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Order wrong, service slow, didn't have all components of meals

Visited Sovereign Harbour Harvester lunchtime 15th April was expecting a great experience after a Refurbishment but was very disappointed a few new tables inside and out but old umbrellas covered in green mould. The restaurant was about two thirds capacity so expecting good service how wrong 2 adults and 2 teenagers we had to wait 1 hour for our food to arrive and then an other hour for desert with spoons thrown on the table. Other groups around us had the same wait similarly tinesfor their food to arrive telling arriving guests "don't bother we have been waiting over hour for our food" As a shareholder it disappoints me to say avoid Sovereign Harbour until more staff and qualified managers are employed unless you are happy to have a long wait.

Unfortunately the experience was not great, had to wait 20 mins for a pre booked table, another 20 mins for drinks to arrive. The waitress (joe) was rather rude and uncomfortable, seemed like she could not wait for us to leave. Rushing us to pay by blaming down the bill and huffing and puffing. A party member had a hair in her food and the waitress (joe) refused her to get a new meal. Unbelievable experiences from toby carvery. Will not be returning any time soon. Total shame as its our favourite toby carvery. However the food was fresh and hot, the gentleman over the food counter was very helpful and friendly. Parking spaces were available and accessible for all users.

Food very good, service absolutely abysmal. We were not made welcome. Would not recommend. When I asked for two glasses of wine after the meal I was told to go to the bar.

Decided to stop for a drink and Sunday lunch after a long walk around the coastline. Although we hadn’t booked the staff were really friendly and managed to fit us in!! One of us had the most amazing roast chicken with roasties, Yorkshire pud, veg and lots of lovely gravy!! My sister and I opted for the chicken and ham pie roast which also came with roasties, winter veg, Yorkshire pud and a jug of gravy! The food was piping hot and delicious and the portions were very generous!! It’s great value for money too! I would definitely recommend a visit though I would suggest booking to be safe as they get very busy.

I have been here a couple of times when visiting Brighton but sadly today is the last. Very small portions, food is OKAY, had bread and butter £1 for one piece of bread and butter (I could buy a whole loaf for that). Can definitely find better, it’s definitely not value for money and walked away today and felt very disappointed. Shame as it’s a great location!

Visited here today with a friend for a Sunday Roast. We have been here many times for the roasts and the Breakfast, both are brilliant and great value for money. Always welcoming and always great food. Sarah our server was lovely and very helpful and attentive and full of energy as was the Carvery server, not sure on his name but we see him often when we go there, he even called over to make sure we had got our Yorkshire puds. Great atmosphere and the staffs attention to us to make sure we had a great experience made it a Brilliant little treat. Would wholeheartedly recommend.

£85 PARKING FINE FOR EATING AT YOU RESTAURANT! NITHING OR NOBODY SAID TO ME THAT I HAD TO PUT MY REGISTRATION IN ON ENTERING TO ORDER. TRIED TO DISPUTE AS WHAT OTHER REASON WOULD WE BE THERE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. COST OF LIVING CRISIS AND THE LIKES OF YOU FINE FOR KEEPING YOU IN BUSSINESS. NEVER EVER WOULD I RECOMEND OR VISIT HARVESTER AGAIN. MANY THANKS

Pensé que este sería un buen lugar para almorzar, lo equivocado que puedes estar. Las mesas se dejaron desordenadas y no se despejaron regularmente. Mi copa de vino sabía gaseosa y un poco apagada y la camarera se negó a reemplazarla. Una de las peores cucharas de agua en las que he estado.

We booked a table, with an hour and a half to spare before a party very close by. Our reservation was 10:30hrs. We arrived at 10:25, we were told that our table wasn’t ready and shown to a seating area. We were provided with coffee whilst we waited. At around 10:40hrs we were told our table was ready and we were seated. We sat and then had to summon a waiter who was clearly doing nothing else and we all ordered breakfasts with juice etc. the order was taken at around 10:45hrs. Our drinks arrived quite quickly, but nothing else. At 11:15hrs a manager came over to give us “an update on our food.” I advised her that we were due at a party by 12:00. She went away again. At 11:30hrs we asked where our meals were and we were told that other groups had been waiting for 1 1/2 hours. My wife asked if our order had been started on yet. The lady evaded the question twice, then went and checked. She came back saying, “No, the cooking hasn’t started yet.” At this point we left, with no breakfast. A dreadfully poor service, inefficient and evasive staff. They were still seating people well after we had got there. This cafe cannot cope with basic requirements- I would urge everyone to avoid it unless you have an awful lot of time for them to waste.

Had super service from Ruben and Reg who were very polite and cleared away our plates efficiently. Our food was good and a pleasant evening had by all the family . Thank you stone house , Oakley

Oh dear! We got there at 2 pm for Sunday lunch. What a fiasco! (We have only had lite bites or cake before.) Asked for 3 meat Sunday lunch. Told there were only 2 meats. Said they would give us three slices regardless. We only got two. Then, the vegetables were added. Asked for parsnips, but told they "don't go with this meal." Asked for Yorkshire pudding, only two left. After an age of faffing, we got the food on our trays. Then went to hot drinks. It took 5 minutes to get served. There was only one person in front of us. Our dinners were going cold at this point. (They were not exactly sold steaming hot, though) Then over to till to pay, again waited 5 mins for till operator to come to the till. Finally sat down with food. Stone cold, not very nice, Yorkshire pudding was so tough you couldn't chew it. Needless to say, it was an awful experience for what should have been a nice lunch. Will not bother again.

Friendly and hard work staff , as soon as the bar was empty , seemed to spend their time cleaning every surface. Poped in on a busy Sunday afternoon And got drinks quickly. So returned for breakfast on a Monday morning. very Enjoyable and good value

It was a charity coffee and cake morning

We regularly visit here and always like to stop for food but came today and how disappointing, the menu had been changed and is VERY limited now and they no longer offer any form of dessert and have taken away all milkshakes… if you would like a burger or pizza then your fine but that’s about as far as menu stretches… I may add staff are very helpful and are working very hard… but it’s not worth the money to enter anymore as was charged £5 for entering the car park.