The Estuary in South Lakeland

Disappointed. Maybe expectations were too high. Only place we have ever been where the wife disliked the Pinot - vinegary! She did enjoy her Lamb Shank though to be fair. Service was OK. My meal was OK, not brilliant, even though it was the highest price on the menu. Service on the night was excellent with pretty much all main courses being served at thd same time. However... was not amused by being told to book at least two courses each ("as we would be taking most of the place"). We had already paid a large deposit and it turned out that they had so many other customers one couple had to dine in the overflow area. Basically two of us are not really starter/sweet diners and in the end the second course I chose (cheese and biscuits) was extremely disappointing for the price. Overall - I probably wouldn't recommend, which is a shame because everywhere else we ate or drank at in the area I would definitely return to. Parking is extremely difficult so if you can walk there, I would suggest doing so.

Three of us visited here last night and had a very positive experience. Although busy the service was excellent. The staff worked hard and were very attentive. We could not fault the food. The quality of ingredients and flavours were excellent. The place was spotless and would not hesitate to come again, nor recommend it to others.

I had the most disgusting and appalling experience at this restaurant. When my chicken dish arrived, I was horrified to find a massive hair embedded in it. As I pulled the hair out, the chicken was still hanging off it, and this happened right in front of a male waiter who clearly saw the entire incident. Despite the undeniable evidence and the witness, the female staff member I spoke to was incredibly rude and refused to acknowledge the problem. She blatantly denied there was any hair, even though the male waiter witnessed the whole thing. The lack of hygiene and the unprofessional attitude of the staff is beyond shocking. I cannot believe they would treat their customers with such disrespect and negligence. This place is a health hazard and should be avoided at all costs. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else where they actually care about cleanliness and customer service. IN RESPONSE TO THE MESSAGE : We are absolutely outraged by your insinuation that we came for a free meal. Such an accusation is not only baseless but also deeply insulting. Let us clarify: we paid the service charge in full and received a discount on just one burger. Your rude and unprofessional attitude is unacceptable, and it speaks volumes about your establishment's lack of respect for its customers. How dare you suggest that we planted the hair in our food? This is an egregious and unfounded accusation. The waiter was present and witnessed the entire incident, which further invalidates your claim. It's astonishing that instead of addressing the issue with the seriousness it deserves, you chose to deflect and blame the customer. Moreover, you mentioned that the burgers are not made in-house. Given this, how can you be so certain that the contamination didn't occur at your supplier's end? The fact that there was a hair hanging off the burger is undeniable and unacceptable under any circumstances. This incident raises serious concerns about your food handling and hygiene practices. We paid the bill in full, which clearly demonstrates that this issue is not about money. It's about the principle and the shocking lack of accountability and customer service we experienced. Your response has only exacerbated the situation and reflects extremely poorly on your restaurant's commitment to quality and cleanliness. We demand a sincere apology and a thorough review of your food safety protocols. Such negligence and disrespect for customers are unacceptable and need to be addressed immediately.

Called in the area for a couple of days, searched places to eat beforehand and dropped on this little gem. Wether you're in the area or not, give it a try. It's a 10 from me!!!🙂

Great local restaurant with delicious food and very efficient staff. Using fresh local produce and specials of the day. We have been several times and never been disappointed. It’s a lovely restaurant with a great ambiance

Lovely restaurant on the high street in Grange, food is fantastic with loads of choice, starters and mains, not a massive restaurant so booking is a must, I had venison steak and it was perfectly cooked, Son and his Girlfriend had Rib-eye and they said the same. Staff lovely making sure you are topped up with drinks etc. Unfortunately we only visit when on holiday but we do come to the Lakes 3 to 4 times a year so won't be long before we are back again

Disappointed all round to be honest. Food just ok. No atmosphere. Staff wanted you in and out as quick as possible. Over priced average food.

Beautiful Sunday roast, fantastic wine. The restaurant itself is sleek and comfortable and the staff are all wonderful and very accommodating. Will defo be visiting again next time we’re in grange over sands!

Myself and my husband visited The Estuary Bistro on Saturday 12th October for some lunch. Everything about our experience was glorious, from the lovely ladies who welcomed us and served us our food to the decor. We each selected a steak with chips, mushroom, tomatoes and peppercorn sauce, all of which tasted incredible! Having had disappointing meals on our holiday, the food here was the best by a country mile. When shown the dessert menu, I noticed that they served coffee crème brûlée, which I simply had to try as crème brûlée is my favourite dessert. I was immediately blown away and taken to heaven. Thank you so much :-)

Fantastic service, highly recommend the food, varied menu something for everyone to enjoy and we loved trying Romanian Pinot Noir for the first time -

Great food, went back for traditional Sunday lunch. Best to book if you can.

Food excellent friendly atmosphere. Would recommend

Lovely staff. Best fish pie I've ever had. Lovely cosy place. 5 stars.

Fantastic find. Everything was just perfect!

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We had not booked, but they found us a lovely take. I chose the rib eye special, and everything was cooked perfectly. My wife had the lamb, and her's was spot on to. Lovely atmosphere and superb food. Recommended highly.

We went very early, 5pm. Lovely, knowledgeable staff, fantastic choice including gluten free. Food was superb, I had chicken supreme, my partner had the fish pot, brimming with all sorts of fish, topped with mashed potato and cheese. Loads of choices on the menu plus specials. A little gem in the middle of the town. Would 100% recommend

On holiday nearby and found this delightful place by chance, through an online search. Ordered the dish of the day which was halibut and gnocchi, my husband had pan fried sea bass. Absolutely delicious. Sat near the window with views over Morecambe Bay. Attentive, efficient service. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Thank you!

Lovely food cooked just to our asking, served by charming staff in good Sat night atmosphere. Higly recommend.

We visited for dinner on Saturday evening and had a delicious meal. The service was incredible and attentive and made us feel very welcome and relaxed. We had the tzatziki and pitta to start then had the rack of lamb and seafood risotto which were both rich and full of fresh flavours, herbs and beautifully presented. We then had the stick toffee pudding and the lemon posset which finished off the meal wonderfully. The lemon posset was full of mint and topped with blueberries. A brilliant experience and we recommend this restaurant to everyone!

PHENOMENAL. Every course was fantastic, each was better than the last, and the wine pairing recommendations were spot on.

My wife booked The Estuary for my birthday evening meal. We were both very impressed with the standard of food, presentation & service. The food we had could have passed for AA 2-rosette restaurant standard . I had lamb croquettes for starter, my wife had mushroom gnocchi. Both delicious. For mains, I had ribeye steak with charred vegetables, chips and a red wine reduction - really good! And my wife had the chicken supreme - full of flavour & very tender, succulent chicken. Cheeseboard & port and a champagne sorbet to end a memorable meal. We’ll definitely be returning. Thank you.

Good food but watch out for hidden extras…. Check your bill while you are there… We were charged 18 pounds for water when we asked for a jug for the table, the pushy suggestions for shared starters also came with a hefty price tag.

Basically this is an absolute gem with a lovely passionate owner. We didn’t get off to the best start - my fault for not appreciating how busy they are nor how the owner likes to please everyone. After we all ordered we had lovely wine - never had Romanian Pinot before - how foolish of me it’s great with fish and lamb. My sons carbonara was excellent- as were the sea bass (to die for) and the Lamb went down a treat ♥️

What a smashing place! I had been recommended this restaurant by a friend and it certainly didn’t disappoint as the perfect venue to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday. The atmosphere and location are lovely, service excellent, food delicious and an excellent choice of wine too. They kindly allowed us to bring a cake and candles, and the whole bistro joined in with singing happy birthday! A very special evening and we are extremely grateful to all at Estuary Bistro. Thank you!

Went in at 7pm for our booking. Told no name you are not booked. Said we had phoned up in week No booking so left. Got a phone call at 7.15 Saying you have booking why you not come? Explained we had been in and told no booking staff member said something and put phone down This was far from our first visit, but will be our last.

Great little restaurant, we were recommended The Estuary by a friend who had recently been. We were greeted with a warm welcome and offered a choice of tables, the service and food were top notch. This was a very special anniversary meal for us and it was perfect. My Husband said it was the best fillet steak he has ever had. I would recommend booking as it's only small.

What a lovely experience, starting from the fabulous food, great atmosphere and excellent service. We will be back soon.

Booked in advance for lunch knowing I would be in the area. Easy too book online and recieved confirmation straight away. And I reminder two days before my visit. Arrived to be greeted by lovely smartly dressed friendly staff who showed us to our table and brought menus over quickly. Good selection of hot and cold and alcoholic beverages . Drinks arrived quickly then our food order was taken and served in good time and nicely presented. We both went for burgers one beef and I had the falafel burger. We enjoyed it very good sized portion so much so we had no room for dessert after. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated with comfy dining chairs and a nice view of the estuary if your sat at the right tables. Toilets were clean too with facilities for disabled and babies. Wheelchair access is possible although the path running up the street is narrow from what I can remember. We would definitely eat here again when in the area

Booked table for Sunday Lunch, arrived an hour early, due to trains being cancelled. No problem to find a table for us. Food was exceptional, Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding, delicious. Compliments to the Chef, Yorkshire Puddings as good as my Mother's, a fine Yorkshire woman !! Service was with a smile and a warm welcome from all the staff. Most thankful for letting us dine earlier, the next 2 trains after our return journey back to Arnside were again cancelled. We will be back!!

Firstly the food was excellent . I had the mushroom soup for a starter which was very tasty . My partner just had the hummus which again was really good . The bread to accompany both was really fresh . I had the sea bass for my main and I could not fault it at all . My partner had the fillet steak which the chef cooked perfectly to her liking and the red wine reduction sauce was to die for . Secondly the service was outstanding it's was quite busy but nothing was a problem for the staff . Thirdly the price was very reasonable . 2 starters, 2 mains ,2 sides and a bottle of prosseco for under 130 pound I think was excellent value for money . Oh and the coffee was very very good . Looking forward to returning soon .

A very warm welcome, tasty roast dinner with a deliciously light yorkshire pudding and fresh veg cooked to perfection. Lovely puddings - the sticky Toffee Pud was the best my husband had ever tasty - not heavy and stodgy but light and fluffy - mmm

My wife and I plus Moss our border collie visited The Estuary last night and had one of the best dining experiences we have had for some time. The welcome was warm and genuine and the menu was extensive for us non meat eaters. A pity we live so far away as we could happily make this place our number 1 dining out destination.

Great little bistro with good food, drinks and great service and reasonably priced. Very friendly helpful staff.

Thank you for all of the amazing staffs for giving us the most perfect evening together celebrating my best friend birthday. The services was impeccable. The staffs are so friendly. Alina, she is absolutely amazing and we love her warm smiles and kindness throughout our evening. We couldn’t recommend the food and this place enough. Our food was incrediblly delicious. We have had the most perfect night. Thank you so much for everything 🥰

Came here for a dinner for 2 & did not disappoint! I accidentally booked the wrong date but the waitress helped us get a table which was very nice of her. Very friendly service and the food was delicious - I had the pork belly and my partner had the sea bass, both excellent! Would definitely return when back in the area

Lovely meal last week during our stay in Grange. Scallops stater excellent and Sea Bass main fresh and tasty. Excellent service and atmosphere for early evening relaxed dining Hope to return.

Had a lovely lunch here, ordered the beef strips sandwich which was scrumptious.

Great place, beautiful food, excellent service, very efficient staff.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here today in a clean and stylish bistro. Ordered a bottle of Spanish red wine from the reasonably priced and varied wine list. I had the beef roast and my husband had the lamb roast cooked to perfection both came with lovely Yorkshire puddings and veg that was cooked Al dente how we like it cooked. We finished with an Eton mess cheesecake and a brownie sundae. The lady and young man serving us were friendly attentive and had a real passion for the place and their customers we will definitely be back.

Everything about this restaurant is perfect.

Best Sunday Roast for a long time…. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Incredible food and lovely staff x

Lovely food. Even better than before.

Great place for Sunday lunch, one of the best I've had. Great staff and surroundings

Excellent lunch with great service from really nice people.

An absolute gem of a restuarant selling delicious seafood which I really love. The food was spectacular! Had the muscles, burger. Partner had the venison. Simply wow place!

We had our mum's night out last night, food tasted amazing and they were great with our gluten free requirements. The best meal I've had in a long time. All plates were clean at the end of the night, Drinks were fab and the coffee was great! Lovely bistro. Will definitely be going again!

Prompt and friendly service. Food excellent. Very dig friendly.

Staying at a hotel 5 minutes away, we decided to try this place for food after it had been recommended. Honestly one of the best meals we have ever had! Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavours were incredible. The 2 staff on this evening (17th Feb 24) we absolutely incredible and an asset to the bistro. Thank you for amazing food!

Really delicious food - an interesting menu with more than the usual. The food was well presented and beautifully cooked.

Really liked it. Food was good, but there was a very loud group who spoilt it a bit, great after they left though

Recormend by owner of cottage staying in and what a lovely little Bistro. Small but varied menu the sea breen was delicious with the fish being the star of the plate. Service was very professional and welcoming nothing to much trouble, shall be returning on next visit.

Lovely staff and good atmosphere. Food good too.

Was absolutely gorgeous the food and the service was second to none a first class dining experience

Brilliant food and a really lovely atmosphere. It was so nice to eat in a modern and contemporary restaurant in Grange. Thank you!

Fabulous Sunday Lunch - Restaurant was full booked but kind owner fitted us & our 2 dogs in. Possibly best roast beef Sunday lunch ever had, lovely friendly staff & beautiful decor too. Highly recommend a visit.

We had lunch with our two boys here, what a wonderful meal! Everyone loved the black truffle chips!

Excellent experience. Attentive staff. Delicious food. Lovely ambience. Food delicious. First time we have been to this restaurant. If in the area again will definitely return.

Lovely ambiance. Great food - such good advice re making food choice/ and incredible attention to detail. You need to go to experience it.

Had a really lovely night here, the food was amazing and so was the staff. The Jack Daniels sticky toffee pudding was by far the best highly recommended. Thanks for a great night guys :)

Justin made us feel extremely welcome and his knowledge of the menu was spot on . Great quality food and pleasant surroundings , also great Glutan free options ,

What a fantastic restaurant and so happy that found and experienced this little gem. Excellent service from the minute we walked in and the food was superb. I can't recommend this place enough.

Excellent quality food in a very pleasant setting. Great service too.

We came to the estuary bistro on the last night of our honeymoon, as we wanted somewhere special to finish our week in the Lake District. The estuary bistro came highly recommended and didn’t disappoint! We were greeted by very friendly and attentive staff who made us feel very welcome on entering. We were seated promptly and given information regarding the specials available that day. The waiting staff had noticed that our table was slightly wobbly and came and sorted it out swiftly without us saying anything which was a nice touch. We had ordered drinks and food which were all delivered quickly, the food was nicely presented and tasted fantastic! (Pork belly is a must!) again the waiting staff were very helpful and friendly throughout the evening tending to every need with a smile. I would highly recommend coming to the estuary bistro as you’ll definitely find it a pleasurable experience

Fabulous food. Highly recommend

Huge thumbs up from us, everything was super tasty, beautifully presented and well portioned. A lovely little restaurant with great food, drinks and service. Just needed a slice of bread to mop up that amazing sauce!

From start to finish it was perfect!! We arrived to a very busy restaurant so I'd definitely recommend booking as we luckily had. A lovely waitress (I think she was french, I'm so sorry I didn't catch her name) greeted us straight away and showed us to a quiet section just off from the main restaurant. We were seated on a high table (we asked for the table on arrival) with a stunning view of the sands, it really was picturesque. The waitress explained the menu and the specials and left us to it. We ordered drinks which arrived promptly, refreshingly cold and in nice glassware. I ordered the scallops then salmon, my husband had the duck bao buns then seafood linguine. My scallops were the nicest I've ever eaten and I could have honestly licked the plate clean it all tasted so good. My salmon (which I had the last of) was amazing, a really big fillet with a meaty texture. My husband absolutely loved both his courses! We had no room for a pudding but they looked really nice and I can imagine they're just as nice as the other courses. Recommendations; definitely book. If you have your eye on a particular dish I'd perhaps call ahead and see about reserving it as they sold out of a lot of stuff (which to me is a good sign everything is fresh and seasonal). Ask for the table with the view, it's the best seat in the house!! Have the scallops, you won't regret it!! If I'm ever back in the area I'll 100% not think twice about coming back here!!

We went to the Estuary for dinner - what a wonderful experience. Alina is an amazing host, so kind, we felt very welcome. The food was incredible - delicious, perfectly cooked, beautifully presented. Alina and the team went above and beyond to make the evening special - finding us a nice table, making sure our dog was comfortable, spending time with us. We had an amazing time, we’ll definitely be back

We dined here on our last night of our holiday, and it was fine food and a suitable conclusion to our vacation.

Wonderful family restaurant, excellent eclectic international menu and just lovely people! Go and visit!

Delicious food from a carefully curated international menu. Exceptional service in a wonderful environment. Theo the Vizsla also made to feel welcome. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

One of the best fillet steaks I've had. Great service too

Lovely little restaurant, really lovely staff & the best Sausage, Mash & veg I've had for years! Was a great find after a full day in the Lakes.

First class service from Alina and Justin. They made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his seafood linguine (he said it was like a little taste of Italy ) My fish and chips were really tasty. The chips were crispy yet light in the middle and just melted (scrummy! )

We ate here last week, and had a mixed experience. When we arrived there was a window open opposite our table, and I asked if they could close it as my elderly aunt and I were cold. The answer was no, but they could shut the door. As we were near the window and not the door that didn't help us, so I ate with my jacket on. I had sole from the specials board, which was well cooked but bland and under seasoned. On of us had seafood pasta, the squid was overcooked. The other two of us, who had belly pork and chicken, were very happy with the food. Service was fine apart from the odd refusal to close the window.

Wow amazing service amazing food the whole place is so beautiful we rarely get fantastic food and service will definitely be back

There was nine of us. The food and service from the staff was excellent. It's a little gem highly recommended it

Oh wow, this place is a MUST visit! My girlfriend and I stopped by, after this place was recommended by a local, and we were blown away by the warm hospitality of Alina and her top-notch family-run business. All of the food we tried food was world class, and the Romanian wines were stellar! We highly recommend the fish & pea+ asparagus, the beef steak, as well as the carrot cake. If we stayed here a few more days, we would have come back every day for sure to eat. Thank you for making us our dining experience so memorable, and we wish you all the very best! - Reza

Outstanding food served with friendly but professional staff. Though a little on the pricey side, the food and service are well worth a visit.

Loved this place, although a little cosy it’s lovely. The food was very nice as was the wine. We both share a pate starter and then I had fish my hubby a burger…..wonderful. Tried to book again since we have been in town but sadly booked up. We will deffo be back.

Fantastic meal, all 3 courses were perfect. Amazing service and a great place to spend a family evening (do good we went again!). Highly recommended

For a Tuesday night, this place was buzzing. Admittedly, there are not as many restaurants in Grange, when compared to other areas within the Lake District. But the the Estuary is certainly a cut above the rest. Food was excellent and the short rib (starter), was exceptional. My wife enjoyed the sea bream, and I ordered the lamb rump ~ and both were perfect. This was backed by a good wine list, and attentive service. Nothing to fault here.

Excellent sandwiches, good WiFi and a great overall little bistro restaurant

Gorgeous food, lovely ambience and attentive and friendly staff. We will definitely be returning! We were a multi generational family (on holiday), with a disabled dog-& the staff were fantastic, the wine was plentiful and the food was delicious. We ate here mid week and for Sunday lunch - and both meals were superb!!

Lovely food, friendly staff and reasonable prices. We will definitely return.

Wonderful meal, not rushed, staff polite and friendly. Great choice and wide variety of menu. We will be back.

This is a fabulous place to eat from the brilliant welcome to the wave goodbye at the end. Service exemplary and the food superb quality and beautifully cooked. We feel lucky to have discovered this little gem and hopefully we will be returning soon

Before I start this review is not about the quality of the food. From the outside, the Bistro looked the ideal place for a romantic meal for two. After booking online. We arived promptly and although busy it looked ideal.....sadly this is not where we...

What a fantastic find! We took the recommendation from trip advisor and we are so pleased we did. This is a delightful bistro restaurant situated in grange over sands. To be honest I would have placed this as much more than a bistro. It’s run...

2021 First visit for a family birthday lunch, lunch menu somewhat limited but very enjoyable Update July 2023 Our firth visit and a very enjoyable evening with friends, the menu choice was great and the food was fantastic, forgot to take a photo of the Sticky Toffee Pudding which I have to say was one of th best I have ever had.

Fantastic takeaway , best sausage and mash !!!

We looked at a few laces for a meal out and settled on the estuary as it had a menu that would accommodate us all. Nicely decorated and stylishly furnished. Food was an interesting range to suit all tastes. We had a couple of fish...

Great food. Attentive friendly waiters. I recommend the seafood linguine 😋.

I visited with my parents who have moved to the area and loved everything. Beautifully presented food ( we enjoyed risotto, salmon and the burger), lovely staff and a nice ambience as well. Will definitely return. Thanks for a lovely evening 😁👍

Visited during a weekend trip to the Lake District and was really impressed. The scallops and chorizo starter was incredible and really tasty pork belly for main. We had a table of 6 adults and 3 young children, the staff were so kind and patient...

Lovely meal on Wednesday evening. Excellent all round.

Booked a table for 2 .. never been before and did not disappoint. The staff are attentive and the food sublime We had mussels and prawns to start Opted for the linguine and hubby had cuttlefish All superbly cooked Well done will be back

Had a great meal here whilst on holiday. The food was excellent - we had the lamb- and well presented. The service was attentive and we had an enjoyable evening.

The fish is superbly cooked- king prawns, scallops, salmon, mussels. Just amazing. Choice of wine for a small bistro was also amazing- with the chianti our favourite. Front of house service, the atmosphere and views over the estuary made this an evening to remember- whilst supporting a family run local business using locally sourced food

Perfectly cooked fish preceded by some beautifully soft bar buns filled with tender duck leg. Friendly, helpful service. Advisable to book in advance.