The Cats Whisker kitchen in West Somerset

Lovely little find and absolutely delicious tapas.

We had a superb Sunday roast here. The owner was very kind and let us in as a walk in, despite being fully booked. The food was plentiful, tasty and very well presented. The owner is very friendly, kind and professional. I would definitely recommend a visit here and do book in advance as it’s very popular.

We had a delicious lovely evening here. I left a message on the answer phone for the booking and I got a message back confirming the booking.. food was stunning. The most delicious food in town. It was easily all home cooked from scratch. A pleasant atmosphere with a couple of other busy tables. The owner came around to check we were all happy. Unfortunately it was our last night in town or we would be back tomorrow. Thank you guys 👍

Somewhat small and unassuming from the outside, it feels like you're walking into someone's house, but don't let looks deceive you, The Cat's Whisker offers a truly delightful selection of delicious tapas, in a quaint and homely setting, made lovingly by a passionate chef. We had a fabulous 3 course meal, the Charcuterie Board to start; a selection of Albondigas, Chicken and Chorizo, Patatas Bravas, and Beef Estofado for mains; and the Dessert Sharing Board to finish. Everything was wonderfully tasty. Make sure to phone up to book a table.

What a lovely find. Great ambience, very friendly staff and fantastic food. Would thoroughly recommend.

Incredible food and Harry our server was just brilliant: friendly, helpful and efficient.

Small cosy restaurant. Definitely book in advance. Food is delicious perfectly sized portions. Generous starter sizes, the quality of the food is phenomenal.

Stumbled upon this place down a side street in Watchet. I decided to pre-book the following day for lunch. Can't complain about anything. Menu was reasonably small which I like; Several tapas with a few other dishes. Service was great; Angela was the owner/ waitress/ chef. Food was tasty and filling. Toilet clean with individual towels to dry hands. Speaking with Angela, she tends to open on lunch time if she has bookings, therefore ring/ book in advance, you could change it but would be gutting to miss it. Evening are sometimes theme nights , therefore again ring. The place is small and intimate, therefore book to avoid not being able to get a table. We really enjoyed everything about the dining experience and will definitely return when we next come to Watchet, thank you Angela.

Amazing food. Environment. Drinks. Could not have been better. Loved it.

I am hugely surprised by the mostly positive reviews. The service was unfriendly from the start, I am not sure the waitress likes children (even well behaved ones used to restaurants), the food all came together, some of it was very dry (not convinced it wasn’t all microwaved) and none of it was particularly flavoursome. Just not good.

Amazing find dont really want to share the place. Tapas was above amzing service very friendly. A lovely evening. Thank you

This restaurant is an absolute hidden gem. Every dish was well presented, with a balance of taste and texture that did not disappoint. If visiting Watchet and you like food quality food, this restaurant should be your first choice.

A lovely hidden gem in Watchet. We visited for a special occasion whilst on holiday. The food was delicious and generous. Despite being a busy Friday the staff were helpful and lovely. Recommend booking in advance.

Best food we have had in a restaurant for some time, in-laws are from Taiwan, where food is always good so trying to impress them is difficult .. they were v happy, great food and service thankyou .

Great chef who chatted with us when she had time.

Food was lovely. If you're not sure what to order, the owner is amazing and will help you decide. She is also very friendly and helps to create a lovely atmosphere.

Rarely do I sit down for a meal and think I could have cooked better at home for less money but this place is one of a hand full of places that has incredible flavours and textures wonderful service and an intimate atmosphere. Worth the drive any day.

Called in for Sunday dinner and we enjoyed a very tasty lunch with highlights being the gravy and sides. We couldn't fault the food at all. Glad to have stumbled upon this place with massive portions and very well sourced food. Thank you!

Went to the vegetarian evening and the food was outstanding. Lovely little restaurant and a great place to spend an evening.

Rather quirky intimate restaurant with a smattering of tables across two rooms, felt somewhat like eating in a cottage lounge (which I guess it was). The tapas was extremely well executed - delicious flavours in the chicken + chorizo in cider, the batter was perfectly light and crispy on the cod and calamari and the deep fried aubergine was delicious. Overall a very pleasant dining experience and just £70 all in for bruschetta starter (divine tapenade although bread could have been a little crispier), 6 x tapas dishes and a bottle of malbec (also included 10% tip). Would go again!

Had mothers day meal...was absolutely lovely...plenty of beautiful veg...I cannot fault the food and sweet as delicious...flowers and chocs was a lovely touch...certainly the best in Watchet ....we have been lots of times and we are never disappointed.

Wonderful evening, high quality tasty food, lovely tapas, we had the baked camembert to start followed by 5 tapas dishes and an Eton Mess(was to share, though my partner polished about 90% of it off because I was full!) I don't know how the owner does it since she seems to do it all serve, cook, take orders and payment etc. Very polite and friendly service. We're not local but will certainly be back when next visiting the area. Thank you!🥰

Lovely food as always.... Intimate cosy atmosphere

Quite tasty food, however it was cold and a bit musty in the restaurant. Friendly staff but wouldn't rush back.

Wonderful tapas with flavourful selection and wide choice of dishes. The sharing starting platter was perfect. Atmosphere was perfect and the service was friendly.

Had our 56th wedding anniversary meal here, food was excellent and Angela and her staff were amazing and looked after us so well. Would definitely recommend this quirky but lovely restaurant

This place was highly recommended by a local from watchet. now I'm passing it on. one band woman, but what a cook fantastic character on the inside only open 3 days a week, so get your bookings in early wonderful thank 😊

Lovely place for a delicious meal.

First visit to The Cat's Whisker on the recommendation of my sister. Cute qurky restaurant, excellent food and service. Locally sourced food cooked to perfection.

Fab place for tapas and Ange is the best

The Cat's Whisker is a hidden gem! The tapas dishes were delicious, with a perfect blend of flavors and textures. From the patatas bravas to chicken with cider sauce, each bite was a delight. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere added to the overall experience, making it perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend The Cat's Whisker for an unforgettable dining experience.

We attended without booking and despite the proprietor been on her own, The whole experience superb food and drink, great atmosphere very helpful and friendly lady running the show, would thoroughly recommend, this place, but oneneeda to book.

Fabulous tapas bar food brilliant

Food always five star, we’ve been here several times now always faultless. Carry on Angela, you work so hard, and you are always so accommodating. Be seeing you again soon x

Reeeeeeally tasty tapas in what is fast becoming West Somerset's hip capital! Service was lovely, food was all fresh, had a lovely calm atmosphere and allowed us to bring our own alcohol-free in from the shop as they didn't stock it at the time of our visit. Very reasonably pri es, and nothing was too much to ask from the staff. Loved the echo-friendly toilets, with a return to hand towels, as opposed to disposable paper towels. Decor was lovely too, and location very central to other venues for afterwards. Watchet should be very proud of this and the many other excellent establishments it holds, and anyone who hasn't visited should certainly do so, and witness the power of a strong community.

This is one of our favourite restaurants, every time Angela is doing a Sunday roast, we book in, we have also tried the tapas….every time it has been delicious food, looking forward to an upcoming Greek night too. We went today for Mother’s Day, it was so special, great service, and a warm welcome. Angela is a fantastic chef, and a lovely lady, she went the extra mile today, just wanted to say thank you. This place is a little gem, so glad we found it, highly recommend to everyone.

My Dad lives in Watchet, and a visit to the Cat’s Whisker is an essential element to every family visit. So many of the dishes to commend, but the aubergine is particularly special. We are also big fans of the baked camembert, and my kids love the charcuterie board!

Went for a friends birthday Lovely little restaurant food was delicious although I was ill for days everyone else was fine but put me right of going again shame because I really enjoyed the evening and the food

Im sure this restaurant gets better everytime we visit. Amazing food, great atmosphere and a great evening. Thank you

A hidden gem in the seaside town of Watchet. If you get a chance to go, do! You will not be disappointed. The food is fresh and delicious, the atmosphere intimate and the prices are reasonable. Highly recommend the camembert.

Our favourite restaurant in Watchet. Great food, Angela, the chef/owner cooks with love. Great meal with friends on New Year's Eve.

What can I say. The owner is passionate about food. Fabulous gastronomic experience at the cats whiskers kitchen a fortnight ago. Will definitely visit again.

Lovely little tapas restaurant in a quiet village. We had a bit of everything and all dishes were very tasty. Definitely don't give that one a miss.

Can't attest to the food to this venue as my wife attempted to book a table for a certain time but there was none available. An alternative time was floated to us which was 15 minutes earlier but we were unable to change our childminder times to accomodate so politely declined and we received quite a rude message in response essentially saying 15 minutes shouldn't be a big deal. If it's not such a big deal then surely the time we wanted shouldn't have been a problem in the first place! Surprised at the response considering we hadn't even booked a table in the first place. Rubbish customer service. Better customer service at McDonald's for half the price. Any future choice between the two would see us gladly eating in at McDonald's and getting a better experience, even if the food is lower quality. Happy to post the rude response if the venue decides to defend this lack of professionalism.

REVIEWS LOOK GREAT. HIGHLY RECOMMEND So MADE A BOOKING. ANNOYINGLY CANCELLED 1PM ON THE day due TO unforseen circumstances. Herd this is not uncommon.very disappointed.

Enjoyed the food was quiet on the night we went. Normal selection of tapas dishes we had three each which was plenty.

Pricey but food was delicious & our host were super friendly. Can see why this place is so popular

A really quirky place for a meal with delicious food and friendly service. The staff were very knowledgeable about the food and the chef is obviously very talented. Nicely presented dishes and arrived quickly. At least 6 vegan and vegetarian options as well as gluten free. Good idea to book at typically busy times as it's popular. Parking is a few minutes walk away in a public carpark which is free after 6pm.

We were recommended by the owner of the local pub The Star Inn as they were fully booked. A quirky little place with a lovely atmosphere. Food was excellent. Good portion sizes and each dish was very tasty. All freshly cooked. They were very accommodating for my 3 year old grandson, offering to make dishes without spices. Both waitresses were very friendly and the owner checked in to make sure we were happy too. Highly recommend.

The Cat's Whisker is not over-stating it. Certainly the best on offer in Watchet, that we could find. Thats not saying much in itself as the competition is wanting in Watchet. But the tapas here is up there with the best that we have had (Shrewsbury, Glasgow, Swindon, Cardiff, Dolgellau, in order of preference). Anyway, back to The Cat's Whisker ... superb. Angela slipped us in when we arrived unannounced (a risky thing given the compact nature of the restaurant). Don't be put off by the musky smell. It was opening time after all and the food aroma had not had chance to overwhelm. Neither be deterred by the slightly terse personnel (I put it down to being stressed out a little by unexpected guests when a birthday party was due to arrive soon. The table confetti was objected to!). The food was exemplary. Hard to pick the best dish, so working up from the least remarkable .... the mushrooms were good enough but not memorable. Potato bravas was a pile (even when sharing) and came with aioli and a tomato sauce. King prawns had a garlicy kick. Lamb koftes were very tasty. Arancini were super. But the beef espetada was gorgeous, though not on a skewer. It was a so rich slow cooked beef and butter bean casserole. Stunning. But not as stunning as the deserts. I thought my creme brulee in a china cup and saucer was class, you should taste the chockate brownie which was my wife's choice. Wow. As it is only open from a Wednesday to Sunday, definitely book. Oh, and the price ... brilliant value at £52 all in.

Absolutely terrible service, no Prosecco by the glass even though on the menu, cobwebs and flies everywhere very unclean , risotto balls basically a bowl of rice , never asked to see dessert menus, wasn’t offered more drinks , plates weren’t cleared , such a disappointing experience and food was average. Don’t take your children here either, clearly they can’t handle children being on modern technology whilst two parents trying to have a date! Never felt more uncomfortable as a parent.

Food was good and waitresses were lovely however it would have been nice to know that there was a minimum food spend of £18 per person (drinks separate) which ended up being a lot of food for us as it’s tapas. The owner came out to a table next to us and told them to order more food or wished they hadn’t booked in the first place and was quite rude about it in my opinion!

Simply the best dining experience

Wow,what a find Authentic tapas served in a delightful quirky setting A must if you are in Watchet,its absolutely delicious Please book to be sure of a table

Incredible food but rather abrupt waitress who didn’t seem to like I had been abroad so knew about tapas! Would suggest the concept of serving it all together doesn’t work for dietary requirements like vegans and allergies. Would definitely go again but hope to have the other waitress who was incredibly friendly. 2 hours limit to the table which wasn’t mentioned on booking or arrival but 10 minutes before our time was up leading to some speed eating.

Loved it, quirky, small with a slightly eccentric owner that matched ourselves to a tee. Nicely decorated, personable and cosy if we lived in the area it would have easily become a regular haunt of ours. Lovely small tapas tyoe plates of food, particularly enjoyed the Kofta and wished we'd ordered some extra and the Baked Camembert although a simple dish was divine with a nice onion relish. So happy we visited and if back down that way again will be first on our list for a visit.

Great food lovely intimate restaurant

Really is one of those hidden gem places. Probably kept secret by the locals. Definitely worth a visit if you are local or on holiday. A good variety of tapas dishes and all tasty. Lovely old cottage feel adds to the atmosphere. A real family run restaurant with great service. They did fit us in but definitely advisable to book before. Add this to your places to visit whilst on holiday.

We had the best dinner here for my hen weekend. Every dish was so fresh and tasty. We left absolutely stuffed.

We booked a table here for wife's birthday and took our 4 yr old and 1 yr old. Really friendly welcome and hosting. Food fantastic and could adapt couple of dishes so child friendly. Will be back if ever in the area

I went hear with my daughter and the food was absolutely amazing , the staff were lovely thank you for a nice evening 😊

Fantastic meal, a must visit when in Watchet! We really enjoyed all of our tapas, in particular the patatas bravas, garlic mushrooms, pork belly, prawns, meatballs and chickpea dish were delicious. All fresh and homemade, in a cosy and unique setting. Highly recommend a visit!

Lovely food, lovely staff and very inviting. I'd definitely recommend the pork meatballs and the deep fried aubergines. Not cheap, but good value for money nonetheless. Make sure to ask for a table in the front room if you want a bit of company when eating.

We had a wonder spread laid out for us for an occasion- very high quality food and plenty for around 15 of us. Would highly recommend and I hope to visit again next time we are in Watchet. Thank you 😸

Super restaurant, lovely people and absolutely delicious food. Definitely go again soon.

We had Sunday lunch this time. One of the best we've ever had and really good value for money.

Sublime food backed up with excellent service and fantastic atmosphere!

What a fab meal Excellent staff food to die for a real gem Highly recommendef

Food very good, only slight issue was we were placed at a window seat that wasn't comfy.

Something different and the food is lovely, a must if you like to try a variety of different dishes.

Great food and great service. Watchets hidden gem. Well worth a visit

Lovely food & quirky surroundings, highly recommended.

We received a recommendation to eat at this intimate restaurant from a local antiques dealer and I am so glad we went!! The chef was incredibly attentive and friendly as was the staff in general and our waiter turned out to be her son. We were seated outside of the kitchen which in some cases may not be desirable but in this instance it translated to an almost personal chef experience and was a lot of fun!It was clear to me from the wine selection to the menu to the decor that this is a business built with love and a passion for good food. If you are in the area don’t miss out.

Not open 12:00-14:30 on Sundays as it says. Don't risk a trip for nothing, don't come mid-day! No explanation was given or sign out, so I assume the restaurant simply doesn't bother telling people when they don't feel like opening up.

Very reasonably priced, delicious food and lovely staff.

fabulous, will definitely be making another visit 😀😊

One of the best meals I've had in ages. Angela is a very talented chef. It's Tapas, but not as you know it. Her twists and flair for flavour with every dish is wonderful. We are vegetarian, and there was so much choice for veggie/vegan options. The staff were also lovely, and prices extremely reasonable. Excellent!

You need to book, it gets really busy, it isn't open every evening. Had the tapas, really tasty, good choice, good sized portions too. Had a medley from the sweet menu, the creme brulee was amazing, but I do love rhubarb and ginger. Would definitely return.

Really good food and service with a fab atmosphere!

Only discovered this place recently and really love it. The food is great and if you want, you can take your own wine and pay corkage. The restaurant is very cosy with lots of fairy lights and all the Covid protocols are followed so you feel very safe. We ate here last Friday and again tonight. We really recommend it!

We had a wonderful Sunday beef roast dinner takeaway . It was the first time we had eaten from The Cats Whiskers and it certainly wont be the last. The Beef was beautiful, the roast potatoes just right with a lovely selection of vegetables accompanying the dinner. Just gorgeous thankyou

Food is exceptional. Their Thai night was amazing especially the Thai red and green curries 😍 Definitely recommend their roast dinners! £15 each for a takeaway roast and worth every penny, you get so much food, and it tastes amazing. Best restaurant in Watchet. I’d give it 10 stars if I could 😁

We were staying in Watchet for just 2 nights and were very glad that one coincided with the Mexican Extravaganza here. We had seen the menu and thought we would have to choose between items on it, but actually we got everything on it, which amounted to a lot of food (glad we had walked 19 miles that day!) We sat in a section of the restaurant by ourselves, so no problems with social distancing. The food was a real taste sensation, accompanied by some local wine, and it was great value for money. The serving staff were very friendly too. This is a quirky little restaurant in an old, characterful building, and I have heard great reviews of their standard menus too (tapas and roasts); hope we can come back to try those out one day.

Great dinner for 2. Large portions. Great food and very decent Portugese wine. Lovely setting and very helpful, waitress.

Our absolute favourite little eatery, booking is essential as its super popular. Food is amazing and the staff are lovely can not recommend more highly

I chanced upon this little haven and gladly during these difficult times they were able to find me a little table! The food was divine. My fiancé and I had the most wonderful evening in this quirky restaurant! This tiny little dynamo appeared, she was the chef AND the owner. She obviously had more talent in her little finger than I have in my whole body! We can’t wait to go back!

We had a wonderful meal on Saturday evening - the first time one of my daughters had entered a restaurant since February so she was reassured that all the Covid-safe measures were in place. Of course we ordered too much - the choices were so tempting! Full marks for the delicious food and friendly service.

We had a booking tonight at 7pm but got to watchet early so thought we would pop into the restaurant and see if our booking could be moved forwards 40 minutes. The young waitress was polite and said she would have to ask someone called Angela. A conversation took place in the next room which I could clearly hear with a very rude woman who made an extremely big deal that I had requested to move my booking 30 minutes earlier. There were 4 people in the restaurant. Rude woman came out and said we could cone back in 15 minutes. Sorry but no I would spend a penny there. Rude is rude and I believe in good service. She must be an amazing chef. God help her staff. I realise times are very difficult with covid but that wasn't the problem her someone is most definitely too big for her boots

Bloody good food; she really knows her stuff having lived in Spain. Superb and would go again in a heartbeat

We looked in the window while taking a walk and as vegans were pleased to see this actually advertised rather than hunting through menus for something. we turned up without booking and enquired and they found us a table out the back. Very 'quirky / eccentric' if that's your thing but the Vegan tapas was fabulous, authentic flavours and seasoned perfectly (vegan food with salt on, wow!) A great find.

Great food, incredible atmosphere. Genuinely one of the best meals we've ever had. However beware the chef has a chip on her shoulder and verges on an attitude problem. Everyone in the local area will tell you this as well.However I do recommend if you enjoy superb food and a run in with a basil faulty-esq owner.

Wonderful food, great chef and staff

Our experience here was excellent. Everything is just a cut above. (Quality of produce, presentation, and dishes that reflect an obvious amount of study and craft.) Combined, it makes for something quite special. Very friendly, pro staff - who have everything very well planned and organised for Covid restrictions. (Which were so well addressed that you felt safe and assured without the whole experience being over-processed.)Fantastic setting as well - fab original paintings and gorgeous antique furniture.

Amazing atmosphere! Building beautiful. Sensational food! Baked camembert to die for! Lovely staff.

On Sunday evening Angela squeezed us in for an evening meal at The Cats Whiskers Kitchen in Watchet. It was a delight. Beautiful surroundings and excellent food. Many thanks 😊

If you love tapas and quirkiness, you'll love everything about The Cat's Whisker. We enjoyed an evening meal here on our recent visit to Somerset. Anglea the host guided us through the delicious options on the menu, then she cooked it and served it - very busy lady! There are only 4 tables available (currently), so it is essential to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. We wouldn't hesitate to eat here again.

During a week's stay in Watchet, we visited twice. On both occasions the food was fantastic as was Angela our host.In times where restaurants are struggling with social distancing regulations, Angela has adapted very well.It is essential to book several days in advance.The fish platter to start was gorgeous and very filling. The tapas portions are very generous, so we only ordered 4 , after the fish platter. The chicken bon bons & mushrooms were 2 of my favourites.The wine is very reasonable and is served in a litre or half litre caraffe.Everywhere was clean and tables far enough apart to socially distance.Angela even went and bought chicken livers for our second visit as she did not have any on our first visit.The restaurant is a delight,small,delicious menu & unique.Thankyou for two of the best meals we had in Watchet.

Wonderful food. And great service.

We have so far taken advantage of three of Angela's terrific takeaways over the last 3 weeks. An Indonesian, a Moroccan & today a fabulous paella. Although the restaurant is a 20 mins drive from our village is definitely worth it. Carry on the good work Angela!!!!

It was really rather nice to squeeze in for the three course tapas meal here. Not intended to be fine dining, simple but tasty food, served in a friendly random way as befits the place. Great to actually be offered decent basic wine in carafes as well. Well done !