Local Reviews
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. .
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
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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In August 2014, Wellyman99 said about Oake Manor Golf Club
Have ben here several times for lunch. The food is good and so is the service. You can feel really relaxed here and you dont need to be a member or golfer. Nice views too.
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In September 2014, Chiefpettyofficer said about Oake Manor Golf Club
This was the first time we had been here for Sunday Lunch. We were eight of us and were there for the second time in a fortnight. The first course was not served very quickly, but when it arrived was excellent. When we were called to the Carvery servery there was just a few minutes wait. All the food was hot and served by the Chefs very well indeed. Only one criticism that there was a que from each end, what a lovely idea, however when we got to the middle the two ques combined and we found ourselves crossing each other's paths to get the gravy, cauliflower and parsnips. In fact one customer got upset with me. The cauliflower cheese was too runny with hardly any sauce.
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In September 2014, Diane K said about Oake Manor Golf Club
I have been to Oake Manor every time I visit England, due to in-laws close by, and this restaurant is the best in the area. The staff are always friendly and helpful, they have a good bar and comfortable seating while you wait for your table to be ready. I appreciate the time to review the menu and the wait staff taking our order before being seated on several occasions. The meals are always good with large portions, the side vegetable portions, we had 3, are so large it was too much for a group of 6, one would have been enough. We went during August when they had a great 2 for 1 deal for dinner. They have a nice wine selection and being from wine country in California we were not disappointed. They have a vegetarian selection which one person in our party ordered and she said it was lovely! Its rare for a restaurant to get the appetizer and the entrée equally good and this restaurant does not disappoint. We planned ahead the second time we went to dinner in 10 days and saved room for dessert, again, it was spot on! We will be back!
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In October 2014, TSalisbury said about Oake Manor Golf Club
Wow, where do I start? I booked this a few months ago as The Sounds of Simon were playing ( I love them) so bought 2 tickets.
When they arrived it said that the evening also included a buffet. We got there early as wasn't sure what to expect as hadn't been there before.
We were shown to a table and were very pleased with where we had been allocated, wasn't expecting to have our own table tho, we were then told that the meal was ready and couldn't believe that we had such a good choice of hot meals. We both went for the Chicken curry, very tasty and having expected sandwiches and sausage rolls was a very welcome change.
Drinks were very reasonable, the venue was very clean and staff were absolutely brilliant. When clearing tables after eating they were polite and quick, and also when clearing at the end, very unobtrusive.
Can't wait to visit again, I don't know how they do it for the price, £10 per ticket, lovely meal and fantastic entertainment. First rate, thank you Oake Manor xx
When they arrived it said that the evening also included a buffet. We got there early as wasn't sure what to expect as hadn't been there before.
We were shown to a table and were very pleased with where we had been allocated, wasn't expecting to have our own table tho, we were then told that the meal was ready and couldn't believe that we had such a good choice of hot meals. We both went for the Chicken curry, very tasty and having expected sandwiches and sausage rolls was a very welcome change.
Drinks were very reasonable, the venue was very clean and staff were absolutely brilliant. When clearing tables after eating they were polite and quick, and also when clearing at the end, very unobtrusive.
Can't wait to visit again, I don't know how they do it for the price, £10 per ticket, lovely meal and fantastic entertainment. First rate, thank you Oake Manor xx
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk