The Cricketers - Carte

The Old Plough

➤ 2 Station Road, KT11 3BN, Elmbridge, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"A real wonderful experience...Had many a pint here after a game of golf but first time eating in..The staff just seem to take it in their stride although very busy with countless customers coming and going..It just didn't seem to faze them..Simply first class and perfect food to match...Thankyou to all the staff. Price per person: £100+ Food: 5"

The Bear

➤ Riverhill, Elmbridge, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"Lovely cosy and friendly pub. Wandered in with the dog to escape the rain. Played some board games to keep the kids entertained for an hour or so before ordering. Food was good, apparently the burger was fantastic. They could have a few more veggie options and the steak was OK (what I'd expect for the price). However overall good reasonable pub grub. The staff were welcoming and even bought the dog treats and water. Although, we sat inside, they do have a large covered and heated patio out the back, so sitting outside wouldn't have been an issue despite the weather."

A Casa

➤ 221-223 Portsmouth Road, KT11 1JR, Elmbridge, United Kingdom

Carte • Pasta • Pizza • Steak • Italian

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"Eaten here so many times and always loved it but recently while dining here had an awful experience firstly was the waiter that answers the phone and seats you when you arrive (older gentleman with black hair quite tall) we were seated near the bar and herd him speaking with another member of staff in he’s native language thinking no one could understand him (I’m multi lingual) making very rude and disrespectful and sexist comments and remarks about a family on a table that he has seated. Later I found a piece of food prep plastic in my Main course, I quietly and politely made the waiter aware of this and he was so abrupt saying where I can’t see, that’s nothing just a tiny bit just take it off of the bowl!! I asked him to take the plate and could I have something else he took the plate and ignored me (same guy who was speaking about other guests earlier) didn’t get another main but when it came time for the bill the man hadn’t been removed but still paid for it as didn’t want the abrupt waiter to start shouting and make a scene in-front of all the other guests. Safe to say I won’t be returning more so over the actions of the waiter than the food, very very rude,disrespectful, abrupt and intimidating guy."

The Juice Smith

➤ 23 Oakdene Parade, KT11 2LR, Elmbridge, United Kingdom

Carte • Cafe • Juice • Vegan • British

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"I had visited The Juice Smith before when it was very busy, so this time I made a reservation for my wife and myself just after 9am on a Sunday morning. Luckily, the café was quiet when we arrived. The waitstaff were very helpful and recommended unique dishes on the menu. Based on their suggestion, I ordered the 'Potato hash brown, harissa sautéed kale, roasted rainbow peppers, plum tomato, and avocado' for £14.25, which was fresh, delicious, and filling. My wife had the 'Creamy oat porridge' for £9.50 and a side of sourdough toast with churned TJS butter and chia jam, all of which were highly recommended. The butter was exceptionally creamy and a must-try. The food was served promptly and presented beautifully. I highly recommend The Juice Smith and can't wait to return soon."

The Victoria

➤ High Street, KT22 0JR, Elmbridge, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Steak • British • Terrace

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"Four of us chose to book at The Victoria in Oxshott for our Sunday Lunch today. We rarely go out to eat as it is such a luxury these days and our usual choice The Onslow Arms in Clandon was full. We arrived at 12:45 to The Victoria and while there was a fire burning, it had not matured and the restaurant was a little chilly my wife kept her coat on for most of the meal . Our table was ready and our friends were already sitting at it. The Victoria is self designated as Fine Dining in Surrey yet there were no tablecloths something that is sadly lacking these days and yet, makes such a difference to the feel. As it was a Sunday, traditional roasts were available although chicken strangely was not. Only red meats available lamb, beef and pork yes, pork is, as you know, a red meat . My wife therefore chose fish and chips, one of us had the pork and the remainder, the beef. However, our friends also chose a starter each the soup and the beetroot/goats cheese mouse. The starters were enjoyed they were certainly presented well and apparently were very good . The mains arrived and I could see the disappointment on my wife 's face when a small battered piece of fish adorned the plate, placed in front of her. While it all tasted good, it was mostly batter the actual fish within was such that she had finished her dish before we were halfway through ours. At £26, it was rather insulting. The roasts were adequate but again, the amount of meat on our plates did not reflect the price it absolutely does not compare to other establishments. Deserts: we all had a desert a 'Marathon Bar, Aero, chocolate sorbet ' at £15 !!! , two of us had an unremarkable sticky toffee pudding ' £12 each but worth not much more than half that while my wife had the 'Pineapple carpaccio ' but she lucked out again as this was absolutely tiny! The service was adequate for which a service charge of £30 had been added to our bill . Summary This is not fine dining although the prices suggest it is. Having said that, the food was fine nothing special triple cooked roast potatoes were soggy not crunchy but the meat itself was tasty and perfectly cooked. Absolutely overpriced for what was provided there are so many better options available if you book in advance. Consequently, we would not return. A combined bill including a bottle of wine was virtually £270 far in excess of what we should be paying for four Sunday lunches. Parking: I did not park in a paid parking lot so it may be free on Sunday I do not know but there is not parking at the venue."