Mon Plaisir in North Somerset

Came here with friends. Attended a wedding the day before so we thought to finish off the weekend

Mon Plaisir Restaurant CLOSED several months ago and the premises have been taken over, remodelled and revitalised by the excellent Puro team. Ratings below for food, service and value are for PURO

Mi esposa y yo encontramos este lugar por casualidad, mientras busca otro restaurante para el almuerzo. No estaba muy ocupado, que siempre nos ponían un poco, pero no nos decepcionó. Ambos tuvimos la tartaleta de queso de cabra de empezar y esto fue excelente. Yo tenía las tiras de carne y mi esposa tuvo el pollo para principal. Ambos estaban muy sabrosos. Tuvimos el apple ruibarbo de postre, que compartimos. De nuevo, muy sabroso. No tengo ninguna queja sobre la comida, por lo tanto! El servicio fue muy eficiente, pero, como ya se mencionó, no estaba muy ocupado - sólo 4 Otras personas tan difícil de calcular lo que sería cuando está llena. También es difícil comentar sobre el ambiente por la misma razón. El restaurante está bien distribuido y muy limpio.

Mi esposa y yo comimos aquí por primera vez y nos quedamos impresionados. Llegamos al abrir a las 6 de la tarde. Habiendo reservado una mesa en línea. Alegre, personal servicial. La comida era precioso y el tamaño de la porción justa para una ocasión especial. Tres campos y el agua en una noche de sábado, con consejo sobre £70. Iremos de nuevo.

Regresar aquí con amigos para cenar por lo que resultó ser una experiencia bastante decepcionante culinario. Había confusión sobre el menú temprano, no había agua brillante diner,

Visité este lugar después de leer los comentarios. Las comidas cocinadas adecuadamente, pero esperaba equivocado.

Absolutely love this restaurant, we really enjoyed our evening again. there is ample choices to suit all tastes, four of us all having different choice for every course. the food was brilliant, the whole lemon sole and chicken picante were really good portions and amazingly nice. having been on a diet for 3 month , having proper large hand cut chips was a total delight. such a good meal we declined desserts & opted for floater coffee.

Llegamos y nos sentamos. No hay ambiente y mesas muy cerca, así que no podía oír la conversación que de otros pero como muy ruidoso! Esto por un cumpleaños que era 82nd avisado con tiempo, pero esto no fue reconocido. El comentario del 82 años fue "es como estar en un zoo" La camarera se tome una foto de una mesa para nosotros. Almuerzo de Domingo es 2 o 3 campos. 2 cursos de 15 libras. 95 y 3 campos por £18. 95 no había opción para 1 platos y una de nuestro grupo de 4 no es un pelín más grande. Un postre de sorbete había pedido, pero realmente no es necesario.

Lo que había sido un Revisited excelente restaurante y quedamos decepcionados con la selección disponible. Teníamos en mente opciones del menú en su sitio web, pero el menú aparentemente ha cambiado al comienzo del mes. No éramos los únicos clientes decepcionados; otra pareja canceló su postres como sus principales no eran como esperaba. Las opciones de menú parece haber reducido en calidad con menos esfuerzo necesario para la producción de ellos. Lo que teníamos era lo suficientemente agradable, pero realmente no era tan especial. Por favor volver a cómo eran antes.

Madame Owner greeted us and guided us to the corner table of four we had booked, took the drinks order, served the drinks, took the food order, served the food, cleared away and processed our bill, probably because there were only a few tables occupied in contrast to our previous visit when there had been food and drinks waitresses​ overseen by the Owners.

Después de leer varias críticas que había altas expectativas para este restaurante. Cenamos en la noche del miércoles antes de las vacaciones de pascua. La camarera intentó tomar nuestro pedido dos veces - la primera vez tanto nuestra comida y la elección de vinos no estaba disponible entonces el segundo tiempo a nuestra elección de la comida no estaba disponible. Parece que fue debido a un concurrido almuerzo ese día festivo y acercando. Tuvimos que preguntarle a decirnos que no estaba disponible. Yo personalmente no entiendo por qué tal escasez de comida a mediados de la semana? La comida era muy buena (recomiendo encarecidamente la terrina y risotto de hongos), pero el servicio no era muy bueno. Sin duda volveremos y espero que el servicio hubiera mejorado.

Loved the food on offer, varied and expertly cooked. The waiting staff are good and polite without being pushy. It has open areas or quiet intimate spaces if needed.

I used this restaurant before it changed hands it was good then, it is even better now, the quality of the food is excellent. Well presented but not fussy, this was the third time since changing hands and somehow gets better with each visit. the set lunchtime menu is excellent value, wine not over priced, Service attentive and polite, the chef walking round asking if we enjoyed the meal For me to give an excellent rating it must be high quality as I normally give no more than good

An impromptu visit on a Sunday lunch time with a friend. We both had the Sea Bass which was delicious with perfectly cooked vegtables & the portions were perfect. Nice selection of sweets to finish off & good value for money for the two courses.

A spontaneous visit with my daughter after a long day out! Lovely cosy atmosphere and very friendly staff. The food was delicious...we went for good old fish n chips but they were cooked to perfection and we both chose a tasty starter. Thank you very much! Looking forward to returning! Jane and Holly

Friendly, staff, excellent food and reasonable price. Lovely atmosphere, didn't feel hurried or neglected, the timing between course was spot on.

Recommended by workmates and very pleased with the recommendation. excellent service especially as it was very busy, but only 2 waitresses serving. friendly, pleasant. the waitress who served our birthday cake was very patient with us. even though it was our cake.All meals served quickly and hot. food was great. thoroughly enjoyed. it was lovely atmosphere so we stayed for an additional round of drinks to further enjoyed the ambience. would definitely go back.

We have visited 'Mon P' many times over the past 20 odd years and, until recently, always enjoyed excellent food, service and atmosphere. Then the restaurant changed hands and the previous owner Simon left; we went back to celebrate our wedding anniversary last year and had a meal which was reasonable but not really outstanding in any way. After that we had not been back having heard some reports of poor service and indifferent food from several people whose opinions and judgement we respected. We decided, however, to see for ourselves whether the reports were justified by returning to celebrate this year's anniversary.Sadly, we have to agree with the people who found that things had changed for the worse and, sadly, will not be returning. We both had items from the lunch and early evening dinner menu - whitebait for starters and chicken piccanto as main dishes. While the breadcrumbed whitebait were quite acceptable and the portion size as expected the chicken was bland, lacking in any trace of the chilli we expected to find and extremely oily. It was accompanied by frozen chips and a repeat of the salad garnish we'd already been served with the starters and, frankly, we've had better fare at several local pubs. When we mentioned this oiliness to the waitress at the end of the meal we were told it was due to "the butter in which it was stir-fried" - a method we'd never heard of or come across before. This sounded unlikely to say the least though we did not take it any further.While the service was pleasant and efficient (we were the only people there at 7 p.m.) we found the experience was a disappointing one. With so many other places to eat within easy reach we'll be looking elsewhere in future.

Have visited here a few times over the year while my mother was at residential home in Clevedon. every visit has been great. staff good at their job, efficient, also we weren't rushed. good food with a choice to cover all tastes, enjoyed the food every time. lovely atmosphere, very relaxed. well done everyone at Mon Plaisir

For the second year running we visited Mon Plaisir for anniversary meal, had a fantastic night. the food looked and tasted lovely. we had Conjons and tartlet to start with, followed by the duck breast, chicken pianties and desserts. all courses were delicious, well cooked and nicely presented, plates went back empty. we were delighted with the choices. Despite being busy, we were made to feel very welcome, throughout the meal we were checked on. the place was decorated tastefully with intimate lighting. recommend to anyone.

This place is amazing fantastic food clean and tidy very helpful nothing is any bother for them . Great atmosphere, I have always loved this place for fine dining

Nicest meal I have had in this area! Chef produced a delicious turkey lunch even though it was not on the menu. Superb cuisine at a reasonable price.

First time back at Mon Plaisir since it had changed hands. We were pleasantly surprised with the delightful meal we had the whitebait was exceptionally nice as was the version terrine. The main of lamb rump which just melted in your mouth and red cabbage was lovely. Sirloin steak was cooked to perfection and peppercorn sauce lovely. Followed by orange creme brûlée and ice cream delicious - very enjoyed meal indeed. We will be back.

We enjoyed a fabulous meal at Mon Plaisir last night. The food was excellent, the steaks were delicious as was the duck breast. The staff were very friendly and welcoming without being over bearing. Can't wait to visit again.

We have been to this resaurant several times and had good meals. Because of this at it was my wife's birthday, we thought to go there again. However , things seem to have changed........for the worse.Starters ,soup was ok, the pate, sorry " terrine " was not a terrine and was not as advertised as apparently the supplier delivered the wrong one. Did it come from Asda, it could well have done as the chef certainly did not make it.Main course we both chose the fillet stronanoff, very disappointing as one had no sauce hardly and the other was swimming , both were under seasoned and not very tasty and the rice was just added as an after thought. We had some extra chips which previously were hand cut and cooked were now like frozen ones fried up.We complained about the stroganoff and it we were served a freshly cooked one which was hotter and better presented but still did not have the quality or depth of flavour of previous visits.The head waitress suggested they maybe should go back to the old recipe which we thought would be good idea. Why change a recipe, why not change the dish if they wanted to do anything.No offer of a complimentary glass of wine or apology for the disjointed meal was forthcoming , just the bill st full price.Not impressed.

This is our second visit a very warm welcome and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Beautifully presented and cooked. My husband thought the main course portions were slightly smaller I felt they were just right.

I have to admit, I was a bit alarmed when I heard Simon was leaving. He had looked after us so well and for so long.I needn't have worried though, Shamu is a wonderful host. Very friendly and attentive. So nice in fact, you just want to give her a hug when you leave.I particularly like the way she worked undercover as waitress before she actually took over. Initially the menu stayed pretty much the same, but gradually she is adding her own touches and making some changes. In my opinion the changes are welcome. The menu was getting a bit 'samey' The changes aren't always going to be a hit, nobody can get it right every time but Shamu seems to get it right more often than not.Of course it's not the cheapest in town, but if you want quality you have to pay a premium. We visited last night for a special brother and sister family meet up and it felt like a very special evening. We left feeling warm and full. So is change good? Of course it is. How can you improve without change?

Always a very warm welcome...cuisine excelled over and above our exacting standards;;;beautifully and carefully presented... Great and efficient service..no better way to spend an evening knowing that the Mon Plaisir sets a standard for the Industry!Perfect!!!

This was the first time we had been for about 6 months, mainly because we have been occupied elsewhere. We were slightly apprehensive given some of the reviews posted lately, and of course some diners are still lamenting the departure of the previous owner, who had made the place special. However, we were definitely not disappointed. The menu had changed a bit, with some missing favourites and some welcome additions. I love liver, but my wife hates it, so it is never cooked in our house. Therefore, whenever I see it on a menu I have to go for it, but I am so often disappointed, often dry, tough or just not cooked well. My meal at Mon Plaisir was the best liver dish I have eaten for years, tender (you could cut it with a fork), nicely seasoned, well cooked and presented. My wife enjoyed her meal and we came away feeling well fed and pleased with our experience. We will be going back.

Visited with a gift voucher received for my birthday. could not get a table for Saturday, booked Sunday lunch instead. glad we did ! we were the first table, by the time we had finished the meals, the restaurant was full. there was a large party not far from us, but it has not spoiled the experience. great ambiance, good atmosphere. I would recommend the place, the Sunday roast and seabass were great, as well the desserts. the staff were friendly and attentive.

This is the first time we have visited Mon Plaisir since it changed hands. The first thing we noticed was the place was nearly empty, in the past it would have been full and the atmosphere buzzing. But not last night, there was only one waitress working and the owner serving. The food was OK, but nothing to rave about. The menu has changed a bit and I'd say not for the better, we did manage to get our steaks on the wrong plates and came out not cooked as requested. The wine we wanted was not available by the glass and the substitute Rose was warm.On a plus note the Apple Crumble was very nice.It's such a shame to see Mon Plaisir like this, as it was always one of the places to go for a great meal in Clevedon.

Visited with a fairly large group of friends and had pre ordered from a very 70s style dated menu. The service was good and they coped pretty well with our large group. The food was really nothing special. I had a mushroom starter and a beef stroganoff main course. The mushroom starter was fine but the main course pretty rubbish really. The meat tasteless and fairly tough. As we were such a large group I was not going to embarrass people and make a fuss. Other meals on the table looked less than inspiring and would not make me rush to go back. This place is okay and obviously has a core clientele who are happy with how things are. I however think they have just not moved with the times. This is not a place I would rush back to. A previous reviewer mentions they have been going here since the 1970's and that says it all really. It might be the place for some and maybe perfect for Clevedon but not one I will revisit.

An excellent resturant with a very good menu. The service was efficient and friendly . It has a cosy feeling without being cramped. Definitely worth a second visit.

Excellent menu; beautifully presented food that never fails to be anything other than delicious. The owners and staff are friendly and very welcoming. We have eaten here on many occasions in the past and, despite change of ownership, the standard is always good. Highly recommended.

Have been going to this restaurant since the 1970's! The change of ownership must have changed several times in this period, but the quality has always remained the same. The food is excellent, the decor and lighting subtle and interesting. The menu is of a good choice and they're are early evening and weekend specials, but the regular menu is good value anyway, with a good variety of choice. I would highly recommend a visit if living , or visiting Clevedon.

Since being taken over we have been 4 or 5 times. Never disappointed. Brilliant friendly staff. Menu excellent and not too expensive. Frequent changes so does not get too 'samey'. Last time we went held up on motorway so late arriving but very understanding staff.Love it all and indeed everyone should go. Beats all other restaurants in top of Clevedon for taste value for money and good hosting. We will be going again.!

We called in on the off chance on a Sunday lunch time. We were happily accommodated despite the fact that one of the waiting staff had not turned up that day. The one remaining waitress moved with speed not only to serve everyone with a smile but keep everyone happy. She is definitely worth her weight in gold.As for the meal it was worth every minute of our brief wait. Starters (Goats cheese tart/ terrine) were both served artistically and were very tasty. The roast beef was so tender no knife was required, was served with a colourful selection of vegetables all cooked to perfection. So glad we managed to squeeze in the delicious apple crumble - definitely not to be missed. Our experience of Mon Plaisir was 5 star plus with a very reasonable bill of £38.00.

I had my husbands 50th birthday meal here and have to say the evening was fantastic.we all had a la carte set menu and every single dish went down very well. staff are all welcoming and made the extra effort to ensure our meal was enjoyable. wonderful visit as always. have visited several times and will do so again. well worth a visit

This was the first time visiting with the new owners, the atmosphere was different than before but can't explain how. The lady/owner/waitress was very friendly and pleasant on interaction. The food was very nice especially the main course, I had an unusual starter, melted Camembert, I would not recommend that and my wife could not stand the smell of it.

Just had a wonderful evening at Mon Plaisir.I've been coming to here for years on various occasions. we love the atmosphere in here. Intimate and cosy.we have never had a bad meal.the staff are brilliant, nothing is too trouble for them.giving us a taste of 3 different wines before we chose what we wanted. It was very busy , they stopped and took photos for us.thank you for such a lovely evening. we will be returning again and again.

Always had a great meal and dining experience at this restaurant under the previous owner. However visited again last night and was totally disappointed with the whole experience! No atmosphere, no ambience, poor customer service, in-experienced waiting staff, food took a long time to arrive, whilst we were waiting the owner told us it was because the food was cooked from scratch! Erm! it's an Al la Carte restaurant - isnt the food supposed to be cooked to order? Food was disappointing when it arrived - tasteless and poorly presented! Even the bill took 20 minutes for them to sort out when we asked for it! On the plus side the new owner was very polite and accommodating. Feel that they need to put their own 'stamp' on the restaurant rather than trying to follow in Simon's footsteps!!!

We were greeted by a very happy waitress who gave us the best of attention throughout the night. The food was first class and the 5 0f us all had different meals but all were very pleased with quality. A good night out!

This was my first visit following the recent change of ownership. I wasn’t a huge fan of Mon Plasir under the previous owners and following this visit am less so under the new owners. The restaurant is a bit dated and in need of something to make it more interesting and comfortable. The uncovered table tops are battered and scratched and set with very basic cutlery and wine glasses. Oddly all the tables were pre-set with steak knives. The menu that was presented to us was quite limited and contained far fewer dishes than the on line menu and contained a number of variations on a theme such three variations of deep fried fish starters. We ordered deep fried Coley and a Whitebait starter, both of which were very nice. However the sauce to accompany the whitebait was served with the Coley and vice versa. Both were tasty but the error was a sign of things to come. Mains of a Sirloin and Fillet steak were served stone cold and promptly sent back to the kitchen. Unfortunately the hot side orders were not taken away at the same time so these were eaten without the main course rather than let them go cold. When the steaks were re-served they were missing cutlery which had been taken when returned to the kitchen. As there was no one in the dining area to ask for these were sourced from a neighbouring table. The steaks themselves were very tasty once cooked properly, but the accompanying basic dressed salad, sautéed mushrooms and poor quality frozen chips were disappointing. For a Fillet priced at £24.95, the accompaniments were really not up to the mark. The most disappointing element of the meal was a cheese board to finish which was very basic with tiny portions of cheese and minimal number of crackers.Service was perfunctory at best with no rapport with diners. There also seemed to be a lack of knowledge of the food being served and beverages on offer. The waitress who took our initial drinks order was unable to fully advise what beers and lagers were available (it’s not a large selection) and the waitress taking our food order asked whether we would like to order a side of sautéed mushrooms which we did, only to find that our steaks already came with sautéed mushrooms. We did enjoy a rather nice bottle of Malbec that was priced very reasonably. Overall some good food was served, but there were simply too many errors to be able to enjoy the experience and value for some items is questionable.

We always suspected Mon Plaisir would be overrated, and the chewy, charred sirloin steak confirmed our concerns. Sea bass was bland and simplistic but acceptable. Chicken escalope was "fine", the duck was the saving grace but only one member of our party had ordered it, unfortunately. The service was friendly and they did ask if our meal was ok, which it was - ok. Not what you'd expect for the prices and hype. The ambience is non existent, it felt like an underground cafeteria with poor acoustics. And you should take the art work back to the charity shop where you found it!

Welcoming, cosy dining room. Friendly staff and accomadating kitchen when faced with vegetarian dish variation. Nice enough wine selection and overall my wife, mother-in-law & two children had a great experience for my birthday "bash" - will return in near future.

I have been a frequent visitor to mon plaisir for 3 yeArs, sadly on my resent visit it had undeniably changed and, not for the better. There is a language breakdown with new Owens, who struggled to explain menu. Owner constantly liked fingers after delivering desert to our table.

Very clean, staff very pleasant and helpful, food was first class, cooked well, presented well and hot.Four of us had a 3 course meal and it was very good.This was the first time we had visited, definitely will be visiting again.The only down side was in our opinions not enough vegetables.Being a French named restaurant we thought the menu may have included some French dishes. but none the less it was very good and didn't break he piggy bank.

Stopped at Clevedon on the way to Devon. chose Mon Plaisir to have the evening meal after reading reviews. it took us a while to find the place, the entrance is actually in Copse Road. they do have a small car park, we got the last available space. the service was efficient and friendly. I was dying for a drink and served promptly. the food was good quality, good flavour. had a great meal and relaxing evening. worth the visit, highly recommend.

We had a lovely 3 course meal here for my husband's birthday. The staff catered really well for my gluten intolerance and the service was fabulous. A good wishlist selection.

Enjoyed a lovely evening at this restaurant. The staff were superb and made us feel really spoilt. They were attentive and thorough. The menu was good offering a reasonable choice. My chicken was a bit overdone resulting in it being dry so a little hard work to eat. The flavour was good though and both by friends enjoyed their meals very much.

Don't go out that often. passing Mon Plaisir many times, it always smells nice. decided to give it a try on my birthday. a warm welcome when we arrived. it was full, we were given a corner table next to an open door, a lady came straight to us to check whether we felt drafty or not. the service was excellent, attentive. we both had Tartlets which were lovely. Salmon fillet was beautifully presented. steak was tender, juicy just to my liking. had a lovely meal and enjoyable evening. good value for money.

We haven't been to Mon Plaisir for a while ... there are new owners. The only thing French about this restaurant is the name. No French food or wine. No soft music or atmosphere and it was a Friday evening. Everyone had left by around 9:30pm. Food was a little disappointing. New owners seem very nice but they need to now up their game now and make their mark.

I grew up in Clevedon and never knew about this place. A friend recommended and it didn't disappoint. Excellent food and great service. Would recommend.

Great meal. Food was really good and wine choice adequate. We ordered in advance being a party of 8 and the service was excellent with hot and very tasty dishes. Nobody in our party had a bad word to say. We didn't hold back on the wine with 4 bottles and peroni for two of the men. 6 starters and 8 mains plus 2 sweets plus drink was just over £300

I have reviewed this restaurant before as very good... and it was. Simon the previous owner went out of his way to remember your name and make you feel welcome on every visit. We always experienced extremely well presented, consistently very good food; whether dining as a large group or a small intimate dinner, we always had a great experience.We had heard that the restaurant was under new management but having read recent reviews and seeing that the menu had remained almost the same, we had no reservations in returning.Unfortunately we were very disappointed.We were a group of 4 adults who all enjoy good food and wine. The menu and prices were indeed pretty much the same as before, but the presentation and quality was worlds apart. The meals were of the standard you should expect from any well known chain of pubs.. a bit piled high and very much lacking in presentation!The service was indifferent too. Our waitress was very friendly and good humoured when we were pacing our orders. The waitress returned to ask if we were enjoying our meals, we politely explained that we were very disappointed (the chicken escalopes we too dry to eat, the fillet steak was not great) nothing was done. None of us finished our meals... when the plates still full of food went back to the kitchen, I would have expected the chef to come and speak with us, at the very least. Overall not great and way too expensive for the standards we received... such a shame.

This restaurant has recently changed hands. It was never a gourmet michelin starred restaurant, but never pretended to be. The food was always exactly the same standard - fairly good, fresh and the staff made it a nice experience, remembering your name etc. We waited a few months just in case they had teething problems, but when I booked was pleasantly surprised that it was full, so assumed/hoped it was going to be good/different. The acoustics were never good, but upon arriving had other tables eves dropping and giving us hard stares after we'd had a glass of wine. The staff were absolutely lovely, extremely polite, funny and knowledgable, especially the chinese lady who served us. The food was very average. I didn't have a starter, but my friends did, it was a simple dish and they said it was OK, the main courses however were very very average. The chicken escalope was dry, the side salad was awful. The steak with pate, which was a speciality was terrible, greasy, cheap and on a par with Weatherspoon. Unfortunately the bill at Weatherspoon would have been less than half the price. We left hungry and disappointed and won't be going back. Surely somewhere in Clevedon can do better,

After seeing lots of great reviews, I booked a table for 11 people for last Friday evening. As we were a large table, I was asked to pre order which wasn't a problem. As it was a celebration, I ordered some Prosecco to start with. All my email queries were handled efficiently. We were so impressed with everything. Shamoo, who I had been dealing with, introduced herself to us, Prosecco arrived and then our three course meals which were varied, and all very good - smoked salmon, goat's cheese, soup, fish, lamb and several desserts were delicious. The main courses were accompanied by interesting vegetables. Wish we lived nearer. We would be regulars. Don't be put off by the jaded entrance!

Went for a mid week dinner & was happily surprised at the quality of every course. Tables set out nicely to feel quite private. Choice of food was good. Husband & myself chose different things for all three courses & we were delighted with everything that arrived at table. It was also very good value, would highly recommend.

The standard of this restaurant is consistent and exceptional! Always a warm welcome and makes you feel part of their family! Our food was prepared and presented to perfection. Our meal for a party of food scored 5* and was in ample supply (to full to order a desert) A beautiful experience, served by staff who really looked after us! Not to be missed when in Clevedon!

After reading good reviews on Trip Advisor we were lucky enough to get a table last night when staying in Clevedon. It was a good find and we would definitely return if in this area again.Finding the restaurant was tricky, it's not on Hill Road but through the car park of the road off it which is a bit confusing. But we followed some diners and received a warm welcome and were shown to our table. Throughout the evening we were served well and efficiently by friendly waiters.Our main courses were delicious, and plentiful. I recommend the pork with apricot filling, the saltiness and sweetness work really well together, and my husband ate all the red cabbage that came with his lamb rump even though he doesn't normally like it! Desserts were good but not outstanding. Key lime creme brûlée is a great idea but it could have had a more tangy flavour from the lime, and it was let down by being served with a shop bought shortbread. Wine list was pretty international, I would have liked more French wines to choose from, they were just the two most expensive on the list, and only two white wines were available by the glass. But that is being super picky!Overall, delicious food, great service. I can see why this is a favourite in Clevedon.

The food was excellent and not too expensive. The restaurant had a comfortable layout, was nicely decorated with nice lighting - so it should be I hear you say but, you'd be surprised how so many places get it wrong. There is a small level car park and plenty of nearby free on street parking. Will be visiting again in the near future with family and friends.

Now under new ownership, and with a less expensive menu, little has changed inside but the food itself was very disappointing. We were a party of four, all ordering different items and without fail all were bland to the point of tasteless in the extreme. Even the garnish of rocket was limp and tired looking. The Pork and Chorizo Pate seemed more like compressed breadcrumbs than the expected flavoursome dish ordered. And to run out of bread is almost unforgiveable. We did comment to the Waitress/Proprieter at every course and, to be fair, she did eventually agree to halve our bill. However, without a radical improvement in the kitchen I cannot see this remaining the profitable venture it obviously once was.

Not sure very but Mon Plaisir did not deliver for me, disappointing but can't put my finger on why.Others might like vit

Gorgeous, gorgeous food! Staff were friendly and decor was tasteful, wish I had an excuse to come back again!Best restaurant I've ever eaten at! I'm a chef and honestly can't fault the place

Most importantly the food was excellent...my guest thought her sea bass was tremendous although the wonderful salmon fillet apart, my plate of sloppy noodles was less so. Service was very friendly and welcoming although the bright lights don't make the best of the slightly dated layout. All in all, a very nice place to dine in Clevedon.

This isn't quite a classic French restaurant - it's more eclectic than that. However unlike so many places which try to impress you with gimmicks or sticky American favourites, Mon Plaisir gives you dishes you'll probably know beautifully cooked and well-presented in a simple comfortable atmosphere than does reflect the best French dining rooms. From a good standard menu complemented by a number of specials our party of three between us chose tempura prawns, whitebait, pork loin stuffed with apricots and Beef Stroganoff, followed by wickedly large portions of Eton Mess while Yours Truly remained (fairly) saintly with the sorbet! Mon Plaisir easily passed the espresso coffee test. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. It was a top quality dining experience at a sensible price for quality cooking and service.

19 of us for birthday celebration. Everyone enjoyed the food, especially the goats cheese starter & key lime brûlée. The service was great & the staff were really friendly & attentive, couldn't have asked for more, especially with such a big group. We were pleasantly surprised at the bill as we expected it to be more expensive. Great night so will definitely be back.

First visit last night, shown to out table and asked about drinks, the waiter didn't even know what was red or white wine, when it was delivered it was just put on the table not even asked to try. The food was average, two of us had steaks which were not worth the money, more gristle than meat! I ordered a sauce which even having discussed it when ordering never turned up! We were then just rushed by the inexperienced waiting staff, it was not good service from start to finish, sadly we won't be going back.....very over priced for poor service and average food.

Came here with a party of 6 to see why it was so good. Small , friendly, great attentive service with Excellent food. We all chose something different and all had three courses of some of the best food we had eaten. Make sure you reserve a table now.

We have visited this restaurant as a family for the last 10 years and it has been one of our favourite places to eat. Since the new ownership we have returned 3 times, giving the new team the benefit of the doubt.The first occasion we waited for an hour to give our order and put this down to teething problems, the menu had been cut down and certain dishes weren't what they used to be. The second occasion was ok though still slow service. This last occasion has confirmed we won't be returning.The meal started wit frantic up-selling, trying to push bread and olives. The specials are handed to you on a piece of paper with no attempt at explanation. My 'special' starter turned out to be a cheap frozen vegetable spring roll with a stodgy undercooked outer full of peppery mush mixed with sweetcorn, peas and peppers (I expected home made full of fresh vegetables especially as it was on the more expensive side). Whoever garnished the plate did the best they could, serving a beautiful herb oil and salad with it. Those who ordered fish and chips all had undercooked batter. The gentleman who took my wine order realised he'd taken it down incorrectly but still gave me the wrong wine anyway as though he thought I wouldn't notice. We had cheese cake arrive instead of cheese and biscuits.I'm very sad the food is not up to previous standards. I miss the ambiance of the busy restaurant and the professionalism of the previous ownership.

This was our first visit to this restaurant in Hill rd Clevedon and it won't be our last. We went for a fixed price two/three course Sunday lunch and we wasnt disappointed. There was a good selection of starters and mains e.g. Mains included shoulder of lamb, roast beef, sea Bream and chicken. There was also a vegetarian option. We all enjoyed the food which was of good quality and generous portions. Service was good and attentive. The Sunday we went it was reasonably full which gave it a good atmosphere. Decor is simple but cosy. There is also a small car park for off street parking.

We enjoyed 21 fabulous meals on a recent family birthday celebration. The food was so delicious and the waiters/waitress efficient and friendly. This was our second visit with friends and relations travelling from many places. We wouldn't hesitate to go again.

We have been here several times with friends and always find the food delicious and staff very helpful. It is slightly more expensive than elsewhere but it is a great place to go for a special celebration or treat. We will certainly return.

Having been to the Mon Plasir many times in the past it went through a rough time, anyway having again gone to new owners we thought we would retry. On being led to our table we were left a few minutes before anyone approached with menus or hellos. After that everything changed we were treated like friends and the service was excellent, the food was also very good with a menu you don't normally see ( wood pigeon as an example ) also the wine was reasonable. so in conclusion if were attended to sooner on arrival it would have been 5 stars, will we return? certainly.

The staff were great from the pre ordered glass of prosecco we all had on arrival, to the coffee at the end. I was concerned that, however good the food was, as review by others, with 21 that standard would slip. Well I do not know what the standard is for a couple eating there but the service and the food for 21 was excellent.We all had pre ordered from their Sunday menu, my husband had the Smoked Salmon as a starter, I had the venison terrine. Both were tasty very tasty. Others had the Goats cheese tartlet, spring rolls and soup, all stated how good it was and all plates were empty.So the first course went down well, then out came the mains. My husband had the Chicken with peach and apple stuffing. He would not let me have a taste of the stuffing - he was enjoying it too much. I had the lamb and it was falling apart tender, the other mains that came all looked good and were served at the correct temperature – hot not tepid. As a side we were served cauliflower cheese. The main course was excellent and left most of us saying that we could not eat any more.And then the deserts came out.I had decided not to have a desert, something that I regretted when I saw what was being served. Once again those who indulged said that the deserts were fantastic, from the Eaton mess through to the ice cream. The coffee was good as well.I hope to make the 120 mile round trip to eat there again one day. It was worth it.

Today was special as my favourite Godson celebrated his 22nd Birthday and his choose this restaurant for his Birthday meal. Along with my best friend my Godson Mother and eight members of the family we meet for his special evening.I knew of the restaurant as we are local to Clevedon however don't expect it easy to park near by! They have a small car park but the local roads are very busy and not easy to find a parking space close by! Best go by text or get someone to drop you off especially if it is raining rather like this evening!The restaurant is down some stairs and set in a French type celler rather charming but a little noisy as lots of full tables and the conversation echoed throughout so a little hard to hear each other speak!The waitress was very attentive and soon brought our drinks while we selected our meals. Good choice and you can pre order if a large party to save time! We choose not to do this as happy to wait the extra time for our food to be prepared.I won't go into all the selection as the menu is available to view on their website. We were all happy with our choices and the food was well prepared and very good! It may be slightly on the expensive side but there is a special of a two or three set meals during the week or for an early diner on Fridays in all this evening was around £30 each with two courses with wine, beer and coffees. We chose not to have a desert of my friend as always had provide an excellent Birthday cake which the restaurant presented to us along with the usual Happy Birthday sang by everyone much to my Godsons horror! So highly recommended and well enjoyedThank you

We came her for my birthday meal. The reception/ bar area is tiny. Note that the bar is only a dispense bar and not one that you can sit and have a drink at! We shared bread and olives to start followed by the grilled salmon on a bed of chilli. This dish was to die for, perfectly cooked crispy skinned salmon on a bed of chilli stir fried noodles. Great flavour and really fresh. This was the standout dish for us. Desserts was nice especially the key lime Creme brûlée. Once we paid, we then collected our coats from the tiny reception that doubles as a dispense bar. Very little space so I suggest putting your coats on out side if you're able to do so. The staff were friendly enough too.

Great service and delicious food. We would recommend the salmon fillets on a bed of chilli noodles. Duck and the chicken special were also highly rated by us. Desserts were superb also.

We visited as a party of 10 on Easter Sunday and had a 3 course meal. The food was excellent and allergies were dealt with very well without fuss (we had given advance notice). The lamb was very well cooked. The smoked salmon was delicious. The sorbet could have done with more flavour - was a little watery. The only thing that let's this place down is the ambience of the venue, lack of parking and the service of some of the staff (some are very good - bit hit and miss).

4 of us dined here on Saturday 12th March.We emailed ur booking which was dealt with well.We were met at the door with a smile and a warm welcome All had starters which arrived quickly and everyone enjoyed theirs.For the main I had the Chef's special Lambs Liver, Bacon & Onion Mash. This was a MILLION miles away from the stuff that was served to me as a child. The liver was beautifully cooked and was tender. The sauce that contained bacon was rich and tasty. The portion was great, none of this microscopice portions stacked high on the plate. Everyone else chose the stuffed pork loin and remarked at how nice it was. We had 2 bottles of wine with our meal. Service throughout was attentive but not intrusive. All came to around £110 which I think is excellent value for money.

We celebrated our Emerald (55 years) Wedding Anniversary here. The service was excellent, food delicious and prices reasonable . Obviously much loved by locals as it was fairly full. The new owners should hopefully make a great success of their recent purchase as they have retained the previous Chef we understand.

I visited on Mother's Day with my parents for the first time under new ownership and had mixed feelings. Most of the staff had limited knowledge on the allergen contents of the food and one of my courses came with 'normal' bread instead of gluten free which as a coeliac could have caused a few issues had I not checked this. Overall the food was good and reasonably priced however there were limited options on the set menu and unfortunately it just felt as though something was missing from the experience.

Very much enjoyed our meal at Mon Plaisir. Service was good, food was very good. There were a few areas for improvement:- lighting: candle not lit on our table- linen: this restaurant would look and feel so much better with proper table cloths and napkins- wine list: curiously international for s British/French restaurant- champagne by the glass: only a full bottle was available- agree with previous reviewer: reception/arrival was a little chaotic. Front of house wasn't at the front!All in all enjoyed the meal. Reasonably priced, but plenty of room for improvements.

Ate here on Sunday just gone, had venison and fig to start which was strong and delicious.. Had the lamb as a main, the honey glazed parsnips were very nice, the meat and roast potatoes were very tasty, I'm not usually one for a Sunday roast however I would definitely go back.

In the end I gave up attempting to find Mon Plaisir and telephoned from the car and received perfect instructions enhanced by a very warm welcome when we walked through the door. The menu was interesting and the offering was good, well worth making a round trip of 95 miles and certainly one to be repeated.

This was a last minuet booking as we arrived in the late afternoon, we had a little walk around Clevedon and found Mon PlaisirWe chose the set menu of the 2 course mid week offer and it was just all delectable, can not fault it at all For staters I had the Goats Cheese and Onion Tart and my Partner had the Wild Boar Terrine both 10/10For main we both chose the Filley Strip Stroganoff there was plenty of it, we also had some hand cut chips on the side. Lovely

Recently visited this restaurant and enjoyed a top quality meal in convivial surroundings. My starter of terrine was very tasty as was my wife's goat cheese.Our mains were butterfly chicken breasts (succulent) and lamb rump -delicious. We even managed desserts of cheese cake and pannacotta which were superb. We ate from the early evening menu which is very good value. Very pleasant staff.Agree with a previous comment that it can get quite noisy which I think is partly attributable to its basement location.Thoroughly recommend Mon Plasir

Highly recommended for bistro dining and, endorsed by our TDC4 who enjoyed a scrumptious dinner hosted by the Sino-Austrian New Owners who have maintained the standards set by their predecessor.

Four of us had lunch today including my Aunt who was on her first visit. I was a little nervous because I knew that there had been a change of ownership and we were very fond of Simon. All of us enjoyed our starter and main courses and the food remains good value. The service was very warm and friendly, will be back again soon.

Lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere. Excellent service! Food was delicious and the menu had plenty of choice (without offering too much choice). Staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. It was my husbands birthday and they made it extra special for him. Thanks Mon Plaisir!

Booked and took my brother for his 65th birthday along with my wife and his and had a wonderful Sunday lunch with excellent service and food but the acoustics in the place are such that you can hear everyone talking and because of this you talk louder and then they do and a crescendo is reached until people begin to leave. Apart from this I would have given a five rating.

We were out for the day and found ourselves in the vicinity of Clevedon late in the afternoon. We stopped off, looked around and walked the dog and then rang Mon Plaisir on the off-chance they had a table for 2 on a Saturday evening. They accommodated us as we wanted to eat early and it was a fantastic experience. We had been before a couple of years earlier and this was at least comparable to the great time we had then. Wonderful food and friendly staff - we were made to feel very welcome.

Under the new owners and retaining the existing Chefs and staff the meal was no less than 'Par Excellence'...Warmly welcomed, first class service, beautifully presented food and cooked to perfection. The new owners and their staff have already made this restaurant a benchmark for food and quality in Clevedon. Outstanding in every way!

I decided to take a special friend here, as its probably 30 years since I last went! Luckily I booked a table ( I did it by email through the web site and got a reply very quickly) as on this Saturday night the restaurant was full and dinner was in full swing with a healthy and lively atmosphere. We were met on arrival by a very friendly waitress who showed us to our table and explained that there would be a delay as we had arrived 30 minutes early and other tables were before us. This was no problem for us and we ordered some olives, bread and oil to keep us going as we were both starving, along with a drink. This gave us plenty of time to study the menu and specials of the day. The place was very busy with a couple of large groups and the 3 staff were going full tilt to keep everything moving, as it became clear that there were more people expected after some had finished. Despite this pressure they did and excellent job and bang on time took our order.We actually expected a wait but in good time our starters arrived. I had the terrine which was delicious, especially with the warm toasted bread and chutney. My friend, a fish fiend, had the salmon which was also excellent. Main courses arrived in no time, I had the lamb, dauphinoise potatoes and cabbage in a lovely jus which was really wonderful and quite a large meal, that finished me off for the night. My friend chose the sea bass, with a salad which she enthused about too. When I got the bill I was quite surprised how reasonable it was, I have paid more than this for much less quality in a chain pub. For this standard of food its very reasonable indeed.Ok so why is this not given 5 stars, well in truth its a 4.5. A couple of small things that would improve things, which are a bit picky to be honest. 1. the lighting could be a little more ambient, its quite bright and stark. 2. the reception area was a bit disorganised with various staff not really taking charge of the area.

We were a party of 8 we received a very warm welcome and were looked after throughout the meal.The food was well presented and cooked to perfection. We had a variety - meat - vegetarian - fish all v tasty. My Husband said his steak was the best he has ever eaten.We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and can't wait to return.

We went for our Christmas meal, as a couple. Venison terrine, tender beef rib and generous turkey, followed by cheese cake and rich chocolate torte with ice cream. Lovey pace of meal, although they were busy, they allowed pauses in our courses, which lent to a very relaxed evening. We were disappointed to hear that Simon and Libby are off in the new year, we hoped that this was not true, but Simon ended on a high note, as always and will be missed by his fans. Thank you for your hospitality over the years and good luck.

Dined at the Mon Plaisir last night with my work friends, the food was absolutely amazing. The quality was superb and the taste exceptional. The staff were so attentive to our needs and looked after us really well. The whole evening was incredible and couldn't have asked for a better atmosphere for a Christmas Meal. Top notch Restaurant ***** stars, we will be back. Georgina Harriott

Visited this restaurant quite recently with a large group of colleagues on a corporate outing. This was a pre-theatre visit and the meal choice was pre-selected . If anything the first course soup chosen by most of the group was far too generous and filling. The main courses were excellent and the service was quick and efficient given our limited time slot . A very pleasant dining experience and certainly worth another visit.

We met family here for lunch and had the set 3 course meal. We all were impressed with the quality of the food of all 3 courses we had. We were a party of 10 all hot dishes were piping hot and large portions. We couldn't fault the food or service. I would highly recommend this restaurant and if the family meet again half way next year we will definitely return. Thank you for a super lunch.

Met friends for lunch. Started with goats cheese tart which was excellent. Had hake which was very overcooked...it was very hot possibly kept under heat lamp. Had Xmas pudding with sauce anglais which was OK. Service was excellent friendly and attentive, but as in a group I did not want to complain. Won't rush back.I understand that the restaurant may be changing hands.