when we were presented with dirty unwashed tea cups...twice! The waiting staff were frankly surly and looked like they didn’t want to be there - which didn’t make for an enjoyable visit. The food was nothing special - we each ordered a version of poached eggs which were more like hard boiled eggs. I also found the hygiene levels in Jays wanting - cakes were left on the table top uncovered and staff were passing cleaning equipment over the top of the food. All in all at £27 - it was not worth the visit.

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Joella H . 2018-07-01

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We went for breakfast on father days as a family of four (2 adults 2 kids). We arrived and the lady welcomed us as if we were an inconvenience. Our five year old couldn’t decide on apple or orange juice- the lady sighed, I could appreciate if he was taking a huge amount of time- and if it was busy?! Food arrived and it was ok- nothing special! The serivce didn’t really improve and we felt that the whole experience made us feel like we were in the way! No great, will not recommended and will not be back!

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le1scott . 2018-06-17

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Friendly, intimate eatery. Great staff and great food. Pre-booked table for 10 for a Friday evening and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Highly recommend

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Georgiah82 . 2018-05-19

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Last night went to Jay's for this special event. The food was inventive, delicious and really different to standard veggie/vegan fare. Interesting textures, unusual ingredients and three different dishes for each of the three courses. Food complimented by vegan wine. Really glad we went along. What a treat to have this standard of cooking in your local restaurant!

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935susieq . 2018-05-11

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The menu and the food are really excellent at Jay’s and it is a real gem in Southdown. Fantastic brunches and a lovely lunch menu, they also cater well for kids. I haven’t been yet for dinner but I hope to soon. My only criticism would be that the waitresses can sometimes come across as a bit surly. I know a couple of people who have said they wouldn’t go back because of the staff being rude, it would be a real shame for such a lovely restaurant to lose custom over poor customer service.

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Laura S . 2018-04-19

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Love this place for it's service & veggie options. Simple, comfortable and unpretentious. Recommended.

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janek47 . 2018-03-11

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Every since moving to Harpenden I have been going to Jays (made the mistake of going to Aroma once - yuck!). My son and I go every other weekend for a superb breakfast (Jays breakfast is excellent). The food is always amazing and the staff are really lovely. I cannot rate this place highly enough. I will really miss Jays now that I am moving but will definitely be back when I can. Thank you so much guys and keep up the good work.

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MarkHardwicke . 2018-02-12

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When we arrived at Jay’s on a busy Saturday night, without pre booking a table. The waiter managed to squeeze us in, which was wonderful of him. This is our 4th visit to the restaurant and the atmosphere has never let us down. After reading some reviews about an empty restaurant, I cannot believe that people have even been coming to dine in the same restaurant. However, unfortunately all business’s have quiet days but I’ve never seen Jays quiet. From the service to the delicious food I cannot fault jays in anyway. The venison special was one of the tastiest dishes I have tried and the cocktails just topped it off. Jays is such a lovely restaurant and I will keep returning.

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Gemma H . 2018-02-12

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I hadn't realised that it was just over six months since the last visit. I'll try to keep it short!

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AlecB2011 . 2018-02-09

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We came into this establishment on a very busy Saturday evening, we hadn’t booked a table, but we were squeezed in for a table of 4, the service was impeccable, although the waiter was busy he still made us feel very welcome, and made it a relax full atmosphere, we never received the waiters name although I’d describe him as someone with a lot of tattoos, everything from the food to the cocktails was amazing and yes the special is truly special, will definitely return!!

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grahamleyton27911972 . 2018-02-07

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We went for lunch - having booked online. We arrived to be told that Jay’s was due to close at 2.00 pm - we’d booked for 1.30 pm. The online booking system does not match the opening hours. Service was helpful and pleasant, but the food was terrible and over priced for what it was. They were out of chicken souvlaki, so my mother ordered minute steak with salad - what arrived was over dressed salad with scattered beef burger lumps. My falafel burger was average and again the salad was over dressed, making the whole thing soggy. The toilet was not particularly clean either. I am surprised that Jay’s has had the positive ratings it has had. Lacking in substance and style.

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Atarangi19 . 2018-01-28

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It was our first time at Jays and we’ll be back! We were really impressed with the super attentive staff and the delicious food. Really enjoyed our burgers (mine the veggie) and looking forward to trying some more dishes from the menu. Great local restaurant.

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SnugasabugHerts . 2018-01-26

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Been to Jay’s a few times now and getting to like it more and more. The staff are welcoming and...

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Ishbel_adventurer . 2018-01-22

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Nestled away in Southdown just ten minutes walk from Harpenden is Jays bistro. This bijou Bistro offers a small but...

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dorset111986 . 2018-01-15

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This was my fourth visit to Jay's and again the service was excellent and the food tasty. I had poached...

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Julie V . 2017-12-28

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As with my last visit the quality of the food and service was excellent. It is a small place where if full, can be difficult to hear. A limited menu but all choices are well presented and of a high quality. Prices are on the high side but in my view good for the quality and service provided. Will be back.

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Eanna57 . 2017-12-20

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The food and service were good, but this is a very small place and tables are close together. So it only took one table with very inconsiderate, noisy diners to spoil our evening, as we couldn't do anything but hear their conversation.

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Foxymerlin . 2017-12-17

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Had a great meal here, calamari followed by venison in red wine and Bakewell tart with ice cream. An easy drinking Rioja to help it down, all well presented and very tasty and best of all clearly made by the chef in the kitchen.

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Paul C . 2017-11-27

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Very local for me, but this was the first time I’d popped in to Jay’s for an evening meal. I’d already had the fab coffee and pastries during the day and now went with the family for an evening meal. It’s a cosy place, a few mins from central Harpenden but well known to locals.

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Neil E . 2017-11-07

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Popped in for a quick lunch and what a pleasant surprise!

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Jay G . 2017-10-11

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So many places I have been to cannot make a decent coffee not so here. Jays latte and flat white were excellent and went well with the delicious carrot cake. Will definitely be back.

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Rod K . 2017-10-03

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We tried Jay's for a quick lunch. It was quiet and we were served quickly. We had the chicken souvlaki (the portion size was good) and a panini. The place was quiet and clean. Everything was good, and there were certainly no problems at all but somehow the service lacked sparkle.

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Sun-Sh1ne8 . 2017-09-17

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Dinner there recently with friends. For a small restaurant, quite a good choice. Starter of sardines was nice, chicken to follow excellent, though personally I don't like wooden plates. Pudding was ok, and good value wine. Service was good. Only drawback: small restaurant with hard floors and lack of soft furnishings- quite noisy.

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Fusspot100 . 2017-08-05

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Second visit here - this time as a group of 4 rather than 2.Started with the same cocktail that we had last time as it was so nice. English Garden - recommended.We all had different starters from the main Dinner menu and everyone commented on how good they were. For mains two of the four had Chicken Slouvaki from the specials menu and they both enjoyed it. If it had been me, I would have baulked at the fact that it arrived on a wooden board rather than a nice white plate but no one mentioned the board and both enjoyed the course. It must be me! One of us had the Lebanese Chicken and said how nice it was. I had the pan fried Sea Bream which was really delicious with the accompanying bed of roasted vegetables. Portion sizes were good - so often nowadays I leave a restaurant still hungry. Desserts were equally delicious with an unusual Raspberry Spritz which went down well with the ladies!It was a Thursday night and a shame that there were only a few people in but maybe it's the start of school holidays which means that a lot of people have gone away. Service was very good and the staff attentive. I should mention that the wine list is only small but very reasonably priced as is the food. Total bill for 4 with cocktails and two bottles of wine came to £160.Excellent value and I can't wait to go back.

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AlecB2011 . 2017-07-28

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We went to Jay's for an evening meal on 28th July for the first time. I booked it due to the reviews and menu choice. We weren't disappointed. The food was excellent. The menu had enough choice to please most. The restaurant is quite small so booking recommended. The food was very flavoursome and perfectly cooked. I would definitely book to go back.

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Sarah H . 2017-07-28

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I visited this small restaurant - coffe shop so many time and I have to say, they never foult, owner, atmosphere, food and service are very good. I highly recommend smashed avocado...soo yummy!! Looking forward to try the evening menu. See you again soon !

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danycrr . 2017-07-21

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For a breather, visit Jay's. friendly staff, good food and lovely atmosphere. One of our favourite places to have a cuppa!

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Margarithe . 2017-07-07

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Last night i had an excellent dinner here.The menu was small which in my experience is a good thing.I had the moules which were the best I have eaten in the Uk.A lovely thin apple tart again was delicious.The service was spot on,efficient and friendly without constantly asking if everything is Ok.Obviously was the plates were practically licked clean!

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jo0501 . 2017-06-23

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Whether it's breakfast or an evening meal, the food at Jay's is excellent. Everything from the Eggs Benedict, to the burgers, to the Lebanese Chicken are full of flavour and well cooked. My only minor irritation with the place is that they seem to attract some odd customers, from a large party where the kids all sat on their own and made and were messing on with toys making a racket (to be fair the staff asked them to stop) and some other idiot who deemed it acceptable to use his e-cigarette. Haven't seen this anywhere else in the area.

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Meh_81 . 2017-06-10

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Dropped in for an afternoon coffee and discovered a hidden gem. Well appointed, clean and a very friendly staff. Also found out they do breakfast and lunch each day and dinner Thurs, Fri and Sat. Very nice early bird set menu and while not extensive, a tasty A La Carte menu. Excellent coffee and delicious home made cakes. Will be back again.

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Enda S . 2017-06-03

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Had a really nice dinner at on o the cafe tables out front. Nice wine and really excellent Sea Bass. Presented beautifully, cooked perfectly, and a nice setting.

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Mike B . 2017-05-29

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We visit here quite often as I particularly like the sausages when having a breakfast. However this weekend it appeared to me that the sausages served were of a different/ inferior quality more akin to what you would get in a ' greasy spoon ' cafe. One of the main reasons we like Jay's is because of the quality of the food so I'm not sure if this was a temporary blip or a sign of cutting back on quality - hope not ! Will see next time.

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Steve G . 2017-05-28

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We were a party of four we had the most wonderful food and incredible service. My husband said his steak was the best he has ever had in England. I had sea bream which was succulent and tasty ,my friend had halumi burger and rosemary chips which she said was really good. We had a cheese board and the Malbec was all good .i would highly recommend

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sianybee . 2017-05-21

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Had so many people telling me about this restaurant I had to try it out. Was not disappointed. Excellent food, good choice of drinks and very friendly and helpful staff.Both my wife and myself, enjoyed our evening there. Will go back for sure.

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Steve C . 2017-05-20

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After a dentists visit you either need a G&T or a great coffee. As I was driving, coffee was the order of the day and Jays delivered that perfectly. A lovely ambience and great service with just excellent coffee. A must when in Harpenden.

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ChefCliveM . 2017-05-19

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Have visited jays several times and each time has been really great! Really good food, really good coffee and great service. Would highly recommend!

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Lucy H . 2017-05-15

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Visited Jays on 1st April with husband, brother and sister in law. Very attentive staff and service. Did not have to wait for food. Lovely hot meals. Chocolate pudding sublime. A real treat and right on my doorstep. Have had several meals and Jays never disappoints. Clean, comfortable and good choice on menu. A winner!

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658Sarahh . 2017-04-23

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