Y Sgwar in Gwynedd

We recently enjoyed a gathering at Y Sgwar with a group of 24—12 adults and 12 children—and it couldn’t have gone better. From the start, Lorraine and Cassy were incredibly helpful in organising everything, making sure our large group would have a smooth experience. Their suggestion to pre-order our meals worked perfectly, allowing everyone to settle in and enjoy themselves without any delay. The food was fantastic—beautifully presented, served at just the right temperature, and absolutely delicious. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, and it was clear the kitchen took great care with each one. Both the adults and children had a variety of options that were truly enjoyed by all, adding to the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Our thanks to the team at Y Sgwar for helping to make this gathering a memorable one for the group. We look forward to coming back! — Steph Macnab and the Uber Family

Cozy local restaurant. Very tasty food for a fair price. The steak with pepper sauce was one of the better ones I've had. The hand cut fries were also super tasty. The menu has something tasty for everyone. Vegan options were also available. Dessert was also recommended. Service was smooth and friendly. Hopefully I'll get back here someday. Very very tasty.

Lovely experience, definitely the Welsh lamb is one of the favourites here. Thank you Lorraine & the rest of her team for such wonderful hospitality, food & drink during our dinner over the weekend.

Came upon this restaurant by chance. Fantastic food. Well recommended.

We had been wanting to celebrate mine & my friend birthday for the last 4 months but because of work commitments we hadn't been able to until last week. We were certainly not dissapointed as both of us thought the meal was exceptional and looking forward to going again before Christmas Thank you David & Lorraine Lloyd Roberts we are lucky to have Y Sgwar here in Tremadog

This is such a lovely restaurant, very friendly service, the food is amazing. I highly recommend a visit

We ate here a while ago (Sept 2021) attracted by the excellent reviews. Google photos just served me up (!) a pic of my wife in front of our dinners (see pic). My delighted response to being reminded of that meal was “This gravy, that hasn’t been touched at this point (when photoed) was one of the very best gravies (jus they almost certainly called it) I have EVER had.“ Quite some accolade! Pork belly, broccoli, well seasoned buttery mash, and perhaps a roasted beetroot. And a lovely glass of red wine Classic. Class. I do WISH I didn’t live in Bristol!! Thanxxx for the memories!

We visited Y Sgwâr in July to celebrate some family milestones and had a wonderful evening! The scallops and belly pork starter was universally agreed to be one of the most delicious things ever tasted (my daughter hasn't stopped going on about it since!) The pan-fried hake that I ordered was, without question, one of the most satisfying, sublime dishes I have ever eaten! All of our desserts were excellent! Our party of nine had a fantastic evening and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for somewhere a bit special for a memorable meal. I'm sorry I didn't take more photos of the food, as it was all presented beautifully.

Lovely lounge with a wood burner to welcome you. High quality food. Lovely restaurant. Nice treat on our holiday. Had the steak & lamb which were good.

Booked in for Sunday lunch 2 of us had the lamb 1 had beef and 1 had pork everything on the plate was cooked to perfection it was absolutely delicious and the service is great they can't do enough for you. We will definitely be returning xx

Amazing food! Fantastic gluten free options. Almost everything could be made gluten free for me. Lovely staff too! Highly recommend.

This is such a lovely little restaurant. They replied to my email straight away about vegetarian choice. The staff are amazing and the food delicious 😋. Great value for money too.

Very accommodating with gf and vegan

Superb food, drink and service. Amazing to find such a quality restaurant so close to where we were staying on holiday. Throughly recommend it to anyone

Really liked this place. Good food and nice atmosphere. Like eating at someone’s home. I ordered scallops, which were good. My friend orders mussels and they were really good. As main I took the file and friend ribeye. Both very good!

Highly recommend - this is our 2nd visit and was so good the 1st time that we saved for the last day of our holiday - we were not disappointed! Friendly waitress service, prompt service (but didn't feel rushed). Fabulous food and wonderful place to eat!

Gorgeous food and a great restaurant. I would have taken photos of the food but it was so appetising and delicious that I forgot!! We ordered a few starters to share and they were phenomenal. Would absolutely come back for more. The mussels were cooked well and the sauce complimented everything including our crab croquettes. Everything we had was good value for money and worth it.

We have booked a table online and I'm glad we did it because it was full when we arrived. Great service, amazing food.....highly recommended.

When a party of 18 is booked into a restaurant without the need to pre-order, it can impact on service quality especially if it is a popular and highly rated establishment such as Y Sgwar. To our delight, our extended family of 18, were treated to exceptional service which was attentive, friendly and efficient from the beginning of our visit until we headed back to our hotel. The meal was fabulous and cooked to perfection. Definite highlights were the mussels, king scallops and the ribeye steak. The menu was varied and also focused on high quality ingredients some of which were sourced locally. The bill was a pleasant surprise too as it was exceptional value considering the wonderful experience we all enjoyed. Would definitely recommend a visit to this establishment in the very picturesque location of Market Square, Porthmadog. Billy Hui BEM, DL (Merseyside)

We have been visiting this restaurant for many, many years and we have never had a below average meal here. It is always above average and more... the food is incredible and the service is second to non. We have basically made our way through the menu and it is all wonderful! I cannot recommend it enough :)

Another wonderful meal at Y Sgwar! We’ve eaten here a few times now after buying a lodge nearby and it’s been amazing every time! Lovely food, especially the herb crusted lamb rump and the service is so friendly and welcoming. You have to book a table to not be disappointed as it was busy on a Thursday night at 6pm which is really good to see. Keep on being brilliant team

The food, service, and ambience could not be faulted. The early bird menu was the best we've ever had, portion sizes just right. The staff were attentive without being intrusive.

What a lovely place, delicious food, great service and interesting vegan choices.

Wow! What a gorgeous little restaurant in Tremadog 😍 The service from the moment we arrived until we left was fantastic. The staff were really friendly and attentive but also left us to enjoy our dinner. The food was incredible! We had the duck breast and lamp rump and both were delicious and some of best food we've eaten in a long time. Thank you Y Sgwâr, we'll definitely be back!

I have been eating at this restaurant for over 10 years. The food is excellent and the staff are great 👍 Keep up the good work 👏

Fillet was amazing and the veg wellington was so tasty! Overall had a great time and the service was lovely

Canceled my booking less then a day before our arrival! AVOID at all cost!!!

Amazing food, staff, service… the whole place is fantastic

Great Sunday roast, lovely people.

I can share no details as I couldn't get a booking. Very popular......book in advance

This is the most delicious food coupled with fabulous service and made to feel very welcome even though we were running to a tight deadline as I had to work. The food was AWESOME, really tasty and good portion sizes too. We were here on holiday but we'd definitely return and even if not nearby we'd travel an hour or so to eat here very happily. Fantastic place, can't recommend highly enough.

Wonderful meal earlier tonight first class food and service. Only booked today restaurant quit full for a Tuesday evening even early. The lady who was “ helping out” as Lorraine one of the owners was not available did a marvellous job. Thank you all.

This is not the run of the mill pub food. Good variety on the menu. Excellent high quality food. Well looked after by the staff. My wife loved the scallops.

As our regular go to holiday venue, as always the food, service and atmosphere was amazing, Lobster Thermidor just perfect

We came to eat here last night with some friends and we wernt disappointed. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome, we had drinks in the lounge before our meal and the front of house man came and sat with us he was lovely. The food was outstanding and so was the service. I couldnt fault a thing and would definatly come and eat here again

Birthday meal out whilst on holiday in Wales. This place was recommended by the lady in the B&B we were staying at and it was as good as she said. Food was delicious, service great. The staff were super efficient and friendly. Prices were aittle high to what we are used to but the quality of the food, service and ambiance made it worth every penny. I would recommend this restaurant and would gladly return if I was in the area

Best Sunday Roast beef meal I have ever had. Every mouthful was delicious. Beef was tender and vegetables cooked to perfection. I just wish I didn't live so far away!

This is the second time I have been here. Each time they have had great vegan options. There seems to be at least 3 starters and mains and one desert. The staff also have excellent knowledge about which drinks are vegan. I am sure they are great with other dietary needs. I do hope to return.

100% recommend. Lovely menu and great service

REALLY LOVELY, FRIENDLY FAMILY RESTAURANT. BOOKED FOR HUBBYS BIRTHDAY AND THE RESTAURANT STAFF MADE IT A VERY SPECIAL EVENING! STUNNING FOOD, WONDERFUL AMBIENCE AND VERY DRINKABLE COCKTAILS! CLEAN. 3 WEEK OLD BABY WAS WELCOMED. WILL BOOK AGAIN. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

A restaurant at the highest level, providing exceptional service and a truly inviting atmosphere. Every visit is a real pleasure.

A fabulous restaurant with excellent staff.the food was amazing and the yummy pink fairy cocktail is a must.👍👍

Excellent dinner at a fair price!

Our favourite place for dinner whenever we’re in the area. Great food and fantastic service- Lolo is an absolute credit to you 👍🏼

Honestly the best restaurant we ate at during our holiday in Wales. The products are fresh and the combinations excellent. The setting is also very nice.

Lovely restaurant food is gorgeous. Manager made me up a delicious mocktail off the top of his head. Would highly recommend.

Excelent food, Excelent service 10 of 10

Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Very warm welcome. Food was exceptional steak and ale pie best ever, highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding, you won't regret it. Big thank you to the chef...... You are very talented can't wait to return. Blows all restaurants out of the water in the county of GWYNEDD. Stop reading the reviews BOOK

Due to family illness we’d not visited this restaurant for a couple of years, but my goodness how we’d missed it…mussels were perfect and the pork belly was to die for, the Sicilian lemon cheesecake was so light and refreshing. The whole ambience of the place is top notch and the service second to none. My daughter and I intend to visit soon, and we’ll be driving for 3 hours just to eat there.

We had a meal last night with two friends from Devon. The restaurant didn’t disappoint. The food was as always excellent and beautifully presented. Our friends thought it was one of the best they had eaten, as did we. The Maitre D couldn’t have done more to make us feel welcome. Wore a great shirt too! We never felt rushed as the waiting staff were friendly and professional. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere into which to enjoy an evening and the wonderful food. It has to be one of the best place to eat in Snowdonia. Highly recommended.

This was the first visit of my wife and I to Y Sgwar and we were very impressed indeed. For various reasons we had to phone ahead to ask to delay our booking time by half an hour, and this was no trouble at all. On arrival, the welcome was warm and we were shown straight to our table. The choice on the menu was varied and interesting which, on the one hand, made the selection difficult, but on the other, encouraged us to come back to try the options we had not picked. The meal was very tasty, beautifully-presented and subtle; what we appreciated, given that we prefer light food, was that it was not at all heavy. Overall, we felt that everything at Y Sgwar was extremely well-judged, and we look forward to returning in the not too distant future.

Oh wow, another amazing meal. This place never disappoints!! All 3 courses were excellent as was the wine. The service was spot on. Highly recommend to anyone who loves good food.

Loved the food. The presentation was so good and the food was very flavoursome. We loved it. Very friendly staff and great service. Highly recommend this place

Excellent food, friendly and efficient service. Easy free parking in the market place. A real treat and worth travelling to

Top marks for welcome, ambience, service and, most importantly, quality of food! A truly memorable experience for all the right reasons.

This has become a favourite of ours and definitely one of the best restaurants in the area. The Sunday roast options are lamb, beef or pork. They always have an excellent fish and veg option available. At our visit two of us went with beef, two with lamb and all superb - the cauliflower cheese was amazing. I should also mention the chicken liver pate starter and mushroom&tarragon soup which received high compliments too. The menu is excellent quality for the price you pay (set price for 1, 2 or 3 courses Sunday. You must make a reservation for this place, particularly at weekends. Highly recommended!

A lovely restaurant to visit. Excellent, friendly service, fantastic fresh food and a great choice on the menu. Would highly recommend!

Came for a Sunday roast as a group of 10 adults & 2 babies, 10/10. Service was great and food was amazing. All said its the best roast we've had in a long time!

The food is amazing. You won't be disappointed with whatever you order. Everything was exceptional.

Another thoroughly enjoyable visit to Y Sgwâr, this time on a Saturday evening. As usual the food and hospitality were excellent. It was a birthday celebration, and Iolo and the waitress team made an effort to make the occasion special for us. We try to visit this restaurant whenever we are staying in the area and cannot recommend it highly enough. Many thanks to Iolo and the team. They set the high-bar for their standard of service.

This is one of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. The service was impeccable, ambiance perfect, and the food divine. Totally recommend!

Absolutely fantastic restaurant - such lovely waitresses, and cosy but light resturant. Food was the best we have had in a long time - Brandy & Pepper steak sauce just divine! Thank you team!

Wow! What an amazing evening of delicious food & excellent service. The best food we’ve eaten in a restaurant for absolutely ages. Keep doing what you’re doing, it’s fantastic!

We went early for 6 p.m. did feel a little rushed but they obviously catering for a big group later.

How wonderfully brilliant. Hadn't visited for a while and eventually made our way back. The actual inside has even changed - better even. The food was still well worth the pennies paid. We had Shtland mussels starter with toasted bread. Absoloutley tasty. Ate all and not a drop of liquid was wated. Wife wanted room for desert, so opted out of starter. The other two of our group had chicken liver paté and tempura king prawns. Not a morsel left. The mains were, duck and plum jus, pan roasted halibut, chicken supreme and belly pork. Again, every bit as delicious as the starters. I do not have deserts, but the other three had cheesecake, sticky tofee pudding. They stated that these were also delish. The waitress also added to the evening, very welcoming, happy and friendly. Diolch iti. All in all- superb evening. Loved it

This place is so nice we went back the following evening, it was the only way we could make our minds up on what to eat. Each plate from starter to dessert was top quality. I had the best Filet steak on the first night and some delicious lamb on the second. A real hidden gem.

We enjoyed a lovely evening at Y Sgwar celebrating my wife's 70th birthday. This restaurant has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and while the food is not inexpensive, it is well presented and tasty. An excellent place to ceklebrate the special day.

Fabulous wee restaurant, with amazing, top quality food. Staff were extremely pleasant and friendly, you've got to try it if you're in the area

Excellent restaurant. There are 3 vegetarian main courses on the menu! Vegan options as well. The staff were very friendly. We had the parsnip Vegan soup Roasted Red pepper, spinach & squash Wellington, tender stem broccoli, skinny fries (v,vg) 18.00 Sweetcorn & leek arancini with tomato & basil sauce, skinny fries, tender stem broccoli (v, vg) 18.00 A third option which we didn’t have was Spinach, roasted vine tomatos, red onion & pesto linguini (v,vg) 16.00

Great food, brilliant atmosphere and the staff are second to none. Highly recommended and can't fault 👌

Really good menu, everyone found something to suit them. Good vegetarian selection. Staff were all really attentive. We couldn't fault the food or service. We will be back. Thank you for a great night.

First class experience from the moment we walked in . Happened by this amazing restaurant by chance when staying in Porthmadog. Mid week break so only booked a couple of hours before and I’d say we were lucky to find it . Good choice of food and everything freshly prepared , piping hot and presented beautifully . The chef needs a special mention . Our host was welcoming as soon as we arrived , chatty attentive professional and had a good sense of humour . Nothing too much trouble . I had the roast pork belly with leek and chorizo mash with crème brûlée for dessert , my partner had chicken supreme followed by sticky toffee pudding . All were amazing . A total gem of a place and will definitely be back when we are in the area . Could not fault a single thing !

Standout service, friendly and efficient with time for everyone.

The sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce was quite possibly the best dessert I've ever had. Do yourself a favour and try it!

Great place for really good food well worth a visit great staff really clean place definitely go back

My girlfriend and I came here whilst on a weekend away in Tremadog and have to say the entire place and atmosphere was amazing! The food was delicious (we are both vegetarian) and the staff were all very friendly. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely go back!

A warm welcome - we were very well looked after & had a most enjoyable evening. Staff were attentive & the food was first class with excellent presentation - the rib eye steak was really good. We would recommend Ysgwar & always take our visitors for a treat.

Brilliant traditional Welsh and international cuisine comparable with 3 star Michelin - beautifully served, excellent professional and friendly service, very reasonable prices

We picked this restaurant due to the 5* reviews on trip advisor. It did not disappoint. Service was welcoming and professional. The food was amazing and the choice of drinks was good and not the usual cocktails/wine. Would highly recommend- thank you!

We booked a table for 7pm then changed it to 5.30pm for various reasons. Upon arrival we were greeted promptly and shown to a nice table. We were surprised to be offered an early bird menu in addition to the a la carte. Whilst we will generally order whatever we prefer rather than sticking to a prix fixe, the early bird menu looked excellent and therefore we chose to order from it, we did this without compromising on choice. The timing between ordering and service was perfect, all of our meals were perfect in terms of temperature, quantity, quality and presentation. The lamb was particularly good. The staff were all very friendly and the service brilliant. This is a first class restaurant which could and should charge more, certainly for the prix fixe. I am looking forward to returning.

Found this gem, great food and service excellent atmosphere, entered into a small lounge with a real fire. A Must visit.

I love eating out but very rarely do. I started training as a chef back in the 70’s in the RAF which was to a very high standard. We travel to turkey a lot and eat away from the tourist areas, with the locals. The food is generally excellent. We live in cheshire and I’m always disappointed at 90% of the restaurants we visit. We have now found this one and WOW it’s beyond amazing! As we had finished out meal we both sat in front of the fire and admitted to each other that it was the best restaurant in the UK that we’ve ever eaten in. Everything about the restaurant is special; the ambiance of the place & the staff were amazing. The food was to die for and was perfection. The tempura prawns were amazing and we couldn’t believe the size of them, & the batter was so light. Even the cheesy garlic bread was out of this world. I had a main meal of Cod with stir fried veg, noodles and a coconut sauce; again amazing. I had to leave some noodles as I wanted to make room for my trio of ice cream. If your in the area book this restaurant. I 100% guarantee your tastebuds will love it. Mark & Dawn (early valentines weekend break meal).

We received a recommendation from Swansea if travelling around the St Madryn area to book this restaurant without fail! Well we did and we were no disappointed! Absolutely fantastic reception, food and service! The staff were really friendly and it was nice to visit a restaurant who delivered a quality fresh tasty meal. If you passing it in the area don’t hesitate to book or call in👌 The Sunday Roasts are to die for 👍 Da Iawn🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Y Sqwâr

Fantastic food and experience. Booked a table a couple of weeks before for our 15th anniversary, asking for the vegan menu. When we arrived we were seated promptly and explained to the vegan menu itself wasn't available but there were still most of the vegan options available, and we were told exactly what we could have. To be fair, everything apart from the tofu steak was on the menu so we were happy. I had the pesto linguine and my partner had arancini for mains. We also had tomato bruschetta starter and each had chocolate torte pudding. I can say that every dish was 10/10. So fresh, beautifully presented and full of so much flavour. Can't fault Y Sgwar at all and we'll be back sooner than later. Highly recommend. Food and service impeccable, and the atmosphere was buzzing. Booking definitely advisable.

We arrived 15 minutes late, so I was a little worried about how the staff would respond. Yol was lovely from the moment we arrived and showed exceptional service throughout. The food was incredible. Honestly, this is the best three course meal we have had for a long, long time. Perfect way to end a few nights in Porthmadog. Thank you to Yol and the other staff who were absolutely fantastic. We will definitely be back. 5 stars

Another great night at Y Sgwar, fantastic food, great service, we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, couldn't have been looked after better, thanks in part to Iolo, who made us so welcome for our Christmas party. Perfect!!

Was there for works Christmas party. Lovely place, staff were amazing and the food was outstanding!! Diolch :)

Best Sunday roast we’ve had for years, staff were so happy to see us, great service start-finish. On holiday from Nottingham thanks

I don’t usually write reviews but our meals were divine. What a great evening. The food was fabulous and the staff were happy and helpful. We are so lucky to have such a fantastic restaurant locally. We will continue to recommend it to our guests (who love it here) and will be back again ourselves. The slow roast belly pork was gorgeous and is a tricky dish to get right, however, they got it spot on and the jus was simply heaven.

We are so lucky to have such a wonderful, high quality restaurant locally. Great atmosphere, gorgeous food and great, happy staff, I had the slow roast belly pork which was divine. The jus was to die for and each course was a credit to those in the kitchen. We can see why many of our guests love eating here and we will, of course, continue to recommend it to them and will be back ourselves.

I went here for the first time, with two friends, on 30th Noivember at 6.45pm, the restaurant was busy which is always a good sign. The staff were very welcoming and we were seated near a large group of ladies who were obviously enjoying themselves and creating a good atmosphere. My meal was delicious, spring rolls for starters with an excellent dip, followed by duck breasts, beautifully cooked. The service was efficient and friendly. It was a fun evening in an extremely good restaurant.

We visited Y Sgwar at the end of our holiday in North Wales for Sunday lunch. So glad that we did. The food was superb and the service excellent. I had the roast topside of beef with yorkshire pudding. My wife went for the pan fried sea bass which came with a lovely sauce. The veg was really good red cabbage, brocolli, carrots, roast potato, roasted parsnip and mash. For dessert we went for the pavlova and chocolate brownie with ice cream. Two lovely glasses of white wine to accompany the meal and coffees to finish a great meal. Diolch pawb yn Y Sgwar.

Booked in for dinner on advice of Gareth & Jo from Hadfer Glamping and we weren't disappointed. The menus are quite varied and had options for vegans which was a refreshing change. However, there was nothing really inspiring as the vegan options featured mushrooms (not a fan) but after a chat with the waiter / manager, some suggestions were made and food ordered. I had the mussels starter with sourdough and my wife had the faux duck with hoi-sin sauce and both were excellent. Mains were smoked tofu steak in a red thai curry sauce and cod in curry sauce - again, both excellent. Finished off with a cocktail & coffee.

Amazing food never fails to please,extremely friendly atmosphere,polite and attentive waiting staff,most definitely recommend

My family and I went for a 60th birthday celebration and really enjoyed the experience of dining here. Our party included a very fussy vegan, and this was catered for with no issue. The team on the floor were brilliant, warm and willing to joke around with our party. Two members of the party particularly enjoyed the Pink Fairy cocktail (and the banter of its creator) 🍸🍹. Thank you for a fabulous meal and experience. In addition, vegan choc torte and choc orange cheesecake were amazing!!🤩

Second visit for a roast dinner here...the restaurant was very busy but the service was impeccable...opted for the Lamb and Turkey...plentiful veg accompanied a large yorkshire pudding...perfect roast potatoes...best red cabbage ive tasted. This place is a real gem can't wait to return before Christmas.

A cute little restaurant in the square. Not far from Porthmadog and a short drive from the town. Highly recommend as the steak, service and cocktails were great.

Walked up here from the travel lodge after reading all the brilliant reviews and very glad I did. Food was absolutely outstanding especially the scallops and pork belly they were 12/10!! Special mentions to Madison who was especially friendly and smiley and gave me some recommendations :)

Our new favourite restaurant in North Wales. Booked a table due to the good reviews and was not disappointed. Very unassuming exterior, cost and clean inside. We were seated in the window, which was great even if it was raining outside! Had the best and biggest scallops I've had for a starter, king scallops! Tempura prawns were also delicious. Preferred the pork belly to duck for the main. Will definitely come back as it is very reasonably priced.

Just had a lovely Sunday lunch with family excellent menu , thoroughly enjoyed by all very reasonably priced,