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Visited this restaurant for the 4 course taster menu with my Partner. A bit scepticle of the whole 'Taster' menu. Memories of Nouvelle Quisine from the 80's. But I was so wrong. From the ouside, blink and you'd miss the venue with it's modest exterior. Once inside we were met with a cosey but modern interior and extremely fiendly and informed staff. I've seen negative comments re the service on here. All I can say that 'Ben' front of house and every one we encountered were helpful, un-prententious, well informed and the whole service ran like a well oiled machine. The food is second to none.... It really is. Being a big Yorkshire lad after receiving the first course I had visions of going home raiding the fridge. But the intensity of the flavours and the fact that you actually 'Taste' the dishes not just eat meant writing this several hours after getting home I'm still pleasently full. I seriously recommend paying the extra for 'Not Like Grandma B's' cauliflower cheese, just WOW! In summary I'd sincerely like to thank Ben, the Chefs and all concerned for making today a really special dining experience and we will be returning!

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NEMESIS0323 . 2023-11-18

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This was our second visit. We were always looking for an excuse to return,so my husbands birthday was my chance. We travelled from Leeds (our hometown). We were a little worried that it wouldn't be as good as our first visit. It wasn't the same, it was better! The restaurant was inviting and cosy, the food was a delight to the taste buds, and the staff were friendly and attentive. What more would you want. We do like travelling around looking for great places to eat. This is one of the best. We highly recommend it.

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MJL73 . 2023-10-20

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Was really looking forward to trying this place out! My friend who had been in a few times before had said how amazing it was! Service wasn’t what I expected. Throughout the meal, I had to ask our waiter for cutlery numerous times! The waiter looked at me rather confused for whatever reason and no apology was given! You’d think with the price you’re paying for, cutlery would be the least of my worries - how wrong I was. The food however was lovely. Service could have been better.

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K19677 . 2023-10-15

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Everything was absolutely perfect, up to the smallest detail. Loved the experience and will be my recommendation to everyone that comes to Sheffield.

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Sérgio . 2023-10-04

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Stunning food, very tucked away location with incredibly kind attentive staff and the most delicious food imaginable. A beautiful experience

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Emily W . 2023-10-04

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Visited Rafters to celebrate our wedding anniversary and wasn't disappointed. Food, wine, atmosphere, and service were all excellent.

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ianhK5154QU . 2023-09-12

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Fantastic food, ambience great value amazing. Service fantastic. Have recommended and will return. All my friends thought the place was amazing. Go for the wine flight superb.

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David S . 2023-08-17

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Staff were attentive but not intrusive. Every course was fantastic, the lamb in particular was a stand out. Loved that a lot of the food/drinks were sourced locally. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fine dining experience.

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Brett Lee H . 2023-08-02

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We had a fantastic meal here. Really excellent food, service and accompanying wines. Highly recommend for a special occasion in Sheffield

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btr24 . 2023-07-23

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We had a fantastic meal here at Rafters to celebrate a birthday. The service was excellent, just the right amount of professionalism yet it didn’t feel pretentious. The restaurant itself is small but we enjoyed being able to see into the kitchen. The food was paired well with the wines. The menu was flavoursome and focused more on fish and cold dishes with it being the summer season. We really enjoyed our dining experience here.

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Rotherhamgirl . 2023-06-13

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Amazing dining experience, fantastic food, impeccable service and relaxed professional atmosphere , would definitely recommend for a special occasion

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carolineo940 . 2023-06-07

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Evening celebrating a friends birthday. Excellent food and excellent service. A delightful evening.

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Bjb31 . 2023-05-27

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My wife surprised me with dinner here last week on Friday evening for our wedding anniversary and from the moment of arrival we felt like we were at home amazing service from the get go! Ben greeted us and escorted us to the table shortly followed by Nathan the sommelier who's knowledge of wine and the drinks on the menu is quite jaw dropping we opted for the prestige wine pairing and what a fantastic decision it was each wine complimented the food perfectly We started with some snacks as our first courses started with a carrot cracker with hummus and fresh crudités followed by a crustade filled to the brim with a dressed venison tartare followed by a chawanmushi with caviar and a pea veloute and those are just the snacks !! Each course that followed was absolutely mind blowing and what topped off our night was being able to see into the kitchen and see Luke the finalist from Masterchef the professionals cooking the meat, plating the food and also serving the diners as was all of the other chefs that evening. It really gave our experience that magic touch may I just add I don’t know what Luke did to the hogget that we had on our main course but it was the most tender flavoursome piece of hogget we’ve both ever had good to still see a restaurant that cooks meat in a pan and not in a bag in the waterbath takes real skill to achieve the level of meat cookery well done team rafters!! There’s definitely a star on the way for sure and Sheffield deserves it to be awarded to rafters!!

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John G . 2023-05-23

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What a great experience! Watching all the chefs prepare the dishes and enjoying the kitchen bench menu. Our thanks to restaurant manager Ben and his staff who made the experience extra special for us. Can't wait to return, highly recommended.

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P D . 2023-05-04

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Not a bad course. Truly excellent. Desserts a high spot but every morsel a delight. From amuse blu he to their take on Bakewell tart as a petit four just outstanding.

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Annievanthoff . 2023-04-15

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What a find. Stylish restaurant. Excellent food- imaginative dishes from a taster menu giving a wonderful selection of different flavours and textures. Extremely well presented. Great service too.

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Kingpaul100 . 2023-04-11

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An absolute treat. Celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary with the tasting menu and various wines. Absolutely gorgeous food and wine, fantastic staff that were so helpful and knowledgable. The best place to eat in and around Sheffield by an absolute mile.

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sheffield1973 . 2023-04-02

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Wow a tastebud extravaganza! Beautiful, exquisite food. Each dish was delicious, decadent and a burst of amazing flavours. The venison was a particilar hit with my family. I had the pescatarian menu which was out of this world, accompanied by a beautiful crisp white wine....

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Kate L . 2023-03-30

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A dining experience you won’t forget i had tears in my eyes in was so beautiful …it teases the taste buds …the flavours in the food were exquisite … little bits of lime caviar popping in my mouth … the salty flavour in the butter...

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VERENE F . 2023-03-29

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We visited as a small celebration as a couple. We booked the chef's table, this is near the pass which is very interesting and we had an in depth explanation of each course. Perfect if you're foodies like us. The food is very good, highlights...

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rachelaQ5285NX . 2023-03-18

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Genius food, with the warmest of welcomes and on point hospitality. Been meaning to visit for ages, but pre planning months in advance to book a table it’s only now we finally get to visit this gem. We booked the Chefs Bench (table) that gets...

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PhilipSlade . 2023-03-12

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A delicious six-course degustation menu with a fine accompanying bottle of Tempranillo. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the environment was lovely and relaxed. A birthday treat for my girlfriend which was everything we hoped for. Would very much recommend for special occasions!

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benwilko85 . 2023-02-19

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My husband took me here for my birthday as a surprise and we had THE best time! Yes, it's expensive and therefore a special treat but you get what you pay for it and we believe it was worth every penny! The staff were super...

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PowderBlues29 . 2023-01-07

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Every member of staff appeared to be passionate about delivering a memorable experience in a highly professional manner. The service and food was exceptional without being overly pretentious. Served in a warm, welcoming and friendly environment, we all enjoyed every minute. Thank you so much...

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U7539JSdaniellem . 2022-12-22

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A perfect evening. The food, the service, the whole experience was fabulous. Attention to detail was outstanding. A couple of the reviews had mentioned the staff were intrusive, the staff are obviously passionate about making sure the evening is perfect for the diner. This is...

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Joanne F . 2022-11-27

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Had a fantastic time food & service amazing such great tastes. Wine flight superb and such great value. Attentive unobtrusive friendly service. Highly recommend.

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David S . 2022-11-19

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My wife surprised me with a Birthday dinner on the kitchen bench facing the kitchen and it was Brilliant . After a warm welcome from Ben , we were introduced to the kitchen team and seated for a glass of champagne . Throughout the evening...

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madgreek18 . 2022-10-19

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Excellent food, 3 snacks to start a mouthfull each but very tasty, good service nice relaxed atmosphere.

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christinebH480YM . 2022-10-04

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Outstanding cooking. The quality of ingredients were of the highest order. Lovely intimate setting, small but inviting. Service impeccable, courses explained in minute detail. Nothing appeared to be too much trouble. Certainly a place to put on your list.

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Dave K . 2022-09-29

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Visited on a summers evening with my husband. We had a fantastic food experience. The food really is well thought out, beautifully cooked and presented- 5*. We found the staff slightly over bearing and the 15% service charge a little steep.

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Drlocket . 2022-09-06

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From the friendly staff to the ambience of the place to the really excellent food Rafters is top Drawer. We first came nearly 30 years ago and it is still the best restaurant in Sheffield we feel.

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Proterra2021 . 2022-08-07

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Visited Saturday lunch, £95 for 6 course tasting menu. Every course was excellent. Service was friendly and professional. Will certainly be returning.

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elveril007 . 2022-07-30

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Truly excellent. A great food , excellent wines and Yorkshire hospitality... strongly recommend. Only the second time in my life I have asked the Chef to sign the menu and I am getting on a bit. Thank you.

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Destination792715 . 2022-07-20

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Wonderful meal. The food was excellent and the whole evening was made by the team that was working. Delicious canapés served before the meal.Nothing too much trouble everyone very knowledgeable and passionate about what they were doing. Great to see such a young team delivering...

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N4574PIdavidm . 2022-07-15

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Lovely food, great ambience. Birthday made special! Thank you! Loved the decor and glad it wasn't decked up in tacky jubilee stuff 😀

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pollyw665 . 2022-06-07

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On arrival I was disappointed there was no reference to the Queen's Jubilee. No bunting no decorations on the table no reference on the menu. The menu and food is very good but a little thought to the Jubilee event would have added something special...

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Bjb31 . 2022-06-05

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We visited as a group of three for a birthday and had a fabulous evening! The snacks and 6 courses as well as the cheese board were all presented beautifully and tasted incredible. Each dish had so many different flavors, treating your taste buds to...

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Scottington . 2022-05-28

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Well, after 2 years without a trip to our favourite restaurant, we were not disappointed! Ben and Dan clearly managing brilliantly while Tom and Al are at Riverside! Great refurb, nice to see the kitchen faces coming out to say hi, and get us rambling...

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katem00ncat . 2022-04-26

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Had the 6 course tasting menu. Every dish was amazing. Staff were genuinely warm, attentive and engaging. We had a similar menu a few months ago in Lincoln and didn’t expect this to top it - but it did. Excellent wine menu and some lovely...

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kn0bbyearth . 2022-04-23

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Fabulous food - just disappointed to be played by the bill - charged £112 for 2 bottles of wine instead of £20 for 2 glasses! Oddly enough, we were not the only table who had to challenge the bill…

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P W . 2022-04-20

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I brought my family here for a celebration of dad's recent retirement. We wanted to treat him and safe to say he was absolutely blown away and did not stop talking about our lunch for the rest of the day. The food was incredible as...

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rbrown497 . 2022-04-03

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The restaurant is run by very young people who put on a kind of awkward performance when delivering the 6 tiny pretentios portions. I assume there was a grown up pulling the strings and ringing the till in the background. Expect to pay £360 per...

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David M . 2022-04-02

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Well, where to start - excellent food, excellent service, excellent staff and I thoroughly enjoyed my birthday meal! We had the six course tasting menu on the 9 March and the entire evening was outstanding. The staff were incredible at accommodating my Coeliac and lactose...

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U7830INsuer . 2022-03-10

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Wow! I am not sure there are enough superlatives to even describe how incredible the food and service were last night at Rafters. We were lucky to be able to book the kitchen table and it was an amazing experience. The chefs are phenomenal. The...

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Katmoss175 . 2022-02-25

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Another, fantastic, experiencial dining experience Food - 10/0 service - 12/10 experience 10/10 So blessed to have such wonderful, talented people in my home town! #blessed #1stclass #gorgeous #intimate #experience

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kierstenj2017 . 2022-02-16

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Our first experience with Rafters was an “At Home” meal purchased through the first lockdown and was so good it made us want to visit the restaurant! We eventually managed to get there after a couple of cancellations, due to further covid restrictions, but it...

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Favs100 . 2022-02-13

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I had the pleasure of dining at Rafters where the evening was superbly hosted by fantastic front of house staff and chefs. The tasting menu was exceptionally well presented and every course was bursting with flavour and paired delightfully with the suggested wines. The staff...

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Anna M . 2022-02-01

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My partner and I visit every year and it’s always as good as the last visit. The food is out of this world and the staff and servers are so lovely and attentive. The cauli cheese and apple cake were unbelievable. Can’t wait for next...

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Scenic34612155023 . 2022-01-23

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Cannot fault anything at all of our dining experience at Rafters. The unassuming entrance and restaurant front doesn't match the relaxed and elegant decor that awaits you at the top of the stairs. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and taken straight to our table....

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LinoSheffield . 2022-01-19

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We had a dinner for six celebrating a special occasion. It was actually quite difficult to communicate with the restaurant via phone/email to sort out a few things. Not very responsive. Maybe as they do not open every day. The evening itself was perfect. Amazing...

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tattytilda . 2022-01-18

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The best fine dining experience we’ve had in England. Pricey but worth every pound. We’ve been fortunate enough to have travelled around the world and tried some tasty meals but this restaurant represents the best of Britain. The service was great, it didn’t feel pretentious...

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P5632KJtomc . 2021-12-18

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Firstly I would like to say that the staff, from the moment we walked in, were fantastic, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the night. We had a terrific evening to celebrate my 60th birthday, however the food did not quite live up to expectation. The canapes...

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craighobbo . 2021-12-13

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I read all the reviews of Fine Dining, and I don’t think this is it - yes the food is very good, but the portions are so small, and the garnishes and blobs of jus, foam or jelly are so small, it’s impossible to taste....

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Travelswithhairdrye . 2021-12-11

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Amazing afternoon with special friends at Rafters today. Front of house staff are outstanding, especially Tom and Amy 😊food is just incredible and wine pairing is just perfect

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ally6978 . 2021-12-10

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We finally got to visit Rafters today having been gifted vouchers pre pandemic. What an amazing culinary experience! We had the six course lunch and included the cheese board. I had the vegetarian menu and my husband the normal. Every course was a delight the...

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CaronB451 . 2021-12-04

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For more than a year I've been wanting to dine at Rafters after having heard excellent things about it from friends and family. Thankfully, I finally had the opportunity last Friday when I had dinner there to celebrate my birthday and it more than surpassed...

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WanderingEllie . 2021-11-08

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I’ve been lucky enough to eat at Rafters four times in the last few years - twice with my partner and once with a friend. It is the one restaurant I am constantly raving about, and whenever we have a booking I’m looking forward to...

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ameliasheff . 2021-11-07

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Treated my dad to the 6 course menu for his birthday. I've never eaten anywhere like this before and all I can say is Wow. The food was amazing, the staff were friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was lovely. Highlights were the Hendos butter and...

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F5449XQrichh . 2021-10-09

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What an amazing place!! A tastefully decorated small cosy restaurant with a fantastic down to earth front of house team creates a great ambience on arrival. Loved the menu being personalised, the chefs delivering your meal to the table and explaining exactly what you are...

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Andreadob . 2021-10-01

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We’ve eaten in some great (Michelin) places and this tops them all. Every course of the 6 course menu was fantastic. Lots of nice little extras too. Staff also great. Highly recommend it!

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laura n . 2021-09-18

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After so long in lockdown and not using my annual leave days up I asked my wife to choose an eatery that could wow us. After lots of research she suggested Rafters a fine dining restaurant in Ranmoor, Sheffield. From the initial looking at the...

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alexhZ3956QX . 2021-09-10

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We have been to rafters a few times over the years, but I've never taken the time to write a review It's always a fantastic experience from the moment you walk in, and it really is a place that will surprise you even on subsequent...

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adambaz . 2021-09-09

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We have been visiting Rafters at least once a year for the past 6 years and each time has been better than the last, which is saying something as it’s always a fabulous experience. We always opt for the tasting menu and it never disappoints,...

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GrandTour08454064193 . 2021-08-29

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We haven’t managed to eat here for about two years, in part due to Covid. However, the wait was absolutely worth it, the food, service and staff were excellent, an all-round wonderful evening. Looking forward to returning again.

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nigelp746 . 2021-08-26

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The staff, are absolutely on point. Service was incredible. This was a purely experiencal dining situation and the food was outstanding. The devil is in the detail and these guys definitely delivered!! 10/10. Would highly recommend

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kierstenj2017 . 2021-08-07

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Fantastic meal today. Food was lovely as you might expect from such a top end restaurant but so was the service. Perfect balance of professionalism and warmth. So many top end resteraunts can be pretentious, cold and unwelcoming and this is what impressed me the...

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Lambpie1 . 2021-07-31

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I visited and had the 6 course menu. All the ingredients were fresh and each dish had very well balanced flavours. The service was perfect, with staff always available to get an extra drink or expand on details from the menu. The presentation of the...

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arranf662 . 2021-07-16

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Another masterclass in fine dining and attentive service from Rafters. The 6 course taster was superb; lovely little touches like a personalised letter and menu welcoming us to the restaraunt, the most divine little treats to start (chef even sent us out some more eggs...

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NarnFulf . 2021-07-08

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I visited here on a Saturday lunchtime and had the 6 course taster menu. I can’t explain how impressed I was with the service and the flavour of the courses. In my opinion this restaurant should be number 1 in Sheffield and I will definitely...

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Hayleyandmarvin . 2021-06-23

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Good atmosphere Excellent service Loved the nibbles Excellent quality of food Cocktails were great Local ingredients Booked in advance 6 course tasting menu including a cheese board The only downside - no granola and coffee for the next morning which disappointing as it is a...

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roshnrachel . 2021-06-12

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I was looking forward to our visit last night and it was so much better than my already high expectations. The food was absolutely exquisite and the wine pairing was just fantastic . What made it for me though was the staff . Young fun...

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10tims . 2021-05-29

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We had a takeaway meal from here on Easter Sunday, and what can I say- the lamb was the most delicious, tender and melt in the mouth thing I have ever tasted. The potatoes and vegetables were cooked to perfection. What an incredible meal.

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mmm664 . 2021-04-19

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Never had a bad meal at Rafters and I have never put a review on . As we can’t visit at the minute, I thought I would start reviewing more . The last visit was when only our household could visit . So we went...

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Shockingx3 . 2021-01-15

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The service, food and atmosphere were all amazing. The staff were brilliant. When a wine that we wanted was not available they gave us our second option for the same price. This was such a kind gesture. They were all brilliant. Best meal in Sheffield.

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hollyr853 . 2020-11-04

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We've been to Rafters quite a lot and have always enjoyed the experience. It's great for a special occasion and the food is always of top quality and very original with fabulous ingredients. This time was no exception, perfect food and service despite the obvious...

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MikeCPD . 2020-10-24

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We went for lunch, the 5 course tasting menu, to celebrate my birthday. The seating was well spaced but it still felt cosy and intimate. The service was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed every morsel and look forward to our next visit

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Suzibanter . 2020-10-05

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Amazing food!! Would recommend anyone who likes great food and a fantastic wine pairing too. Sage and covid-19 secure

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Z8130OTpaulr . 2020-09-11

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A great experience for lunch today in a quite unexpected place. We missed the restaurant altogether, driving past it despite the Satnav saying we’d arrived! What a miss that would have been!Notoriously picky, the first courses (snacks) of the four course menu were changed for me with absolutely no fuss (Amazing) and the following courses were excellent!One of the best lunches to date. Thank you in particular to our waiter - sorry didn’t ask your name - for making our experience so enjoyable. Great place, fab food - thanks a lot!

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U6570SDjanets . 2020-08-28

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Having enjoyed some Rafters at home meals during lockdown we couldn’t wait to get to the restaurant once the rules changed. The service was second to none. We loved Alastair’s wine suggestions and the food was fantastic! We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to rest between courses. The staff were cheerful and attentive despite the restrictions in place. Cannot recommend enough and looking forward to going again soon!

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Mrs-Scanlan . 2020-08-26

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Sheffield’s premier a la carte restaurant. The service is phenomenal, the food is outstanding in flavour and presentation. 10 out of 10 thank you.

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Daniel F . 2020-08-16

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Full marks to all the team at Rafters for making lunch such a good experience in these difficult times. We had the six course tasting menu which came with lots of delicious little extras and each course was perfectly cooked, tasty and beautifully presented. We have already eaten out several times since the lifting of the lockdown so we’re not particularly anxious about the safety aspects but for anyone who might be I can only reassure you that everything is immaculate, precautions are well thought through without being too intrusive and the overall experience is delightful. Other people have gone into great detail about the food but suffice to say that every course was delicious and we can heartily recommend the tasting menu format. Delicious!

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DrPaulCook . 2020-08-16

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This restaurant is built and carried on pure passion for the art of cooking and we are talking food as an art form at Rafters- both taste and presentation. This passion is channelled not only through the quality of the food but in the way the owner takes such great pride in discussing all aspects of the menu and the ingredients used. Experimental, creative and a delight for all the senses, it's a pleasure to eat somewhere where you can share and enjoy a passion for outstanding experimental food. Then there is the service which is more than worthy of a mention- attentitive without being overbearing, friendly and relaxed without pretentiousness. The owners and all the staff involved have every right to be proud of everything they have achieved at Rafters. It's an absolute gem and Sheffield is very lucky to have such a great place. It made for a wonderful (belated) 40th birthday celebration and I absolutely can not wait to return soon.

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sarahdQ4425DF . 2020-08-14

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así que reservé vigas para nuestra comida de aniversario y cuando llegamos allí nos recibieron y nos llevaron a nuestra mesa, que estaba muy bien presentada, incluida una tarjeta de aniversario de cortesía. Elegimos el menú de 6 platos al que esperaba irme con hambre, pero este no fue el caso, incluso cuando nos perdimos el último plato ya que mi esposa sufre de ansiedad. el personal fue muy comprensivo sobre esto e incluso dijo que podíamos salir a buscar a mi esposa para intentar superar su ataque y esperar para servir nuestro último plato. Todo el personal era acogedor y educado y no podía hacer más por nosotros. . Definitivamente regresaremos, ya que fue una experiencia increíble y la comida no valió la pena.

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Psychesheffield . 2020-08-08

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We recently contacted Rafters to help us celebrate our postponed wedding day, they could not have been more helpful in arranging a meal at home for us. The food was excellent and we can't wait to dine in at the restaurant soon.

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Dom O . 2020-08-02

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3 weeks after Boris gave the go ahead for dining out I ventured to Rafters in Sheffield. Most Sheffielder’s from the West side of the city will know this gem of a restaurant. Carefully hidden above the Sheffield Window centre, it is an unassuming looking place from the outside.Rafters has 2 AA rosettes, and is listed in the Michelin guide, though it may not hold one of the coveted stars the food is of an excellent standard. Currently their dinner option is the £80 6 course fixed menu, which would put it firmly in the star bracket in terms of pricing. But Sheffield is an odd place for dining. High end restaurants tend to struggle against the Yorkshire adage of quantity over quality. Restaurants come and go here, but Rafters in its current guise has been here since 2013, owned and operated by Alistair and Tom. The restaurant pins a lot of its success on subtly embracing Yorkshire culture, from the personalised Rafters cutlery, Sheffield of course. The addition of the much-loved Henderson’s relish in the butter served with bread (Lea and Perrins is ultimately a swear word in these parts.) They have even taken the opportunity to upgrade all their tables with beautiful solid oak tables from Richard Carr, supporting independent and family run local businesses at times like this is essential.My first restaurant meal, out after the pandemic was a more relaxed brunch in Birmingham. But having seen the protocols that had been put in place there it gave me confidence that the sector was taking this seriously so they could re-open and welcome guests back to their venues. We were booked for dinner on the Saturday evening, so the six-course tasting menu it was for us. No allergies and no alterations needed, though they were offered. We also opted for the wine flight, you may as well let the experts do their job and just enjoy the food and drink as it arrives. Interestingly the Wine on this evening was quite England weighted with the first 2 wines both being from here. A Guinevere Chardonnay from Kent followed by a barrel fermented Bacchus from West Sussex, both excellent accompaniments to their relevant courses.The menu was at our table ready and waiting for us in a uniquely wax sealed envelope, along with our own bottle of sanitiser, this is Summer 2020 remember. What followed were 6 and more terrific courses with interspersed surprises just in case we were still hungry, no danger of that here tonight.The early surprise was 2 perfectly runny quails eggs served on straw, swiftly followed by the Baron Bigod & Broccoli tart, Baron Bigod is Britain’s first unpasteurised Brie to be made on the farm in traditional large (3kg) wheels, ladled by hand with milk from the farm’s French-bred Montbeliarde cows. It is aged to perfect ripeness, with a rich buttery softness towards the rind contrasted by a fresh, lactic core. The French will be jealous…Then followed the perfectly cured thinly sliced hand dived scallop, delicately finished with cucumber and avocado, micro herbs and edible flowers. This was the first introduction of the unique tableware, beautiful handmade pots from Paul Mossman pottery, Paul hand makes every single piece and signs the bottom of each individual pot, plate, bowl. Made just outside of Sheffield in Staveley.Then came one of the more surprising stand out courses, you would wonder what can be done with five small tomatoes, well wonder no more. Isle of Wight tomatoes dressed in elderflower, lovage & hazelnut pesto, spicy salad, multi seed crackers, whipped Yorkshire fettle & tomato & elderflower essence. You may wonder what Fettle is? Well Feta is a protected region within the EU, but you won’t stop a Yorkshireman improvising. Made with whole ewes’ milk, it is handmade and hand-salted for each cheese to encourage the piquant, lemony flavour and slightly crumbly texture. Matured over a minimum of two weeks, the salt infuses the whole cheese. They then hand-wax each truckle to lock in the fresh flavour and creamy texture. The Cornish place, again delicious. Accompanied by a Sauvignon Fume from Germany, finished at the table with a mussel chowder and chive. The meat main course Wortley Estate Lamb, Rump & rib finished on the BBQ, courgettes, basil & artichoke, cooked to a perfect pink with the rib served on the side, meat falling effortlessly from the bone.We finished with a small lemon posset and English Strawberry mousse, in fact I had 2, as my dining partner was starting to struggle. There is a true skill to being to eat an entire menu that may be overlooked sometimes. I did have flashbacks of recreating the Mr Creosote in the Monty Python scene when the Pistachio Macaron arrived, but I battled through.It is worth noting additionally in these unusual times what additional precautions are being taken for both your and the teams safety. Tables have been removed to enforce the necessary social distancing. All waiters wear masks, and the short wine list is available online. The food menu was as mentioned on our table prior to arrival. There was also sanitiser on entry. I felt they had done everything that could be asked of them, though I did feel for the chefs working in the heat with both masks and visors.Some people have suggested that the reopening of restaurants and bars is too risky. I disagree. These places need to be open. They not only are a needed social outlet, but they provide a living for many families across the country and if opened and operated safely they are no more of a risk than when you go to Tesco in my opinion. These restaurants aren’t looking to make a profit for the rest of 2020, they are looking to survive. This means we need to go and support them, and that is fully what I intend to do. Even more so in August when we get the Rishi “Eat out to Help out” scheme up and running. If they are all as good as Rafters then hopefully the future will be bright for those who make it through.

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SheffieldGluton . 2020-07-30

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Tasting menu: each course was an explosion of total deliciousness. Easy mouthful was to die for. Stunning flavours, presentation, service and ambience. Faultless. Definitely deserve a Michelin Star.

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Shelgy09 . 2020-07-26

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Wow the food tonight was absolutely outstanding! Thanks so much, couldn’t even pick a favourite course as they were all fantastic, Michelin star 🌟 is definitely deserved as the food is most certainly worthy and the service was spot on as always. Brilliant night 😍

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CharlottiHolmes . 2020-07-25

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We absolutely loved our Rafters at home “takeaway” - it was so well thought out and the food was fabulous as always - a real treat. The cocktails were delicious too. Thank you Rafters!

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LDarwin . 2020-06-27

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Our daughter and son treated us to a" Rafters at Home" meal for Fathers Day.I cant think of a lovelier way to celebrate an occasion in lockdown.Such a pleasure not to have to shop, and cook food, after weeks of doing that every day!It was clear that the restaurant have put huge amount of thought into doing everything beautifully; from delivery to your car, packaging, written and video instructions on how to heat and serve, to the menu itself (delicious, sophisticated and summery, but designed to appeal to a wide range, from dedicated meat eaters to vegetarians)Take a few minutes to read through all the serving instructions before starting, and then it is simple to get everything ready. We had the meat option and it was fabulous - we are still raving about the beef cheek.loved all the little extras, too.

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FrancesClareN . 2020-06-22

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Tonight we did the rafters Father’s Day night in package with cocktail flight and it was absolutely superb! We’ve missed you guys so much and can’t wait to get back to the restaurant but in the meantime this rafters at home option is fantastic. The food was divine and the cocktail package just completed the night. Alistair and Tom are doing a brilliant job keeping the top notch food available to us sheffield foodies! Can’t wait for our next takeout experience

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CharlottiHolmes . 2020-06-20

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Rafters have started to do a restricted serving of Rafters at Home during Lockdown and it’s going down a storm. Fantastic idea to finish the cooking at Home with all ingredients, right down to the salt, provided for you. Delightful food as always and such fun. Well done Alastair and Tom! Also doing cocktail flight - going to try that next!

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Gillian S . 2020-06-08

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Went for our anniversary, which we mentioned to the staff when they asked us on arrival if this was a special occasion for us - and 10 minutes later they handed us a personalised ‘happy anniversary’ card. Nice touch - as were the personalised menu and the granola to take away after the meal.Service was very good, prompt and attentive. Atmosphere was nice, slightly formal but definitely not stilted. Wine was good too.Food was excellent overall. We had the ‘Experience Two’ tasting menu. All the dishes were impressive, top quality, some quite original. I would have given 5 stars but for a couple of things that show why it’s not quite reached Michelin star standard yet:- sourdough bread was nice but overbaked;- Parmesan crisps were a bit overcooked;- the ‘cauliflower cheese’ was original but not particularly interesting (or maybe the flavours were just too subtle for my palate?)But don’t be put off by these very minor criticisms. Overall, I’d definitely recommend a visit - it was an enjoyable experience and good value for money.

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AnFearDubh . 2020-03-26

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Just finished having Mother’s Day lunch this year The RAFTERS “ Way “ from our ‘Bunker ‘ down in Hillsborough, today it was the Takeaway Way. Picked up from the restaurant by our Son-in Law, WOW it was Superb complete with yes even lovely bread/ special butter, fantastic Lamb, Dauphinois Potatoes, Sauté Cabbage, we accompanied it with bottle of PORTO6 Red Wine a previous James Martin recommendation ( Sainsburys £7.50bottle ) great value. Well Done to all the Rafters Team. BEST TAKEAWAY WE HVE EVER HAD.

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5thornlea . 2020-03-22

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So in a world where everything is changing, one thing that remains the same is Rafters amazing food! Did their new take out menu, £30 for two people, Treacle Bread, Hendo’s Butter, Lamb main course followed by Cheese Cake! Wow, wow, wow!! This place is awesome every single time! We were late collecting as my wife is in the hotel industry and they are going through some difficult times. Thanks to Ali, Sam and all of the staff. It will be tough for many businesses and people over the next few months, good luck to everyone.

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F3717MWtonyd . 2020-03-20

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We could not fault anything about our visit to rafters. The food, service and feel were absolutely spot on. The relaxed feel of the restaurant and great service without being overly fussy was great.We both ordered differently though the evening but both came to the conclusion that we had both just had the best meal that we've ever had!We'll be back very soon!

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Alexjones0894 . 2020-03-08

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We have eaten in some pretty spectacular restaurants and our daughter felt she was missing out on a fine dining experience so Rafters was the obvious choice for her 9th birthday. I’m not sure Rafters is used to catering for kids but she did us proud (as she always does) and equally impressive was the staff’s treatment of us. They made us feel so welcome and her so special. We loved the tasting menu and gorgeous wine. The service was fantastic, even inviting us into the kitchen to see them making the beautifully presented dishes we had just enjoyed. They went over and above, not least with presenting us with a second round of their fabulous palate cleanser (creme fraiche sorbet with blood orange curd and torched meringue) it’s not even mentioned on the menu but it was absolutely sensational!Thank you so much Tom & Al and your terrific team for making our daughter’s birthday so unforgettable :-)

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Abby C . 2020-03-05

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Absolutely incredible, I had no idea that Sheffield had somewhere of this quality lurking within it! Yes it is expensive, the £10 Cauliflower Cheese as the special was bordering on insanity, but it did come with a beautiful letter from the chef explaining why he'd made the dish and quite frankly, you just have to lose yourself to the experience and enjoy it. Easily the best restaurant i've been to in Sheffield and I've never seen such a high staff to customer ratio in my life. It was fairly busy but there was always more than enough staff on hand to deal with anything that came up.Superb.

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SUIUHTB . 2020-02-24

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We’ve lived in Sheffield for years and have never visited Rafters, having been under the (very wrong) impression that it would be a bit stuffy and formal. Oh my goodness, we have been missing out!I really can’t say enough nice things about this place - the food was all delicious with little treats between courses, the waiting staff were friendly, and the owner was so enthusiastic and knowledgable about his wine selection! The food alone would be reason to return, but the service really made the evening special. The place itself is a great mix of smart but comfy and cosy, so you can really settle in for a lovely long evening of eating and drinking. We will be visiting again soon I’m sure!

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859laurap . 2020-02-23

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Overall very expensive for drinks and food, attempted fine dining experience but food tastes mediokre and not amaizng. Service is slow and the waiters boring and unfriendly, overall average

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foodielover1979 . 2020-02-23

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This was a wonderful treat (a Christmas present) and it surpassed expectations.Everything about the evening - from the great Bloody Mary at the bar just round the corner, to the wonderful sticky bread that opened the meal, to the very thoughtful gift for the following day’s breakfast - was fantastic.A hugely enjoyable evening, in a relaxed and quite informal setting that also managed to be indulgent and luxurious.Fabulous staff. Brilliant food. Terrific.Very much looking forward to going again.

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HenryMiles . 2020-02-21

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