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Travellers' Choice2023
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US$63 - US$102
CUISINES
European, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Exposed beams and brick add character to this stylish first floor restaurant, which offers set 4 and 6 course menus of modern, richly flavoured dishes;...
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Reviewed 1 week ago

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!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2023 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 15 October 2023 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023 via mobile

Everything was absolutely perfect, up to the smallest detail. Loved the experience and will be my recommendation to everyone that comes to Sheffield.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023 via mobile

Stunning food, very tucked away location with incredibly kind attentive staff and the most delicious food imaginable. A beautiful experience

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 12 September 2023

Visited Rafters to celebrate our wedding anniversary and wasn't disappointed. Food, wine, atmosphere, and service were all excellent.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 August 2023

Fantastic food, ambience great value amazing. Service fantastic. Have recommended and will return. All my friends thought the place was amazing. Go for the wine flight superb.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 2 August 2023 via mobile

Staff were attentive but not intrusive. Every course was fantastic, the lamb in particular was a stand out. Loved that a lot of the food/drinks were sourced locally. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fine dining experience.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

We had a fantastic meal here. Really excellent food, service and accompanying wines. Highly recommend for a special occasion in Sheffield

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 13 June 2023 via mobile

We had a fantastic meal here at Rafters to celebrate a birthday. The service was excellent, just the right amount of professionalism yet it didn’t feel pretentious. The restaurant itself is small but we enjoyed being able to see into the kitchen. The food was...paired well with the wines. The menu was flavoursome and focused more on fish and cold dishes with it being the summer season. We really enjoyed our dining experience here.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 7 June 2023

Amazing dining experience, fantastic food, impeccable service and relaxed professional atmosphere , would definitely recommend for a special occasion

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 27 May 2023

Evening celebrating a friends birthday. Excellent food and excellent service. A delightful evening.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 23 May 2023

My wife surprised me with dinner here last week on Friday evening for our wedding anniversary and from the moment of arrival we felt like we were at home amazing service from the get go! Ben greeted us and escorted us to the table shortly...followed by Nathan the sommelier who's knowledge of wine and the drinks on the menu is quite jaw dropping we opted for the prestige wine pairing and what a fantastic decision it was each wine complimented the food perfectly We started with some snacks as our first courses started with a carrot cracker with hummus and fresh crudités followed by a crustade filled to the brim with a dressed venison tartare followed by a chawanmushi with caviar and a pea veloute and those are just the snacks !! Each course that followed was absolutely mind blowing and what topped off our night was being able to see into the kitchen and see Luke the finalist from Masterchef the professionals cooking the meat, plating the food and also serving the diners as was all of the other chefs that evening. It really gave our experience that magic touch may I just add I don’t know what Luke did to the hogget that we had on our main course but it was the most tender flavoursome piece of hogget we’ve both ever had good to still see a restaurant that cooks meat in a pan and not in a bag in the waterbath takes real skill to achieve the level of meat cookery well done team rafters!! There’s definitely a star on the way for sure and Sheffield deserves it to be awarded to rafters!!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 4 May 2023

What a great experience! Watching all the chefs prepare the dishes and enjoying the kitchen bench menu. Our thanks to restaurant manager Ben and his staff who made the experience extra special for us. Can't wait to return, highly recommended.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 15 April 2023 via mobile

Not a bad course. Truly excellent. Desserts a high spot but every morsel a delight. From amuse blu he to their take on Bakewell tart as a petit four just outstanding.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Rafters is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5