The best restaurants in The Vale of Glamorgan South East

Great welcome, stayed in the hotel, breakfast was excellent. Will definitely be staying again.

Food was amazing, can’t wait to return

Atlantic Café in Barry has a reputation as a classic greasy spoon – popular among locals for its hearty breakfasts, builders’ tea, and big plates that promise to keep you full for hours. Unfortunately, my experience there fell far short of the café’s reputation. Right from the start, the service was disappointingly slow, with a 35-40 minute wait for food. During that time, other customers who arrived well after us were served first, which left us feeling overlooked and frustrated. The cutlery and teacup provided were noticeably dirty, which was off-putting. Adding to the discomfort, there was loud shouting and singing coming from the kitchen, which even led some customers to call out for the staff to tone it down. This atmosphere made the experience feel more about the staff than about the customers, and I felt out of place and uncomfortable throughout my visit. Adding to the chaos, the server was audibly complaining about their early start and workload, creating an atmosphere that was anything but inviting. The walls, too, weren’t well maintained, with food splatters visibly marking them. I wasn’t expecting fine dining, but I did hope for a clean, calm environment with friendly service and good, honest food. When my meal finally arrived, my jacket potato was missing its promised salad, which only added to the overall disappointment. I had hoped for a positive experience, but sadly, from start to finish, it was a letdown.

Love this takeaway, the food, lovely service and always greeted with a smile! Would recommend always

Lovely pub in a beautiful location, well worth a visit if in the area. We popped in for a quick pint whilst passing. Part of the vintage inn group. Lovely view of sully island and also the Bristol Channel. The staff I found friendly and polite. Many thanks !

Great food and friendly staff with quick service...

Beautiful food as always and great service, but saddened to see an ‘auto tipper’ when it came to pay via card. Having lived the other side of the world, where tipping is not optional it was a bitter disappointment to see this in a UK pub. This is not America (thank god) and tipping should NEVER BE EXPECTED here in the UK. We spent enough on food that day and that really left a bitter a taste in our mouth. Please take this away and leave tipping optional to customers!

Ordered via Just Eat. Phoned after 1 hour was told it’s on its way. Phoned again 20 mins later was told will be ready in 5 mins. Food finally arrived an hour ad a half after ordering Batter was soggy not crisp. Not recommended for delivery orders as it appears they just cannot be bothered.

I’m regular customer with my 2- Son’s has Austim, it is such a lovely Atmosphere with lovely Staff with a smile and they always do lovely Latte and Black Forest Hot chocolate..

Beautiful pub in lovely surroundings. Sunday Lunch with family, three vegetarians and three meat eaters. Vegetarian meals absolutely revolting. All meals slathered in hideous gelatinous gravy. Worst meal I have been served in a long time. No compensation offered despite complaining about food. Sadly would not return.

I hadn't visited for a long time, so this was a reminder not to leave it so long again. Very nice food, all are catered for vegetarian, vegan etc. The manager was very helpful 👌. Book so as not to be disappointed. Parking is limited, main street venue, so limited spaces/restriction etc. I will return.

So so happy you guys are back and better than ever.

Used rock and scallop pop up in car park can definitely recommend. Got drinks from the pub but food being delivered to others looked good and reasonably priced

Had the new spring lunch menu today and my lamb dish was probably the nicest meal I have ever eaten.

Well what a disaster! Going as a group of 14 for a retirement party (of someone who frequents restaurant). On arrival at booking time 20.30 ( having given a £10 per head deposit) place packed, people everywhere and most tables appeared empty of food. While we stood waiting, people , having booked, told us they’d been waiting a long time. After enquiring a number of times we were sat down to a group of tables thrown together and not set. No one came to take a drinks order but left us with menus. A member of our group’s mother came over to say that they’d been sat since 18.30 (time of their booking) but were still awaiting food! Now 9.30! We asked realistically how long it would be before being served when order taken. Told initially 40mins but then 45 -60mins in next breath. No table around us were eating! We decided to leave - despite having nowhere else to eat as now late and on asking we were easily refunded deposits with an apology. Du3 to disappoint and the fact it was a special occasion you would have thought we’d at least have a free drink ( especially as celebration was for a local, regular customer- but no! We all departed in our separate ways very hungry and greatly disappointed