Restaurant at The Randolph in Waveney

£39 for a 3 course Sunday lunch or £36 for 2 courses?! No veggie roast dinner option although I was offered frozen veg sausages or just a load of veg. It was VERY expensive for an average service and an ok meal. The carrots were hard and no green veg but other than that it was ok just VERY expensive for what it was. Also the front.l of the building needs some attention, entering is quite depressing with peeling paint etc Also we ate in the bar and a local came in and was chatting away to the bar man and frequently swearing at high wasn’t pleasant

Very disappointing food. My husband ordered steak with peppercorn sauce. There were no peppercorns. I ordered a fish dish in a sauce with mussels. The mussels were extremely difficult to open. Thank goodness I didn't fall ill. Perhaps they were just not cooked enough. The dessert was 3 miniscule scoops of ice cream from a local company. Oh and the nibbles left much to be desired. The home made hummus was just roughly smashed up boiled chickpeas and had no flavour. The foccacia was the only redeeming feature. All this and a bottle of wine for £100 was rather steep! Very sub standard food for the price.

We booked a cream tea here for £15.50 each. Must be booked 24 hrs in advance. Absolutely beautiful and very tasty. They catered for an egg allergy without a problem. Complete range of sandwiches, salmon and cucumber, cheese and pickle, beef and tomato, ham and mustard and egg mayonnaise, scones with jam and clotted cream, cakes and petite puddings. Beautifully displayed serves with tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Couldn’t fault it

We’ve stayed here several times. Always been very happy with the level of accommodation and food. Spent another enjoyable weekend there with our friends who were equally happy and we all look forward to returning for another break in the future.

Sunday night is a quiz night that could be heard in the room, not a pleasant experience, Car park could do with some attention in need of repair. Room not that special for 4 stars, breakfast, was ok not a real full English, disappointed did not have any vegan options on the menu,even though we put this preference on the booking form, it obvious they don’t read the information provided. Staff are friendly though my rating would be 2 stars.

The service was friendly and knowledgeable with no waiting. The recommendations for food and drink were spot on. We both had the sirloin steak which was cooked to perfection. For dessert one had Eton Mess and the other had a selection of icecream/sorbet. The Eton Mess was delicious and came with a strawberry and mint icecream which was to die for. There was a good choice of icecreams/sorbets, the highlight of which was the gingerbread icecream. Worth every penny, woukd go again.

I had a baby shower at the Randolph last weekend with 16 of my nearest & dearest. I lost my last baby last year unfortunately so cancelled my previous booking I had made & when booking for this time round Jenny kindly said to make a donation to my chosen charity instead of paying them the fee for the function room. Which I thought was so lovely! On the day- The food was delicious, we had a fork buffet & the quality was amazing. The only thing I would say was to have had some more normal meat rather than the cured but that’s only because I couldn’t eat it! 😄 It was all really chilled & everyone had a lovely time.

Visited for a family get together, late booking for 7 but were superbly accommodated on a table in the bar so we could bring our dog. The meal was superb, every dish was tasty and beautifully presented and the service from Jenny was fantastic, thank you so much. We are resident and so lucky to have such a lovely restaurant/bar/hotel in walking distance. Without doubt one of the top places to eat in Southwold, it is well worth the walk (circa 20mins) if you are staying in town.

We ate in this restaurant for the 2 nights we stayed and also for breakfast. The breakfast choice was very good with the ‘Full English’ coming with Gareth’s home made black pudding 😋. There is also a selection of cereals if required. My wife enjoyed the muffin and poached eggs which were cooked to perfection. Breakfast is also open to non residents so if you are meeting friends they can join you. She likes to see a runny yoke but many establishments fail to achieve this. For the evening meals there is also a nice selection for starter, main course and dessert so it is easy to find something you like. There is a wide selection of drinks available from the bar and there is also a good selection of wines. We also noticed they do afternoon teas although 24 hours notice is required and a lunch time menu selection. Staff were attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Would thoroughly recommend eating here and of course it’s a no brainier if you are staying at the hotel. Why would you go anywhere else?!.

Grandparents, 2 families each with a young child aged 3 & 2-yrs wanted a traditional Sunday roast whilst staying in Southwold. We walked from our seafront rental in less that half an hour. We were well looked after and the roasts were good with plenty of veg and gravy. They have the Adnams range which kept the boys happy and enough choice of wines for the girls. The highlight for families is the extensive play area to keep the children occupied throughout a long Sunday lunch.

Our son took Us to this restaurant. On walking in we thought oh no a pub. ! However it was not noisy like a pub and the other diners gave it a pleasant feeling and ambience. Food there was excellent for the price. Dined at two other places in Southwold. Portion size and price here excellent. Going again when we return to Southwold.

Stopped here for a few drinks and to see a friends band perform. Stuck to soft drinks as I was driving and felt completely ripped off. £8.80 for 2 cokes. Very overpriced! I’m shocked that there are establishments that charge more for non alcoholic drinks than they do alcoholic drinks.

Arrived at hotel without a reservation. Immediately welcomed at the bar by a lovely friendly face. Asked got a table hoping we could get in. What a find. Exemplary service and food that belied the situation. Beautifully presented and cooked. We had a very special meal at sensible prices. If you ever go don’t miss the peach Melba Mille fueille!

Food was just OK but the big let down was the service. Very understaffed and the young lady who served us had an insolent air about her. We appreciate that she may have been in a bad frame of mind as she seemed to be doing everything on her own after the young waiter disappeared. But that should not reflect on her treatment of guests. Fish and chips ordered by three of us, fish excellent chips were dry and unpalatable. Waited several minutes to pay our bill as our waitress was on the hotel reception phone.

Only a short walk from Southwold this was a pleasure to discover rather than our usual places in Southwold. The food was fantastic quality and a good varied selection but what made the experience excellent was the friendly and knowledgeable hospitality of all staff mixed with a lovely ambience. Would recommend it.

We booked a table for 3. We ordered mains only, steak good and so was the duck. The third meal was Gnocchi - the dish was not as expected, although the dish included all the ingredients on the menu, there was not any sauce. Therefore mixed views. Overall nice atmosphere and service good. Would return - just maybe for a different dish!

Very very bad I don’t recommend anybody with children or couples or just friends the landlady is the most rudest stuck up woman I have ever seen or heard a female version of Basil faulty

We had a wonderful dinner with local produce.Lovely Brancaster mussels, delicious fresh hake, a lovely brisket dish .The desserts were absolutely delicious-esoecially the chocolate delice and apple meringue tart. Great ice creams to accompany. Everything was beautifully presented.Reasonably priced quality wine and good value Christmas menu for £25 for 3 courses.Thank you chefs.

We stopped at this restaurant on our way to visit family for the weekend. We chose from the ‘light snacks’ menu although there was a more substantive lunch menu with a good selection. I had a seasonal ciabatta with turkey, cranberry and stuffing which came with a decent helping of crisps and some salad washed down with a pint of Aspalls! My wife had a bowl of mussels with white wine shallots and garlic. A classic moules marinières!, served with a piece of ciabatta which tasted fantastic. Will certainly stop here again!

Dreadful experience when organising a family get together. After weeks of confirming a menu, being promised by 2 members of staff that the menu WOULD NOT change spending time organising a pre order alongside paying a hefty deposit, the Randolph demonstrated how completely incapable they are of handling a large group. After speaking with the owner they weren't even willing to do a chicken dish for a couple travelling 6.5 hours from Scotland. The customer comes first philosophy definitely doesn't apply here.Luckily for us we found a fabulous nearby pub that did some unbelievable food and couldn't do enough for us.Go spend your money elsewhere! :-)

We visited both for just drinks and for a meal and on all occasions the service was friendly and prompt. The food was fabulous and would definitely recommend

Having eaten at some of the most famous hotels in the UK. The meal here topped the lot. Outstanding. My wife who does not eat very much cleared every course. We did not stay here, but booked dinner there as we preferred the menu to where we were staying. We have now booked Afternoon Tea there next weekend and a couple of nights stay later in the year. Thats how good it was. The staff were great too, from the moment we arrived. I honestly can not praise it enough. We eat out at least once a week, and once a month somewhere very special. Now we can not wait to return and work our way through the rest of the menu

Booked on a Wednesday and was busy with a good atmosphere. Excellent food and great service. Four meals cooked beautifully. Would definitely recommend.

We came across this restaurant by chance and were so glad we did. Food was excellent and although the restaurant was packed with only a couple of staff members serving the service was great. Could not fault any of the food that was served each dish was plated beautifully with great flavours. In fact it was so good we have booked for another evening. Thanks for a great evening

Love the food here. Freshly prepared & cooked to perfection. Loads of flavour. Menu small but mighty! I had a delicious veg gnocchi special it was amazing!

I'm always torn between wanting it to be full all the time and do really well, and then being too busy for us to go... the trampoline in the garden makes it a perfect family spot, and the food is good quality and excellent, particularly the specials. Staff are always friendly and down-to-earth. I'd eat here every weekend if I could!

We ate here for 3 nights, everything we had was absolutely fantastic, and the staff are very friendly, also a very nice beer garden with play area for the children.

The restaurant at the Randolph hotel looks much more modern than the building exterior would suggest. The menu was quite extensive and there would be something to suit most people. I started with whitebait and it was so generous I began to think I had been served the main course size by mistake,they were accompanied by two large pieces of bread. My main course was a Parmesan coated pork chop with celeriac coleslaw and a pile of what I would call chipsticks,described as frites on menu. Couldn’t do the main course justice as was almost full from my starter so definitely couldn’t manage a dessert. Waiting staff were pleasant and Adnams shandy and glass of Rioja were good. Very reasonably priced.

Our first meal out for months and it didn’t disappoint. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and superb food. In the particular the spring chicken dish is a triumph. I don’t usually have chicken in a restaurant but this dish sounded great on the menu and it was fantastic. We live only a 5min walk away and are so lucky to have a local as good as this. For anyone staying in central Southwold the Randolph restaurant is well worth the 25min walk or 4 min car journey.

Gorgeous food. Great ingredients cooked and presented to perfection. Fabulous friendly service too. We are here for dinner and breakfast - both brilliant.

The menu was limited but daily specials were good. Reasonable quantity well presented. Reasonable value for money

Lovely clean modern hotel/restaurant. Very quiet for saturday lunch and deserved to be much busier. Beer food and wine all very good indeed, chicken dish was gorgeous we both had, puddings lovely, coffee and ginger biscuits to end, reasonable price for such good quality food. Only downside was the staff kept vanishing so we had nobody to serve us when we returned after lunch for a drink before going home, we waited 10 minutes by the bar and no body appeared so we just left. other than that which was possibly down to limited staff needed elsewhere it was wonderful, will definitely go back as that was by far the best food in the area we have had and we have covered most bases there over the years.

As we are staying at Aldeburgh (on half board), we only wanted a light lunch. Two of us had Mackerel, slaw beetroot and watercress and the other had rabbit wrapped in Parma ham, with a glass of wine.The food was very tasty and just what we needed. There is plenty of parking space and only a few minutes drive out of Southwold.

The food was lovely, the staff really friendly. Great choice of beers and wines, the service was excellent and the childrens play area great fun.

Vegans beware, do not bother going to this restaurant if you are vegan. Expensive but no flavour, couscous, one slice of aubergine and burnt chick peas. Taken off the bill. Asked to speak to chef and was told he was too busy.

With staying in the area we visited the pub/restaurant on Friday for the first time. The staff were brilliant & the food was lovely, couldn't fault it - we had the Specials - chicken supreme & my husband had the hake, I had the pear & custard tart with caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream. The presentation of all the food served was second to none. Sunday they had roast beef & all the trimmings as a Special - again this was gorgeous & just awaiting desert....Would recommend

We’ve eaten here for the last 6 weeks and it’s consistently the best food in town. The landlord is the chef and he has the ability and passion to create really good dishes. The landlady and bar staff are very friendly and theres a large garden with stuff for the kiddies and plenty of room. Do yourself a favour, take a nice 20 min walk from town and give this place a try, you won’t regret it.

The best prawn linguini I have ever tasted. There were 9 of us and everyone was super impressed. Steaks were amazing too 😋

We were on holiday in the area and wanted to do Afternoon Tea as a treat. Must admit we originally looked at The Swan, however it was fully booked. So glad it was as we would never have found The Randolph! Phoned up to book a table and the person I spoke to was chatty and friendly and asked if we had any special requirements. Arrived and were promptly shown to our table and were asked if we wanted tea or coffee. Food and drinks were served quickly and were delicious. Sandwiches, sausage roll, scone with jam and cream and a selection of cakes - lush. Enjoyed the tea so much, we decided to book for dinner the Friday evening - again delicious. My husband had the Steak which was perfectly cooked and I had the Pork and Apple burger which was also very good. Dessert was melt in the mouth good! Cheesecake and the Coconut Cream and Pineapple. Definatley worth going out of the way slightly to get to (its in Reydon so about 5 mins drive from Southwold) and no problems parking as there can be in Southwold. Lovely friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere.

I have reviewed the hotel separately. The restaurant warrants a separate review.We two breakfasts and evening meals at the hotel over the weekend. There was a great choice of reasonably priced beers wines and spirits. Ghost Ship bitter was a favourite the food was outstanding. If they have white bait on when you visit order it ...trust me you will not regret it! We had the specials both nights of stay, fantastic duck one night and wonderful Plaice the second night. The superb cheeseboard was our desert of choice. Breakfast was amazing freshly cooked with home made black pudding a real bonus. Do yourself a favour eat here! I know non residents can eat here, this includes breakfast.i know it is very popular so I would book if at all possible.

We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights and used this restaurant for our meals both evenings. Excellent choices and some specials available. Don’t normally go for duck as I usually find it too fatty and greasy, however it was recommend by the staff. I was not disappointed. It was cooked to perfection and was very tasty. Tender, fat free and not grease. Went for the special again on the 2nd night and had the plaice. It was magnificent. A lovely environment with wonderful food why would you go anywhere else for a lovely meal out.

Our first meal out since before lockdown and I wasn’t disappointed . Great food and drink, lovely welcoming friendly staff and loads of space both inside and out ( for those worried about social distancing ,)which is a bit of a rarity in Southwold as most of the pubs and restaurants are quite small. Great for my kids too who loved playing on the trampoline and climbing frame in the beer garden .

I had the fish and chips my husband has the steak it was okay, service was good and unhurried, I may of had high expectations after reading the reviews on tripadvisor.

We made a return visit to this lovely restaurant for lunchWe received a warm welcome again the bar staff are lovely as is the service and the food in clean modern surroundings it has a wonderful calm atmosphere it really is worth paying a visit it’s our go to place now every time we visit Southwold

Very nice lunch ...I had salmon fish cake with poached egg....delicious..followed by a really excellent dessert...chocolate/ salted caramel....with Kirsh cherries....most excellent...staff friendly and obliging 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Really enjoyed the food. It used seasonal and local food where possible, and absolutely loved the cheese board. Thank you.

Interesting and well-presented food with excellent veggie options and good attention to detail. I’ve eaten here several times and always enjoyed it.

Breakfast and evening meal were excellent all freshly cooked and presented with a smile. Staff were professional and helpful.

We arranged for the Wake of our Aunt’s funeral to be held at the Randolph. Fantastic staff and food.

The smaller plates make a great appetiser. Good range of interesting choices on all courses and cooked well. I particularly enjoyed poached pear with pistachio pannacotta. Good service as well.

Gareth is an excellent chef ! Creative yet not outrageous. The quality of his cooking is superb. He sources local produce and the results are excellent. He has great support staff and the restaurant itself is homely and welcoming.

so poor after reading reviews smallest black pudding ever very expensive compared with local restaurants but had rebooked and had to use

We have at least one holiday/year at this hotel always eat at the restaurant, staff very friendly, only drawback it gets too busy.

We had read about afternoon tea at The Randolph and booked in on a Thursday afternoon. It was absolutely delicious, with a variety of finger sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones, jam and clotted cream, variety of delicious cakes and small desserts. The portions were generous and the food was made in the hotel, it was all delicious. We had a large pot of tea (coffee is provided if you prefer) and a refill was provided when we asked. The staff were attentive and very pleasant. It was brilliant and extremely good value for money.

Visited for Sunday lunch. Food, drinks & service very good but not very inviting bar and eating area

Service almost non-existent, had our own room but had to go to bar for drinks, portions small and food cold so all in all pretty sad. The positive is Adnams beers and wines are very acceptable.

5 Ladies out for lunch. Good service and very tasty food. It was a shame that the restaurant was very quiet, as the food was so good.

Today I came here with my family to celebrate a 60th birthday. We had an absolutely amazing lunch. The waitor and waitress were professional and polite. Thank you to everyone who made his birthday special! Will definitely return!!!

We were staying in a cottage nearby and could not be bothered to cook a meal so rang on the off chance that they may have a table, they fitted us in even though very busy, the meal was excellent and the staff very friendly, booked for the Friday night, this time I’m having the cheese board to share..well maybe

We ate here on 3 occasions, 2 dinner and a Sunday lunch.

Had a great meal last night at the Randolph. Lovely bar/ restaurant with lively atmosphere . Great choices on the menu and difficult to choose between them. Delicious starter of fig , Gorgonzola and Parma ham followed by monkfish for me and duck breast for my husband. Cheeseboard finished the meal off perfectly. Great waiter/barman who despite being new was excellent .

Had an excellent Sunday Lunch at the Randolph with family. Excellent value and quality. Staff were very polite and helpful. Will definitely be visiting again shortly.

We have eaten here three nights running Every dish has tasted great Beers good Wine good Staff attentive and efficient The only problem is our lack of self control!! Not sure where else you would eat in this area

We ate there twiceand was very pleased atthe menu. The choice was varied and very well preented. The steak U+I had was cooked to perfection and served by a very frienly professionals. Nice atmosphere in a great hotel

We sre staying in a cottage about 400mtrs away and are neing joined by family and hrand children under 4yrs tomorrow. Tonight is our only "grown ups" meal forca week so we simply wemt for somewhere in walking distance (this is the home of Adnams Ales so driving is a no no). I had a goats cheese starter that was totally delicious whilst my partner enjoyed a nice antipasti. For the main course I had a wonderful baked crab and my partner the pork belly. Both dishes were extremely tasty and very moorish. All in all a great find...I hope we can get back tjete before the week is out.

We thought we would give the Randolph a try as we moving to the area and although it was very quite the service was friendly and the food was excellent. We are delighted that such a good restaurant and hotel will be on our doorstep.

A lovely friendly pub with a good atmosphere and the food was to die for. I have been recommending to all my friends. Thank you for the experience.

We booked for an evening meal yesterday, and were not disappointed in the slightest.. the weather had been grey and wet all day and this meal definitely brightened our day!!

Randolph for lunch! Was really nice! Great size and staff very friendly! The refurbishment is amazing!!! Would definitely recommend!

As a family we had afternoon tea. The food was fantastic - it rivalled The Ritz. There was more than enough and all home cooked.

It was a wet rainy evening and the Randolph came to the rescue with a great selection of food, nicely presented and appetising. Because we had a dog with us, like all the pub/restaurants in this area of Southwold, we were welcome to eat in the bar area.

Holidaying in Reydon, Southwold, we walked to The Randolph Hotel restaurant and bar with our four legged friend (who was welcomed by locals and staff) intending to have a drink in the bar however the dinner menu looked so good and the ambience was so nice and welcoming we ordered two ‘small plate’ meals from the excellent menu including vegetarian options of which I am. Both dishes were absolutely delicious, presentation was great. Service from management and staff very good & excellent value.

We only has breakfast but very good selection, cereals fresh fruit , various hot dishes. everything freshly cooked staff very good and friendly.. what more can I say.

I have food allergies that can be a challenge when going out to eat. Here they we very willing to change the food to accommodate me. No nasty allergy menu instead understanding staff.

Went with friends who had eaten here before. We booked for a Saturday night but I think due to the very cold night the restaurant was not full, enough thou to make the atmosphere okay.

The main course and pudding we had were delicious and the staff were very welcoming. The only downside was that it was quite cold in the restaurant.

If you want great tasting food served with a smile and at an affordable price you should visit the Randolph's restaurant.

Great Hotel and restaurant Fantastic food, breakfast was superb Friendly staff Fabulous bedroom, great decor

We visited here after two unrelated people recommended it to us. So last night we went as a couple for a Birthday meal.

Just had lunch for my wife's Birthday, all very tasty.

Poor food Friday night. Haddock had no taste and chips obviously not freshly cooked. Slow service on Saturday night waiting for drinks..

This restaurant offers meals carefully hand crafted by a talented chef. Locally grown foods were used and homemade jams are an example of the wonderful offerings. The comfortable, friendly atmosphere in this restored hotel together with the attached pub visited by locals was a plus. Service and meals were excellent!!!

Used to come here a few years back but was always a bit hit n miss. We popped in for a drink after a long walk recently and realised it's changed hands.

We have been going to the Randolph for many years and this last visit was the first time that it was under new management. We found the food to be the best it has ever been, a great improvement.

the food is very good, plenty of choice and well presented, staff are very helpful and nothing is too much trouble

Although the menu looked a bit limited the food we had was excellent and the service was good. The staff obviously aware of the details of the menu.

Good breakfast.Evening meal average. Dining room not very cosy, wood floors and tables. Most staff friendlyEnjoyed our weekend.

I've visited the Randolph's restaurant several times and always enjoy the food. The menu changes regularly and I always see plenty of things I'd like to eat. I often go for the veggie option, which has always been interesting and delicious. The food is beautifully presented and the portion sizes are good - enough to satisfy, but not overwhelming. Also, definitely leave room for the desserts....!

Firstly the lady serving was so pleasant and friendly ,we felt relaxed and comfortable immediately. The food was well presented and very tasty. We finished our meal sharing cheese and biscuits , we ran out of biscuits and the lady noticed and got us some more .

My husband and I both had steak for dinner and both were delicious. The breakfasts were equally top notch - we will certainly be back!

Booked a table at the Randolph for lunch my wife and I had the two course set meal.we both had the roast beef and the chocolate brownie for desert it was excellent well done to you .

Afternoon tea is definitely the ‘in thing’ at the moment. So many eateries host an afternoon tea and whilst the options are endless, for me, it still has to be classic, it has to be traditional with the small cakes and sandwiches and adding a twist to this classic afternoon etiquette gives it something that little more unique and special.

Our first visit to the Randolph for a family evening meal. Delicious fish and chips, and they did a half portion for my daughter which wasn’t on the menu, and there is also a kids menu. Other members of the party had hake which was also very tasty. Very good puddings, I had roasted peaches with panna cotta, my father in law had a sticky toffee pudding which he really enjoyed. A nice garden with a children’s play area and a big car park. adnams beer and a good wine list, i recommend the adnams white burgundy which I haven’t had before and was lovely. Friendly staff and good service. Will definitely visit again.

The Randolph Hotel is easy to find and has a large car park at the rear. On entering the hotel reception area it is clean light and we received a warm welcome. We had reserved a table in the bar area for Sunday lunch and were glad we did. The roast beef cooked to perfection and very flavoursome with fresh vegetables. The roast pork was equally as good. We did save room for pudding one of which was croissant bread and butter pudding with ice cream and chocolate tart with roasted almond cream ..

What a great find! We visited twice while on holiday in Southwold. Great service & well kept beer. A delicious steak (cooked to perfection) and lovely surroundings. Don’t let the temporary scaffolding put you off! Give it a try!

We enjoyed a delicious lunch in the newly refurbished bar/restaurant. The weekday warmers are particularly good value and really satisfying as well. My sausage/bacon hash with egg was most tasty , while the sharing platters of mixed smoked fish are really good, granary bread might have worked better than the soft white loaf. Desserts are somewhat pricey, but intricate and varied. My creme brulee with rhubarb, rhubarb compote and wonderfully soft home baked shortbread biscuits hit the mark. The staff are all friendly and most attentive.

walk the 15 minutes it takes from the top of Southwold High Street, and eat here instead of the complacent Crown or Swan. Artfully presented food,veggies cooked au point,creative desserts,interesting vegetarian choice and good value - certainly for Southwold! Highly recommended.

Away from the weekend hustle and bustle of Southwold, The Randolph was an oasis of calm. We were there for Sunday lunch.

Well had a treat, a steak meal deal,do not normally do these as pretty mediocre at most places .Spot on steak ,perfectly cooked ,Dessert was perfect a twist on apple crumble with rhubarb and Creme Brulee out of masterchef..... Thanks to George for great service and keeping us feeling really welcome and to Brad busy at bar and serving others with help of Beth .

Stayed here for one night and had the Full English for Breakfast. Excellent breakfast in a very nice setting