The Griffin in Pembrokeshire

The Welsh Lamb Cawl was awful £13 wasted I'm afraid -watery ,greasy bits of lamb ,slice of brown bread and tiny pot of grated cheese. Really disappointing. Staff were friendly ,could take dogs in small part.

Cosy pub with top notch local seafood and excellent service. The freshest oysters from the bay outside followed by lobster.. what more could you want!

Who let the dogs out!!! Advertised as a dog friendly establishment. Be aware that only a small area near the bar is dog friendly. Manager not even present at service when an issue arose which is not professional at all. Poor staff had to take brunt of dissatisfied customers.

£6.80 for a pint of Poretti and £5.00 for a half with lemonade……….. we live in Pembrokeshire not London! Yet a pint of Poretti and a half of Stowford Press and crisps is £11……..,please explain?

Lovely pub, excellent food and a very welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

We stopped whilst walking on the coast path for coffee. The bar was full and dogs are only allowed in one section, but they kindly let us sit in the conservatory, talked us into having some delicious brownies with our coffee and were very chatty and helpful. Thank you!

Updated 28 September 2024 Very disappointed Only one vegetarian (vegan) option (pictured) which was the veg crumble. About the same size as a tea cup, plus some veggies. Adequate taste of you don't mind a marmitey umami, but definitely not 20 quid worth Check your overdraft limit before ordering desserts 2023 review Formerly an outstanding restaurant (if a bit pricey). I've visited over a three year period and this is the first year I've been disappointed with the main courses. Hopefully they can find their way again (particularly with the veggie options) and provide slightly larger portions for their starters.

I've heard so many good things from the Griffin that I couldn't wait to try it myself, but in all honestly, I was left feeling ripped off. Took the family here for lunch and was very disappointed. Service was friendly enough, but the food was a real mixed bag. Firstly, my 6 year old daughter had cod and chips, which looked and tasted amazing, but that's where the good ends. I ordered the lasagne, which honestly looked like it had been dropped and scoped off the floor and was very bland, the portion size was tiny, and the salad that came with it was dehydrated and very bitter. The chips were lovely, but there wasn't enough of them. It cost £18, I've had better microwave lasagne. My partner and her sister had the beef burger, which we were told would take 30 minutes. I thought what beef burger takes 30 minutes to cook. Well, now we know initially when it came out the burger looked impressive but they were completely dry, baron of any juices and my partner had to us copious amounts of mayo to be able to eat hers. Her sister had two bites and decided it wasn't for her. The father inlaw had fish pie, but about 20 minutes after we ordered they came out and said they didn't have any pastry left and asked if he mind a mash potato top which he was OK with but when it came it was literally mash potato in a bowl with a tiny bit of fish in it. It wasn't even baked. The mother inlaw had the hake fish dish, which she did enjoy but said she felt guilty because everyone elses food looked so awful. I guess in review, only order the fish dishes and take into consideration the hugely inflated tourism costs. Very pricey

Absolutely 1st class, especially fresh sea food. Can't recommend enough.

We had an absolutely fantastic meal here on Wednesday. Food was really innovative and incredibly delicious. The staff were very friendly. We were super impressed with the whole place. Highly recommend.

Didn't eat there but its a lovely little seaside pub with a stunning coast view. Very welcoming and friendly.

Had an amazing evening meal here on Friday, the chef/owner came out to explain the menu and everything sounded delicious. We had a variety of starters including the lobster arancini and the oysters, which were some of the best we've had, really clean flavour. Fish mains were all really good, particularly the john dory. Lovely setting in the conservatory and good wine list.

I bought a pint of Guinness and half of lager and it cost £10.20.... flabbergasted!!

Lovely folks serving really nice food. Great combination. Dale is a lovely village to visit as well.

Exceptional place. Very accommodating and welcoming. Free parking after 7pm in the middle of the bay and a great menu. Really good food. We loved it.

Little disappointed with service charge but good otherwise

Nice location for a pint overlooking the sea

The food was "nice". For the price and being a fish restaurant, I expected to have a choice of how I wanted my fish to be done, pan fried, grilled or steamed. The easy option for the chef is everything seems to be steamed and all dishes are put onto a sauce that is easily dished up in minutes from starters to mains. The Lobster fish cake was also served on a sweet sauce. How basically all the fish mains and prawn starter is made. No bed of season veg either. A tiny sprinkle of veg on top for garnish. I certainly won't go again for the price you pay and what you get. The waiter was excellent and knew his menu inside and out and very attentive. Well done!! Very impressed and deserved his tip!!! Owners, you need to up your game big time if you want to charge hefty prices for easy and basic way of making your food. So until then, I won't be going again. For the price I would rather go to a Mitchelin star restaurant in Oxwich and get what you paid for. All the best and hopefully we will see a change.

Loved it. Awesome food. Very friendly staff. Beautiful outlook from the conservatory.

Great service and excellent food. Pricey, but worth it if on holiday in the area and you love seafood.

An excellent establishment - well worth a visit!

Really tasty LOCAL seafood and very friendly service. We were seated downstairs in the pub which was a bit loud and tight. The upstairs outdoors area however looked lovely - will try to get a seat in that part of the restaurant next time.

We had a wonderful meal here after a long day of walking the coast trail. We were pleasantly surprised to find it open on Monday (when google said it was closed!). The sauce (brown butter and orange?) with the Gurnard was among the best sauces we’ve ever had. Pricey, but well worth it for an outstanding meal out in Pembrokeshire. Great service and lovely atmosphere as well, with views of the bay.

The seafood here is lovely, locally sourced and prepared to perfection.

The place is tidy and neat. Food is fresh. Presentation is good. Taste is above everage. Quite pricey.

I had high expectations for the Griffin but was a little disappointed. The fish and chips we had were very greasy but the portion size was very good. All in all I felt the prices charged for the food were rather high and I was slightly annoyed that a service charge of 10% was automatically added to the invoice at the end without asking.

A wonderful experience ….. we had been over to Skomer and booked the Griffin as we know it is fantastic . It was absolutely fantastic - and a wonderful culinary experience . Celyn our waitress was simply wonderful - and described all of the superb menu and fresh fish dishes so well - she made the whole experience simply fantastic and brought a charm to the whole visit . The food was superb and some of the best we have ever had in Pembrokeshire . It is a bit of a drive down the peninsula - but worth every minute - it is beautifully crated with flair and beautiful in presentation , taste and flavour - the best seafood you will find in The West of Wales . Thankyou . The owners were also wonderful and have brought a charm to the west of wales that is second to none .

Great food, particularly seafood.

Great food, great food, great company

I cannot praise the staff enough! So lovely and hard to find this kind of service anymore. The food was phenomenal. Try the fish menu! Also, what a special location.

Arrived at 2.20pm told no food service kitchen closed at 2.30 pm only snacks and little bites ordered goats cheese on broche bun £12 what a rip off . Then they served someone that Arrived later with meals.

Have been here many times previously on a holiday to Pembrokeshire consistent quality. A 12.5% service charge is added automatically so be aware of this.

Sorry to say this was a disappointing visit very overrated & very overpriced for small portions very media ocia that they count as a main. Was given a voucher by family to ashamed to to say their hard earned money was wasted. Service was weird was expecting one waiting staff through out stay got numerous different people bringing food/ wine etc. Biggest insult was optianal service ! Do not be fooled by this .. Tip according how you wish.

Best part of £25 for fish and chips (once you add the "optional" 12.5% service). I was uncomfortable being so close to the total stranger 6 inches away. Fewer tables, less like a cheap cafe might justify the resturant food prices.... I could hear everything the people next to me were saying, smell them. Not pleasant. Too crammed in.

Incredible fish dishes. We got the doversole, sea bass and hake all were so flavorful and fresh. Good wine list too.

Seriously good seafood menu. One of the best places I have been to for stylish seafood choices.

Found this wonderful place by chance on a drive out. I'm not a great fish lover but I had Cod Loin which was absolutely amazing. Hubby had Moules which were really fresh, fluffy and cooked perfectly with a really nice seasoned sauce which complemented them perfectly. Thr lemon "spouffle" which was recommended was out of this world delicious. What a wonderful place to spend outlr anniversary. Cheaper food maybe available but you get what you pay for and this was definitely worth paying for. Best Sunday lunch ever.

Shouts about its gastro menu but bang on average but at london prices. Think the owners need to get out more

My parter and I went to this lovely pub/restaurant last weekend and we LOVED everything. Amazing service, we really appreciated that you guys found table in the conservatory for us. We also really enjoyed all the food but even more the fresh fish (perfectly cooked) and even with the rain the view was beautiful. Thanks again for this great time!

Always a friendly pub, in an unparalleled location on the sea wall

I had the moules in Thai sauce followed by a half lobster in lemon butter. Both courses were perfect. The moule dish was the best I’ve ever had mussels and the lobster was …. perfect. The Griffin has been there as long as I can remember, and has never been better. My meal tonight deserved a Michelin star….

The food and staff were excellent, the view was really nice, the road down to the Griffin was narrow, but still a nice drive

Visited on 15/5/24 beautiful food, would highly recommend, staff excellent and would definitely visit again

Picked up a takeaway of fish n chips. The portion size is large and the food was delicious!

Heard some amazing reports on the food at The Griffin and was not disappointed. First time tasting a John Dory and it was perfect. Cooked with cider, cockles and bacon, and served with dauphinoise potatoes. Also a ciabatta baguette to keep the dog happy. Sun was out for a change so sat outside, looking over the estuary also enjoying a pint of The Griffin. Lovely afternoon in Dale. Will definitely be returning.

Cannot fault this place! Outstanding food, perfect cosy pub vibes inside, wonderful staff. Definitely on the pricier side, but with the experience we had it was worth every penny - absolutely recommend visiting!

Fabulous food. Was with a large family group with small children. Great service, friendly, helpful staff. Lovely cosy atmosphere on a cold day.

Only stopped in for a swift pint, but wishing I had stayed much longer. Very nice and at a reasonable price.

Very friendly, lovely views and the fish is beautifully cooked. Definitely a cut above.

Great place and location,nice food, but certainly not cheap

I really enjoyed my meal here, I had the sea bass which was excellent. All locally caught fish too.

The Griffin Inn talks the talk on providing a real foodie experience for seafood lovers, but on our visit failed to deliver on several fronts. The pub was lovely and supported the atmosphere a great deal. The restaurant was perfectly pleasant. Our server was absolutely lovely, did a brilliant job of explaining the seafood menu and dishes - he also graciously accepted our comments on the food at the end without making us feel bad about giving negative feedback. This unfortunately was where the good ended. We were the first guests in the restaurant that day. Our starters arrived a full 50 minutes after arrival (approx 40 minutes after ordering), and our mains then arrived 45 minutes after our starters. The starters were fine, though incredibly poor value. £5 per prawn, which looked and tasted no better than supermarket prawns was excessive, so too was £16 for a single crabcake that tasted more of potato than crab. That said, the curry mussels special and fish soup were very good. Mains also fell short on value and quality. The children were both very happy with their food and one adult order of fish and chips was excellent but my turbot dish was £38 and was slightly overcooked, but was served on a delicious remoulade that was the star of the dish and overshadowed the fish. Another special of hake served with potatoes and a red pepper and chorizo sauce was a surprise as all the ingredients are delicious and the combination should be delicious, but the sauce tasted like a jarred salsa and completely overpowered the delicate fish. Finally, one of us ordered the halibut special. When cooked properly halibut is almost fluffy, this was so overcooked it was stringy - almost impressive for steamed fish. Served on a bed of nearly raw potato dauphinoise. All the food was under seasoned. At around £60 a head per adult for 2 courses we felt stung by the experience and like we had been caught in a tourist trap. I hope this was a one-off, but if made to attend again we would all have steered clear of the fish menu - what should be the most exciting part.

The food was fine. The service was great. But let down by simply absurd prices. £38 for halibut. £32 for mussels. These are fine dining prices in a tired, local pub environment. In contrast we ate at Coast restaurant in Saundersfoot for the same price, and it was in a completely different league. If the prices were significantly cheaper I would be happy to recommend as a local pub, but not at these prices.

Cracking gastro pub, well worth a trip. Bit dear, but for fresh fish, on the seafront, cooked exquisitely I would say it's worth it. Lovely family behind the whole op as well.

Lovely atmosphere, staff are friendly and pleasant, service was good..... BUT the PRICES here are absolutely absurd!!!! £8.50 for a small bowl of cheesy chips with a spoonful of beans.... £21 for lasagne.... half a cup of take away coffee cost me £3.50 and 1 can of diet coke is £2.20 ... that is daylight Robbery in anyone's eyes... unbelieve prices 😲....won't be going back due to that or recommending. Shocking!!

Incredible seafront pub serving the absolute best fish I have ever eaten! Fantastic service from the staff too.

Lovely little find while my husband was looking for somewhere to go for a drive The food was delicious and the service from staff was exceptional they were all very attentive .. Lovely atmosphere in this lovely traditional looking pub. Will definitely return back, and it was definitely worth the drive from New Hedges

Booked a table for 12 for a special birthday. The staff came to explain how all the seafood specials were served. The food was absolutely superb. Simon the owner and chef came out to meet us and ask how the meal was at the end. Cannot recommend The Griffin highly enough. Will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

Fabulous pub and restaurant with exceptional fresh-caught fish, delightful service, and great view over the bay.

We were staying nearby for the week and we contacted The Griffin ahead of time. They were incredibly helpful and opened early to accommodate our booking. Food and drink was excellent and we had a lovely lunch. Thank you again.

Ahoy, mateys, beware of boarding the Griffin’s pirate fish menu: The skulduggery has blundered me booty through a young buccaneer's hornswoggly. I’ve landed many times at the Griffin, bamboozled by a fish menu nearly worthy of the price you pay. The setting reassures that no internal conflict is necessary when paying for the bill. Even the cutthroat antics employed by the server, regarding the procurement of a service charge on checkout, hardly dampened my memory of previous visits. But this time, I walked the plank, never to return again! To start, my wife’s fish soup was a brown quagmire resembling the muddy puddle she nearly lost her wellie in while crossing a boggy field earlier that day. Her wellie got so stuck in the sucking power of the mud that her foot came out of it, making her scream while nearly falling headfirst into the puddle. Looking into that bowl was like a flashback without the humour, especially when you tasted it, contemplated the cost, and listened to a codswallop tale of how delicious it is. I had three cold prawns that had died a death of hyperthermia on my plate. These were not king prawns, residing in a palace of flavours. They were shoddy, sad prawns cast out on an island of brown, mushy avocado. Tasteless, lifeless, and disrespected, much like I was. A high price to pay, but this was only the beginning… We hoped not all was lost as we anticipated our main course. We enthusiastically discussed the stunning, tiring 7-mile walk around the Dale Peninsula, how hungry it had made us, and whether pirates still sailed around the peninsula. We soon discovered they had actually landed! Next arrived my wife’s Hake, which had been bludgeoned to death in a chorizo and tomato sauce, all flavours of fish scuttled in a red sea that expertly added nothing of notable quality. My Gurnard, a fine-looking fish, had been drowned in a sweet, sickly-tasting and slurry-looking sauce. The adults' meals were confirmed shipwrecks, all had been lost at sea, but on land, things were better; my daughter loved her tiny children’s burger that came with a decent amount of well-cooked, crispy chips. It has to be mentioned, our friendly buccaneer waiter from Somerset worked hard to overstate the treasures he was selling us. Nevertheless, we had learned our lesson and declined to be plundered further by ordering dessert. I begrudgingly asked for the bill, and the young scallywag reminded me of the optional service charge, which never actually feels optional. The dilemma was that he had done his job well, but the sauces hadn’t. I pondered: was this service charge a cutthroat move from a rapscallion, or just his in-house training? These questions I could not answer, as I was done for, confused, tired, unable to wholeheartedly partake in any trade deal with him at this time. So, I cowardly gave my wife my debit card and let her make the choice; she paid the bill and service charge. It felt like a cutlass penetrating deep into my heart. Wounded, we disembarked the pub and headed to the car. Soon, we were caught off guard by what appeared to be an ambush; we heard shrieks from a ship's mate running at high speed towards us. I cowered; was this the final attack? Was this the end? No, I had left my mobile phone on the table in despondency due to the night’s shenanigans. Not all was lost, and thank goodness my wife paid that service charge!

Visited Griffin Inn during Christmas 2023. The place was full of locals and everyone was warm and nice. People are quite friendly, it was easy to strike a conversation and the atmosphere was just phenomenal. Exactly the pub you want to visit again and again. The view is serene - beach, sea and the setting sun. There is parking available right opposite the bar or in the lanes behind it. But if you plan to drink more, pls do take a cab. Would recommend to anyone planning to visit wales. Just an hour drive from Tenby (the anchor town for a Wales visit) Context - we were a group of 4 Indians. They are dog friendly so get your four legged Companion with you

Lovely coal fire, but only reluctantly allowed dogs in the tiny bar area as it was out of season and quiet

What a fantastic jewel in Pembrokeshire’s crown! We chose from the fish menu and certainly not disappointed. The taste was out of this world! All members of staff (three) were very attentive and welcoming. If you’re searching for exceptional food in cozy surroundings, look no further than. We will certainly be back!!

Only stopped by for a drink. Very welcoming. Lovely views of the bay and nice warm fire

Had our Mini - Moon celebration dinner in the pub. I honestly cannot fault any aspect. Warm and cosy, friendly staff and the food was perfect. This pub was the find of our break. The seafood was truly magnificent. We shall be returning even if it’s 50mph winds and the sea is pounding the frontage 😂😂

Food is 5 stars! Delicious, fresh, fantastic presentation, well worth the money! The staff were all very friendly, professional, attentive & knew the menu off by heart! I would recommend printing the fish menu, as you have a variety of options, it was hard to remember the description of each dish when the member of staff verbally informed us. The interiors could do with modernising, and you’d really have something special here! Overall fantastic food and service, highly recommend!

Lovely food, friendly staff. Couldn’t ask for a better meal out

Atmospheric pub in stunning location. Good food and 3 excellent ales on my visit. The interior is light and bright and seating with sea views outside as well. The kind of place you wish was your local. Only reason I have not awarded 5 stars comes down to the rather excessive prices. However, if money is no object, then this is about as close to perfect as it gets.

Very friendly and welcoming. Recomend the fish pie and cawl - delicious 😋

It was ok. I thought it was expensive for what it was.

Stopped there with family on a little boat trip. Food was awesome, the fish and chips, chicken curry, and fillet steak were cooked perfect! Highly recommend and hopefully be going back soon! Thanks for making our boat trip even better 👌

I had the fish and chips, and the cheese cake was amazing

Fantastic fresh seafood, with knowledgeable staff.

Had lunch today .we had a fish pie. And we paid 26 pounds for it and it was all potato and very little fish .staff were lovely. I live in tenby so used to paying high prices. I did mention to a member of staff..I suggest the chef goes to the hope and anchor in tenby for a fish pie it's amazing. 16 pounds. Sorry guys will not be back

Lovely fish, but brilliant sauces. Scallop dish was mega clever.

All 4 fish dishes were delicious! Super service

We called to see if takeaway was available; the kitchen was about to close but Natalie was absolutely superb and said she could see if the chef would do it and place the order for us (as we were only 10 mins out) and we could pay on arrival. So kind and above and beyond service! Food was absolutely delicious, restaurant quality. Hubby doesn’t usually like tartare sauce but loved theirs. Fish gorgeous, batter spot on, chips done to a turn. Of course price is higher than a chippy but you get quality with it and 0 regrets on paying for it. Will defo keep this in mind next time we’re up this way! Thank you all so much for saving us from going home and cooking at 10pm. 😃

Best mussels I've ever had! Staff were great, atmosphere was lovely and we had a great view of the sea as we were dining! Thank you!

Exceptional, one half traditional pub, other modern restaurant. Seafood especially good, and fairly priced for the level of attention to detail, sauces particularly delicious. Friendly helpful service from all staff too. Can't wait to visit again.

We’ve fond memories of eating here over the years, it’s always been a bit pricy, but worth it. We ate here last night, my chicken pie (£20) was tasty, but with very little in it, a handful of chips and some salad. Was certainly overpriced for its quality; similar story with my wife’s beef pie. We left feeling disappointed.

Fantastic food, with great service. What’s not to love? We were able to have a pint outside looking out over the bay then head in for a great meal. Staff are really knowledgeable and explain the menu really well. The fish dishes are particularly good and interesting. Nice wine list too. Good wide kids menu too.

Good food but on the expensive side. Nice location.

Lovely food and location. Staff friendly and relaxed.

£20.00 for below average pie and chips!! Pie was about a small label full of fillin which was bulked out by baby onions. Tiny portion of fried oven chips cooked with no soul at all. Then they put on a service charge of £6 .95. , optional! They ask you if you want to pay this and you feel pressured into paying. TBF my sons burger was good but again tiny portion of chips. We have great memories of going to this pub 15 years ago. Sadly I will never return. Sad times

Price of a pint is a bit much, lots of other choice like the bait house and it's a great building and friendly team

Outstanding fresh fish. Located by the sea with friendly and helpful staff. This restaurant is with a visit.

Rapport qualité prix un peu élevé

Tijdens ons verblijf in Dale hier 2 x gegeten. De kwaliteit van het eten, ook de vis specialiteiten is gemiddeld, niks bijzonders. De portie eerder klein, bv extra gestoomde groente besteld, 5 pond, komt er een bakje met wat erwten en groene asperge ter groote van de bijgeleverde saus. Vette frieten voorzien van teveel zout. De prijzen zijn hoog, mossels voor 24 pond of vis en chips voor 20 pond. Als klap op de vuurpijl komen ze bij het afrekenen met een bedrag voor de bediening, van 12, 5 % van je rekening, ze zeggen er wel bij dat dit een keuze is, als je dat uitdrukkelijk zegt halen ze het er weer af. De eerste keer wilde ik niet onbeleefd doen, maar bij ons tweede bezoek heb ik het laten verwijderen. De coco, die er naast ligt, is een stuk vriendelijker, geen poespas met extra voor bedienen, en het eten nog beter ook.

Great food, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Whar more could you want?

Friendly attentive staff, but lacklustre food. Very expensive for what it was. We usually eat at the Ivy where puddings are £8.50 - £10. £11 for a small sticky toffee pudding is ludicrous, when you consider the competition in local surrounding areas. The Brewery Inn and Stackpole Inn are far superior in terms of quality and price. I’m always happy to pay for quality, but oily fries and a sad salad, does not hit the mark. We’ll stick to other places next time because overall, I felt ripped off.

Food was amazing and staff so friendly

Pricey place. But worth it overall. Food was and is always good. Location awesome, service is always great. What more could you want?

Seems very much a gastropub or a restaurant with a bar. We didn't eat here as it's a bit out of our price range with mains starting at £20 and going up from there. Vegetarian choice was limited too as it specialises in seafood. We had a nice pint of ale in the bar which was great. Staff seemed friendly asking about our walk.

Was expecting something special from this highly rated restaurant but it was disappointing.service was slow but they were busy,my partner had the fish pie but struggled to find any fish in it.i had the cod loin with a white wine sauce,the fish was lovely but the sauce was bland,I think chef forgot to season it.but the worst thing about the restaurant was the flies,I had flies in my food and in my wine,not nice!the waitress did apologise and deducted £20 off our bill.

Between The Griffin and the Yacht Club, you have the finest dining spots, service and views across the lower Cleddau. Recommend upstairs dining if possible, for the extra view on a sunny day

We visited for lunch on a bright sunny June day and had a wonderful meal. Fish soup starter which is the best soup I’ve eaten followed by the ubiquitous fish and chips which is right up there with the best the batter was wonderfully crispy fish cooked to perfection chips were crispy and fluffy. Well worth a visit the location is wonderful food delicious. All the food and drinks arrived in good time.

My husband and I had lunch here yesterday, celebrating our Wedding Anniversary. The food was glorious, we had 5 dishes from the fish menu. We ordered king prawns, scallops and fishcake for starters, then John dory and Gurnard for mains. Every dish had a fantastic and unique sauce. The seafood was cooked to perfection. The staff were delightful, very knowledgeable about the menu, we were well looked after.

Great place for lunch, highly recommend, even if they had run out of Lobster....

Found by accident when looking for somewhere to eat while on holiday, made to feel really welcome and the food was amazing.