It's located a few miles from Sheffield City centre in the suburb of Nether Green on the corner of four-way junction.From the outside, it doesn't look that big.We didn't realise the restaurant was upstairs.On arrival,we were very warmly greeted as though we were old friends.Showing us to our table at the chefs bench,we felt really honoured. As the Michelin Guide says for the full experience, book these seats.The restaurant is smallish and very cosy.You forget that you are actually fine dining in Sheffield.We'd chosen the tasting menu,like you do.To get things started,we ordered one of their own unique Lagers by Little Mesters Brewing .The meal begins with three taster snacks, including a delicious chawanmushi.Followed by their black treacle bread & hendo's butter.Up next follows a procession of delightful dishes.Starting with the Chalk stream trout tart.Then, you are given a little scroll explaining how the dish inspired the chef.Cauli cheese,not like Grandma B's.The fish course was a lovely dish of Cornish Cod,trout roe, seaweed & leek.The last of the savoury courses was a very tender, Creedy Carver Duck that cut like butter.There were two very pretty and tasty desserts of Yorkshire Rhubarb and the other 'Jaffa cake' with a nice gooey centre.To finish the meal were a couple of sweet treats.The whole evening flowed seamlessly,from the front of house to the chefs in the kitchen it was an absolutely pleasurable night.
Angela Sharman
Wheelchair accessibility: None its on 1st floor
Mara Zoi
The food at rafters is an amazing experience. Every time I have visited the restaurant I am amazed by the unique flavours and the quality of the food. Would definitely recommend it. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is quiet and pleasant.
Meera Last
Rafters is a truly exceptional and special place ? thank you to the wonderful team for a great evening! Couldn't fault it!
Charlotte
Everything at Rafters is perfection! The food is out of this world delicious, and beautifully presented. And the staff are wonderful and so friendly. We had such a lovely time, thanks :)
Duranann
Great restaurant, planned to go for a long time so went for special occasion for my brother’s 50th. Very special and great food but did feel a bit pressured to have the add ons, they wanted to put caviar on one of the courses to make it the best but we said no and it was still excellent, my view is if they think it needed it it should have been on and increase the total price - instead I felt a bit awkward! Tasting menu on a Saturday eve is £110 plus service charge
Jamie Wogin
If I could give this place 6 out of 5 stars I would! Until now, I never realised that food could be art. I have experienced fine dining before, but never like this. The environment is relaxed and down to earth and the flavours are condensed and profound! Eating here will leave you satisfied rather than stuffed. Well worth the money for our date night! Luke, our chef for the evening, created and presented us with exquisite beautiful food and refined tastes with a down to earth Yorkshire delivery. Each bite was a burst of complementing flavours that left your mind empty of anything but the food in your mouth. Our Sommelier Nathan was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the flavours of the drinks that would pair with our curated menu for the evening. All the wait staff were invisibly attentive. The table was reset whenever we left for a couple of minutes and the table was ours for the duration of the evening. Comfortable, relaxing, informal setting with fine cuisine was the perfect balance. I would recommend you save up and book here. 1 night in this restaurant is worth 10 nights in any other! Thank you Rafters for an unforgettable night.
NEMESIS0323
Visited this restaurant for the 4 course taster menu with my Partner. A bit scepticle of the whole 'Taster' menu. Memories of Nouvelle Quisine from the 80's. But I was so wrong. From the ouside, blink and you'd miss the venue with it's modest exterior. Once inside we were met with a cosey but modern interior and extremely fiendly and informed staff. I've seen negative comments re the service on here. All I can say that 'Ben' front of house and every one we encountered were helpful, un-prententious, well informed and the whole service ran like a well oiled machine. The food is second to none.... It really is. Being a big Yorkshire lad after receiving the first course I had visions of going home raiding the fridge. But the intensity of the flavours and the fact that you actually 'Taste' the dishes not just eat meant writing this several hours after getting home I'm still pleasently full. I seriously recommend paying the extra for 'Not Like Grandma B's' cauliflower cheese, just WOW! In summary I'd sincerely like to thank Ben, the Chefs and all concerned for making today a really special dining experience and we will be returning!
Ian Hill
One of the best places to eat in Sheffield. The tasting menu is amazing.
Billy J Jackson
Food was incredible! The service was perfect and the staff were very friendly. Intimate and relaxed atmosphere, tables perfectly distanced for some privacy. Fantastic experience ?Vegetarian options: They had a vegi option for all the courses. We had a set tasting menu
This was our second visit. We were always looking for an excuse to return,so my husbands birthday was my chance. We travelled from Leeds (our hometown). We were a little worried that it wouldn't be as good as our first visit. It wasn't the same, it was better! The restaurant was inviting and cosy, the food was a delight to the taste buds, and the staff were friendly and attentive. What more would you want. We do like travelling around looking for great places to eat. This is one of the best. We highly recommend it.
K19677
Was really looking forward to trying this place out! My friend who had been in a few times before had said how amazing it was! Service wasn’t what I expected. Throughout the meal, I had to ask our waiter for cutlery numerous times! The waiter looked at me rather confused for whatever reason and no apology was given! You’d think with the price you’re paying for, cutlery would be the least of my worries - how wrong I was. The food however was lovely. Service could have been better.
Katie Yates
Amazing evening. I had the vegetarian kitchen bench menu, the menu had so much thought go into it and was incredibly inventive which is very refreshing as a lot of vegetarian menus are a last thought. The staff were amazing and very attentive. Everything I ate was incredible and I can't stop thinking about the cauliflower cheese...Vegetarian options: Best vegetarian food I've hadDietary restrictions: Very accommodating for these which dietary requirements
Steve Guthrie
What an amazing experience! Would highly recommend Rafters. The staff are absolutely fantastic and a credit to the company. Ben and Nathan were a pleasure along with the head chef (think his name was Dan) and the young fellow. Food was great and the wine was lovely. Overall great experience ????
Sérgio
Everything was absolutely perfect, up to the smallest detail. Loved the experience and will be my recommendation to everyone that comes to Sheffield.
It's located a few miles from Sheffield City centre in the suburb of Nether Green on the corner of four-way junction.From the outside, it doesn't look that big.We didn't realise the restaurant was upstairs.On arrival,we were very warmly greeted as though we were old friends.Showing us to our table at the chefs bench,we felt really honoured. As the Michelin Guide says for the full experience, book these seats.The restaurant is smallish and very cosy.You forget that you are actually fine dining in Sheffield.We'd chosen the tasting menu,like you do.To get things started,we ordered one of their own unique Lagers by Little Mesters Brewing .The meal begins with three taster snacks, including a delicious chawanmushi.Followed by their black treacle bread & hendo's butter.Up next follows a procession of delightful dishes.Starting with the Chalk stream trout tart.Then, you are given a little scroll explaining how the dish inspired the chef.Cauli cheese,not like Grandma B's.The fish course was a lovely dish of Cornish Cod,trout roe, seaweed & leek.The last of the savoury courses was a very tender, Creedy Carver Duck that cut like butter.There were two very pretty and tasty desserts of Yorkshire Rhubarb and the other 'Jaffa cake' with a nice gooey centre.To finish the meal were a couple of sweet treats.The whole evening flowed seamlessly,from the front of house to the chefs in the kitchen it was an absolutely pleasurable night.
Wheelchair accessibility: None its on 1st floor
The food at rafters is an amazing experience. Every time I have visited the restaurant I am amazed by the unique flavours and the quality of the food. Would definitely recommend it. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is quiet and pleasant.
Rafters is a truly exceptional and special place ? thank you to the wonderful team for a great evening! Couldn't fault it!
Everything at Rafters is perfection! The food is out of this world delicious, and beautifully presented. And the staff are wonderful and so friendly. We had such a lovely time, thanks :)
Great restaurant, planned to go for a long time so went for special occasion for my brother’s 50th. Very special and great food but did feel a bit pressured to have the add ons, they wanted to put caviar on one of the courses to make it the best but we said no and it was still excellent, my view is if they think it needed it it should have been on and increase the total price - instead I felt a bit awkward! Tasting menu on a Saturday eve is £110 plus service charge
If I could give this place 6 out of 5 stars I would! Until now, I never realised that food could be art. I have experienced fine dining before, but never like this. The environment is relaxed and down to earth and the flavours are condensed and profound! Eating here will leave you satisfied rather than stuffed. Well worth the money for our date night! Luke, our chef for the evening, created and presented us with exquisite beautiful food and refined tastes with a down to earth Yorkshire delivery. Each bite was a burst of complementing flavours that left your mind empty of anything but the food in your mouth. Our Sommelier Nathan was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the flavours of the drinks that would pair with our curated menu for the evening. All the wait staff were invisibly attentive. The table was reset whenever we left for a couple of minutes and the table was ours for the duration of the evening. Comfortable, relaxing, informal setting with fine cuisine was the perfect balance. I would recommend you save up and book here. 1 night in this restaurant is worth 10 nights in any other! Thank you Rafters for an unforgettable night.
Visited this restaurant for the 4 course taster menu with my Partner. A bit scepticle of the whole 'Taster' menu. Memories of Nouvelle Quisine from the 80's. But I was so wrong. From the ouside, blink and you'd miss the venue with it's modest exterior. Once inside we were met with a cosey but modern interior and extremely fiendly and informed staff. I've seen negative comments re the service on here. All I can say that 'Ben' front of house and every one we encountered were helpful, un-prententious, well informed and the whole service ran like a well oiled machine. The food is second to none.... It really is. Being a big Yorkshire lad after receiving the first course I had visions of going home raiding the fridge. But the intensity of the flavours and the fact that you actually 'Taste' the dishes not just eat meant writing this several hours after getting home I'm still pleasently full. I seriously recommend paying the extra for 'Not Like Grandma B's' cauliflower cheese, just WOW! In summary I'd sincerely like to thank Ben, the Chefs and all concerned for making today a really special dining experience and we will be returning!
One of the best places to eat in Sheffield. The tasting menu is amazing.
Food was incredible! The service was perfect and the staff were very friendly. Intimate and relaxed atmosphere, tables perfectly distanced for some privacy. Fantastic experience ?Vegetarian options: They had a vegi option for all the courses. We had a set tasting menu
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This was our second visit. We were always looking for an excuse to return,so my husbands birthday was my chance. We travelled from Leeds (our hometown). We were a little worried that it wouldn't be as good as our first visit. It wasn't the same, it was better! The restaurant was inviting and cosy, the food was a delight to the taste buds, and the staff were friendly and attentive. What more would you want. We do like travelling around looking for great places to eat. This is one of the best. We highly recommend it.
Was really looking forward to trying this place out! My friend who had been in a few times before had said how amazing it was! Service wasn’t what I expected. Throughout the meal, I had to ask our waiter for cutlery numerous times! The waiter looked at me rather confused for whatever reason and no apology was given! You’d think with the price you’re paying for, cutlery would be the least of my worries - how wrong I was. The food however was lovely. Service could have been better.
Amazing evening. I had the vegetarian kitchen bench menu, the menu had so much thought go into it and was incredibly inventive which is very refreshing as a lot of vegetarian menus are a last thought. The staff were amazing and very attentive. Everything I ate was incredible and I can't stop thinking about the cauliflower cheese...Vegetarian options: Best vegetarian food I've hadDietary restrictions: Very accommodating for these which dietary requirements
What an amazing experience! Would highly recommend Rafters. The staff are absolutely fantastic and a credit to the company. Ben and Nathan were a pleasure along with the head chef (think his name was Dan) and the young fellow. Food was great and the wine was lovely. Overall great experience ????
Everything was absolutely perfect, up to the smallest detail. Loved the experience and will be my recommendation to everyone that comes to Sheffield.