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“5* roast dinner ”
Review of The Kents

The Kents
Ranked #40 of 325 Restaurants in Torquay
Price range: US$10 - US$31
Cuisines: British
Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Reservations
Reviewed 7 May 2023 via mobile

I've been past this pub so many times whilst on holiday, and I always wanted to visit. We booked in for a Sunday roast. Choices of Beef, Lamb, or Gammon. I had the Lamb, and my partner had beef, such a good portion of meat, and very flavoursome. I have to admit this was the best roast I've had, and so good for the price. The sides were delicious also! I will definitely be booking here now when I come down for holidays! The pub it's self was very nice, and the staff were friendly.

Date of visit: May 2023
Thank Georgina A
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nic wright, General Manager at The Kents, responded to this reviewResponded 9 May 2023

Thank you so much for such a glowing review. We are happy you enjoyed your roast dinner so much. We are glad you enjoyed you visit and hope to see you again soon.

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Reviewed 2 May 2023

Very good Burgers, but the chips weren't fully cooked. But that was the only thing that wasn't perfect. Great location, great waiters, great food. A little hint: If you want to choose the homemade chilli sauce, do think twice! It is hotter than you think. But great restaurant!

Date of visit: April 2023
Thank Moritz W
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nic wright, General Manager at The Kents, responded to this reviewResponded 4 May 2023

Thank you for your positive review on the burgers. We appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you for mentioning the chips. We will pass on the comments to improve. Yes the chilli sauce if very VERY spicy.

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Reviewed 19 March 2023 via mobile

Expensive and terrible!
The food was cold and the meat was so tough you could not eat it.
Would not recommend.

Date of visit: March 2023
Thank carlym557
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Nic, General Manager at The Kents, responded to this reviewResponded 30 March 2023

We do apologise you found your experience a negative one.

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Reviewed 15 February 2023

Five of us went to the Kents for my Wife's birthday, what a disappointment. We wanted Ribeye steaks but were told they did not have any so we had sirloin steaks instead and ask for them to be tenderized, one Medium and one medium rare. They were inedible and burnt to a cinder and could hardly cut into them. The peppercorn sauce was like water and tasted like bisto, even the front-of-house staff admitted that you could not smell any peppercorn.
Finally, only cheap draft lagers are available, with no premium lagers on draft.
We will definitely be visiting The Kents again.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Nic, General Manager at The Kents, responded to this reviewResponded 30 March 2023

Firstly we do apologise we didn't have your preferred cut of steak in stock, secondly we apologise it wasn't up to your expectations. Regarding the steaks, there was a misunderstanding on how you would have like them prepared. Furthermore we do apologise the selection of draught lagers isn't what you like to have. Thank you for your review and will we be using you constructive criticism to improve our business.

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Reviewed 12 February 2023 via mobile

It was alright the front of house staff were good with delivering service but the food from chef side was the a let down my mozzarella sticks not on par and a lack of variety when coming to the tapas because half of it was unavailable main course comes around and finally something to look forward to as it looks and tastes as it should which was perfect I finished the chicken and chorizo BBQ which was good enough for me.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Nic, General Manager at The Kents, responded to this reviewResponded 30 March 2023

Thank you for the positive review of our staff, we will pass along the comments to them. We do apologise for the selection of tapas, we strive to have a full menu available at all times however we are pleased you enjoyed your main. Again thank you for your review

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