Reeves Restaurant in West Somerset

What a charming restaurant, been coming to Dunster for years and never had the opportunity to try it before. We had a set Christmas menu which we all loved, fabulous attentive staff who knew everyones name from the first course, and such a delightful ambience and festive decorations, thank you for such a great evening, we will be back!

Absolutely beautiful suday lunch. We were at butlins and saw the reviews, so I booked a few weeks in advance for a group of 4 ladies for a birthday meal. We were not disappointed, the best meal I've had out for a very long time. Thank you for making my birthday special.

Expertly cooked and exceptionally welcoming. Highly recommended.

We visited Dunster village while staying in a nearby National Trust cottage. We thought Reeves restaurant looked nice and luckily they could fit us in that evening. We entered the restaurant to see the most gorgeous winter/Christmas decorations, fairy lights twinkling everywhere, lovely music at just the right level snd a super warm welcome from the staff. The attention to detail at Reeves is of the level befitting a top class London restaurant, but it has a cosy ambience and local feel which makes it really special. The food was incredible! From the complimentary olives and delicious bread, to the scallops, venison and excellent vegetarian menu, to the delicious puddings, it was all fab! Tried the local gin which was delicious, with creative garnishes! Justin & Claire, you should be so proud of what you have created at Reeves, it is a true gem of a restaurant. We hope to come back!

What an wonderful place. We visited for Sunday lunch, without a reservation, and the owner kindly accommodated us even though the restaurant was busy! The food was delicious, amazing cocktails, every member of staff was so helpful and lovely and the decor was cosy and beautiful. It really made our day special, thank you. ❤️

What a fantastic find. Reeves was warm, welcoming, and a beautiful restaurant for a special meal. The chef catered for my gluten intolerance and rather than removing items from the dish, he adapted them, and the dish was no different to my husbands. The food was excellent, as was the ambiance, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. We will definitely go back for dinner.

Wonderful restaurant with rich flavors, quick service, and a cozy setting. The attentive staff made it perfect for family meals or a night out with friends. Recommended!

Not really a 5 star restaurant, as the stars don't go high enough to rate this restaurant. If I could rate this restaurant at a 7 well above all other places I would. Mum invited us to come to Reeves restaurant for her pre-december birthday meal with family. I don't believe you can "only" define Reeves as a restaurant. This is an experience to be treasured and enjoyed and to make memories. The staff catered to our every need without flaw. We were treated to silver service level waiting, and amazing food that left us all full but not bloated. The menu was set as something for everyone and we didn't make a choice based on prices, we based our choices on the food we enjoy the most when we dine out. Thank you so so much to the owner, the waitresses, the servers, the chefs, cooks, and glass polishers who go above and beyond to create a magical experience and memories to hold many years from now and hopefully many more that we can come back to Reeves to create. Compliments to your whole team 🙏

Standard of food was excellent, staff friendly, professional and the ambience of the restaurant was lovely. It was my birthday and I was made to feel very special. It was difficult to choose what to eat as all were tempting. We had pigeon, scallops on black pudding, brilliant, chicken and poached pears.

In the charming little castle village of Dunster is this little gem. They only open for a few hrs each day, so it’s worth booking. We did same day and got lucky. We went for lunch and had roast chicken, roast beef and our son had the beef wellington, which in his words was the best meal he’d EVER had. Our meals were exceptional. It might not be the literal meaning, but in my books, this was fine dining. Portion size was generous, very well cooked and the seasonal veg was beautifully crisp and full of flavour. No room for starters or pudding. It’s a bit pricey, but every once in a while you’ve got to treat yourself and you do get your moneys worth. The staff were very attentive and helpful. Well worth a visit for a treat. Parking is difficult in this village. There’s is parking on the high street (basically the only street) so I would advise grabbing a spot in the car park just off the A39 as you come up the hill before you enter the village.

Wife's special birthday so went with my sister and Brother in law. Amazing evening. Husband and Wife team own Reeves and the lady owner was attentive and couldnt do enough for us. Another waitress was also attentive and very helpful with pointers on the menu etc. FOOD was amazing! Crab chowder to start, Sirloin steak and a lemon eton mess was some of the best food I have ever had. We will be going back when we are next in the area.

From the time of entering Reeves to leaving, everything was amazing. They are dog friendly, and we were quickly settled at our table and the dogs were given towels to lie on, dog treats and water. the food we had was amazing and the service was second to none - would highly recommend

The food was great, the drinks good, the ambience relaxed and overall an enjoyable experience. The souffle with sherbet, best pudding EVER !

My fiancée and I celebrated our engagement evening at Reeves which was the highlight of our day, apart from the engagement of course, the attention to detail, the food, the service, the ambiance were first class. Thank you to Claire and the team, compliments to the chef, who created amazing food. We are framing the long stemmed rose which was on the table and we will be back for another amazing evening in the not to distant future. With our warmest wishes. Kev & Paula

What a beautiful restaurant offering an excellent dining experience. Friendly whilst utterly professional! Delicious quality freshly cooked food with a vegetarian menu as well. Dog friendly.

Undoubtedly the best restaurant in the locality. I had the lemon sole. It delivered from every point of view. A very enjoyable evening. Greg

Called the night before managed to fit us in great service beautiful food best we have both probably eaten I had to start lovely mussels generous size in a beautiful sauce my partner had yellowfin tuna to start and he described it as amazing with all the little additions he had to follow halibut with scallops was also delicious and I had the chicken Sunday roast with all the trimmings was fantastic gravy tasty. Lovely cocktails service was great attentive and checking Back when needed etc lovely welcoming restaurant with lovely servers made our stay within the area great thanks for the experience

Lovely meal, would definitely go again.

What can I say. From contacting the restaurant some months ago about a surprise birthday event we were having to the meal itself I cannot thank the team enough. Communication was excellent and the food on the evening was stunning. A huge thank you to the whole team for a wonderful and memorable evening.

Just me and my dog visited and both made very welcome from when we arrived. Service was faultless and the food was excellent from Presentation to taste. Doggy was given water when we arrived. As a single Diner my table was perfect sitting back to the wall facing into the restaurant which I feel always makes you feel more comfortable on your own.

Mr and Mrs Reeves have made a lovely garden setting for a fantastic Sunday roast. Faultless beef and vegetables, lovely puddings too.

It's my pookie wookies house 💋😁

A lovely restaurant right in Dunster High Street located just across from the Dunster Castle Hotel. Lisa recommended the restaurant to us and it was for a birthday treat. The service was excellent as was the choice and quality and presentation of the food. Happily recommend and look forward to returning when we return to Dunster.

Stopped in our journey past in hope we could dine after seeing reviews for reeves. So grateful we could as the evening was fantastic. Such lovely service from the maitre d’ and the food was fantastic. We shared starters and the two fish mains. Both had so much flavour. Will definitely be back.

We booked spur of the moment booking for Sunday lunch. What a treat, really interesting options for each course. Scallops were soft and delicious. Pork and crackling just as it should be. I selected the chicken with paella, everything cooked to perfection. Service was warm and professional. Will definitely go again!

Our party were all made to feel very special...not least of all my elderly little dog!! Occasion was a good friends Special Birthday

What a lovely restaurant. We were made to feel so welcome as soon as we stepped through the door. The service was impeccable, the food delicious and they made our special night out one to remember. The steak was cooked to perfection and one of the best I've ever eaten.

A really lovely restaurant, fabulous in every way. The staff made us feel so welcome and went the extra mile to make our anniversary one to remember.

Interesting one. Always had amazing food here and tonight was no exception. However, I asked for a sambuca after dinner which didn't ever appear. When I asked where it was, instead of the 'I'm sorry, I forgot, I'll get it now', the response was 'I am doing front of house and everything' and walked off. Sadly it didn't ever appear.

First ones in at 6pm. Beautifully dressed restaurant. Sat by a fire. Subdued lighting. Waitress was amazing. Put us at ease straightaway. Gave us time to enjoy the food and our own company. Great choices on the menu. Both meals superb. Great value for money. Will return when next in the area.

Absolutely perfect. Wonderful food, presented beautifully. Very friendly, efficient service. Definitely the place to go for a special night out. Our party of 5 thoroughly enjoyed everything and will be back!

We trend to celebrate special occasions at Reeves, maybe three or four times a year. The welcome is always wonderful, the atmosphere lovely, the menu varied and the food tasty and in sensible quantities so you come away feeling full but not bloated. On this occasion we booked for the first sitting on Valentine's Day, which is obviously a very popular night to be going out for a smart meal. The menu was reduced as they were doing a second sitting, but still plenty to chose from and preceded with a drink and 'amuse bouche' which arrived moments after we sat down. Despite suspecting someone would be wanting our table later, we never felt that we were being rushed. [On most days there is no second sitting].We'll be back.

What a beautiful location and the quality of the food and service was outstanding. Truly dog friendly not just dog tolerant and one of the best meals out we have had for some time. We will definitely return

This is the best restaurant for miles around. Every time you visit, it's calm, lovely ambiance, warm staff, excellent food, great drinks and cocktails. My go to restaurant. You can not fail to be impressed. If you haven't tried it, you are missing out.

Well! What a find! Great ambience, terrific menu choices and amazing quality food! Very well presented too. The staff were wonderful, didn't make us feel rushed and made the whole experience event better. Will defitnely visit again when we're next in the area. We eat out a lot and this is certainly in our Top 5!

This restaurant was opposite our B&B and our hosts recommended it, it was amazing, food was unbelievable, I was treated like a Queen, nothing was too much trouble, it was my birthday on 11th February so my dessert came with a happy birthday in chocolate and a candle, if you are ever in Dunster definitely visit for a Top Class meal.

Exceptionally great! These guys go above and beyond on every aspect. And that is very obvious from when you walk in until you leave the Restaurant. Fabulous fine dining at a very affordable prices !!!! Highly recommended. Thank you🙏🏽

“We booked a table for 10 to celebrate 2 birthdays. Sure enough, we reserved via email (prompt reply & confirmation!) On arrival, 2 hosts took away our coats and ushered us to the table (although they could have simply pointed out where it was as the restaurant is not very big). They allowed us to settle in with some drinks before checking when we were ready for the starters. They also enquired about how we preferred our steak and other dishes to be cooked, catering to everyone’s preferences! All three courses and side orders were presented beautifully and were obviously fresh and very tasty! I was rather appalled to read other reviews with silly and hard-to-believe claims of poor service or food quality. Two of our guests only dine out at Michelin restaurants, and they were very impressed with the service and food quality they found in a tiny place like Dunster! Hats off and many thanks to the staff and kitchen team! Everything was of great quality and service from start to finish. Sadly, we may not be able to return as often as we’d like, as we live 1.5 hours away, but the journey and experience tonight were well worth it! Don’t be put off by ruthless reviews or anything less than perfect! I’m telling you, out of the 10 guests in our group, 8 of them are very (VERY!) fussy and have very high expectations for fine dining settings - and they were all very pleased and could not fault anything! Definitely ignore any ratings less than 5 stars and any complaints about great service and food! If you ever find yourself in the area, don’t think twice! You will remember this review as you enjoy the wonderful food in a great atmosphere. Massive thanks to Claire (great host!) , and Justin (didn’t see him may be he was cooking our food😊👨🏼‍🍳 as well as thabks to both waiters (especially Gaia, a tall, young, and caring waiter!) as well as thanks to “little” Laura 😊. She is a short and sweet lady with an excellent sense of humour who delivered 100% great service and, alongside everyone else from Reeves, made our visit a fantastic experience.”

We stopped off here after a walk around Dunster Castle. The service was great, everyone was welcoming and friendly. Food was really good!.... highly recommend

5 stars for food and staff, amazing restaurant

We came here for my partners birthday meal whilst visiting for the weekend. The food and its presentation was excellent. We really felt the service was top drawer. Would recommend to anyone if in the area.

One of the best friendliest and accommodating restaurants in the area

Absolutely superb meal on Tuesday the 9th of January, our wedding anniversary. I had soup and chicken, my wife had Lemon sole and a desert. All impeccable, I cannot think of experiencing a better meal in our 54 years of married life !!

Wonderful atmosphere, we went on a cold evening between xmas and new year and it was snug and cosy. The food was amazing and the cocktails are highly recommended (especially the Dryad Gin based ones!) . Great service and all round a fab meal in a brilliant setting. A perfect place for a special meal. Good vegetarian options as well,

Went for my birthday, just before Christmas, food excellent, staff lovely, atmosphere great. Best restaurant within miles.

Absolutely amazing. The service to food and atmosphere is at such a high standard yet still feels personal and family oriented. There was such intricate care in quality and presentation of the food, each plate feels like it has been personally made just for you and ‘not another diner’. I also have to mention the creativity that has gone into making the beautiful plates with these incredible flavours along with the hospitality is what sets this restaurant aside from others. Overall the experience was just amazing, and I hope this review can really stress how wonderful the restaurant is- from the hospitality from staff, the creativity and cooking from the chefs and the amazing owners. Thank you so much.

Sometimes you can't express how much you enjoyed this dining experience, it was so lovely. We came to see friends and enjoy the charms of Dunster. We did not expect to find ourselves in such a friendly, unassuming environment. Table at the window, festive decorations, beautiful food, and the dog was allowed in too.

Great restaurant, ambiance lovely, staff wonderful, food excellent as well as the choice of drinks Inc cocktails. Everyone is made to feel welcome and valued, best restaurant for miles around. Missing out if you don't visit.

What a Lovely restaurant,served by lovely staff.serving fantastic food. Thank you.x

Beautiful place. The whole experience was excellent. I am gluten free the chef totally accommodated me and adapted the menu for me. Instead of just eliminating the food I could not eat they made me it gluten free, even had a mince pie with my coffee. Thank you Justin and Claire

Went for Dunster by candlelight and had the wonderful set menu which did not disappoint and was fabulous. There was 6 of as a a family and everyone was attentive and wonderful staff and Claire the owner was amazing and spoke to us all and loved Nelson our sons dog . Everybody had a most memorable evening so thank you so much Claire , Justin and the whole team

An absolutely wonderful place. In terms of the food, the wine, the service and the atmosphere, this is one of the best restaurants in England. I’ve had the tremendous good fortune to dine in Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street and the House of Lords (no reflection on me, it went with the job) but I’d genuinely choose Reeves over all of them.

Went to Dunster by candlelight ,booked to have dinner at Reeves .Food was fantastic ,service efficient ,with a lovely warm humour .Will most definitely be back ,thank you for a lovely start to xmas

First of all we must say the sirloin of beef for sunday lunch was excellent ,well cooked pink beef perfect with plentiful vegetables. The prawn cocktail was less amazing lacking sauce. We are dog owners but whimpering dogs not so great when eating ,especially having experiencing same smelly canines at another establishment. However not to say we did enjoy our food and will return.

Disappointed. We’ve visited on a number of occasions over the last few years, but this time was below par. My wife’s lamb was poorly cooked with some of the rack tough, this was fed back to the chef. Also put off by owners dogs being let into the restaurant and pestering at the tables….unacceptable to assume (or even contemplate) that everyone (or anyone) visiting your restaurant wants the attention of dogs!! If I sound grumpy it’s because I am…..

Could not fault food wine or service. Will be back for sure. Where would they offer to put on my favorite starter if i phone before.

This restaurant just gets better and better. The food is amazing and the friendly service is exceptional, and all at very reasonable prices We certainly can't wait to return Thanks to all the staff last night

Absolutely could not fault this restaurant. Lovely staff attentive service and the most stunning food. We will be back xx

Meal with friends and also two birthdays to celebrate. Excellent atmosphere with attentive and friendly staff. Could have eaten anything on the menu and thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Probably best to book as can be busy and allow a little extra time to find parking. Highly recommend 🙂.

Lovely restaurant. Very nice people. Beautiful, imaginative food. Everything was presented with such joy and enthusiasm.

Wonderful food with friendly informal service. Head and shoulders over everywhere else we ate while on holiday - and worth the expense.

All the food is made by the chef on the premises and very tasty local fare. Will definitely be going there again.

Lovely. Great service. Good food. 👍

Absolutely amazing restaurant with exceptionally delicious food. The staff were attentive and friendly and the food was so fresh and cooked to perfection. Would absolutely recommend and would visit again if I was ever in the area.

Lovely place to dine. Great service, very good menu presented well, fresh ingredients, very tasty. Unhurried and relaxed. Best eatery in the village by a long chalk.

A beautiful meal for 3 people,every dish was superb.attentive and friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere

lovely sunday lunch in the courtyard, highly recommend! Claire and Justin create such a lovely friendly atmosphere

It is a really cozy restaurant and the food is absolutely brilliant, went out for my Boyfreinds birthday. He loved the food and the service is wonderful .

Judging by the average scores this may have been a blip but I am afraid that we were disappointed and underwhelmed. It certainly didn’t live up to the “fine dining” claim. First course of king scallops: the scallops were under-seasoned and,curiously, overcooked despite having virtually...

Reeves is without doubt our favourite restaurant in the area. The food is excellently prepared and the attention to detail is superb. The staff are lovely and the new alfresco dining area is truly lovely.

Visited Reeves Restaurant this evening, and had a wonderful experience. The food was superb, lovely atmosphere, and attentive and friendly staff. Special mention for Georgia, young waitress who was an absolute delight and a truly inspirational young lady. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

pleasant evening with family, through a recommendation. Sat in the garden as was a beautiful warm evening. The food and drink I thought was overpriced, but good. No atmosphere in the garden or in the restaurant. Mostly seniors having a meal. Felt we should not chat too much or enjoy ourselves. Rather flat....

Visited on a beautiful evening and we were invited for an aperitif in the garden. The courtyard did not leave us with a great impression surprisingly cluttered, not particularly clean and just a bit of a mess. We opted to eat inside which is very...

Intimate fine dining with delicious menu and thoughtful wine list. Comfortable surroundings with excellent front of house staff led by Claire Justin’s culinary skills are outstanding and never fails to delight

Lovely meal with the family there were 5 of us quite late in the evening but they made room for us and made us very welcome.

Perfect in every way . We visited Reeves twice on our weeks holiday (once wasn’t enough) The staff were so friendly and efficient . The food was superb. Our dog was also welcome which was so nice for us because we wouldn’t leave her anywhere...

We were staying nearby for a few days and booked a table for dinner on the basis of the good reviews. I'm glad to say that our experience was similar to many others. It was excellent and we ended up going back the following day to try more of the menu! The food was extremely tasty, carefully prepared and service was friendly, helpful and professional. The atmosphere was quite cosy and intimate, yet relaxed. Good for couples, families and small groups. And it's dog friendly. Definitely a place to go and relax and enjoy your meal. A good selection of sensibly priced wines and what looked like a very nice courtyard garden (although we didn't explore it) all added to the experience. Certainly one of the best restaurants in the area.

Absolutely gorgeous place. We had no booking and walked in and they were so accommodating. The staff were all so attentive and lovely. The food is Devine, we had scallops and mussels to start and the duck breast for main. Everything was cooked perfectly tasted...

A brilliant family Sunday lunch for our daughter in law’s birthday - a warm welcome and delicious food. Lovely quirky place with a beautiful garden for a pre-lunch drink. We were holidaying in the area and were delighted to find this little gem.

What an absolute delight Reeves restaurant is! Highly recommend! The food was yummy and I had quite a few dietary requirements which they helped me with. The ambience is cosy and has a buzz about it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and would go over and above to make sure you have a lovely evening! Thank you so much Reeves! 5*****!!! X

Very friendly and personable, great food.

Highly recommend for incredible good food locally sourced. A gem in an area where there are not that many restaurants of that standard. Staff was very welcoming, knowledgeable and attentive. Food was amazing in both quality and presentation. We had the skate....which if on the...

Called on the off chance of getting a table. They were fully booked unless we could be in and out in about hour and a half. Early night was already planned for us anyway so that was perfect. Food was fabulous. Owner and staff a delight.

If I could give 10 stars I would! This is one of my favourite restaurants in the UK. My first time here whilst visiting luxborough nearby. The restaurant is so cosy, dim lighting, plush furnishings. The staff are attentive, welcoming and the service outstanding. Claire and Donna went above and beyond! The food was exceptional. I had the pasta dish but my friends had lamb and steak. All 3 courses were amazing and delicious. There is a huge choice of drinks and cocktails on offer too. Everything was perfect and I can't wait to visit again!! Oh and even if you are full from the main course please try the deserts! I left with a full happy tummy! See you soon!

This is my second visit and it's because it's such a lovely restaurant. For that very special treat. We came New Year Eve Eve (30 December 2022) could not get in 31! It didn't matter. A very incredible dining experience!!!!!!! Not to be forgotten. We...

Noisy table next otherwise would have voted more stars for atmosphere

I went here tonight with my parents for a bite to eat and I absolutely LOVED IT. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff were really nice and welcoming, and the food. Oh the food. I swear that if we lived in a world where metaphors were literal, I swear I felt myself ascending to the heavens. The steak I had was cooked beautifully, the dark chocolate and bourbon cheesecake was delicious, and the staff treated my mother a late happy birthday dessert written in chocolate with strawberries! And my personal favourite part as well... their precious cocker spaniels. They're so friendly and they made our night. (I was the kid playing solitaire if you wanted to know who I was)

Absolutely superb dining experience. Thank you to Donna, Clare et al, for making my 50th birthday so very special. Scallops to start, the Lamb for my main and a treacle tartlette for dessert with an additional birthday surprise. They accommodated my daughter's special requirements and indulged me one of mine. This is something I'll not forget in a hurry, if ever. The staff go above and beyond with the bonus addition of three gorgeous spaniels who were super well-behaved. Highly recommended gold star!

The place is lovely and cosy. Claire was very welcoming. The food was exquisite. My partner had a starter (chicken liver parfait) which he really enjoyed, he said it was the best he’d ever tasted. I recommend the Filet of beef, it was cooked as requested to perfection. There was abit of a wait but it was really busy so that couldn’t be helped. As it had been my birthday, they wrote on my dessert plate in chocolate wishing a happy birthday. A lovely touch after a spectacular meal! I think some music would have created a better atmosphere.

We visited over the May bank holiday weekend as a group of 7 and enjoyed ne of the best meals we have ever had as a family. The staff were lovely and friendly and could not do enough for us and our two children. The...

A must for any foodie. It was exceptional. The locally sourced Dorset wine was fantastic, the fillet Rossini was superb and the decor are staff delightful. We highly recommend this gem of a restaurant to all and would definitely rebook when we're next on holiday....

We had a wonderful 3 course meal. We were able to sit outside in the very pretty garden. Staff were lovely very friendly. Definitely return when we're next in the area.

Lovely evening at reeves to celebrate my wife birthday The Tournedes rossini steak the best I’ve eaten anywhere. A must Alan&Rosemary

Mu husband and I had a day trip to Dunster yesterday 28th May 2023 from Cornwall, to enable me to sing in a Workshop connected with Dunster Music festival. We had decided to treat ourselves to Sunday lunch at Reeves and we can honestly say...

We all (10) had a fantastic meal celebrating a special birthday and had such a wonderful evening the food was delicious and the staff were amazing we would all highly recommend this lovely restaurant. Will have to come back again to check out the Sunday roast too! Thank you all for making our celebration so memorable.

We were lucky enough to get a table at short notice at this fantastic restaurant, to celebrate my husband’s birthday whilst staying locally for a couple of days. We can’t give the whole experience high enough praise. Claire and her team welcomed us and our...

Great service, excellent food, it was great to come here again. We had a lovely bottle of Chilean Red wine but forgot to take the name of it! Highly recommend a visit here.

Great location in Dunster high street. The restaurant has lovely ambience. Staff friendly and very efficient. Good menu and absolutely delicious food. The garlic king prawn starters were heavenly. It was a delight to see wild garlic being used for my perfect lamb dish. Nothing...

Reeves is a lovely restaurant in the heart of Dunster, the welcome was warm and friendly. Menu options were varied and all were tempting. The courses were delivered with good service and excellent presentation, the flavours were fab too.

Came for Saturday evening. Food, drinks and service was fab. Highly recommend . I’d suggest the steak 🥩