The Trough in South Somerset

Excellent breakfast here. Not the cheapest but worth it. First time for me not the last. Staff excellent and very friendly

This has to be the best steaks that we've had. We ordered the ostrich steak (which was really good, slightly sweet and so tasty) the filet steak was particularly impressive. Perfectly cooked and melted in the mouth. This is definitely a hidden gem.

Horrible experience We totally understand that popular establishments get busy but please train your staff to be honest and upfront about it and apologise in advance if you think there will be a wait. Saying the word "sorry" is free and goes a long way to great customer service. We've had lunch here previously & although a bit pricey, the food is always delicious and we've had a good experience. Unfortunately this wasn't the case this time. We'd pre booked for 1pm for a table for 2. Once seated we didn't see anyone again until 1.25pm when our order for both food & drinks was taken. No apology for the wait. We could see they were busy so politely asked if there was much of a wait for food as we'd got tickets for an event. We were told it would be 20 mins, again no apology. Drinks arrived with a very friendly different waitress. When there was no sign of food at 2.05pm we had to ask again when it would arrive. Still no apology for the wait. By now we were really anxious as there wasn't going to be time to eat our food, let alone enjoy it, plus our confirmation email stated we only had the table until 2.24pm. Our waitress went away to find out but didn't come back. We saw her laughing & joking with colleagues so it wasn't the case that she was too busy to let us know. I had to then ask yet again where our food was. She advised it was coming out, again no apology. At 2.20pm we couldn't wait any longer & so my husband went to pay for the drinks and advise that we couldn't wait any longer. At this point my husband received an apology that we hadn't had a good experience, but it wasn't at all friendly or sincere. While he was paying our food finally turned up but it was too late and we had to leave. To add insult to injury on leaving the restaurant we were then followed out by a man with a tray (so assumed he was staff) who very loudly confronted us about what had happened. We couldn't believe that on top of having waited for 1 hour & 20 minutes for our food & not receiving it until we paid for our drinks that we were then treated in such an awful manner. Very upsetting. We've always considered it a bit of a treat to go to The Trough, but it was more like a really horrible ordeal on this occasion. Very disappointed. Please don't become one of those restaurants who feel they don't need to treat customers decently because you know you'll always get the custom anyway because of the lovely location.

Delicious afternoon coffee and cake in beautiful surroundings. Stunning views and farm animals for the kids to meet. Revisited today, approximately 6 months later and had a delicious breakfast (order by 11.15 latest)

Good. Food, lovely decor and nice staff

Fabulous Sunday lunch. Great portion size and cooked to perfection. A fab eatery of ours.

Lovely ambience. Food was well portioned. Food was average. Wings could be seasoned better. The fish batter was crispy. Pulled pork sandwich was good.

An absolutely beautiful place to have breakfast. Very friendly and helpful service. The trough breakfast is served freshly cooked to your liking. I go repeatedly as I find the whole experience truly exceptional.

Visited for Sunday lunch. Food was ok although expensive in comparison to other eating houses which offer more superior quality. We phone booked for 4people (paying £40deposit)…unfortunately our guests were unable to attend due to ill health. We were charged £10 for these guests not being there. We were not advised of this charge when booking on phone or on arrival. Felt this was little underhand & we left feeling disappointed at this. Not sure we will return.

We met with family at this chic country restaurant. The food was tasty and well presented. The staff were courteous and charming. We will definitely visit again.

Very loud even though there wasn't a huge amount of people in there. Food was OK, not the best not the worst but could be a whole lot better for the price of it (we had sandwiches for £15-17) The staff were nice, coffee was well made.

Our regular go to place for a Friday night drink. Great service, great staff. Lots of easy parking. Great views.

I took my daughter for lunch here recently and was so disappointed with how The Trogh has deteriorated. Prices have increased considerably which in the current market I have no problem with but the portion sizes has dramatically shrunk too! My daughter and I both opted for the ceaser salad which was served with a very undercooked inedible egg, just a tiny sprinkle of finely chopped chicken and limp undercooked bacon. Very few salad leaves which for the price was poor. I asked to speak to the manager or shift leader as my meal was delivered 20 mins before my daughter and grandsons came out. I pointed this out to the shift leader who was nothing less than rude and hostile. She offered no apologies or solutions so eventually I suggested that she may like to refund my daughter’s meal. There were no checks backs on the table when the order was finally complete which is and should be standard. I can forgive poor food as we all have bad days but can’t forgive poor front of house customer service. Hasten to say we won’t be returning unfortunately. On a positive note the burger and fries was thoroughly enjoyed by my grandson.

I took my daughter for lunch here recently and was so disappointed with how The Trogh has deteriorated. Prices have increased considerably which in the current market I have no problem with but the portion sizes has dramatically shrunk too! My daughter and I both opted for the ceaser salad which was served with a very undercooked inedible egg, just a tiny sprinkle of finely chopped chicken and limp undercooked bacon. Very few salad leaves which for the price was poor. I asked to speak to the manager or shift leader as my meal was delivered 20 mins before my daughter and grandsons came out. I pointed this out to the shift leader who was nothing less than rude and hostile. She offered no apologies or solutions so eventually I suggested that she may like to refund my daughter’s meal. There were no checks backs on the table when the order was finally complete which is and should be standard. I can forgive poor food as we all have bad days but can’t forgive poor front of house customer service. Hasten to say we won’t be returning unfortunately. On a positive note the burger and fries was thoroughly enjoyed by my grandson.

Had lunch here and it was excellent! The carrot cake and chai tea are 5* worthy alone; everything else is a bonus! Décor is fabulous, as is the location. Service was a little slow but it's August and expected tbh... Staff really friendly

one of the best roast dinners I’ve had, would highly recommend. service was also great.

£20 Per Person for a sandwich and a drink is not great value for money! Not sure we will return.

We came down from London for the day to visit family and booked The Trough through google reviews and we were not disappointed. Fabulous food, drinks and staff were very attentive. I would recommend The Trough to anyone looking for somewhere that is off the beaten track but is first class in every aspect. It's a shame it was raining so couldn't enjoy the fabulous views that we saw for 5 minutes. Well done to everyone involved in making this a first class establishment.

Went for coffee & cake to meet up with friends. Always made to feel welcome plus it has a lovely atmosphere to sit & enjoy your drink & food.

Great views and gorgeous set up.A very lovely destination spot.Beautiful interior.We had the sunday lunch, perfectly fine, nothing outstanding but was what it said.Would be keen to see he everyday menu.Would definately came here again just for the outlook.

Seriously the best roast and service I’ve ever had. Cannot fault the food or presentation. I had roast beef and everything was cooked to perfection. The cocktails are lovely and the deserts to die for! Jordan was our server and was so genuine and helpful. Will return and bring friends and family.

This was the best roast I have Ever tasted and desert was a dream. Thank you Jordan for recommending the sticky toffee pudding. I can’t wait to come back 😜

Glorious day . Looking forward to a thank you lunch with friends We sat enjoying far reaching beautiful rural views and hoping to select from The lunch menu options currently on website (that we had had a peak at from home,) and firstly the reason we had chosen this restaurant to meet with friends and secondly almost decided what we might order to eat. Sadly although 1 pm the lunch menu wasn't available !! and we had to make a choice from a limited very uninspiring Brunch menu. The Chicken Caesar salads x 2 were bland, small almost a starter portion for £16 with very little lettuce and dressing . The two burgers were served on a plank with no accompanying dressed leaves Chips were extra £8 for Dirty fries which were either limp or burned on the surface or £6 for skinny fries. Overpriced for bland food. The location and views, a cold Elderflower presse on a hot day - plus of course the company are the only memorable things about our visit. Happy to return and have a tea or coffee but won't be wasting money on food there again sadly.

First visit to the Trough, won’t be the last!

Had a chorizo flat bread pizza. Was fantastic. Service was very friendly too. Had the steak sandwich today. Amazing 👏

Excellent food with lovely views

Thank you Trough very impressed today and enjoyed the atmosphere. Haven’t been for over a year, food good, dining area lovely, definitely go back

Nice atmosphere, beautiful decor, however service was very slow. My latte arrived lukewarm so I had to send it back. Waitress apologised saying they had become busy. Might have been an idea to have two baristas rather than one in that case. Latte glasses are also small in comparison to other establishments. Waited 40 minutes for eggs benedict. Quite pricey so the overall experience was disappointing.

Expensive. We were there for end of service and food ok.

Our favourite place to go for some lunch! The interior is amazing! The food is great! A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Just waiting for the weather to improve because this will make it an even better place to visit Thank you

What a wonderful time we enjoyed. Amazing food and the staff were fantastic. We would recommend to anyone who is in the area. We will return

Great place to eat and food is great with a varied menu ours been the lunch menu. Not cheap but not expensive either. Excellent friendly and efficient staff. Only gave 4 stars for atmosphere as the sound acoustics made for a canteen like feel with the constant chatter been slightly increased by the buildings design, but does not detract from an overall great experience.

Sunday lunch with friends . Lovely location on a sunny day with views across the fields and the cattle at the fence. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Excellent roasts. Huge Yorkshire pudding and gravy to die for.

Sunday lunch with friends. Fantastic location, staff were excellent and roasts were superb

The food is good, but not cheap. Burgers come without fries, which cost an extra £4. It can get very busy, and this means a long wait between ordering and receiving your meal. We waited over 40 minutes. The lunchtime selection is not extensive, less than in many pubs. The internal acoustics mean that the main restaurant is very noisy, so forget about having a quiet romantic lunch. Finally, the car park surface is truly dreadful, and if it is wet you will tread pale brown mud on to your car carpets, and this will dry to a cream coloured powder which is not easy to remove.

Lovely place for breakfast, lunch or a nice coffee and cake! Quality of the food is really good too, however I would say it’s slightly more expensive. Great for veggies!

One of the best places in Yeovil

Beautiful venue, great location, lovely views, service good. The food is overpriced for a conventional menu, it is executed well but essentially for a wrap with a side of chips its 20 quid which I think is a little punchy even for the setting.

The Trough is a gem within the Yeovil area. Not easily stumbled upon, but we're glad we did. Excellent food, superb views, very good service.

My “go to” place. The services are great, and staff very friendly. There’s plenty of space inside and outside - lots of fresh air too, the environment is lovely. They provide blankets if you want to sit outside.

The Trough is a beautiful looking restaurant with unmatched views all around! Unfortunately the food didn’t match up to the reputation for my family and I. We all ordered the aged beef with Sunday trimmings. The veg was cooked lovely but the meat came out extremely raw, even though we weren’t asked how we wanted it cooked, and one member of my family’s food was so under cooked the staff even took it off the bill (after previously saying it couldn’t be done. Maybe they noticed how under cooked it really was?). Dessert on the other hand was amazing and definitely worth mentioning. I would 100% recommended trying them as they all looked great and tasted even better. As for service, we weren’t offered any water for the table, even though everyone else had a bottle on the tables around us. When we were brought dessert, which as I mentioned was great, we weren’t given any spoons to eat it with. That being said all the staff were friendly and welcoming and were working hard. Overall I just expected more. Everything from the restaurant’s reputation, to how it looked just didn’t match up to the food we had. I’ve had better for less, and I think that’s a real shame.

Food and service was great just need more vegan and vegetarian options!

A very nice venue friendly staff delicious cake and coffee but very busy if you want a peaceful time to chat with friends, would pay to book

A really great find, will definitely be going back. The staff couldn't do enough for you

Very nice place with beautiful view. Cosy. Has little shop inside. Friendly staff.

Very pleasant all round and welcoming fire

Excellent food and venue. Service is very polite and friendly but, for me, a little slow

Great food good service nice atmosphere

I booked afternoon tea here as a Christmas present for a friend and it was amazing. The portions were great, we could change the drink or upgrade to Prosecco if we wanted but we had hot chocolates. Food was really tasty, the brownie was my favourite. The service was brilliant as always and I think it’s a really reasonable price. Highly recommend.

Excellent breakfast this morning, we were very well looked after and the coffee is great too. Will definitely visit again, worth a trip out if you are anywhere near Yeovil.

Excellent food service and atmosphere 👌🏼

Beautiful restaurant with an idyllic view and tranquil atmosphere. Very different from what you normally find around Yeovil. The decor is warm and elegant, seats comfy and the whole setting is airy and light. Huge windows overlook an open field, and seating outside is possible too. The staff was attentive and thoughtful, they also asked how I liked my fried eggs, which is unfortunately so rare in the area. The food was expertly prepared and presented, the hollandaise sauce the best I tried in a long time. Eggs just as we asked. We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast at the Trough and highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for great quality, fantastic ambiance and something more special than what you'd normally find around Yeovil. A hidden gem.

Wery long time waiting for food,and food was just basic, nothing special

Lovely atmosphere & staff, it was a little chilly the night we went, & feel the food is limited and a little overpriced

It was my friends birthday and a meal was booked at The Trough...I have a fear of eating out due to allergies you can only understand this if your like me... I would normally not go... but was recommended that The Trough are amazing so decided to pay them a visit prior to the meal... amazing is an understatement!!!! not only was i reassured but the head Chef took the time to speak to us himself show us where my food would be prepared and on the night came out and spoke to me the head chef prepared made & served my food to my table himself so there was no possible way my food could be mixed up first meal iv had out in years I actually enjoyed my food it was incredible & I felt safe eating it knowing how much care had gone into making sure my order was safe for me to have...all the staff were so lovely & friendly I literally can't recommended The Trough enough if u have allergies and want to eat out this is the place to go will definitely be going back.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

always friendly with tasty food

Really great restaurant. Smart inside, ranch theme outside

A birthday gave us an opportunity to look for a nice place for brunch. We were recommended The Trough by friends in Yeovil. We chose the Smashed Avocado and the minute steak brunch. The avocado breakfast was delicious and I was really full when eating it. The steak was a bit chewy and fatty and my husband did not particularly enjoy his meal. He ate everything though but I was glad I made my choice and not have the steak which had been my first choice meal. We stayed after the food and had tea. It's a great place to sit and chat and it's beautifully designed and decorated. I will go back again but will stick to veggie food.

Great food and service!! Love it here!

Excellent would throughly recommend. The food was very good the staff pleasant and efficient with a lovely ambience.

Lovely find, fabulous Sunday roast.

Unhelpful staff expected us to sit outside with dogs even though the furniture was soaking wet! Please note not dog friendly

Seems a nice place, staff were friendly and helpful, food options were limited and it was Sunday lunchtime 🥳

You have fantastic staff to add to your great facility.

Second visit here and unfortunately this time was somewhat disappointed. I had the roast beef and at £22 per portion although nicely cooked the meat was cut very thin and almost transparent served covered by a very large Yorkshire pudding. The drinks are expensive I had the Laycooks cider and although flavoursome was £6.50 for a 500ml bottle. Cheapest wine I could see was £23 per bottle. This venue is expensive and you will be looking at around £40 per head with drinks. Shame as the venue has rolling countryside off a large car park. I am by no means running this venue down just advising you to take a full wallet to dine there.

My wife and I had a great meal here last night the homemade bread was delicious, my pork belly was outstanding and my wife's fillet steak was cooked to perfection, impeccable service and a great view of the sunset over Somerset, what could be better.

Visited for drinks and desserts mid dog walk. Dogs welcome outside. Desserts and coffee were tasty. Very friendly and polite staff. Lovely decor and nice aesthetics to the place. Inside had comfy seating, clean toilets and a little shop where we bought a couple of mugs. Plenty of free parking for drivers.

A perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu is concise yet covers some nice options for everyone. Staff are polite and friendly and the place is clean and tidy. I'd recommend this place for groups and couples, it can be busy during peak times so keep that in mind.

First time eating here, Absolutely amazing Sunday lunch, great service. Would highly recommend.

What a hidden gem! My friend and I received a warm welcome when we arrived today. We hadn’t booked but nothing was too much trouble. Outstanding coffee and the most delicious lunch which was rammed with fresh, quality ingredients. Thank you! We loved it!

Had lunch. It was quite busy and very loud. We were warned that there might be a wait - but it wasn't very long in the end. Club sandwiches very good value. Bacon bap was OK, nothing special. Coffee was very good which means I would definitely go back!

Really nice place and certainly popular, but the food wasn't great. The croque madam was overwhelmed by the mustard and the bread was soggy. In all, a bit stodgy.

Just popped in for coffee, hot chocolate and a light breakfast. There is a relaxed, upmarket vibe in stunningly scenic surroundings with tasteful furnishings and a refined atmosphere.

I specifically asked for oat milk with my americano. I was given cows' milk. Fortunately I noticed, otherwise I'd have been very poorly. I'd have expected the staff to be more aware of allergies. Very disappointed.

A wonderful setting ,views fantastic Car parking free ,plenty of spaces. Lovely seating area's staff polite, food Hot ,attention to detail is good .. No rush to get you out so can relax. It's just somewhere special, A real find .

Contracted some work, the owner refused to pay the full bill even though the work was done properly, just because the he had double booked himself and had another company coming the following day. I said the full bill should be paid. He said no, and took £28 off of my bill and underpaid me. He said and I quote “you either take this or I’m going to go bezerk in a minute”. He said it’s not my fault, nor is it his. It was the ‘employee who called me to do the works fault’. Unfortunately, this is not my problem, it’s his. If they had the work completed by us, the full bill should have been settled. First company I’ve ever done work for that’s refused to pay the sum of the bill in my 2 years of running the company. Very poor, I’m sure the food is probably good though. Probably.

Such a lovely setting. Fabulous food.

It would be so nice if the food could be served on plates instead of a small piece of wood it just fits on and you haven't room to cut the food and it goes everywhere. A sharp knife would be a good idea too.

Haven’t been in a while , it never disappoints lovely coffee and cake , great service and always so friendly. Today we met friends here and sat just chatting and watching the world go by , just what we all needed. Need to make more time to enjoy this lovely place . Thank you John and Team

We didn’t eat here , just came for “cars and coffee “ so can’t comment on food. Great surroundings and friendly people. Will certainly come back again to eat and definitely the cars and coffee . Thank you 😊

Delightful place to relax on every way!

Now this place is a bit special.....my daughters and son-in-law brought me here for Fathers Day lunch and I was very very impressed! The whole experience from start to finish was spot-on, they could not have done more. The meal was delicious, I am aware of previous less than glowing reviews, but I'm given to plain speaking and I loved it, all of it. There's extra outside seating and even a coffee lounge away from the main restaurant where you can relax and digest a glorious meal while others can delight in their wares!! An experience I'm keen to repeat very soon, while it's not inexpensive it really is a case of you get what you pay for!! And the staff are worthy of mention too, really pleasant and a credit to the business.

Hideous treatment by staff. Arranged an afternoon tea and showed up to be told i couldn’t have it. Their system messed up and they were full of guff and excuses rather than solving the problem.

A beautiful setting on a beautiful day 😍 We chose to eat outside for breakfast to celebrate a special birthday. What a fantastic view! The full breakfast, chosen by my husband, looked amazing. Bless Lyndsay, she even put a candle on it for the occassion 👍 The French toast option was delicious 😋 As always, a very enjoyable time, service definitely with a smile & food to recommend. Thank you all @ The Trough x

UPDATE: 01/06/2023 Still enjoy coming here. Service was a little slower than usual but it's a lovely place and so, time passes easily. Food is always great; I had the Trough Burger and whilst it was really tasty and thoroughly enjoyable, i found the patty to be quite dense in texture and so, a little difficult to chew. My wife had the Tartiflette and again, superb meal but just needed to be that little bit warmer (not enough to comment to the staff because she was hungry enough to just get on and eat). Anyway, overall, lovely food, lovely surroundings, especially so when the weather is warm and you can enjoy the views. Always a pleasant surprise when we visit the Trough. The amount of effort these guys put into everything they do, is really impressive. This occasion was for their first offering of a pumpkin picking experience and it was so well organised. Well laid out across the field, plenty of size choices, straw over the foot ways (to prevent a mud bath) and a well put-together marquee with picnic tables, so we could sit and drink a lovely hot coffee. The hotdogs were great and burgers were nothing short of gourmet restaurant taste. Amazing. Looking forward to many more visits to the restaurant with the family. Great stuff guys.

A great destination for a quality Sunday roast, in the sunny weather the outdoor seating is perfect.

Worst food.over price.wanted £2.50 to cut birthday cake we pay for Would cost 35.00£****££££ piss takers and make it worst all 40.00each and insult never ever be back

It's always great here. Lovely menu, great atmosphere. A hidden gem!

Outstanding food, fabulous views. This restaurant is next level and certainly worth every Penny! Do not miss out!

Brilliant service and fantastic food. Consistently great everytime we visit - thankyou!

Went here to celebrate my husbands birthday with our daughter who lives away. Didn't book. Staff very welcoming. Lovely lunchtime menu. Two of our party had Katys Club Sandwich and I had beef burger. Had a portion of dirty fries which had a topping of cheese, bacon and spring onions on them. Will be going back again. Lovely setting looking out at Longhorn cattle.

Great views, amazing cakes, fabulous place with fantastic staff

I went in there thinking it was a farm shop, but it is now a reastraunt, so I just got a coffee, which was amazing. I took the menu and I will go for lunch someday

Absolutely fabulous experience at this beautiful restaurant. The staff are great, really friendly and attentive. The food is fresh and really well prepared. Menu has good options and to top it off the location is stunning. Cannot fault The Trough. Parking and accessibility is also very good for disabled customers.

In my opinion expensive for what you get burger £14.50p without chips !!! 11 of us went to celebrate a birthday brought a cake in to celebrate told there is a cover charge for cutting the cake £2.50 per slice!!!! Add that up between eleven of us! Dissatisfied with that considering the final bill for all of us must have been near £700 ! Wanted to charge us to cut a cake ! On top ! Needless to say the trough is firmly off our to go there again list !😡😡😡😡💯💯

First time visit, recommended by a friend did not disappoint.

Amazing quality meal. Outstanding and friendly service. Great views and atmosphere! Coming back here very soon.

Went back to The trough as we were impressed with the food. This visit we felt the menu has little choice. I would still use it as the location is lovely and the venue is clean with friendly staff but with the limited menu, it's not a choice I would make for a meal again. They have a cafe with a selection of cakes.

Loved everything about this place 👍👍👍👍going again

Lovely cafe and views, with a great menu.