St Davids Kitchen in Pembrokeshire

This was a wonderful find...Delicious food, lovely ambience and friendly, relaxed service. Three of us had dinner and everything was perfect, couldn't fault it!

Had a Lovely Sunday lunch here today. At least 5 different veg plus roasties and Yorkshire pud. Plenty of gravy but not too much. Was very tasty. Great service by Ffion and Libby. Not rushed. Would visit again.

This kitchen restaurant over estated when we looked at menu and the food offer can't believe the price there was no ambiance it felt like cafe very very expensive we had to walk out

Complete Garbage, my wife and I arrived for dinner and were seated in the gangway where the waiters come and went to the kitchen, starters were ok but main course 🙄. Half a Solva lobster, over cooked and stone cold at one end and warm at the other, the baby buttered potatoes had obviously grown up a bit since the menu was printed, most of them being bigger than a golf ball and again stone cold and £5.50 side dish of cold overcooked stem broccoli. The waitress agreed to take back the lobster and said it would take 10 minutes to get another so I sat twiddling my thumbs while my wife ate her main course, when she finished my lobster still hadn’t appeared so we got up and left, for the first time all night the owner showed an interest in us, a cross between Where’s Wally and Judge Rinder he followed us out wanting to know why we hadn’t paid ! If you want to eat out in St Davids avoid this grubby little back street cafe and try the Bishops or the Cross hotel, better food, better service and much better value

Booked in for Sunday lunch and had a very nice meal indeed. Completely full, but still a nice relaxed buzz. We had a mussels starter which had a beautiful light tasty broth and plump sweet mussels. We both had a roast, one beef one pork. All the components were outstanding, except the beef itself which let the side down slightly - just lacking in the flavour department. The only glitch was being immediately asked to order, rather than being asked whether we'd like a drink with which to peruse the menu. A bit odd and potential missed revenue opportunities given it's 'St David's Gin'. However we stuck to our game-plan and firmly refused to order until our gin-based aperitifs arrived. It was a great meal though and the service was otherwise excellent.

A Roast Sunday Lunch here is always 5 Star and simply the best! Efficient and lovely staff too, thank you!

Avoid. Surly Matre D. Slow service. Made to feel unwelcome, a nuisance. Beef was thin, grey, tough. Akin to boil in a bag. Hard, stale roast veg.

Good atmosphere, tables nicely spaced, not crowded at all. Great steak meal! The quality of the meat is superb and cooked and presented very well. Great chips as well. Couldn't fault it.

By far the best meal we have had in many years. The fillet steak was cooked to perfection as was the lobster. I could not fault anything. The young lady who served us was lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Stunning food beyond words. Thank you for making my birthday so special.

Sunday roast dinner was really tasty, and came with lots of different vegetables. The fish dish was also incredibly well cooked and delicious. Service was a bit slow, but a pleasant environment and friendly staff.

We have just had the most fantastic meal at St Davids Gin and Kitchen. Soup and Mackerel pate to die for. A lovely vegetarian dish (not for me) and a rib eye steak and half lobster which was incredible. The cheesecake finished the meal perfectly. Top marks to the kitchen staff and lovely waitress. Thank you

The most delicious Sunday Roast. Great service and nice atmosphere.

After visiting the Cathedral and a bit of retail therapy my son recommended this restaurant as he and his partner had visited on a previous occasion for an evening meal. We had run up and appetite. I wasn't disappointed. We both had Sunday lunch, myself roast beef and my son roast pork. Large portions. We had 7 different fresh veggies. White and red cabbage, cauliflower cheese, swede, carrot, parsnip and peas. The stuffing was v tasty. Plenty of meat. Friendly waitress. £16.95 pp. Was busy so would suggest booking. They were doing take away too. Central location just off main street

The steak and lobster were both outstanding, as were the side dishes and accompaniments. The seaweed gin was fantastic, nothing like you’d expect, and the service was absolutely top notch. Having dined in all of the main dinner locations in St David’s, this is easily the best. Very strongly recommended…!

We ate at the restaurant a couple of times. The food was good on both occasions and reasonably priced. The service was a bit mixed with staffing numbers low or distracted. If you have specific dietary needs I would advise double checking with service before the order being passed to the kitchen. The clientel were mainly couples or groups of adults which helped with a relaxed, cool vibe.

Absolutely out of this world we had the sharing platter of shellfish it was brilliant

The food is convincing; the gin is interesting; the price a bit on the high side; the staff a bit different… this restaurant deserves a more professional representation - we had well intentions but lacked the professional hospitality skills - which would bring the restaurant to a better experience- matching its ambitions.

Food was suberb. We ordered a whole lobster and a separate meal of arancini plus starters which was superb! Likewise, wine and previous Gin was excellent. However, we were left very disappointed by service and attitude this evening. Having come out for a ‘special’ meal as a couple, we really enjoyed our two courses. We were then, unexpectedly presented with the bill shortly after having finished eating and without previous request. We noted that two glasses of wine had been omitted from our bill so my husband went to the counter to ensure that these were added so we paid fairly. These were added and my husband returned to the table having paid, albeit still hoping to enjoy the gin bar and rest of our evening. Upon doing so, however, a gentleman approached us to say that he needed the table back ‘now’ for a’second sitting’ and we therefore had to leave without warning. This did not seem to apply to other tables around us who were there before our arrival. At no point had we been informed of this. Disappointed after having spent a considerable amount of money on a special evening out as a couple. It would have been polite to have had notice on time allocated to a booking, an approach with notice re, table being required or fairness in comparison to other tables who had been there longer than us. We had intended to buy seaweed gin to take away for family but felt we did not have opportunity to do so. As stated, food was super but service requires review. We hope for better next time as we thoroughly enjoyed the food itself and would really love to support a small business.

Food was suberb. We ordered a whole lobster and a separate meal of arancini plus starters which was superb! Likewise, wine and previous Gin was excellent. However, we were left very disappointed by service and attitude this evening. Having come out for a ‘special’ meal as a couple, we really enjoyed our two courses. We were then, unexpectedly presented with the bill shortly after having finished eating and without previous request. We noted that two glasses of wine had been omitted from our bill so my husband went to the counter to ensure that these were added so we paid fairly. These were added and my husband returned to the table having paid, albeit still hoping to enjoy the gin bar and rest of our evening. Upon doing so, however, a gentleman approached us to say that he needed the table back ‘now’ for a’second sitting’ and we therefore had to leave without warning. This did not seem to apply to other tables around us who were there before our arrival. At no point had we been informed of this. Disappointed after having spent a considerable amount of money on a special evening out as a couple. It would have been polite to have had notice on time allocated to a booking, an approach with notice re, table being required or fairness in comparison to other tables who had been there longer than us. We had intended to buy seaweed gin to take away for family but felt we did not have opportunity to do so. As stated, food was super but service requires review. We hope for better next time as we thoroughly enjoyed the food itself and would really love to support a small business.

NEVER AGAIN at Y GEGIN TYDDEWI / GIN AND KITCHEN RESTAURANT!!! POOR SERVICE AND TOUGH CHEWY LOBSTER. I love Lobster especially for a celebration treat. My husband booked our lobster a month in advance with Y Gegin TYDDEWI / St Davids Gin and Kitchen. We have dined at the Gin and Kitchen 7 times over the last 4 years and always ordered the same. We have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service. I usually have a whole Lobster and my husband has the surf and turf (Steak and Half Lobster) on this occasion we were celebrating our Anniversary. Our meals were served and I tried cutting the lobster but I couldn’t cut it because it was so tough and really chewy, one bite was enough. I explained to the waitress and she said she would call the owner. The owner ignored her and carried on behind the bar/counter, attending to other tables etc etc. Meanwhile our meals were getting cold and he could see that I wasn’t eating my meal. The waitress reminded him a couple of times but he assumed I would just eat my tough chewy lobster. My husband’s half lobster was fine and tender, a significant difference. Eventually the owner attended the table next to us and I managed to grab his attention and explained to him that my lobster was tough and said to him, “look I can’t cut it”. He said “that’s how they come”. I said “no this lobster is over cooked and tough”. He then said “what do want to do about it”? I said “I would like a lobster, have you got another lobster”? He said “yes” but he was very reluctant to change my meal. Meanwhile both meals were getting really cold, the side of broccoli and chunky chips were wasted because they went cold. Disappointingly we eat separately for our wedding anniversary celebration. When the replacement lobster came back, half was OK and the other half was still chewy. I think they gave me the untouched half of my original lobster. Whilst eating my replacement lobster he never once came over to ask if everything was OK. Unfortunately for the owner, I will never dine at this restaurant again after his unprofessional handling of a complaint. He missed out on drinks reorder and deserts. Any other restaurant would have changed it without hesitation.

Absolutely would recommend anyone to go here! Me and my girlfriend are on holiday here and decided to try as our last night here and couldn’t fault anything! Staff were amazing and friendly, the food was so devine! One of the best meals we’ve both ever had, from starters to mains and then desserts, everything melted in your mouth, full of flavour and perfect portion sizes!

This place came as a recommendation, and it didn't disappoint. The food was just great. We both had the sea bream, which was catch of the day. It came on the bone but I asked if they could fillet mine, which they were very happy to do. The wine selection was beyond reproach. Service at table was quick and very friendly, and all done with a smile. I have no hesitation in recommending for an excellent meal.

The Sunday dinner was the best I’ve tasted in St David’s. The staff are lovely and welcoming. The produce is fresh and so tasty. I had the chicken dinner which was amazing. The desserts are beautiful and all homemade. I had the cheesecake and sorbet!! Loved each mouthful. What an experience definitely going back soon.

If you exclude the pubs and hotels in "downtown" St Davids with their so predictable menus there is no restaurant choice here , this allows the Gin &Kitchen to easily acquire its number rated listing. Well, I will not be contributing to that score. Whilst the fish of the day was coked to perfection and not unreasonably priced ,the soulless setting , tired /muddy oysters and dessert served frozen , somewhat abrupt staff and strict 2hr dining slots were all on the down side! This place needs competition.

With only one evening to spend in St David's, we were really nervous about choosing the right place to eat. When we left St David's Kitchen, we knew we couldn't have made a better choice.The prices were a bit of a shock, but the first mouthful was proof that it was worth every penny and more.The flavours were out of this world, and I tried lobster for the first time. It was so good - to be honest, I have a feeling I'll have to come back to get lobster that good again!We'll be back.

Some really great food with tasty and well presented veggie options. Lovely team working there and some massive gin cocktails

Excellent food, atmosphere, drinks and such a great place to eat and relax. The service was excellent and the staff so friendly.

A delightful, surprising and stunning evening meal! Don't hesitate... just go (but book in advance). It was made clear that there were 2 sittings on booking, so we were happy and prepared for that. If you want to do 2 sittings you have to offer great service without delay and that is exactly what we got. Everything was perfect from the moment we walked in to the time we left. Exceptional service, fantastic ingredients, local, fresh, taste sensations. The price was on point. So good to know that locally sourced food is affordable. Organic wine available. Local gin cocktail to start. 2 hours of pure bliss for us. A real treat. We saved up for this and it was a special occasion. We work really hard and rarely get a reward like this for spending our hard earned cash. We often feel cheated but not this time. Really delivered at every level. Thank you. If you want a more relaxed affair and to finish with drinks and coffee you might need to move on to one of the pubs. It is might seem to be an abrupt end to an evening for some but we believe in supporting businesses to survive and operate in small locations where they need the turnaround. Especially where they have to sacrifice tables for social distancing. Be kind. These guys work their socks off and it would be such a shame to lose such an amazing asset to St Davids which champions local farm to fork.

Exceptional gastronomical experience you mustn’t miss ! Food was cooked to perfection, ingredients fresh and matched in a unique but harmonic composition, presented beautifully. Pictures talk for themselves. Friendly staff and quick service. Definitely value for money. Loved it, would go back any time .

Great food and service. Would highly recommend a visit here. Booking in advance is recommended especially in high season.

We have just had a most amazing meal and I feel I have finally celebrated my 50th birthday (albeit a year late due to the pandemic!). All the food was delicious, including the chicken goujons offered for our child’s meal that was unexpected and not advertised on the menu. We had lovely cocktails too, made with their own gin. Friendly staff made it an evening to remember. Thank you

Went to eat here. Offered a choice of table at 6.00 or 8.00pm. Chose 6.00pm. Arrived slightly early- not a problem. Food was delicious and couldn’t be faulted. Nice atmosphere and good service..... until we asked for a coffee! Basically at 7.35 pm we were told we couldn’t have a coffee as they needed the table back. No mention of this when we booked the table a few weeks previously. We could easily have had a coffee and been out before 8.00pm. The man serving then came over and said we could have coffee somewhere near the cathedral (I don’t know where) but we declined as the moment had passed. To be fair he did offer to knock something off the bill which we also declined. A lovely restaurant and great food but a real shame to be made to feel rushed out and declined a coffee to finish. Customers are not just a business transaction.

We booked prior to arriving in St David’s for a holiday. Glad we did as fully booked on the night we visited. We shared a Roasted Garlic and Butter on sourdough bread to start. The mains we had were fillet steak, tomatoes, fries, and cauliflower and leeks in a cheese sauce and the other main was Pork loin, roasted cauliflower, boiled new potatoes in butter with green vegetables. The puddings we had we Lemon Posset and a local rum chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream. The food was excellent washed down with a local G&T. Staff were very friendly.

Fantastic food, with a great choice of menu. We booked for an evening meal as we were staying in the area. The meal and service was excellent the food was first class. The setting was lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

Fabulous food fresh imaginative presentation , local produce, local Gin to start served with bouillabaisse and fresh roasted garlic & homemade whipped sea salt butter and bread , perfect start to the evening

We ordered the chinese meal for 2 during Covid. Have visited before and enjoyed their fresh, plentiful kebabs and really should have ordered these again but wanted to try something different. The chinese food was just dreadful. Overcooked, tasteless and the sauces were just sooooo poorly executed, it was like a child had cooked what they thought a sweet and sour sauce should be. Just awful. Would have been 1 star were it not for the fact that one person in our party had the beef kebab which was fresh, plentiful, zingy and extremely tasty.

Do not order the Chinese. We’ve just had a takeaway and both equally felt it was the worst we’ve ever had. The chowmein noodles were literally swimming in soy sauce, making them so salty they were inedible. There was a plum pork dish that was also swimming in a sweet sickly liquid with very little meat. In fact the dishes were so runny the containers leaked in the bag and spilled all down my partners clothing on the 5mn walk home. The sweet and sour chicken was barely sweet, or sour, and had a load of cabbage in it which I’ve never seen before in a sweet and sour dish. I make better Chinese food than this place. Avoid for Chinese at least. Pictures available.

Enjoyed a really delicious takeaway seabream special, baked to perfection with capers, pork spare ribs in Szechuan sauce and Welsh beef chow mein. I was a bit wary about such a various menu but our meals were fabulous. BIG thumbs UP!

Had fillet of beef from them yesterday as a takeaway. It was absolutely delicious!! Cooked to perfection (rare in our case) best fillet we’ve ever had. Accompaniments; chips, mushrooms, tomatoes, also very tasty. Would recommend to anyone and everyone. Amazing value too!

Enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch here. The menu had some great options, and the pork and beef were excellent. Can highly recommend.

great food ,great service , perfectly chilled wine .Did some xmas shopping of gin and rum.we felt so privelleged to feel so welcome and part of the community even though we're just visiting . So proud to be welsh and be able to come here !

Friendly and efficient waitress. Small portions big prices.food ok but having read reviews we were not impressed would not recommend

Excellent food and quality ingredients. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal though thought that the service was not as impressive as the food. All in all a good experience but would have been improved by more attentive service and more responsive staff.

We visited as a family following lockdown, and omg we were not disappointed! The starters were so delicious, the main course followed and was amazing! Probably the best meal we’ve had in months! And katie our server was fantastic - so down to earth and personable!

Fantastic take away food during lockdown - in terms of taste, portion size, and value for money. No complaints.

We stayed here for a friends birthday. The accommodation was s excellent. Spotlessly clean. The breakfast was lovely and plenty of it. We also booked a table for an evening meal. The food was amazing. From the first point of contact the staff were friendly and attentive. Noting was too much trouble. We all felt safe in the current circumstances. We will definitely return.

Slightly disappointed after our visit. No lobster even tho there were two courses on the menu that contained it so left the choice limited. Also when the starter arrived we were delighted it was just as shown on trip advisor. Beautifully presented minimal food.. this was delicious. Unfortunately the main course was not presented in the same way! My fish was good but with a mountain of chips! My husbands steak was good but again with a mountain of chips. Presentation is the key to wetting ones appetite and we were over faced by the amount of chips that were on our plates. The pictures on face book show beautifully presented food on lovely crockery. Not the case on our visit.

We checket out this well reviewed restaurant earlier in the day as I have been shielding and am VERY cautious. We were reassured as the tables were well spaced and menu looked great. The food was indeed top and we really enjoyed the averting - departing with a bottle of the newly launched Run and a local Gin. All the other guests with one exception were very good about putting on their mask when walking to the toilets for entering/exiting. There was one table off 3 women who didn't wear masks at any point - they left for a smoke or something twice and we were disappointed that the staff didn't remind them to wear make or indeed ask them too hand sanitise. The covid rules are meant to help reduce the spread but unless retail and hospitality remind customers out will be waste of time. Why risk losing customers?

We were going to give up on St David's because almost everywhere in town was closed, until we stumbled on this place on our way back to the car. The Sunday roast is one of the best I've ever tasted and beautifully presented. Our food did take excessively long to arrive considering the place was almost empty, but giving full marks based on taste and our friendly waitress!

Visiting Pembrokeshire, we booked a table at this restaurant on the basis of its reputation. It was full and noisy, so people were having to speak loudly to make themselves heard. The staff were not wearing masks (which is legally mandatory in restaurants Wales). Then we saw a chef in the kitchen remove an item of food from a plate with his gloved hand and put it in his mouth, contaminating the glove, which he didn't change.At this point we hadn't ordered, so we walked out and went to The Bishops, a good pub down the road with masked staff who stand back, muted acoustics and a safe atmosphere.I've sent a message to Pembrokeshire Council asking them to take some enforcement action.

Called for Sunday Lunch. Oh my what a treat, the roast potatoes are the best I’ve ever had away from home. Customer Service was very very good and exceptionally friendly. Highly recommend this place.

Where do I start!!!! From the minute you step in to the restaurant you are looked after and the service is great. Staff are wonderful and friendly. All Covid rules were strictly adhered to. I decided to have the Welsh fillet steak and it's was sublime - the best steak I have had. Hubby had the steak and lobster and he asked for the steak to be well done - after loads of disappointments at other restaurants - he said it was perfect. Can't praise the food here high enough. If you are going to St David's, you HAVE to try this place. We loved it so much, we went the next night.

From the taking of the booking to the time we left everything was perfect.We had the Ramsey Island Gin as an aperitif, a starter of belly pork , beautiful Sea Bream. My wife thoroughly enjoyed lobster followed by lemon posset.Great food, great service, a great evening. We thoroughly enjoyed. Diolch yn fawr

Suitably socially distanced tables, friendly service and excellent food. Some items sold out on the menu but that to us a good sign. Food of good quality and excellently cooked. Atmosphere good - friendly and efficient staff and fellow diners when we were there. It was so enjoyable we went twice during our holiday and both times it was well booked. Gins different and interesting but you do need a double!

We had dinner at St David’s Gin & Kitchen on the last night of our holiday and what a treat it was! The local gin they distill was so good we bought a bottle and the food was delicious, especially the lobster. Great atmosphere, amazing food, drink and service - would highly recommend.

Absolutely great food- great service and busy on a Sunday evening- speaks for itself. Great wine as well.

Called in on the off chance as walking past 7.30pm in a Saturday evening as had read the reviews. Hadn't booked but they welcomed us in. Absolutely beautiful food and my fillet steak was divine.First place we have eaten at in St David's and sets a very high bar!

The concept of farm to fork is great and the quality of the produce is superlative, but for the price you might want a bit more. The choice seemed fairly reduced on the night we went: the cod ran out, no pastrami, no mutton or hoggett and... no bread. The other disappointment was the gins. Maybe we should have drunk it neat, but with tonic you could not tatste any seaswide, aromatic or anything else. So maybe double measure and a quarter of a tonic botle should be advised.

Visited with a group of friends; found food to be ok but for the excessive price they charge it should be a hell of a lot better

A fabulous, Covid safe evening. Food was exceptional. Great service too. Deserving of the number 1 in St David’s ranking

Firstly I’d just like to say yes you will pay more but the food is quality . If you want cheaper & bigger plates try the bishops but if you want a quality meal it’s well worth it. You must book a table though & make sure you get it confirmed . Sadly couldn’t get in the second night as it’s very popular & I think that says it all. Great meal.

We had the most delicious dinner-beautiful fillet steaks and duck, washed down with wonderful Rioja. It was really fun, we had a great chat with Neil and our fab waitress...and bought bottles of their wonderful gin. Very memorable and highly recommended.

Booked more than two weeks in advance for my daughters birthday dinner. I specifically requested that they reserve a lobster for her. It was the principle reason for booking at St David’s Kitchen.When we arrived, we were told the lobster had sold out. I said we had one reserved. However they told us they had still run out and there was nothing they could do. They were rude and dissmissive, made worse by the fact that the couple next to us were both served lobster!We left without dinner. My daughter ended up with take away pizza from Dominoes. At least we got what we ordered from them!Appalling service. We will NOT be returning.

A wonderful place. The name caught our attention so booked 4 nights stay. We ate at the restaurant the first night. Reservations recommended as popular. Food very good, hosts very welcoming. Accommodation perfect for what we were looking for- a relaxing space and a truly wonderful view of the cathedral. Would highly recommend the full breakfast (upon request). The best we had during our 2 week road trip. Thoroughly recommend.

My wife and I went to St. Davids Gin & Kitchen on Sunday evening and had a super meal. The standard of the cooking is first class. We were made to feel very welcome and will certainly revisit when we are in the area again.

After eating out every day whilst on holiday, this is easily the most memorable meal.Nice restaurant with very well-crafted dishes, my flounder was superb and the lemon posset was sublime.Cheerful punctual and well-informed service. I not only will I recommend St, Davids GIN & Kitchen, I would go back.Chicken Terrine £8.50, Catch of the day £25.00, Welsh Beef Fillet £28.00, Local cheeses or Lemon Posset £8.00. Gin & tonic £7.00, 200ml Prosecco £7.50.Very Covid secure, I couldn’t find fault and felt very safe.

Staff weren't overly friendly, didn't seem that bothered but happy to charge £25+ for mains, no table water offered, didn't even light the candle on our table. Guys you can't charge these sort of prices and offer such average service! I was looking forward to this meal more than anything else on my weeks stay nearby in Solva but left just feeling a bit mugged off not to mention £100 lighter. £8.50 for a TINY chicken Caesar salad served on a basic side plate is not acceptable. Main meals were nice, that's not debatable, but not worth the prices. Had a way better experience at 35 Main Street and it cost half as much

Over priced poor service been to st David's lots of Times first and last visit to this restaurant not a pach on cwtch sadly now gone

Not that there's been much competition, but this was definitely our most enjoyable eating-out experience since the start of lockdown. Very tasty starter (smoked chicken breast with Caesar salad). My friend was well pleased with his steak, followed by posset. I had a choice of three types of fish or lobster (chose seabass), followed by good cheese course. Vegetables and sauces were very flavourful. The only thing to be wary of is the booking system. Read the instructions very carefully and make sure you use the prescribed wording, otherwise you can find yourself turned away, when you think you've got a booking!

We were really looking forward to trying this restaurant, and so were very disappointed that it didn't quite go to plan. Everyone turned up at the same time, and I mean everyone. There was just one person front of house to welcome guests, take orders and prepare the drinks. Then to top it all - no vodka. A feeble excuse about delivery days and just tap water for me. The food was excellent, but by that point we were so let down. They lost out not only on our drinks, but the fact we didn't bother to have starter or dessert as we normally would.

Booked ahead but when we turned up at we we're told that out table was not ready (not the best start) and we we're ushered to a building across the road (seriously) to wait. I don't know if there is a bar area we could have waited or this was for Covid reasons?! Got to our table around 20 minutes later.Nice dining area, well spaced. The food and service was good but not really worth the prices being charged for it. Expect to pay around £100 for two.The restaurant clearly pushes the local gins which is great. We enquired about purchasing a bottle of the Ramsey Island gin are were told it was £45 for a 500ml bottle. That would be £90 for a litre.!!! WTF. I politely declined. Is anyone actually buying this I wonder?Overall a strange evening for a so called high end restaurant and we probably wouldn't return.

So we thought it was worth asking if we could change the booking for our table to a bit earlier as there seemed to be a table free and were told no. Came back later (still 10 minutes early) (table still empty) and were told to come back at booked time. We stuck it out although were tempted by a pasta place around the corner by this time. The food was however delicious and would definitely go back again as long as I’m feeling buoyant enough to face the service!!!!

This was a birthday treat from my son who paid upfront of £100 for a meal for two. I cannot complain about the food even though it was a bit pricey for the area (as echoed in other reviews). I did enjoy the food when it came. However, I have since discovered that my son did not get a refund for the balance of £23 unused. To add insult to injury, at the point of paying, we were presented with a bill until my husband reminded them that my son had prepaid. And there was no apology for the confusion and when we asked if a refund would be made, we were told it would be done. Obviously if we had known how much my son had paid (he hadn’t informed us) we would have had a starter as well. So it seems, they had a very good tip for this meal!Apart from this sticking point, we did have a 20 min wait for our 8.30 pm table and were queuing outside with three other groups looking like a very late night soup kitchen. By the time we ate, it was about 9.50 pm and our meal finished at about 10.40 pm. A little late in the evening with a very stressful start.I am all for supporting local businesses especially after Covid-19 and all that but not in this way.

This restaurant is hideously understaffed.This results in 8:30 pm bookings waiting in a narrow street for 30 mins before being allowed in.The food is average and overpriced.I had what was called fillet steak.It was 2 small tough morsels(weighing no more than 4 ounces) that needed an electric saw to cut.To add insult to injury it was priced at £28.The waiting staff were cheerful.Avoid if you can.The Cambrian Inn in Solva or the Shed at Porthgain are much better options.

Had an evening meal for 2 here. Food is excellent, and yes it is expensive for this area.Service was good, even though the restaurant was full. I think they have just moved to 2 shifts each evening rather than 3. They are also operating with reduced tables, so I guess profitability is a challenge. Anyway, it was good to eat out and help a restaurant focusing on local food.Terrine starter was excellent, as was the cod catch of the day and the lobster. Wine was reasonably priced too.Chips are especially good.Recommended.

We booked hoping for the lobster but unfortunately there were none available due to the catch that day. This is no fault of the restaurant but the remaining dishes weren't too inspiring. It looks as though they've raised their prices significantly over the last few months (perhaps because of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme?). Expect to pay 25-48 pounds for a main. The truffle chips which were on much of the menu, didn't taste of truffle at all. The steak came as 'pub grub' with tomato and mushroom. The restaurant itself has a nice ambiance and the service was okay. Local gin was lovely.

We were really looking forward to dinner at this restaurant on the last weekend in August having read all the positive reviews, but sadly it did not live up to the hype. The food sounded wonderful (and the London prices suggested it would be something special, with mains coming in around the £25 mark and a double gin and tonic £11), but its ambition is not matched by the reality. My starter of gin-cured salmon was extremely stingy - you can get away with such portions on a tasting menu, but seriously it was tiny (and I am not even a big eater). My mutton loin was tasty but sadly the meat was chewy, and with a cut like mutton it should be cooked slow and long until tender. The real clincher, however, was dessert. The locally sourced cheeses were served without care or generosity - on a white side plate. No explanation was offered as to what they were, and they were not very flavoursome. The service was so-so - initially friendly but then in a hurry for us to finish and get the next diners in the door. Not exactly what you want when you have paid £130 for dinner for two, which is very high by local standards.

Let me start by saying I wanted to like this place. I really did. Reviews - the no.1 in St Davids?!? - suggested no less.This place looks very nice - tastefully done inside and with two beautifully-presented sorts of their own gin to try by the glass or bottle. The gin was good - on a par with the average artisan gin. And so we began our meals. There were two people serving us that evening - mostly a lady who was friendly enough to begin with and a man who was plain rude whenever he came over (gesturing in annoyance to the table he wanted us to have, using the one clearly impatient and grumpy word 'alright?' when asking us if everything was ok with our food. The consolation for us (although not for the standard of the place!) was that it seemed to be a terseness directed towards couples (with one big group he was very friendly, and actually let them stand basically in our faces whilst they were waiting to be seated, not exactly social distancing). Speculation: bigger groups bring in more money and get treated better as a result? But a thin consolation it was as our reward for spending well over £100 was, just as we were in the act of finishing our wine, to be asked to leave, as there was another sitting after ours. Not: would you like anything else? Now yes, these are strange times for eating out, but if you want to play with the elite in terms of your prices then you have to have more than a canteen style of service - and the service here is basic canteen level. No asking if you want to taste the wine, plonking the dishes down without explanation, just generally making you feel like they wanted your money and wanted you out asap. There are other nice places to eat here that know the meaning of making their customers feel valued. Food-wise, I went for one of the lamb dishes for my main (not a great deal else on the menu) and it was nice but a little on the tough side. Bottom line: if the dishes were half the price (which would be the average for this part of Wales) then perhaps you would excuse the shortcomings a little more. This place can certainly cook well and dining environs are lovely if nothing fancy. But Michelin Star prices and inadequate waitering/waitressing do not sit well together. You just leave feeling you wish you had spent your money elsewhere, and dismayed/offended by the staff's attitudes. If a member of the staff concerned does by any chance respond to this, they will be furnishing me with more personal attention than I ever received during my two hour meal. If they do not, well, I will not be surprised.

We had pre booked a table for 2 at 7pm a few weeks prior to our 1 night stay in St David’s. Sadly no lobster available on the night, due to recent bad weather as it’s locally caught. And the last 4 had been prebooked. Didn’t think to prebook the lobster before our trip, so heads up to do that if that’s what you’ll order. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, nice & spacious environment. Food really was absolutely wonderful, locally sourced which pushes up the price but it’s certainly worth it, quality was spot on. Steady (dare I say slow?) pace, but not an issue for us at all as we happily relaxed into the atmosphere of this place, plus we appreciated everything clearly being cooked from fresh. Impressed with the good portions of quality fish - the chips are to die for. Evening slightly tarnished by being presented the bill around 9pm because there were people waiting outside for a table!? We hadn’t been forewarned of our 2 hour table upon arrival 2 hours earlier, and it felt like we were being rushed out because we’d finished and weren’t having desserts (Another table who arrived at the same time as us seemed settled for evening, maybe they had puds on order). We felt we had neck the last of our £30+ bottle of wine, after paying our >£100 bill. We’d not got even to the gin cocktails yet.... We were told that if we had wanted to stay for drinks we’d have been better booking the ‘later sitting’.... could have done with that nugget of info a few weeks ago. Shame it ended prematurely. Will know for next time :)

Food was amazing. So good that nothing else really matters. Friendly staff, modest setting - but it was the food that made it memorable.

We enjoyed the local gin and ate some delicious food! High price but worth it as a special treat. Staff were not wearing face masks (...they are everywhere in our local area in England) but tables spaced apart and hand gel readily available.

We had an amazing meal at the end of our Pembrokeshire holiday. The mutton starter was unique and delicious and the cod main was generous and gorgeous. Wonderful atmosphere, very laid back and the staff were the perfect blend of attentive, yet relaxed. Can recommend for a fantastic treat yourself meal whilst in St David's

We are here twice as a family and really enjoyed it. Relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, friendly staff, really well set up for Covid. Highly recommend

Amazing food , lovely gin ! And staff excellent,friendly and helpful,also very happy and made you feel so welcome that you forgot that there was a virus 🦠 and everything was clinical . We Will

We visited during our week away in Pembrokeshire. We had a variety of food including the lobster, which was delicious. We all agreed that we could not fault the meal and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend!

Great,friendly place to eat. Good service and the food was gorgeous! Would highly recommend a visit!

Most amazing meal in St David’s! I had the cod (last one, so I heard) and it was delicious! My husband had the mutton loin. We had a side of truffle chips and broccoli dish and all of it was awesome! We finished our meal with espresso martinis - so yummy! The service was fab and the meal was the best we’ve had in a long time. Shame we couldn’t book in for another meal before we leave town, but they are busy. Highly recommend.

We had the steak, vegetable stack, cod and duck. All were absolutely amazing, the steak especially! Good atmosphere and wonderful staff who did everything they could on a busy evening.

We had such a friendly welcome and really enjoyed our visit. We loved the food here - we ordered steaks, surf and turf and fish. The truffle fries are particularly good. If you are considering booking a meal as a treat, definitely consider this place. Tables were also spaced out and we felt safe during our visit.

Food was ok but not special. disappointed that very little effort made to manage Covid distancing. Although the table were spaced out, people came in regularly to enquire about gin or bookings and distancing was not requested or promoted

We had a great one night stay and watched the sun set over the Cathedral from our room, which the owner said was the best view in St Davids and we would agree. Really friendly approach lovely evening meal in our room and breakfast delivered to our room in the morning. We will, when we return to St Davids, would use the restaurant and hotel again. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

Best kebabs and chips I’ve ever had, had both lamb and beef ones in a four day stay in St David’s this July. Other members of my family had pizza and other kebabs and all looked amazing. Great takeaway service whilst the restaurant can’t be open.

Was greeted at the bar/restaurant of St. Davids Gin and Kitchen, very friendly service and check-in. We were bought to our room which was just across the road, inside the hotel it was decorated beautifully, art on the walls and a quirky homely vibe. When we got into our room it was AMAZING. We had a clear view of St Davids Cathedral, with mountains and countryside covering the rest of the view. Usually me and my partner want to get out and about, and whilst we did go for a walk around the lovely village and visited a cute espresso bar, we decided to stay in and it was totally worth it. We watched the sunset over the cathedral, ordered lovely food from their restaurant which is takeaway only at the moment (We had the kebab and a burger, it was delicious), it was so quiet apart from the bell of the cathedral ringing, which only added to its charm. +bed was super comfy,+ bathroom lovely and again, full of art and decorations. +great location, in the middle of St Davids, close enough to the bay, close to pubs for a drink, clothes shops and a gallery. +Whilst the hotel does not have parking, there is a car park just round the corner and its only £5 for 24 hours.Thanks so much, it was our first ever trip to Wales and what an experience.

We had dinner from St Davids Kitchen when they were only able to give a takeaway service. The heading says it all... we had the Mutton Kofta Kebabs, chips and onion rings. The quality of the food was excellent with just the right level of spice in the kofta kebabs. We were hungry but the portions were so generous that we will be having chips for breakfast! Highly recommended.

Great value, lovely staff, and most importantly delicious food (and gin!). The chips are particularly good!

Takeaway excellent value for money and great service. Food was delicious, thanks for the excellent service your providing during shutdown.

Had the best kebab ever at the kitchen packed full of perfectly cooked ribeye with a wide choice of sauces.Excellent value and I won't be buying doner at that price and quality very happy indeed. Thanks Neil and staff 👍

Had a stunning roast from here on Sunday. Will definitely be having another this week. Think its an amazing idea doing the take away. I know it's because of the current crisis but I hope the take away continues as a service as I'd use it often.

Went there Sunday to try the take away menu that's come in since the lockdown. Social distancing maintained and you can pay via card only. Food was ready on arrival and was fantastic. Locally sourced pork for the kebab and the cooked chicken wings were marinaded in sauce. The single portion of fries was enough to feed two of us. All came to £15 for us both and was tremendous value - would recommend to anyone in the St Davids area at the moment who fancies a take away in these strange times.

A super amazing Sunday lunch delivered to my Mum to lift her spirits during lockdown. It worked! She is quite the critic , so to hear from her the food was outstanding, truly means it was absolutely outstanding!! I wish I was living nearer to have shared this experience, sadly I will have to wait until lockdown is lifted...Looking forward to dining here as soon as possible ....