The View Smokehouse

Unit 18 Beach Street, Felixstowe
01394 818001

Recent Reviews

Richard Robinson

I had high hopes: it was a sunny lunchtime and we were warmly welcomed by friendly staff on arrival. Unfortunately, that was the high point.There were four draft beers on the bar; none were available. We waited over 45 mins for the food. Unlike the descriptions it has not been smoked or barbecued. It was hugely disappointing and came with cheap mass catering sachets of sauce and some bad coleslaw. The waitress dropped two drinks on our table.I would not recommend.

Rob Young

We arrived on Sunday evening 6:45 pm, it had been a beautiful sunny September day 28oC. we were greeted by a elderly lady (60+)near the restaurant entrance to be told food has finished, kitchen is closed. but you can have a drink.So we sat near the clear glass viewing out to the big wheel and the low sun shimmering on the sea waiting for the same front of house to take our drinks order.She went to the couple sitting on the table next to us and said what would you like to order, they ordered there food, I said to my partner she told is the kitchen is closed, I'm not giving them my cash even for a drink, we promptly left after telling the couple who had just ordered food, they couldn't believe what the woman had said to us but did the opposite to them.

Emily Douglas

Over priced. £48 for 2 mains and drinks. Wouldn't have minded but the food itself was terrible. Mac and cheese had no sauce and was dry and burnt. Was literally burnt pasta with cheese on top. Pork belly was bland. Poor quality food.

John Leach

Visited tonight with friends for a few drinks what an amazing view of the sea and the ferris wheel. Such a relaxed atmosphere made to feel extremely welcome nothing was too much cant wait to return and maybe try the food. Which looked amazing. If I had to make 1 criticism it would be that they should stay open later because we didn't want to leave....

Robert

Popped in for lunch, food was tasty but front of house service really needs to be improved.There were about 5 tables with customers, but seemed like every table had some kind of problem.2 people on front of house didn't seem to be working well as a team. Need to try and share the front of house workload. The bar person seemed to be overwhelmed with tasks whilst the manager seemed to stand back.

Zara

Disappointed! The view is lovely, and so was my salmon salad, but the service was terrible, there was no welcome we was aggressively told it’s table service only when going up to the bar upon arrival, we was then charged £6 for a san Miguel when the menu said it was £4, this san Miguel also came out of a can which we was not told about before ordering draft, we felt very uncomfortable and anxious asking to pay as the pair that were working kept arguing. We won’t be returning. Such a shame as the view is so lovely, but management was not.

Lucy Rasch

Tried to order a San Miguel and a pink gin and there was none of either. Tried to then order a Koppaberg and didn't have those either!When it came to ordering food, I ordered a salt beef sandwich on white bread (said this multiple times as the waiter kept trying to walk off assuming what I wanted), and my partner had chicken wings. My sandwich came out and was on malted bread which I said was wrong so they took it back for the original waiter to come out and say "I did put it through as white bread but didn't have any so do you want it" - just totally assumed what I'd want!The chicken wings were average and definitely not worth the price. We asked for the bill and had to ask again as clearly just being ignored despite the lack of people in there! The people behind us walked out after waiting 15 minutes just to be served but to no avail. The same waiter who served us (and spilt some of my partners beer) then proceeded to spill a beer all over another customer and could barely be bothered to go clean it up!Upon now double checking the bill, I can see we were still charged £6 for a San Miguel when we had a Stella instead! Just an absolute shambles from start to finish and wouldn't return.

Fared Benjama

Don't recommend. Perhaps it was the tail end of the bank holiday weekend or a new chef. Not good. £8.99 kids meals burnt, shortrib dry, chicken supreme (£17.50, see pic) overcooked and dry. £6 cans of lager! Charged for the kids drinks that should have been part of the £9 burnt burger meal. Tried to add a few pound to the card reader when paying twice. Nice view though.

steveyo666

Wouldn't recommend this at all, arrived ordered drinks, only 1 of the 5 drinks we ordered was available, then charged £4 for a can of beer as the pumps were not working either.ordered the seafood platter, most of which didn't taste fresh at all, pretty sure the crab & salmon had already gone off, we left most of this.left with a bill for over £50 and some disappointed and still hungry children, so had to go to another place to actually feed the family.

Chris Roberts

Really great restaurant, delicious bbq meat with a great view and relaxed vibeWheelchair accessibility: Elevator for access

tom

Wow Amazing płaceThank you ?

Matthew Driver

How this place can charge £12 for the Mac n cheese they serve I don’t know.The most uninspiring meal I have ever had the displeasure of eating.Would have been better off going to McDonald’s

Dibbs Middleditch

Great little find. Amazing menu with friendly prompt service. Fabulous view with even better food. Will definitely be going back and ordering takeaway. Thanks guys ?

chrs rbrts

Really great restaurant, delicious bbq meat with a great view and relaxed vibeWheelchair accessibility: Elevator for access

Albert Carp

Really bad experience, we order the food and after 5 minutes they just said to us the chef gone in break and we are ot going to receive any food

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