Thirty Five - Pembrokeshire

We had a great family lunch today and there were 7 of us! I arrived later than the rest of the family, so the server understandably and politely advised me that my order probably wouldn't come out at the same time. We chose to sit outside, the perfect way to enjoy the view of the harbour and stream busily making its way to the sea. My sister in law prefers her latte in a cup rather than the traditional glass; she forgot to ask and the latte was delivered in the glass. She popped inside to ask if it could be changed and in an instant the latte was decanted without comment into a cup. It may not seem much but I've been with her in other places where the staff have been less than accommodating of her request. The food arrived and frankly I was amazed! The Spaghetti Carbonara ordered by my niece looked delicious and was a very generous portion; the seafood pasta ordered by another family member looked incredible. Yes, there were fat juicy prawns and plump mussels in their shells, but there were mini squid which were apparently really tasty and perfectly cooked. The fish and chips, steak with flatbread and calamari (served with seaweed delicately seasoned with sesame) were all equally as tasty and beautifully presented. And mine arrived about 2 minutes after the rest, so hardly a delay at all and clearly the server had relayed the fact that I was with the order for 6! We'd seen some critical reviews but our experience was one of helpful, friendly staff who served excellent and reasonably priced food. And the spaghetti carbonara which my niece was unable to finish was placed into a cardboard carton to take away. Congratulations to the owner on her new baby and thank you to front of house and kitchen staff alike for a lovely experience today.

We were excited to come back for a birthday dinner after enjoying our first visit a few years ago, but we were extremely disappointed this time. We had made a reservation for 6pm and the restaurant was not busy, but the service was poor. We felt rushed and like they couldn't wait for us to leave. Our starters came as soon as we sat down, and our mains arrived while my son was still eating. We had to ask for the table to be cleared, as it was covered in dirty plates and glasses. The staff seemed disinterested and the restaurant was dirty, with cobwebs and flies around. The food was also not up to par, leaving us all unsatisfied. To make matters worse, the staff was loudly swearing behind us. The location was nice, but there are better dining options in the area. We will not be returning.

We were excited to try out a quaint, locally-owned restaurant that prides itself on serving fresh food. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite meet our expectations. The prices were comparable to what we would pay in London, but the portions left us feeling unsatisfied and still hungry.

Lovely coffee and great location But no welcome or smile from the staff, wet tables and chairs outside, slow service and slow to clear tables

Potentially a great location. Understand the challenges of getting the right staff in place in these small villages… not mention the impact of 2nd home owners on these local communities… I did ask that either the cook or owner came and ate one of the dishes if they wanted me to pay for it, they declined and did not charge.. poor value all round