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US$6 - US$38
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British
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Justin made us feel extremely welcome and his knowledge of the menu was spot on . Great quality food and pleasant surroundings , also great Glutan free options ,

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 21 October 2023 via mobile

From start to finish it was perfect!! We arrived to a very busy restaurant so I'd definitely recommend booking as we luckily had. A lovely waitress (I think she was french, I'm so sorry I didn't catch her name) greeted us straight away and showed...us to a quiet section just off from the main restaurant. We were seated on a high table (we asked for the table on arrival) with a stunning view of the sands, it really was picturesque. The waitress explained the menu and the specials and left us to it. We ordered drinks which arrived promptly, refreshingly cold and in nice glassware. I ordered the scallops then salmon, my husband had the duck bao buns then seafood linguine. My scallops were the nicest I've ever eaten and I could have honestly licked the plate clean it all tasted so good. My salmon (which I had the last of) was amazing, a really big fillet with a meaty texture. My husband absolutely loved both his courses! We had no room for a pudding but they looked really nice and I can imagine they're just as nice as the other courses. Recommendations; definitely book. If you have your eye on a particular dish I'd perhaps call ahead and see about reserving it as they sold out of a lot of stuff (which to me is a good sign everything is fresh and seasonal). Ask for the table with the view, it's the best seat in the house!! Have the scallops, you won't regret it!! If I'm ever back in the area I'll 100% not think twice about coming back here!!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2023

We went to the Estuary for dinner - what a wonderful experience. Alina is an amazing host, so kind, we felt very welcome. The food was incredible - delicious, perfectly cooked, beautifully presented. Alina and the team went above and beyond to make the evening...special - finding us a nice table, making sure our dog was comfortable, spending time with us. We had an amazing time, we’ll definitely be backMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2023

We dined here on our last night of our holiday, and it was fine food and a suitable conclusion to our vacation.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

First class service from Alina and Justin. They made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his seafood linguine (he said it was like a little taste of Italy ) My fish and chips were really tasty....The chips were crispy yet light in the middle and just melted (scrummy! )More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

We ate here last week, and had a mixed experience. When we arrived there was a window open opposite our table, and I asked if they could close it as my elderly aunt and I were cold. The answer was no, but they could shut...the door. As we were near the window and not the door that didn't help us, so I ate with my jacket on. I had sole from the specials board, which was well cooked but bland and under seasoned. On of us had seafood pasta, the squid was overcooked. The other two of us, who had belly pork and chicken, were very happy with the food. Service was fine apart from the odd refusal to close the window.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023 via mobile

Wow amazing service amazing food the whole place is so beautiful we rarely get fantastic food and service will definitely be back

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023 via mobile

Loved this place, although a little cosy it’s lovely. The food was very nice as was the wine. We both share a pate starter and then I had fish my hubby a burger…..wonderful. Tried to book again since we have been in town but sadly...booked up. We will deffo be back.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 11 August 2023 via mobile

Fantastic meal, all 3 courses were perfect. Amazing service and a great place to spend a family evening (do good we went again!). Highly recommended

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 8 August 2023

For a Tuesday night, this place was buzzing. Admittedly, there are not as many restaurants in Grange, when compared to other areas within the Lake District. But the the Estuary is certainly a cut above the rest. Food was excellent and the short rib (starter),...was exceptional. My wife enjoyed the sea bream, and I ordered the lamb rump ~ and both were perfect. This was backed by a good wine list, and attentive service. Nothing to fault here.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023 via mobile

Gorgeous food, lovely ambience and attentive and friendly staff. We will definitely be returning! We were a multi generational family (on holiday), with a disabled dog-& the staff were fantastic, the wine was plentiful and the food was delicious. We ate here mid week and...for Sunday lunch - and both meals were superb!!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023

Wonderful meal, not rushed, staff polite and friendly. Great choice and wide variety of menu. We will be back.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Management response:Responded 6 August 2023

Thank you for the 5 star review. Hope to see you soon 😊

Reviewed 5 August 2023 via mobile

Before I start this review is not about the quality of the food. From the outside, the Bistro looked the ideal place for a romantic meal for two. After booking online. We arived promptly and although busy it looked ideal.....sadly this is not where we...were seated. We were shuffled off to what I can only I can only describe as an overcrowded cloakroom. Along with the other couples who had turned up. This was definitely not what it said on the tin. Our request to move table fell on deaf ears, so sadly we decided we could not stay and promptly left our plans for the evening in tatters. If I could give some feedback to the owners it would be this, I know times are tough in hospitality at the moment but don't get too greedy by packing people in like sardines, it will ultimately backfire on you.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Management response:Responded 6 August 2023

Hello Mr Murray, With all due respect,you forgot to mention in your comment that you came 25 minutes before the reservation made(not that promptly),so there was no time to arrange another table. As you say was very busy night and especially during weekends we may...More

Reviewed 5 August 2023

This is a fabulous place to eat from the brilliant welcome to the wave goodbye at the end. Service exemplary and the food superb quality and beautifully cooked. We feel lucky to have discovered this little gem and hopefully we will be returning soon

Date of visit: August 2023
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Management response:Responded 6 August 2023

Thank you very much for you review. So glad you've had a beautiful time in our bistro Hope yo see you again!

Reviewed 21 July 2023 via mobile

What a fantastic find! We took the recommendation from trip advisor and we are so pleased we did. This is a delightful bistro restaurant situated in grange over sands. To be honest I would have placed this as much more than a bistro. It’s run...by a lovely professional hardworking Romanian couple and the food is beautiful in every way. There were 4 of us and we all had something different to eat. Every one of our plates was delicious, tasted really fresh with amazing flavours and beautiful presented. We can only give our high recommendation and certainly worth a busy. What a little gem to find. We travelled from Surrey and I’d drive 9 hours any time to return and eat their yummy chilli muscles again! We ordered muscles, salmon and scallops for starters, steak, sea bass and Salmon for mains and two of their delicious cheese boards and a very yummy chocolate mouse dessert. Totally full to the brim, and very happy! We give this restaurant 10 out of 10!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Management response:Responded 6 August 2023

Thank you for the amazing review. We are so pleased you've had such a beautiful experience in our bistro. Hopefully see you again!

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We took our dog…no problem, they made a real fuss of him. Not sure whether only certain tables are dog friendly or all of them though.
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THE ESTUARY BISTRO, Grange-over-Sands - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

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The Estuary Bistro is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5