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A former pub close to the beach houses this substantial bistro, where you’ll find plenty of regulars drawn in by the great value daily set menu. There’...
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The Bass & Lobster Foodhouse prides itself on two things... local food and service. Established in 2009, this popular local restaurant has been recognised throughout the island for providing fresh local produce. Head Chef Dave Thorpe-Jones has local hidden treasures ready for your latest dining experience. Hand-selected King scallops caught by their local scallop diver off Jersey's reefs. Seafood served just hours after leaving the seabed that puts a real emphasis on the restaurant's fresh appeal and quality. Located along a snug stretch of Gorey coastline, with a terrace for summer wine, the restaurant offers comfortable open-plan dining. The mood is set with a dedicated team headed up by Chefs'
PRICE RANGE
US$9 - US$38
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Seafood, European, British, Healthy
FEATURES
Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 November 2023

Absolutely amazing from start to finish. The staff are exceptional. Smiley, friendly. You felt special as soon as you arrived. Amazing atmosphere. The food was the best ever. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2023

The staff were very helpful and polite, the food was excellent we thoroughly enjoyed it, we will certainly be visiting again.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 26 September 2023 via mobile

Delicious food. Excellent service. Short walk from Castle Orgueil. We had scallops followed by pan fried sea bass and soft shelled crab

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

We had seen reviews before our holiday and made a special trip to Gorey (note it is the last stop before the pier). The service and food was excellent throughout and very good value for money. Had we been staying longer we would have liked...to return for dinner.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

We are so lucky to have so many amazing restaurants to choose from in Jersey, so when deciding where to go for a lunch with my sisters, The B&L was suggested and hey, why not - it’s always good food and service. We went today...and as expected the food was absolutely fabulous and Kirsty and her team looked after us beautifully. Always a great choice to go to The B&L ⭐️More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023

I've reviewed the Bass several times before and I will always continue to do so because it really is beyond compare. It's almost bittersweet in a way - they create the most inspired, incredible specials, flavours and innovations like you've never experienced and you get...the duelling emotions of knowing you are eating one of the most wonderful dishes you will ever enjoy whilst also knowing you will likely never experience it again. It's quite the thing. For anybody who is fortunate enough to taste the current quail special - with THAT Toulouse sausage and THAT jus - you will know exactly what I mean. The best food, the best chefs, the best front of house team, the best everything. The absolute benchmark for everything a restaurant should be.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023 via mobile

What a fabulous place in the gorgeous place of Gorey, Jersey. The restaurant itself was lovely with such friendly staff and delicious food

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 September 2023

We recived a warm welcome and the service was perfection. The food sublime and the presentation was supreme. Faultless.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 September 2023

This does deserve its Michelin star and No 1 in Gorey restaurants spot . Its the staff and above all the food that makes it special . From home bread ++ while you sip your aperitif to lovely starters ( I enjoyed the razor clam...thermidor special ) , the selection from the regular menu and the specials was excellent . For main the skating was nicely presented and the homemade on the premises ice creams were to die for . The staff team were so friendly and efficient - a credit to the restaurant and albeit not cheap I felt it was good value . It was appropriate for our special occasion .More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Anna Bierowka, Owner at The Bass & Lobster, responded to this reviewResponded 3 September 2023

We thank you kindly for your lovely review. We do wish to clarify however to anyone reading this review that we do not have a Michelin star we are just listed as 'recommended' in the Michelin guide for Jersey.

Reviewed 1 September 2023

We were pleased to see a wide selection of sea food (and ice cream) on offer. It was a great experience and we will be back. Thank you Kirsty and team!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 30 August 2023

Bass and Lobster is a most pleasant restaurant on Gorey Coast Road in St Martin’s. It is a seven-minute walk from the bustling Gorey Bay Pier area. It has a pleasant, airy, unpretentious, ambience. It is not cramped. It has a limited number of tables...and it is hugely popular, so you should book in advance. The staff are incredibly attentive, even on a busy evening. The were also polite, friendly and professional. They are at pains to try to go that extra mile. The food is excellent. There is a bar and stools if you would rather sit there, as opposed to your table, for a drink before dinner. There is a window giving views into the busy kitchen. The food is locally sourced. My wife chose Catch of the Day, which was Bass - £19.95. I went for the Chargrilled pork chop and crackling, with chimichurri dressing, sweet potato mash, charred tender stem broccoli - £19.95 Cheese Cake £8.95. All were delicious. We drank a Prosecco £7.95 a Peroni £4.75 and bottle of Chardonnay with the meal at £21.95 – total £83.50. Excellent value for a quality meal. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023

Excellent meal to celebrate friends wedding anniversary last Friday. Delicious food and wine and friendly staff

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023

Food was absolutely amazzing and the hostess and all of the staff were great. The crackling arrived on the mains and it was still popping it was so fresh. All of the food was of a very high standard. We had the stilton ice cream...for dessert and it was gorgeous. I would definitely recommend! 10/10!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 18 August 2023 via mobile

Such an amazing restaurant, from start to finish the service was incredible, and the food really deserves a Michelin star. The most relaxing restaurant imaginable and Kirsty and her team are on hand at all times, highly recommend you try this gem of a restaurant.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023

Awful ‘false’ service from the head waitress who we found both patronising and awkward. To be the standard of a Michelin restaurant surely it should be so much better than this?

Date of visit: August 2023
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The Bass & Lobster is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4