Local Reviews
In December 2013, lidds said about Oake Manor Golf Club
We play here 2 or 3 times a year in their Mixed Open Competitions which always includes a two course meal and I have to say we have never been disappointed ! The Mint and Lamb pies are to die for ( and I am definitely not a pie person!) and the quality and quantity of both main courses and the desserts are excellent. Both the waiting and bar staff have always been friendly and very helpful. Would definitely recommend .
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In January 2014, Dorota MR said about Oake Manor Golf Club
We are regular customers over here. We love their Sunday Roast and yummy desserts. The place is always full on Sunday, but even that staff is always welcoming and happy to help.
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In January 2014, Durnovarian39 said about Oake Manor Golf Club
Enjoy playing the excellent golf course several times every year, always followed up with a meal. The whole place is very efficiently run by skilled, friendly staff and the food well above average In spite of being competitively priced. Have never been disappointed.
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In May 2014, ienjoymyfood said about Oake Manor Golf Club
Decided to go for their Sunday carvery as in laws had praised it and we knew it was a fairly busy place so must be good right? Wrong. I was not that impressed. So busy there I felt like a wallet to them not a customer. Our table was in such a place people were queing around us for the carvery; very off putting when you're trying to eat. The food itself was quite bland, didn't look that fresh ( drying carrots), Yorkshire pudding was stale and dry, generally I could have done a better job at home. We didn't see what all the fuss is about. Nothing special, won't be going back.
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In June 2014, Bonnycross said about Oake Manor Golf Club
Took family and friends out for a birthday lunch and what a wonderful place to go for lunch a carvery lunch .. three courses for £14.95.. attentive service from all the staff and the most relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere... all ages welcomed... and you are made to feel so comfortable... a must for a meal out...
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In June 2014, LoisKS said about Oake Manor Golf Club
We have been to Oake Manor for Sunday lunch on several occasions. Generally, we enjoy it. However, on this occasion, I was a bit disappointed with it.
There is no doubt that it is popular and that it is advisable to book if you want a Sunday lunch here. It is very much a standard carvery, with a choice of meats, various vegetables, starters and a pudding (on a sweet trolley that gets dragged around the dining room) if you feel so inclined. It's busy and therefore can be a bit noisy, but you know that before you go. And despite the fact that they cater for large numbers, they are normally efficient and the young staff have always seemed pleasant and friendly enough.
But I have noticed previously, and especially on this visit, that the amount of meat you get depends very much on who is carving it. Today, the young man could not have cut the meat thinner if he had tried. He pratically shaved it off the joint, and then put just two wafers of beef on my plate. The turkey was marginally thicker, but the joint was quite a bit smaller to begin with. I pointedly asked for another slice of beef, and one was provided, but as it was equally thin it didn't add much to my plate! By contract the Yorkshire pudding was enormous and filled up half the plate, so that I had to balance my vegetables around it.
You can help yourself to veg, and there is a fair selection, but of course the plates are quite small - about 8 or 9 inches diameter - so you are limited to how much you can fit on. It really would be nicer to eat if you could lay your veg out, rather than have to pile them up or balance them round the edges of the plate. In fairness, I have yet to go to a carvery that DOES have decent sized plates.
The puddings are usually good - cheesecakes, flans, trifle, roulade etc - and they come with a choice of pouring cream or clotted cream. All very nice, but the cream has started to be rationed out rather meanly, I feel. Sometimes there isn't enough to moisten your pudding. You can ask for more, but they whizz the trolley away as soon as you have been served, so you have to actively seek out more cream if you want it. I really think they could afford to pour on a bit more than a dribble of double cream, or give you a bit more than half a spoon of clotted cream.
This is not to be greedy, despite what it may sound like. And I do appreciate that they have to limit portions somehow. But today it really felt as if they were being quite mean with their portions. Reminded me of the old joke "How did you find the meat?" - "Well, I turned over the potato and there it was".
The young staff, at least the ones that served us, were not as pleasant and friendly as on previous visits, and in fact seemed rather rushed and stressed today. Hate to sound like an old fuddy-duddy, but it would be far more appropriate, given the general age profile of their Sunday customers (mostly 40 plus) if they could call customers "Sir" and "Madam" rather than "Guys", and if some of the young women could wear longer skirts. (Girls, having a skirt so short that your apron is longer than it really hampers your movements. Take it from me, you'd be much more comfortable if you didn't have to keep tugging it down.)
So, a bit disappointing on this occasion. I'd be prepared to give them another go, but will probably wait a few months first. .
There is no doubt that it is popular and that it is advisable to book if you want a Sunday lunch here. It is very much a standard carvery, with a choice of meats, various vegetables, starters and a pudding (on a sweet trolley that gets dragged around the dining room) if you feel so inclined. It's busy and therefore can be a bit noisy, but you know that before you go. And despite the fact that they cater for large numbers, they are normally efficient and the young staff have always seemed pleasant and friendly enough.
But I have noticed previously, and especially on this visit, that the amount of meat you get depends very much on who is carving it. Today, the young man could not have cut the meat thinner if he had tried. He pratically shaved it off the joint, and then put just two wafers of beef on my plate. The turkey was marginally thicker, but the joint was quite a bit smaller to begin with. I pointedly asked for another slice of beef, and one was provided, but as it was equally thin it didn't add much to my plate! By contract the Yorkshire pudding was enormous and filled up half the plate, so that I had to balance my vegetables around it.
You can help yourself to veg, and there is a fair selection, but of course the plates are quite small - about 8 or 9 inches diameter - so you are limited to how much you can fit on. It really would be nicer to eat if you could lay your veg out, rather than have to pile them up or balance them round the edges of the plate. In fairness, I have yet to go to a carvery that DOES have decent sized plates.
The puddings are usually good - cheesecakes, flans, trifle, roulade etc - and they come with a choice of pouring cream or clotted cream. All very nice, but the cream has started to be rationed out rather meanly, I feel. Sometimes there isn't enough to moisten your pudding. You can ask for more, but they whizz the trolley away as soon as you have been served, so you have to actively seek out more cream if you want it. I really think they could afford to pour on a bit more than a dribble of double cream, or give you a bit more than half a spoon of clotted cream.
This is not to be greedy, despite what it may sound like. And I do appreciate that they have to limit portions somehow. But today it really felt as if they were being quite mean with their portions. Reminded me of the old joke "How did you find the meat?" - "Well, I turned over the potato and there it was".
The young staff, at least the ones that served us, were not as pleasant and friendly as on previous visits, and in fact seemed rather rushed and stressed today. Hate to sound like an old fuddy-duddy, but it would be far more appropriate, given the general age profile of their Sunday customers (mostly 40 plus) if they could call customers "Sir" and "Madam" rather than "Guys", and if some of the young women could wear longer skirts. (Girls, having a skirt so short that your apron is longer than it really hampers your movements. Take it from me, you'd be much more comfortable if you didn't have to keep tugging it down.)
So, a bit disappointing on this occasion. I'd be prepared to give them another go, but will probably wait a few months first. .
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In June 2014, Jennifer H said about Oake Manor Golf Club
I've just spent the evening at Oak Manor Golf Club having an end of season meal with our ladies skittle team. It was lovely, the food was hot and plentiful and very well presented. I must say I've eaten several times here and have never been disappointed.
Well done Oak Manor our saving up all the skittle season was well worth it tonight.
Well done Oak Manor our saving up all the skittle season was well worth it tonight.
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In July 2014, HelenR7 said about Oake Manor Golf Club
What a lovely meal we had at Oake looking out over the beautifully maintained golf course. Food always of a high standard and very reasonably priced. The sweet trolley is a feast for your eyes and quite irresistible. Staff are lovely and well organized. Oake is in the beautiful Somerset countryside on the outskirts of Taunton and is well worth the short drive to get there.
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In July 2014, Minstral1050 said about Oake Manor Golf Club
We were guests of the Taunton Deane Moose Lodge for their Ladies Evening and were very impressed with the service, decor, and the outlook over the golf course. The meal was more than acceptable and the food hot.
All in all we were very impressed and would not hesitate to recommend the venue for any occasion.
All in all we were very impressed and would not hesitate to recommend the venue for any occasion.
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In August 2014, Eric D said about Oake Manor Golf Club
I would highly recommend this venue if you want a stress free wedding venue. Staff were excellent and well prepared. from the beginning of the planning they took care of all main arrangements and the meal was excellent. Excellent views for wedding photos and relaxed atmosphere.
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