Based on 464 opinions finded in 4 websites
Based on 464 opinions finded in 4 websites
Nº 241 in 339 in Tonbridge and Malling
Nº 4 of 5 Other european cuisines in Tonbridge and Malling
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Absolutely shocking. Desserts look like they are from Brake Bros. My children can present food better.
dan guy . 2023-09-08
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Awful, not the same after reopening. Website misleading, not fine dinning. Walked in met with stale smell and man with shirt hanging out. Restaurant empty, sat in cold room. Asked drinks menu, there wasn't one, 3 choices of red wine! We left, couldn't trust the food.
Joanne Gowling . 2022-12-11
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Awful! Food was tasteless, place was cold and very expensive for a very unenjoyable experience.
Frances Cooper . 2022-12-03
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Was very cold inside. Mains were ok... only three choices for dessert. Ice was vertually non existent in drinks. Waiter/owner very informal . Def not the same as it was the last time we visited. ( which included a sweet trolley) all waiters were smartly dressed and attentive before . Won't hurry back
Julie wood . 2022-11-27
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Was quite midweek but could not fault service,not rushed. Portions very large but tasty.
LYNNE HAWKINS . 2022-10-26
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Well renowned restaurant, have been a customer for many years, was closed for a while, glad to see The Vineyard open again, great food, excellent menu, attentive friendly staff and good atmosphere, good value. Not many family run restaurants left like this, far better than the big chains.
Suite Deal . 2022-10-19
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So pleased this place has reopened. The food was beautiful as always.
Zara Farrant . 2022-10-08
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Terrible - service was slow and waited an hour for starters and nearly same again for desert. We had Sunday lunch and it was not great - undercooked veg, tough meat Wont be visiting again
G Little . 2022-09-17
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Party of 9, had a lovely evening, didn’t feel rushed we stayed till midnight Food was brilliant, portion sizes were huge and the customer service was amazing Will be going back x
Denise Annett . 2022-09-14
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I didn’t realise this place had been closed for refurbishment when I booked. Not been for many years and looks fresher than it did although lost some of its traditional look. My food was great and menu had plenty to choose from. Owners always friendly and would recommend you give it a try.
grahamr226 . 2020-01-26
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My parents visited for my Dads 85 birthday in the evening. When it came to paying for their meal they were told they couldn't pay by card as their payment systems were not working, hadn't been all day! They suggested the garage over the road had an ATM, so my father not wanting to leave without paying WALKED over to the garage in the dark to withdraw over £100. Appalling behaviour to allow an elderly man to cross a busy road in the dark ALONE to get cash out to pay for the meal. Not once did staff offer to take my parents details and allow them to pay over the phone once the restaurants systems were up and working. Not once did staff alert my PARENTS to the situation on arrival to allow them to decide whether to stay or go or get cash out in daylight! I spoke to the manager after about 20 attempts on the phone and he offered a bottke of wine on their next visit. I politley declined and he then offered a £75 gift voucher which has never materialised. They have been closed for re furb for months and after calling again and again and again I have been promised a call back which has never materialised. My only option now is to visit in person and demand a refund. How dare they treat an elderly couple in this way. How dare they think they can get away with it. I am not letting this rest and I will be contacting the local council for advice. Shame on you and shame on your staff who alliwed this to happen. Your answer phone service is now not working you are an absolute shambles of a business and I advise you NOT to visit them. You will next be seeing me in person and I will not leave your premises without a full refund.
jodory . 2019-12-29
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Great service, food is good. Relaxed environment. Plenty car parking space. Washroom clean. One of the pubs we’d return for a good meal.
Shidah C . 2019-09-30
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I had a table booked , I had confirmation email , I booked my in laws into the premier inn hotel opposite I got there my taxi left to find a hand written sign on the door saying closed for refurb. Some one was in but didn’t open door when we knocked . My sons 18th and wife’s birthday ruined !!! Shocking especially when we have been so many times before . A disgrace for taking a booking and then ... it wasn’t just us another couple turned up same they had booked on phone the day before ! I look forward to response ! What a disaster our sons 18th night out was
V8310LXpaulc . 2019-08-17
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Been here several times but never again. Sunday lunch had hard, dry roast potatoes cooked god knows when but not fresh for sure. Sardines similar as starter. Service OK but loud waitress with zero charm & chavvy accent enough to put you off let alone the food.
yamaha25fzhdjxjdkx . 2019-08-13
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Myself and my friends come to The Vineyard at least once a month for a girlie catch up. We love it here the food is lovely and the staff are attentive we have such a great time when we come! I can’t believe the extent people go to make bad accusations about a competitor and I can honestly say Seyfi and his family are brilliant restaurant owners and always make us feel welcome. Lobsters are always the best here and Seyfi will personally go out of his way to go and get you a fresh lobster that day for your visit that evening! What other restaurant would do that!
479lucyf . 2019-08-04
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I've eaten here a number of times with family, friends and solo. Always a warm welcome, very friendly atmosphere. I normally stick to the skate as it's the best I've tasted but have had the steak and liver, Reasonably priced too for the quality. Highly recommend.
TezzaLouise . 2019-08-03
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Been here many times and the atmosphere is lovely and the food is great. Every time I have had the Skate it is the best I have ever had it, absolutely superb. I highly recommend this restaurant, you will not be disappointed. Sarah x
sarahhfall . 2019-08-03
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The best skate I have ever had! If you love seafood this is the place to go. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Sarah S . 2019-08-03
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I booked this place on the same day for a dinner for 5 of us. We had a warm welcome and offered drinks at the bar. Then had a wonderful meal. Excellent places still exist. Go and try yourselves.
Sankkop . 2019-08-03
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I am not sure what all the negative reviews are about, but I guess you simply can’t please everybody.
Vacation589696 . 2019-08-03
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Beautiful restaurant very friendly staff lobster was the best I have had in a long time I will be returning 10 out of ten amazing food
Laura P . 2019-08-03
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Booked this place for a family celebration. From start to finish the service was excellent and the staff could not have made us feel more welcome. Nothing was to much trouble and the staff especially Izel were attentive to all our needs. We had been recommended by friends because of the food and wow it didn't disappoint. Every course was presented beautifully and the taste was unbelievable. Will defiantly be going back and would highly recommend you give it a try
Chris C . 2019-08-03
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I have been a big fan of The Vineyard for a long time and have become good friends with some of the staff there.
JCaffenil . 2019-08-01
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This year was my 4th time of coming here while at Brands Hatch. The food quality has deteriorated every year and the price has gone up. Dont get me wrong, its a good place to eat but the food is overpriced. The most shocking thing of all is the fact that for 4 years (running) when paying I was informed that the PDQ machine wasnt working. They showed me one that was powered off to make their point, but 4 times? No! What would have happened if I didnt have the cash ? I wont come again, sorry.
WTR . 2019-07-26
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My wife and I visited 16.07.19 to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
chrislawrence1968 . 2019-07-25
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Lovely food . Excellent service. Enjoyed the atmosphere and 5* service . Thank-you for a memorable evening. Would have preferred more starter choice as don’t eat fish . But lots to choose from .
jennyhart11 . 2019-07-03
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A meal for two on a thursday evening. The waiter was very attentive as there were only two tables occupied. As a result the restaurant lacked atmosphere. The main course prices seem steep especially as vegtables and potatoes are charged extra on top.
diamond183 . 2019-06-25
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Been here before when it was called the pretty maid, it’s still as great, good atmosphere and the food is great, busy little place.
a4be . 2019-06-04
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The meal was the beginning of our Silver Wedding celebrations, we had been to The Vineyard several times in the past and always had great service and fabulous food. Arrived for our meal and was spoken to by a grumpy female member of staff and went straight to our table and ordered drinks which came back wrong. When looking online it advises you to be patient as all the food is cooked from fresh, what a joke. My wife ordered fillet stake very well done, it was incinerated on the outside and red in the middle, this was sent back and replaced with a piece of sirloin, my wife said it was not acceptable and was told that they had no more fillet. While all this was going on an argument started between two members of staff who were shouting at each other a using the F word. The atmosphere was terrible and we did not want to stay any longer, paid the bill and left. On the way out one of the staff, the manager I think asked if we had enjoyed our meal., I couldn’t be bothered to answer him. Never ever will we return. Our starters and main meals were served up very quickly indeed and we were in the premises for no more than twenty minutes in total, everything on our plates looked and tasted like it had been microwaved too long.
S2341ROstephenw . 2019-05-29
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I visited The Vineyard on Saturday 18th.May with 6 others. We were greeted warmly and the staff were attentive all evening. All the food we ordered was very good. The steaks in particular were perfect, I ordered The Henry VIII (fillet steak topped with Stilton cheese in a red wine sauce.) There isn’t a great selection of beers unfortunately and the waiters weren’t dressed like waiters but just looked like other guests. But apart from that the food was very good and we had a great night.
jacquelineg964 . 2019-05-20
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My wife and I went to Sunday Lunch with an American friend.It didn't start well when we ordered drinks for the table and the waiter asked who was going to pay for the bottle of wine.Unbelieveable! My wife and i ordered fillet steaks and our friend ordered Sunday Lunch, Chicken a la Reine.Our meals arrived including vegetables, our friends vegetables did not arrive.After about 5minutes we asked if his cauliflower cheese was going to arrive. The waitress went to the kitchen and discovered theat they had had an accident with the cauliflower cheese and would be coming shortly.After about another 10 minutes it arrived.The mash potato that should have come with the meal never arrived. The waitress did not have a clue.I was asked by the waiter if i woiuld like another Gin and Tonic I replied Yes please.It never arrived!To top it all our steaks were dry and tough. This was a very embarrassing lunch as we have taken our friend to the Vineyard several times. But we shall not be going there again.
Christopher G . 2019-05-18
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Booked by a relative for a family get together and I have no idea what this restaurant doing. The menu is vague and expensive, and states on the menu, everything is cooked freshly, so please be patient...wow what a statement ....
Wesley H . 2019-05-12
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Food is not that great, asked for a steak medium rare and was given a steak well done asked for another one and it was just as bad. Veg looked like it had been heated up in the microwave. Went here a few years back and it was very good back then but my recent visit was like having a meal at fawlty towers . A complete nightmare hence will never be going back.
garybektom . 2019-04-28
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We visit here several times a year to meet up with family and friends as it is central to where everybody lives. The food is always delicious with very good sized portions. I love that they offer skate wing as it is not always easy to find on a menu unless you visit a primarily fish and seafood restaurant. Staff are always attentive and friendly. They have a very good wine list and the prices are fair. We are all very happy returning to our 'local'.
21stcenturygal . 2019-04-09
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We booked a group of 21 of us to have a meal after a mid week family wedding. The restaurant were absolutely fantastic. We were able to pre order of the Set Menu, we were not required to pay a deposit and they accomodated us mid afternoon when they are not normally open! On arrival, they staff were very welcoming ensuring that we were happy with how things were set up and had some lovely music playing for us. We had a mix of adults and children and they were happy for the kids to play at the side, out of the way.
miss-seaside . 2019-04-09
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Friendly, good service and food is excellent. Portions are generous. Second visit here and atmosphere is good. Owners and staff are attentive. We had a fun evening!
Monitdow . 2019-04-04
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I haven't been to this restaurant for many years and was interested to see if it had changed. The service was good and friendly and the food was ok but the decor and the menu really do need a bit of modernising and the waiting staff need to smarten themselves up a bit. We had a perfecty pleasant evening but I wouldn't rush for a return visit.
Vivienne T . 2019-04-01
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We love this charming restaurant and have eaten here quite a few times now. We always get a warm welcome and the service is excellent. I have a few favourite dishes – scallops wrapped in bacon with garlic butter is to die for and as I’m a red meat fan I tend to go for a steak option (usually Forestiere - delicious!). I don’t normally have a pudding but I love that they bring round a sweet trolley so you can see what’s on offer. My husband can never resist as he has a very sweet tooth. I can certainly recommend The Vineyard Restaurant for a night out with your other half or friends/family :-)
. 2019-03-27
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What a fascinating step back 40/50 years. The menu has loads of dishes that were infamous in the 1970’s.
. 2019-03-23
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Visited our favourite local restaurant to celebrate both my husbands birthday and also that of my son. A warm welcome and a pleasant table in the main restaurant. It was a busy Saturday evening but I cannot fault the attention we were given. My son, who lives in London, was very impressed by the extensive menu. The men were given an musical rendition of Happy Birthday and presented with a piece of cake with a candle! These were wrapped for us to take home as we could not eat another thing as we had had such a wonderful meal again and an amazing bottle of Mersault . Nothing is too much trouble for any member of staff and I would like to thank them for a memorable evening.
. 2019-03-05
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The 3 course menu for Sunday lunch is very good value, the roast Beef was very tender and flavoursome, one of our party wanted a smaller portions and no desert so was charged a child's price.
. 2019-03-04
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Had a great evening meal here with friends : Really friendly place but a wee bit on the expensive side
. 2019-03-04
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Thank you Vineyard for the wonderful night we had for my parents birthdays. The food was amazing with an excellent choice and everyone enjoyed their meals. The service we received was second to none.
. 2019-03-02
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What a disappointment. I was with the Duffy party and concur with the sentiments expressed entirely. Dated and shabby, overpriced and food not up to the standard of the prices. Escargot served swimming in a bed of garlic butter with mushrooms, breaded mushrooms burnt on the outside suspect drinks are watered down and vegetables of their choice served with the main course. Dover sole £28.95 which is a West End of London price. Dining area looks nothing like it does on their website. Drinks offered on the house were charged for and despite me booking through Opentable they registered my reservation as a''no show'.
. 2019-02-27
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Seven adults. Food ok but a long way off Michelin Star. Reminded us of old fashioned Italian restaurant. Two courses for all except two and the bill was a little short of £600. Everyone walked out fine. Once home I double checked the bill. Out of the seven one did not have any drink at all, one had only two drinks because he was driving. The drinks bill was £249!!!!! To add insult to injury they claimed that one person had 11 gin and tonics, another 9 vodka and lemonades. I have never seen anyone drink 11 gin and tonics and walk in a straight line. Will never go in there again,
. 2019-02-24
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Four of us visited this restaurant for a meal on Saturday evening. We had a warm welcome and excellent service throughout. The food was great and whilst we all ate different things, we were all happy with our selections. Highly recommended.
. 2019-02-13
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We went to The Vineyard for Christmas Day lunch and we certainly were not disappointed. The food and service was tip top. Hot food served on hotplates. Went again for New Years Eve another exceptional menu. This was amazing value as it included the meal, lots of balloons, party poppers etc. on the tables, a live group and fireworks at midnight. I couldn't praise this restaurant more and will be going back again soon.
. 2019-01-03
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Good food (when available, 3 dishes requested no longer on menu) poor service and SO expensive.
Lizzie161 . 2018-12-13
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Me and my friend visited this restaurant on Sunday 11th November at 7:00, we placed our orders and waited for them to arrive, whilst we waited we had a drink. I ordered a Salmon cocktail and my friend ordered a goats cheese parcel. When they arrived we were gobsmacked, my Salmon cocktail was a few salad leaves, a tomato, cold strips of cooked tinned salmon and a dollop of mayonnaise, and my friends goats cheese parcel was actually Stilton and was so strong, she was unable to eat it. We made the waiter aware of this but he said it was goats cheese, I then decided to pay for the starters and wanted to leave, then the owner approached us, I explained that the parcel was Stilton and not goats cheese, I also explained that I was a qualified chef and that I had worked at The Dorchester and The Savoy, which he replied “you have been trained wrongly”.
fctaurus . 2018-11-12
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I cannot believe in all the years of living in this area I did not know about this little gem, just got home after a fantastic night, the food was top notch, my fillet was cooked to perfection, my wife had skate and it was beautiful, the staff were attentive but left you to enjoy the evening and they bring out a good old fashioned dessert trolly with a fantastic selection of deserts.
Benn1969 . 2018-11-09
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Perhaps it is the best restaurant around the area. Best quality meals served always. Seafood is my favourite. Desert trolley is classic one. Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere.... will keep visiting...
Connector17071658742 . 2018-11-02
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Met with another couple to share a meal in a beautiful looking restaurant, clean and spacious and very welcoming, Starters to begin wonderfully cooked Mussels in a nice sauce & plentiful, a medium rare sirloin in peppercorn sauce to follow, it was perfection!!!, thoroughly enjoyed it, & to follow this lemon roulade, succulent I must say all four of us had been very well fed with a tremendous meal, I would very much reccomend this restaurant for the quality & service, Well done the Vineyard
msfeeley99 . 2018-10-30
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We were investigating where to go for Christmas Day lunch on the internet and The Vineyard came up. We have passed by many times but did not realise it was a restaurant! Booked for a weekday lunch to give it a try. We were amazed how extensive the menu was and were really spoilt for choice. We had a lovely waiter, Youseff, who was exceptionally well trained, he was attentive without being over the top and served all the dishes with great expertise. As a result we have booked for our lunch at Christmas. We were in fact lucky to get in as they are nearly fully booked and I am not surprised. The only down side is that you can only pay with cash but they do advise at the time of booking.
Angela G . 2018-10-29
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At last a place that serves tender beef rather than the shoe leather I tend to find at most other places. There were three of us and we arrived a bit early and the atmosphere did not build until around 1pm when it became very busy. The service was attentive and excellent and even with the big influx there were enough staff to keep everybody happy. In summary the food was excellent, the service professional and the ambiance very pleasant
57hotmail . 2018-10-24
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So I needed somewhere that I could take friends and be confident we would be well taken care of.
ianf550 . 2018-09-30
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We were a party of 4 and 3 starters turned up and we had to ask where the forth was ! my soup was luke warm . The main courses were nice but when it came to desserts none of us wanted anything which is unusual . This was because it was an old fashioned uncovered sweet trolley and basic deserts no ice cream or sorbet alternatives were offered to us and as there were flies around it put us off . It really needs updating as it’s old and shabby , it’s far from fine dining and the staff should smarten up.
Gillfromkent . 2018-09-22
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Just been out for a meal with my girlfriend. We sat down for a drink at the bar and were offered the menus. We had a look through roughly to see if anything caught our eyes. We then got asked to order our meals before sitting down at the table, I asked is the table ready to sit down so we can look through properly, he said yes it is ready but after we’ve ordered. We sat down and then the starters turn up before we even had chance to speak. They came out and my girlfriends scallops wrapped in bacon was drowned in garlic butter to the point it was putting her off. I had the crab cocktail but was very disappointed to find crab shell in it. For mains we had fillet of lamb and fillet of steak Henry 8th which had blue cheese on top and asked to be cooked medium rare. The lamb was very small in size considering the price of it and the steak tasted like an old cheese toasty, it also came out rare. Half way through the meal they turned the music up and we had to almost shout to hear each other, absolutely shocking. The whole atmosphere and the staff put me off staying for pudding. For the price of the food and the atmosphere it wasn’t worth it, McDonald’s would’ve been a better dinner as you know what your getting - cheap food instead of expensive mediocre food.
benpattenden . 2018-09-14
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I had very high expectations having last been there over 8 years ago and remembering a excellent meal.
Garyducati . 2018-08-20
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My first trip here and I chose to come here for a special birthday and, looking at the website, I had high expectations. Very good choice of food which was well cooked and tasty and we all enjoyed. However, I feel that it is overpriced, particularly as you have to order potatoes, vegetables, etc as extras. I felt that there is a mixed message in the restaurant - the staff are not smartly dressed and the atmosphere is quite casual, but the restaurant is pitching itself as a "fine dining restaurant" and the website is advertising "your dining experience will almost certainly exceed your expectations." The toilets are quite shabby and in need of an overhaul (for example my seat was hanging off). The dessert trolley was being wheeled around the whole time we were there on a warm evening and there were cream desserts on it with no covers. We were seated next to an open window which I had to shut to keep out the smell of cigarettes from the table directly outside. Fine dining prices but not fine dining experience.
1934185Joanna . 2018-07-15
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We went here for my mother’s 80th birthday.
wendyLondon . 2018-06-29
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From the moment we stepped through the door to the moment we stepped out we were made to feel very welcome and that nothing would be a problem. The food was sublime, the staff were so helpful and always there when you wanted them to be, even when It was busy. The room was cosy but not cramped. We will be going again and I would highly recommend The Vineyard.
Dragon01 . 2018-06-23
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I have been to this restaurant on many occasions and had excellent service and amazing food. Unfortunately my most recent experience was not up to standard.
Invigilatorman . 2018-06-19
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We visited the Vineyard for our 38th Anniversary . We have been several times before. The food was luke warm, no choice of veg to accompany the meal. Every one had the same veg.
WENDY N . 2018-06-19
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We were looking forward to our meal after reading the reviews. The staff were friendly enough and the food was ok but we were not impressed and left feeling disappointed. The menu is ok and the restaurant is nice enough but something was not quite right. Seeing a waiter standing outside the back door for a cigarette and keeping the door open kind of sums up our evening. It was ok but we would not return.
Alex M . 2018-06-12
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Been coming here for many years. This is the worst it's ever been . One waitress. Service slow. Food over cooked and service charge .
adboperations . 2018-06-07
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This was a meal for our 25th wedding anniversary so we thought we'd celebrate with a meal at this restaurant, glad we did we had a lovely meal, not a bad price either for what we had. We chose to eat early in the evening, which I think was a good choice as it was nice, quiet and relax by the time we had finished the restaurant was quite busy and most of tables were filling up.
Sandra B . 2018-05-27
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This was our 35th Wedding Anniversary meal. We were made to feel welcome and had our order taken whilst having a drink in the bar.I had a steak which I had to send back as wasn’t cooked enough for me but they did take back my husbands as well (it was cooked fine) so we were eating together and replaced both meals. If I had any criticism is we had to ask for more drinks, we weren’t offered the sweet trolley and we had to ask for coffees. My husband did mention this and we were told that they were busy and 3 staff down and apologised and offered us a drink. But that said the food was lovely and we would go back.
Suewade5 . 2018-05-26
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The bill was wrong and of course in their advantage. In the category YOU CAN ALWAYS TRY...Too much beers counted. High price for little food . Excessive price for a bottle of Turkish import-export beer.. Food Quality ok.
Francois R . 2018-05-19
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The food was very average. Had asparagus with hollandaise sauce and unfortunately that was not prepared freshly. If you dine in a place that wants to look rather fancy you would think the cook actually knows how to prepare fresh hollandaise sauce... The waiter was clearly overworked and trying hard. Overall it was not a bad experience, but I will not be going back.
Melanie V . 2018-05-13
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When we arrived we were seated in a waiting area to have aperitifs and not actually taken to our table until 30 minutes after the time we booked even though very few tables were occupied. The food was good but as the tables filled up...
JqBr . 2018-04-29
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I went to the Vineyard restaurant on a Tuesday afternoon. To start off the waiter couldn't have been more professional and attentive however that's as much good feedback I can give on the Vineyard. The food was outdated, oily and bland. The owner was shouting...
Alex Y . 2018-04-17
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Visited to celebrate our wedding anniversary. As expected from previous visits we were given a friendly warm welcome. Food was excellent with our special order of lobster no problem. Waiting staff were attentive and allowed time between courses. It was nice that our table was ours for the evening no need to rush. A great place to celebrate something special thank you .
Julia M . 2018-04-09
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We made our booking for The Vineyard via 'Open Table' - via Pretty Maid House B&Bs; web site as we were staying there (next door) for 2 nights.
Bajan B . 2018-04-05
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lovely little restaurant, very welcoming and homely. a bit old school but that added to the charm. the lamb rump was amazing. would definitely return!
Dilims . 2018-04-05
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We had been looking forward to a mini reunion with lovely friends for weeks - this restaurant came very highly recommended and we had all checked out the menu in advance. On arrival we were greeted very warmly and had almost no wait before being shown to our table. Coats were taken and hung for us without us having to ask which is really nice. The restaurant was very busy which perhaps explained the 40 minute wait from ordering to receiving our starters - not an issue had they all been well cooked/presented. Nothing stood out as particularly good but the garlic mushrooms were very overcooked. When our plates were collected, this was mentioned and a shrug of the shoulders was the only acknowledgement. There was a further wait of 30 minutes for our main courses. To be honest we were all having a lovely time so it didn't affect our enjoyment of the evening but if there is going to be a lengthy wait I think we should have been given some sort of explanation. Again the main courses were pretty average. No one came and asked if everything was ok - one person had a very tough steak so we had to ask for a steak knife. This was no problem - why not give steak knives before we started eating? The sweet trolley arrived and everything we chose was....ok! Nothing in the whole evening stood out as special except the fun we had catching up with each other....the cost with plenty of wine was £60 a head approximately. Although the staff were very nice and the seating comfortable, there is nothing that would encourage any of us to return.
SAW1990 . 2018-04-01
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Love this restaurant. My husband and I go for lunch here about once a month. Friendly staff nice surrounding. Food...
elainealdridge1 . 2018-03-31
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I haven’t been to this this restaurant for a few years, but I have always held it in high regard...
milto1978 . 2018-03-11
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We always go to the Vineyard for special occasions the atmosphere in the original room is so relaxing the staff...
michaelhills4 . 2018-02-19
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Can’t recommend the food and staff enough. We had Sunday lunch today, a party of 6 adults and 3 children....
tgroombridge . 2018-01-28
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We where not too sure what to expect, being a Mediterranean restaurant serving a Sunday roast. Pleasantly suprised. The calamari...
bunny5770 . 2018-01-22
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We took a party of 25 to this restaurant in December, family and friends. Everyone was full of admiration for...
Denise C . 2018-01-22
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We had been meaning to go to this restaurant for ages and booked a table for 4 mid December to...
paulpronto . 2018-01-21
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My partner and I went here for New Years Eve (2017). We had left things to the last minute and...
Melanie G . 2018-01-04
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Popped in to get my Mum a voucher for Christmas and stayed for a bit of lunch, have been many...
Lizpoole1 . 2018-01-03
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We spent a very nice evening with our friends. The atmosphere was very festive. The staff worked very hard and nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was good as was the service. Thank you
Harrijan . 2018-01-01
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We were a party of 7 celebrating a birthday 23/12/17, ie the Saturday before Christmas.
Keith R . 2017-12-27
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Visited in a party of 10 with friends coming from various parts of the South East for a Christmas gathering. Rather shabby from the outside the interior is welcoming although a little 'tired'. On arrival there was live music from a duo but unfortunately our table was in a separate area out of earshot. Service was very slow to start with drinks orders but once we had all arrived we were quickly seated and the food came soon after. Service then went downhill. From the set seasonal menu only the sea bass was consistant . 2 rare steaks were tough, vegetables were cold excepting the saute potatoes (no other option). Seafood vol au vents had a meagre portion of mussels and some rubbery squid. When one of our party complained about the lack of the advertised mixed fish she was promptly delivered more mussels and tough squid. With the exception of the fruit salads all the desserts were brought in including the Christmas pudding: my frangipane tart was well past it's best and rock hard. It took three attempts to ask for jugs of water then another for some ice. No glasses were provided when the water eventually arrived.
Andrew K . 2017-12-24
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Had high expectations and was very disappointed. When we arrived we struggled to park as the car park was full, we were then sat at a table in the back room (not in the restaurant) with no other people and not one of the other tables was set (this seemed to be some sort of function room). We asked to be moved given there was no atmosphere in that room and we were sat on our own. We were moved eventually after complaining but not the best start. The food was average and overpriced. We had to send back the steak as it was still bloody when we asked for it to be well done. Ordered drinks that never came. Service was poor. The place also had a nasty smell which was not pleasant at all. Overall I would say this restaurant is average at best and certainly not worth the money. I personally would not go back or recommend it.
Daiqs . 2017-12-21
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I have had a few lobsters in my time! But this one blew the others out of the water! The staff are amazingly friendly and attentive the chef came out and joined us what a great guy! If u haven’t been here before I would get down here ! The best night and it was only regular Tuesday. We are definitely coming back weekly at least ! The best restaurant in Kent! X
Lucy F . 2017-12-19
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Words fail me for the experience we have had this evening.... this restaurant is the best place in Kent to eat. The Lobster was sublime, In fact the best I’ve ever had. You must try this restaurant if you haven’t already...miss out at your peril!
judybkat . 2017-12-19
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Went with 30 friends having been there 3 tines over last 3 xmas s. Food terrible. Service couldn’t care less. Eg when complained about tough steak told “well. We will make it up with the dessert”. Dessert trolly a laughDon’t go. We won’t. They’ve lost £900Pa.
Robert M . 2017-12-16
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Wow had a fantastic evening I had steak and it was cooked to perfection the service was fabulous and I loved the desert trolly with my coffee to finish off my wonderful evening Will defiantly be going back with my family.Thank you
Sheniz B . 2017-12-12
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Lovely meal had here and very attentive staff with a very good atmosphere and a very varied menu would highly recommend it.
Simon R . 2017-12-03
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After reading reviews and viewing the website was looking forward to a nice evening.Restaurant is a shambles.Service very slow!Watery prawn gratinCold filet steak.Didn’t go for a desert just paid the £95.00 bill and left.......Would not recommend!!Restaurant in need of a complete refurb.
Spanish53 . 2017-12-02
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Lovely meal, good service. there was 15 of us having meals night before my daughters wedding, and we had a lovely evening
sue w . 2017-11-23
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Tried the Sunday lunch and though on the top side re price all courses very good. Nice little sardine fillets salad starter, good roast pork and veg and excellent dessert trolley. Irritating 10 % service charge which I hate but as I couldn't fault meal & service will roll with it -so £25 for 3 course Sunday din. Would do again.
John L . 2017-11-20
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Went with a group of about 20 for a birthday meal. The food was nice, portion sizes good but unfortunately many of the meals came out luke warm.We had trouble finding the restaurant as the sat nav took us to the correct postcode, which was 10 miles from the restaurant? The staff were friendly and accommodating. I felt that it was a little overpriced but an enjoyable evening.
Teri K . 2017-11-11
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Traditional Restaurant at its best-wonderful food- attentive staff and family welcoming. Never once had a bad meal here- good range of wines Chateaubriand is superb for those who prefer steaks but excellent range of alternatives My only negative is that the car park offers an interesting experience for the faint-hearted on especially busy occasions ;) Have eaten here 2/3 times most months for years Go and Enjoy
tgreen1954 . 2017-11-07
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We recently celebrated a family members 21st birthday at this gorgeous restaurant. I had never been there before but I had heard quite a few people rave about it so I was quite excited to see what the fuss was about, it did not disappoint!! The service was beyond awesome and they made our cousin feel extremely special! We had a slight issue with our food in that two meals came a bit later than others but they couldn’t apologise more, and it didn’t matter as the food was absolutely stunning and we had so much fun! The food and drink here was superb, we will definitely be back as we want to try more of the options on the menu!!
HSJ7 . 2017-11-06
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Visited to celebrate a friend's Birthday. Chose from the set menu, everything was beautifully presented, well cooked and very tasty. Good portion sizes, perfect food temperatures and well seasoned. The man who served us was really charming, attentive (but not overly so), very funny and apparently psychic because he guessed what I was going to order! Lovely place, great food topped off with an absolute gem of a waiter. Thank you, we'll be back!
DJLilli . 2017-10-25
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