The best restaurants in Mendip South West

Hadn’t booked but heard about it. They managed to give us a table for two. Staff were amazing and helpful in explanation of choices. Food was incredible. We felt really welcomed and were actually last out after chatting with staff. This is a hidden gem of a restaurant and really couldn’t fault one single thing including the atmosphere and lovely decor.

Was a great restaurant, now closed. Fabulous fish and chips, they will be missed. Food was always cooked fresh and huge portions

Best breakfast ever, just good ingredients well cooked. Very tasty. Loved watching the horse and kittens in the yard.

Absolutely disgusting attitude from the younger girl with dark hair. Spoke to us like we were stupid. Apparently you’re supposed to be a mind reader and know their schedule on reserved tables. They’re extremely unwelcoming. I’m also vegetarian and asked for a pancake stack with NO bacon and it came out with a tiny bit of bacon on the top. Will never give my business to this cafe again. Better cafe’s in Tavistock to visit.

Five star friendly service,breakfast, vegan cake and coffee was very welcoming after our parkrun, Will definitely return, Thank you Peppers

I’ve been bringing my family in here for quite some time , we are family that have many different allergies & this is always been the perfect place for us. But sadly, yesterday we had a really bad experience . One of my family has severe allergies so going out for a little drink is quite a treat. We ordered our usual vegan hot chocolate for her which she has every time we come here . When it came it tasted like it had gone off so we sent it back. When it came back it tasted just as bad. So when we left I said I wasn’t very happy and did not want to pay for the hot chocolate as it was not drinkable. The woman behind the counter became quite rude and said that she had made it twice , which was not true , She really made us feel very uncomfortable & she made a scene in front of the whole café . I felt that she was argumentative and had no customer service skills. I have recommended this place to many people and we probably visit 2 to 3 times a month . But that will not be happening anymore , I have many years of experience working in hospitality and this is not how you speak to customers .

The food was fine but the prices are astronomical. We were se@ted next to a table of rowdy teenagers effing and blinding throughout their meal and we had to ask to move as the staff did nothing to quieten them down. How this restaurant survives in Ashford is a miracle - who pays over £10 for a calamari starter and £4.95 for a bottle of still,water, London this is not!. Needless to say we won’t be returning.

Another outstanding meal. Exceptional food, attentive and friendly service, beautifully and tastefully refurbished pub retaining all of its authentic appeal, and brilliant value for money. Absolutely nothing to fault. It's utterly insane that a place can be this successful and busy and also financially unviable. So sad to hear that the tenants are having to leave when they've done everything perfectly. Impossible to imagine the brewery finding a tenant who can do anything better, so it just feels like they want the pub to fail.

Absolutely wonderful lunch, the food was delicious cooked to perfection, the service was excellent, atmosphere was chilled, HIGHLY recommended

Good food and very good service. Mixed hot mezze was excellent and very good value. Main course was very filling so couldn't manage a dessert. Still we were given a complimentary baklava, which was a nice touch.

We really like this venue and keen it thrives, and whilst there’s lots still great since they evolved their menu very substantively recently, we had a v disappointing Sunday Roast - I.e no Sunday roast! Despite calling several times to confirm our booking and that we were coming for a roast (on the day!) when we arrived we were told they had sold out of their sole meat roast (even though we’d phoned an hour before confirming we were coming for a roast). The staff were friendly and apologetic but it was a poor show, we had to order a burger instead and then waited 45 mins for that. We were offered free ice cream (randomly) but even that didn’t work out well as they had to come back and revised our order 3 times after they didn’t have any of the flavours they offered. Lovely live music and we do love the venue , but such a let down food wise .

Bit of a long wait for the food to come out, however it was hot, fresh and still tasted great, and all at a reasonable price, will 100% visit again when next in the area!

Glad I don't live in Frome or I would be broke getting coffee here everyday! Delicious coffee (even decaf, I am intolerant but love coffee so it's so nice to find somewhere that does a decent one), croissants to die for and super friendly team who made my daughter's day by talking to her about her recent trip to Longleat when she was feeling poorly and sad to go home. If we are ever back will be sure to visit!