Cafe Grand At Grasmere

We stayed nearby and decided to try the food here for a change given the great reviews. We wouldn’t choose to eat here again. The lady on reception was rather unhelpful and just assumed we knew which way to go when we arrived. She directed...us rather than taking us. Although it wasn’t far, it would have been nice to have been shown to the restaurant. She also told us to choose a table. As we chose a table we were greeted by a rather grumpy waiter who showed us to another table. The menu wasn’t extensive but there were a range of dishes to choose from. I wouldn’t recommend the potted shrimp...quite frankly the worst dish I have ever have chosen in a restaurant. A cold jar of jelly-fied fish like paste! The Thai curry and chocolate mousse however was lovely! The food is average, was served very quickly (almost too quickly between courses) and could be better. The restaurant also feels very clinical and perhaps suited more to guests of the hotel than by passers. Slightly overpriced and unlikely to visit again. The views from the restaurant however are INCREDIBLE!

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Great Staff who coped extremely well with the flow of people who wished to eat in this restaurant. Always lovely to sit in this place and admire the view the food was good I wouldn't say exceptional but there was usually something to tempt our...taste buds, Would like to have seen more local produce such as lamb or venison but I was told that the menu in the new year is going to be enlarged. Covid was well observed tables cleaned after each serving cutlery brought to your table once seated. Good food maybe could do with more variety with the vegetables the wine list was also good. A nice place to have a meal especially when the sun is shining. The staff have to be praised for their hard work and dlilgence.

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We made a last minute call to see if there was a table available on a busy Saturday evening after being let down elsewhere in the village. We were told there was one table left and so arrived to be greeted by very welcoming staff...in a very modern, clean hotel and restaurant. The food was excellent. Well presented and excellent value. The waiting staff were polite and attentive. Everything about our experience was positive, especially in these times. Definitely one of the best places we've eaten at in Grasmere, from gastro pubs to fine dining. Thanks to all the staff for a fantastic evening.

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Came here and found it they only start serving lunch at one pm. As it was a nice day we decided to sit on one of the benches. Ordered tea and waited for mins. Came and I decided to order at the bar....Had to wait for mins before manager came round. They had one guy doing all the serving. Great chap but nevertheless he was on his own. So needless to say slow service. Hubby’s club sandwich was alright. My Caesar salad was fine. No anchovies but with tons of Parmesan. And I meant tons. Really can’t go wrong with this but they did. So it was alright but what a view though.

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We were staying at other hotel nearby. Booked here for dinner. Warm welcome on a wet unpleasant night was well received. Good quality food continued good service if anything slightly too quick but it wasn’t busy in restaurant. Would recommend.

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