We had a great time and a delicious meal brought to us by a very attentive waiter who's name was John. He had a great sense of humour and made sure we had everything we needed. All the staff we met were very polite and friendly
Went for a meal after a lovely afternoon at the theatre and was seated straight away without booking when the restaurant was very busy. Everyone we came in to contact with from the general manager, to the bar staff and waitress were exceptionally friendly and pleasant. The food was great, and I was pleased to be allowed to thank Paul the kitchen manager, and his team at the servery. Really lovely team and we will defiantly return again very soon. Lovely atmosphere and food! Well done Team Spruce! ๐๐
Adam was particularly helpful in helping us made decisions on food and informative about the steaks :) servers were friendly and sat us quite quickly - but would recommend booking to avoid disappointment
We dined after having a lovely evening bowling. We took our service users which are disabled. We were greater by the manager and given a table which was accessible to wheelchairs and also went under the table. Had a lovely waitresses who's name was Kaytlynn. I hope I got that right. This lovely lady went above and beyond for us all. Would highly recommend and we will see you all soon. Thank you for looking after us all. Great friendly staff and manager was also amazing ๐ ๐ forgot to say. Good disabled access and also toilets.
Amazing food , meat was just fantastic! Need to go back to try all other different plates.
Service was also excellent
We booked and visited for a later dinner after our cinema trip. Very warm welcome from Lee, who we believe is the Host/Manager. It was clearly busy but he seated us quickly and was hands on with helping out with the very full restaurant, which is great to see. Lee and Serg took our orders and served our table, the food was prompt and very tasty. Lots of friendly smiles and small tall, all added a nice positive spin to the experience. Thank you, we will be back.
Standout aspect of the evening was our server Serg. He was extremely informative about the steak and method of cooking and also about the choice of wine. The manager was very friendly and moved us to another table, when requested, without any fuss.
Food was above average for this chain of restaurants.
Only criticism was the limited choice of spirits for for the after dinner liquor coffees.
We will return if in Basingstoke again.
We enjoyed a family lunch here today and would highly recommend it.
The atmosphere is relaxing and our waiter Adam made the meal even better - he was patient and attentive without hovering and this restaurant is lucky to have him working there
Haven't been to the Spruce Goose in years having moved away. Had chargrilled king prawns, mixed salad and fries whilst hubby had rack of ribs and chicken. Large tasty portions. Wasn't too busy mid afternoon. Will definitely visit again when next in the area.
This is by far the best Beefeater restaurant we have eaten at. We had a lovely meal last night; food was just excellent, great service and beer was good too.
This morning we have returned for breakfast, and again the food was excellent, as was the service.
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Unforgettable Experience at Spruce Goose Beefeater in Basingstoke
I recently had the opportunity to visit the Spruce Goose Beefeater restaurant in Basingstoke, and I must say it was a truly unforgettable dining experience. From the moment I walked through the door, I felt welcomed and well taken care of by the attentive and friendly staff.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was warm and inviting, with elegant decor that wasn't overly pretentious. The tables were well-spaced, providing a sense of privacy and comfort. Additionally, the background music was pleasant and not overpowering, allowing for comfortable conversations without having to raise one's voice.
The menu at Spruce Goose Beefeater was diverse and offered a wide selection of dishes to please any palate. I opted to try their famous steak, and I have to say it was one of the best choices I've made in a long time. The meat was tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked to my liking. The side of fries and fresh vegetables perfectly complemented the main dish.
In addition to the excellent food, the service at Spruce Goose Beefeater was impeccable. The staff was extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes and menu recommendations. They were willing to answer all my questions and ensure that my experience was as enjoyable as possible. The wait time between courses was appropriate, allowing me to savor the meal without feeling rushed.
I can't fail to mention the extensive wine and cocktail list offered by the restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of the available options.
The fish looked like it had been cooked twice as it had so much oil in the batter and very dark. The fish inside was OK. My Lasagne was lovely no complaints
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We needed a place for dinner before going to iFLY across the road. The previous reviews were very mixed, either having had a positive experience or the complete opposite, so were unsure what to expect. Beafeaters can vary and are normally standard food. We were given a table but was told we would need to finish by an hour and a half as it was booked. It was reasonably quiet when we arrived, but by the end of the meal it was almost full, so was good to have been given it. We were served by a really friendly guy who was so helpful. The others who also served us were friendly and helpful. The food was really nice, we all enjoyed what we chose. My daughter's was from the children's menu, I ordered the vegan burger and my husband had the surf and turf, which he really enjoyed and the steak was cooked perfectly as he ordered. The coke and chips are available to top up free, which was a nice surprise, especially that my first drink was half filled with ice so wasn't much coke. We had sides and were good too. Overall ours was great, food and the friendliness of the staff. One thing that could have been different was the table and seat had food on, so we just brushed it off.
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Firstly, I have to note the amazing work ethic we witnessed by Keiran when we were waiting for our meals. He was working his socks off-keeping all the meals coming out one after the other! Our waitress, Tequilla, was so polite, very accommodating and super friendly-she did all she could to assist with the food. The manager, Lee, was also amazing and assisted with helping to get our food earlier as my grandmother needed to eat earlier for medical reasons-what a super star. These three are such a credit to the team and to the Beefeater brand. It was such a busy night, but watching all the staff running around trying to keep up with the drinks and meal orders made us realise they were doing all they could to keep up with the amount of people in. The reason for the star removal was due to some issues with the food. Unfortunately, the salad had no sweetcorn or avocado, when it should have been included. The turkey dinners didn't have any cranberry sauce either. When we tried to order desert, despite the menu saying "new key lime pie", the staff said that they no longer do it. The other desert we tried to order was the banoffee waffle sundae and they had no waffles. I would like to add that the four stars instead of five is no reflection on the staff and just a disappointment with some of the food issues. The food we did eat was absolutely delicious. It was beautifully cooked and very tasty. The Yorkshire puddings were lush too.
Great food, quick service. Some staff are not great but lovely meal.
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The food was so good,
Chicken Goujons with hot sauce,
8oz sirloin steak with side salad.
Service was a little on the slow side but it was pretty busy to be fair,
Would definitely return.
Arrived on a busy Sunday evening (Bank Holiday Weekend) We received an extremely friendly welcome and were seated very quickly. The decor and atmosphere in the restaurant is warm and relaxed with a friendly feel. The food arrived very quickly after ordering and were no complaints at all, my steak was cooked to near perfection for my liking. Calum, our server was extremely friendly and professional. Unfortunately we are not local to the area but for anyone looking for a restaurant with good value for money and a friendly welcome, I would certainly recommend the Spruce Goose.
Faultless from start to finish. Amazing food, great service from all the staff. The chef actually reopened the kitchen to serve us food at 9pm as we were away from home with two children. So kind - we generally couldn't fault any of it.
It was very busy Sunday lunchtime which is always a good sign. Trudy gave us an excellent service. We were a little disappointed that my meal wasn't hot and she immediately offered to replace it even though I had started eating it.
We ate at lunchtime on the 2
courses for ยฃ11.95. I had open chicken sandwich which was good, my wife had the salad but paid extra for chicken but l had more on mine ๐ Desserts were fine. All OK for the cost.
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