The Seacliff Restaurant

Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe
01271 882243

Recent Reviews

Clive Blatchford

Perfect position, and a really excellent cream tea. Good value and friendly staff.

Nuha C

View is beautiful, but it ends there... Worst meal I have ever had! On holiday with my mum and thought we'd go for a nice dinner. Was seated in a dingy corner. Windows were dirty so couldn't even take nice pictures. Asked the waitress a few questions about the menu, she couldn't answer them. Order two items on the menu, then had the waitress come back and tell us they didn't have it available. Ordered mushroom and truffle bruchetta for starters and my god it was the most saltiest thing I have ever eaten. So salty that it was bitter! Had one bite and couldn't stomach any more. Ordered a pizza and some seabass for mains. Guess what? Seabass was also so salty that it was bitter... suspicious? Pizza was burnt too. Had a word with the manager, said he couldn't do anything. Spent over 20minutes trying to get the attention of staff to get the bill. Got fed up and went looking for staff, found our waitress and asked her for the bill, she looked at us and walked off. We had to queue at the bar to pay for our bill! At a Michelin star restaurant we had to queue to pay our bill!! Meanwhile everyone else looked like they were having a lovely time and being very well catered to. Remember what I said about suspicious? Everyone else was white, we are not. Nothing else to be said 2023, absolutely atrocious and disgusting

Sophie Fagon

Beautiful meal with a beautiful view. JC our server was amazing, so attentive and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience. Food was excellent, best pudding I’ve ever had - (the banana cheesecake- wow) . Definitely recommend.

Sophie F

JC our server was amazing, so attentive and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience. Food was excellent, best pudding I’ve ever had - (the banana cheesecake- wow) . Definitely recommend.

Meg

We ate here on Saturday night and it did not disappoint! Wonderful views from the restaurant and beautiful food served to us by friendly and helpful waitress. The Cove restaurant next door was a bit noisy, so perhaps a curtain could soften that, but it didn't spoil our enjoyment. We would recommend this place.

Simon Johansson

Had built up quite some expectations for our visits as we had heard of their tasting menu, along with a good wine pairing. However during our visit that wasn't being offered.We ordered appetizers and mains, and they were... Alright? Nothing special or memorable. For the amount we spent we expected something else entirely. All in all disappointed with the visit, and wanted so much more.The toilets were also very disgusting, wet all over the floor and on the seats.

John C

What a shame. Beautiful location, lovely building. To dine in the Seacliff restaurant and experience the 3 rosette menu, means being sat in a stark, austere and somewhat awkward atmosphere in a gold fish bowl. While the more relaxed diners outside looked in! The food was ok, nothing overly exciting. Very slow delivery as the chefs were busy with the more relaxed diners outside. We ordered desserts and coffee after 2 hours for 2 courses. Americano served in huge latte glasses spilt all over the delivery tray. Desserts never came before we walked out and asked to be seated somewhere else. Desserts and replacement coffees still weren’t delivered 20 minutes later. The waitress apologised for the delays and proceeded to advise she had knocked them off the bill, like she had done us a favour! Very poor, please concentrate on doing good food well and stop all the pretence!

Gareth G

We dined here last year and it was to die for the food ambiance and service we couldn’t wait to return again. I’m not sure what’s happened but we had a completely different experience Every dish was lacking in flavour! There was no attention to detail. Service wasn’t great it felt as if the waitress didn’t want to be there Stains on table and glassware I wouldn’t put this in the 3 rosette Category.

Shelly R

Beautiful location , sadly not that well organised , management unable to compromise with solving issues they caused , would be wary about organising any thing other than a small dinner at this resturant

Paul H

If you're after an adventure in food, this is the place to go. Friendly and attentive staff. Food both delicious and exciting. And a sea view to die for! Excellent!

THFCDAVE

Everything about our visit was excellent, 3 courses and drinks for a family group of 5. Very attentive service and nothing was too much. The food could not be faulted and we left feeling stuffed, well looked after and determined to make sure we return. Don't hesitate to book this "GEM" of a restaurant, you won't have any regrets.

steve jones

Wonderful small fine dining restaurant off main restaurant at this hotel on a stunning position overlooking the sea. We had a stunning meal, wonderful wine and lovely service from Jacey and great rum advice from the bar manager!Parking: Loads of parking, left car and walked home

garetht1578

Faultless. The food and service is second to none We went for the taster menu and every course was faultless. The wine flight was perfectly paired. The head chef even came out to talk to us. Thank you for a perfect evening We will be back when in the area again

381graceg

Wonderful service by Jaycee, so helpful & cheerful. The food in The Seacliffe was fabulous & although it wasn't cheap it was so worth it. Would definitely return.

Michelle P

Visited on Saturday evening and chose this restaurant for its location. On arriving at the restaurant, met by a sullen waitress who clearly did not want to be there! Got seated then just forgot about until after about 15 minutes we got someone's attention to get a drink and menus. Ordered food, which was great, but apart from a cursory "is everything OK" over halfway through the meal, we were again completely left. After sitting with empty plates for a long time, we decided to not attempt to order coffees or pudding and fought very hard to finally get the bill!!! What great food, and location, but let down by terrible service!!! Why do management not care???

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