Gill's Reviews

I met a friend for lunch here and I have to say it was a lovely surprise. The restaurant is small and cosy and the staff are very attentive. We had the set lunch (three choices on each course) and apart from pudding we had the same. We had the duck fois gras which was served as a “rose” on the plate looking and tasting delicious as were the bread and the two different kinds of butter (the roasted salt butter was heavenly). It took a little while to bring the bread and our waiter clearly lost patience with his colleague and fetched it himself. We were offered more bread but a little late as we had finished our starter. Main course was roasted sturgeon presented with samphire and a few veg. It was a small portion but enough when having three courses. The sommelier was knowledgeable about the wines and clearly felt our choice went well with the food – our glasses were kept refilled seamlessly and neither of us got to an empty wine or water glass till we had finished. Pudding as a treat – my friend had the pear which was delicious and I (who very rarely have pudding) had a coffee and armagnac granita with a chocolate cigar which was out of this world. I would seriously recommend this as it looked and tasted fun and delicious. Our coffee and fresh mint tea was accompanied by chocolates with handmade honeycomb forming the “basket” – which we ate (sorry guys!)

The restaurant isn't cheap by any means but the service is attentive and the food shows both flavour and presentational flair – the chef is certainly talented.

The restaurant was clearly one where people who work in the area go for lunch (judging by the black and grey suits) and we were asked whether we had a time when we needed to go or whether we would like a leisurely lunch (so the 2 hours were at our request!) . When we got up to leave the maitre d' was standing at the door with our coats and helped us on with them chatting and making us feel like old friends rather than first time customers.

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The Green Man is a real find especially for seafood lovers. It is a lovely restaurant well laid out with decent space between tables so you don't feel cramped. In summer weather a table on the terrace is a treat! Food is delicious and served beautifully by friendly waitresses. Love the fact that every table gets a jug of iced water without asking and that they do decent non-alcoholic beer (Becks Blue) for those of us who drive!. Crisp white linen, sparkling glasses and shiny cutlery make the restaurant feel a lot more expensive than it is when you get the bill. Main courses are around the £15 mark – nearer £20 when you add a side dish or two. I've never seen quite such chunky golden crispy chips – not like some places where they have never seen a potato. The deserts are to die for – but they are big portions so make sure you save space. Well worth the drive