Friends Bistro

North Lodge Park, Cromer NR27 0AH
$ English

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: North Lodge Park, Cromer NR27 0AH
  • Cross Street: Cromer
  • Cuisine: English |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | PayPal | Cash | Apple Pay | Debit | Link | Other |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 1263 889295
  • Features: Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Winning Wine List, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Monday Hours 12:00 - 15:00
Tuesday
Tuesday Hours 12:00 - 15:00
Wednesday
Wednesday Hours 9:30 - 15:00
Thursday
Thursday Hours 12:00 - 15:00
Thursday Hours 17:00 - 21:00
Friday
Friday Hours 12:00 - 15:00
Friday Hours 17:00 - 21:00
Saturday
Saturday Hours 12:00 - 15:00
Saturday Hours 17:00 - 21:00
Sunday
Sunday Hours 12:00 - 16:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.92 out of 5 stars based on 554 votes

Overall: 10/10
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May 31, 2026
David F.
Lovely place for food and/or a drink….very friendly people staff too….well worth a visit

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May 17, 2026
Pat I.
Nothing needs improving it was a wonderful lunch
Business Response:
Such lovely feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your wonderful lunch and hope to welcome you back soon.

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May 12, 2026
Jeffrey P.
Great quality food in a very nice location
Business Response:
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we agree, the food and location is superb!

Overall: 10/10
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May 03, 2026
David S.
Lovely food...great taste...Lovely service..very enjoyable lunch....
Business Response:
Thankyou so much for your feedback, we hope to see you again soon x

Overall: 10/10
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May 02, 2026
Lisa F.
The food here as always was delicious, perfectly cooked and presented. The staff are friendly polite & helpful , nothing is too much trouble. The decor is very pleasant clean& toilets are spotless
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback, so pleased the team are smashing it in all areas :)

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 26, 2026
Clare D.
Excellent food, as always!
Business Response:
Thankyou for this lovely feedback, we hope to see you again soon x

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 18, 2026
Melanie T.
Excellent food and service. We will definitely be back.
Business Response:
So pleased you enjoyed your visit, we look forward to seeing you again x

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 15, 2026
Linda S.
Lovely food, great service and pleasant surroundings. Always enjoy our meals there.
Business Response:
Always lovely to see you Linda :)

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 11, 2026
Rosemary T.
Always good service and quality food.
Business Response:
Thankyou for this lovely feedback :)

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 06, 2026
Annabel E.
An amazing meal, delicious food and brilliant service. Portions are very generous, and fish and beef both beautifully cooked. We couldn't fault it, this is our favourite place to eat on holiday in Cromer.
Business Response:
We look forward to seeing you again when you are next visiting :)

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Mar 31, 2026
Stewart B.
Excellent friendly service, very nice ambience and superb food. Hope to visit again sometime.
Business Response:
Thankyou for your lovely feedback, hope to see you again x

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 23, 2026
Colin M.
We loved the bistro and will be going back when we are next in Cromer.
Business Response:
Look forward to seeing you again x

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 08, 2026
Heather A.
Really tasty, fresh food, beautifully cooked. Very friendly, smiley and helpful staff. great value for money. Will definitely recommend this great little restaurant!
Business Response:
Thankyou for your lovely feedback, we hope to see you again soon :)

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 19, 2026
Yvonne H.
Another excellent lunch with friends. Everyone so friendly and helpful
Business Response:
Thankyou for this lovely feedback, its nice knowing the team are smashing it :)

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 31, 2026
Jess C.
Amazing food and great atmosphere. Our waiter Ben was brilliant. Definitely will be back for another meal soon.
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback, I hope the birthday celebrations carried on :) we look forward to seeing you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 29, 2026
Julie S.
It would have been nice to have a soup option on a cold winters day but otherwise, great
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback, if you pop and see us on a Thursday, friday or saturday lunchtime we have a lovely warming soup on :)

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 18, 2026
Karen Y.
A wonderful lunch. Cannot fault it
Business Response:
Thankyou for this feedback, we hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 12, 2025
Katherine K.
Wonderful. Thank you. We were a Christmas party of 10 at lunchtime and had a great time. Very well looked after and enjoyed our food.
Business Response:
We are so pleased you had a lovely afternoon, we look forward to seeing you again :)

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 18, 2025
Jean S.
Very friendly,welcome and service, no request posed a problem. They went out of their way to provide vegan choices. Lovely vegan chocolate torte. Most restaurants only provide sorbet as the vegan dessert option. A strange comment, but the ladies toilets are lovely tribute to Audrey Hepburn and are very clean.
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback, we are so plesased you enjoyed you meal and look forward to seeing you again. We do love our ladies toilets :)

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 29, 2025
Olga I.
A little wait for our main course but worthwhile when it came - totally yummy and wonderful. This is one of the very few restaurants where good amounts of vegetables are served… thank you! Also our server (Tony?) was very careful and gentle, we appreciated his care.
Business Response:
thankyou Olga for this wonderful feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your Sunday dinner and we hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 06, 2025
Ian P.
Lovely experience, food great and the staff very friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend a visit.
Business Response:
so pleased you enjoyed your visit, see you again soon x

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Sep 22, 2025
Mark S.
Great service and fantastic food with generous portions. The best meal we have had for a long time.
Business Response:
thankyou for this lovely feedback, we hope to see you again soon x

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Sep 20, 2025
Linda S.
Always really enjoyable, friendly atmosphere, really good food and good value
Business Response:
Thankyou Linda for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon :)

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 13, 2025
Tracey H.
Excellent food and service
Business Response:
so pleased you enjoyed your evening with us, we look forward to seeing you again

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 10, 2025
Nicola N.
Very nice staff were amazing couldn't do enough for us
Business Response:
thankyou for your feedback, we look forward to seeing you again

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 31, 2025
Sheila P.
A delicious meal, very good value for money and friendly service. We had a lovely evening.
Business Response:
Thankyou for your lovely feedback, we look forward to seeing you again soon

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Aug 30, 2025
Alicia C.
What a charming place , food was delicious service great and a very lovely person who welcomed and served us I think she may have been the manager I’m afraid I didn’t get her name ! We also took our Border Terrier with us which was perfect thank you would always book again
Business Response:
We are so pleased you enjoyed your evening with us, thankyou for the lovely feedback. We look forward to seeing you all and the furr baby again soon :)

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 23, 2025
Rosemary P.
We really enjoyed our first visit to Friends Bistro. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly and efficient. There were two big parties but everything seemed very well organised. The decor and ambience were very warm and welcoming. We will definitely return.
Business Response:
Thankyou for this feedback, the team have worked so hard this summer and it's lovely for them to hear they're doing a brilliant job. See you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 22, 2025
Sara C.
First visit for an evening meal and won’t be our last. Great food and service, despite it being very busy. Very enjoyable evening.
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback, the team work hard to make it as enjoyable as possible :) look forward to seeing you again soon

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Aug 18, 2025
Linda S.
From being greeted to settling the bill the staff were respectful, helpful and polite. They were attentive without being intrusive and made our evening really enjoyable. The food was great and we will definitely go back again.
Business Response:
Thankyou so much for this feedback :) we're pleased you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 03, 2025
Lynda W.
We had a lovely time and as always loved the food, the team had even put some decorations out for a friends birthday.
Business Response:
Thankyou for the lovely feedback. We hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 29, 2025
Gerard L.
Brilliant place…..friendly…lovely staff, excellent food, good value, relaxed informal…..
Business Response:
Thankyou so much for this lovely feedback. See you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 26, 2025
Liza S.
Excellent, food lovely
Business Response:
Thankyou, we hope to see you again

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 19, 2025
Eleanor M.
Absolutely lovely main and pudding, kids menu was lovely too. Lovely atmosphere. Had a really enjoyable meal
Business Response:
So pleased you all had an enjoyable meal. Hope to see you all again soon x

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 16, 2025
Carolyn R.
Wonderful food at very reasonable prices. Service above and beyond couldn’t be more helpful Will definitely be back when next in Cromer
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback. Look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Cromer x

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 12, 2025
Tony W.
Excellent all round. Great, innovative food and very good service.
Business Response:
Thankyou for your lovely feedback Tony. See you both and Tilly dog soon x

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 06, 2025
Robert D.
Had a lovely dinner here on Saturday night, the staff are so helpful and the evening was very relaxed, but the food was delicious. I had the stone bass which is an amazing fish, full of flavour. One of the nicest meals out we've had out in ages.
Business Response:
Thankyou so much for this feedback. The stonebass has been a very popular dish! We hope to see you again :)

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 30, 2025
Chris W.
The food is always excellent here and the staff are very friendly. Definitely our favourite restaurant to visit in Cromer.
Business Response:
Its lovely to hear you enjoy visiting our bistro. We hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 22, 2025
Mark b.
Superb food , service, Best fish & chips I’ve had in years Looked after us and Millie the pug
Business Response:
Thankyou so much for this wonderful feedback! We look forward to seeing you all and Millie again soon :)

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 20, 2025
Karen J.
Excellent food and service with a smile Thank to everyone
Business Response:
Thankyou so much for this lovely feedback. We hope to see you again soon :)

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Jun 14, 2025
april p.
absolutely marvellous food and service as usual. thanks to Laura and the team.
Business Response:
Lovely to see you all. We hope to see you again soon x

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Jun 11, 2025
Annette C.
Friendly staff. Leisurely meal, Very large portions of superb roasted Lamb. Loved it. Will definitely go again
Business Response:
So pleased you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon

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Jun 11, 2025
Stuart H.
Great place to visit for lunch I definitely come back
Business Response:
We look forward to seeing you again

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May 01, 2025
Fiona L.
Disappointed to find that the lunch menu for hot food has been significantly reduced to just three choices. The food itself however was delicious. Some of my friends and family may struggle in future for a hot food choice and be limited to choosing a sandwich instead.
Business Response:
Opening the extra three days, Monday to Wednesday was to enable the members to gain more experience within the bistro part of the charity. The adapted menu makes it easier to cope with. The usual, full lunch menu is still available Thursday to Saturday. Thankyou for the positive feedback, we hope to see you again soon :)

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 29, 2025
Margot R.
Wonderful venue. Great staff, good food.
Business Response:
Thankyou for your lovely feedback and we hope to see you again soon

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Apr 27, 2025
Kathy M.
This was the second time we visited The Friends Bistro and cannot rate it highly enough, the waitress is always lovely and a pleasure to deal with and the food is delicious.
Business Response:
It was lovely to see you again and I'm so pleased you had a lovely second visit. We look forward to seeing you again :)

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Apr 24, 2025
Jenny S.
A lovely place for lunch. All the staff were very friendly. The food was delicious and very good value. The bistro is also in a lovely setting with sea views.
Business Response:
So pleased you had an enjoyable lunch Jenny. We look forward to seeing you again :)

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Apr 21, 2025
Jane E.
Excellent lunch despite a bit of a weight for drink order. Some jollier music would be good too. Good value for money and staff very friendly
Business Response:
Sorry to hear there was a wait on your drinks, I'll aim for the team to improve on this. We hope to see you all again soon

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Apr 09, 2025
Debbie K.
Fabulous as always. Great friendly/professional service with a lovely welcoming ambiance. Thank you
Business Response:
Thankyou for your lovely feedback. Hope to see you again soon

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Apr 05, 2025
Sonia B.
Always a pleasure.
Business Response:
Always a pleasure to see you sonia. We hope you come to visit us again soon

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Mar 29, 2025
Claire S.
Excellent burgers, the whole evening was lovely good food and good service.
Business Response:
Thankyou for this amazing feedback. We hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 16, 2025
Bryony E.
Had a really good time. Nice staff and excellent food xx
Business Response:
So pleased you enjoyed your visit, we hope to see you again soon

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Feb 15, 2025
Derek J.
Excellent food served by really lovely people
Business Response:
Such lovely feedback, Thankyou. We hope to see you again soon

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Feb 07, 2025
Marie C.
This was a really lovely experience. Lovely lunch in very nice surroundings with service you couldn't fault. The charity-run bistro deserves to be very successful and we will certainly make it one of our regular places for lunch.
Business Response:
The team are doing an amazing job, thankyou so much for this lovely feedback. We hope to see you again soon

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Feb 02, 2025
HELEN C.
Such a lovely place. Service and food are wonderful
Business Response:
Thankyou for this lovely feedback, we hope to see you again soon

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Jan 29, 2025
Stephen W.
Repeat visit to the Bistro but our first for Sunday Lunch. Really great food and service, will definitely book again for lunch.
Business Response:
So pleased you returned to visit us, thankyou for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 14, 2025
Rosemarie E.
A lovely friendly place to eat. Food is of a high standard.
Business Response:
Thankyou for this lovey feedback, hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 07, 2024
Linda S.
Really lovely friendly restaurant, foot was so good, will definitely go back again and would highly recommend
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon

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Dec 06, 2024
Becca Q.
Being vegan and gluten free I’m not the easiest but nothing is to much trouble, the whole team are so lovely. Also stocking alcohol free drinks such as the Thatchers cider is fab. Favourite place to eat.
Business Response:
Thankyou for this amazing feedback. We're always happy to cater to any food preferences and the head chef is brilliant at putting last minute menu choices together. Hope to see you again soon

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Dec 06, 2024
Sheila P.
A lovely setting, excellent service, delicious food and very good value for money.
Business Response:
Thankyou, we hope to see you again soon

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Dec 03, 2024
Robert V.
Excellent quality food and service , superb value for money . Sunday roasts are a must and the staff were all brilliant, and we will most definitely be returning .
Business Response:
Thankyou We look forward to seeing you again

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Dec 02, 2024
Sally H.
We had an excellent meal at a very reasonable price. Food was very good not too fancy just really tasty and well presented. The restaurant inside was very appealing with enough space between tables. Service was excellent really felt they wanted us to enjoy our visit. We will be back soon
Business Response:
So pleased you enjoyed your evening with us. Hope to see you again soon

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Nov 17, 2024
Sarah S.
Again a lovely meal. Fish of the day was absolutely lush . Thank you and for the little touch my our birthday x
Business Response:
Thank you for spending your Birthday meal at the Bistro, so pleased you had an enjoyable meal!

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Nov 08, 2024
Karen C.
Wonderful food & setting. Laura was amazing.
Business Response:
Thank you for your feedback - Laura is a star! we look forward to welcoming you back soon

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Nov 04, 2024
Angela S.
We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal - food was superb and great value. The atmosphere and service was perfect - can’t wait to come again!
Business Response:
Thank you for your feedback! so pleased you had a lovely experience, we love the Bistro too!

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Nov 04, 2024
Andrew R.
Lovely staff, great place to have a fab meal. We had a great meal and a great experience. a special thanks to the staff and to the chef, a glorious experience.
Business Response:
Thank you so much, so nice to hear you had a glorious experience, we look forward to welcoming you back again..

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Nov 02, 2024
Joyce R.
Lovely evening ,always been satisfied with the food and service.
Business Response:
Thank you.. lovely feedback, we look forward to seeing you again!

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Nov 01, 2024
Jane W.
We love this place. Such friendly staff, excellent food and so reasonably priced. The main thing for me is that you can have the sandwich fillings as a salad bowl. For people who don’t eat bread this is a game changer! Has a lovely community feel with that extra special twist.
Business Response:
Many thanks for super feedback, we look forward to welcomimng you back again soon!

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Oct 25, 2024
Hazel P.
Excellent all round, lovely staff and very good value for money.
Business Response:
Hi Hazel, thank you for your feedback, we are pleased you had a lovely meal with us and hope that you will return again soon :)

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Oct 18, 2024
Jenny S.
Everything here is first class, it’s so friendly, first class food - difficult to improve on something so good. The whole concept is first class and the members are learning something so worthwhile……I cannot speak highly enough of the experience I always have in the property……many thanks to all …….
Business Response:
Many thanks Jenny for such lovely feedback; we are pleased you had such a pleasurable experience at the Bistro, the team are amazing. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 18, 2024
Clare D.
Wonderful evening, beautiful food and fabulous service. We can’t wait to visit again.
Business Response:
We are glad that you had a super evening Clare, we will very much look forward to welcoming you back soon :)

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 10, 2024
Sue H.
Wonderful evening, the food was amazing with all plates cleared. The duck was so tender & the portion size just right. Great to chat to the chef at the end of the evening & pick up some tips. Very friendly place we will be back very soon.
Business Response:
Thank you so much! we are very proud of our staffing team and the superb delivery of their food!! hopefully we will see you back soon

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Sep 27, 2024
Dorothy S.
I have visited the Bistro several times and each experience has been excellent. All the staff are so helpful and friendly and the food tasty and good value. I particularly admire the very clever menu which allows you to choose a snack lunch or a more substantial meal. I wish them well.
Business Response:
Thank you for such lovely feedback; we look forward to welcoming you back :)

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Sep 20, 2024
Hannah S.
Brilliant food, lovely staff, birthday drink surprise was a great touch.
Business Response:
Thank you, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Sep 20, 2024
Dilys A.
Good varied menu - we enjoyed the generous crab cakes and catch of the day (haddock). Pleasant surroundings and friendly staff. Definitely back next time back in Cromer.
Business Response:
We are pleased you enjoyed your meal! the Crab cakes are delightful! Thank you

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Sep 15, 2024
Claire W.
A delicious birthday lunch whilst on holiday in clean and welcoming surroundings with beautiful decor. Staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Ladies toilets were amazing too!
Business Response:
Thank you for your review, we are very proud of the Ladies loo! so pleased you had a super meal!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2024
Jilly B.
Love this place, a great asset to the town, Laura is a brilliant member of staff. Looking forward to coming again on the 14th
Business Response:
Thank you for your Review, we agree! Laura is fantastic! we look forward to welcoming you again!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 30, 2024
Andrew R.
Mix up over timings as they close at 2.30 but they seated us anyway. Excellent food good portions and service. Highly recommended.
Business Response:
Sorry about the time mix up but glad you enjoyed your meal

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 18, 2024
Helen H.
Fabulous meal, lovely venue lovely staff, highly recommend. Will definitely return when we visit Cromer again.
Business Response:
Thank you for dining with us hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 16, 2024
Alison M.
Wonderful evening. Lovely food. Very polite staff
Business Response:
Thank you for dining with us hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 12, 2024
Gregory H.
Laura went above and beyond service was great food was great and good value for money we will be back
Business Response:
Thank you for dining with us hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 4/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Jul 20, 2024
Richard H.
Ben took our order and coped well but personal hygiene could be better. Our water took a while to arrive and food was served about 30mins after ordering. On the positive side the food was excellent and the experience will not stop us returning.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 29, 2024
Nicola B.
Very nice food all freshly cooked okey to order, staff polite beautiful setting, definitely will be back
Business Response:
Thank you for dining with us hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 29, 2024
Susan C.
Absolutely perfect, staff super, food great, perfect setting,...Good luck to them
Business Response:
Thank you for dining with us hope to see you again soon

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 23, 2024
Linda S.
Great meal and lovely atmosphere. Couldn't fault the service either. Will definitely be going again.
Business Response:
Thank you, we very much look forward to welcoming you back!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 03, 2026
Tracey C.
The member’s serving in there are very friendly and the staff encourage them at all times. The lunchtime menu choice is small but it's delicious and very good value

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 07, 2026
Sue W.
As a local I’ve been to Friends several times and love everything about it including the amazing lady’s loo!! My friends from away now ask me to book for them for when they are up here. I do have a suggestion though concerning vegetables served with your delicious roasts that there is offered the option of peas, courgettes and carrots which have not been served or cooked in butter , but served straight from the steamer/ water/? Thank you.
Business Response:
We'll look into this for you Sue, the team always do their best to accommodate preferences as best they can :)

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 04, 2026
Sarah S.
Always pleasant. Food good ) all in all nice place
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback :)

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 13, 2026
Helen H.
Excellent food and service. A lovely place to enjoy lunch with friends. Will definitely be back
Business Response:
We look forward to seeing you all again soon

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 15, 2025
Trevor M.
Excellent service,lovely decor, great food,well priced.
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback, we hope to see you again soon

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 05, 2025
Alison L.
Gorgeous hidden treasure. Lovely food and great service by Isla. My only criticism would be there was no music in the restaurant. This then meant everyone could hear the other table conversations.
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback :) we do have music on all afternoon and evening but due to WiFi problems it kept going off over the weekend. Something we hope to have sorted now :) hope to see you again soon

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Jul 07, 2025
Tracey C.
Would prefer to have gravy in separate gravy boat so can add it to your own dinner, but overall would recommend.
Business Response:
Next time just ask the person taking your order to have the gravy separate, the kitchen would more than happily do so. Hope to see you again soon

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 10, 2025
Jane T.
I can honestly say this was the tastiest Sunday lunch I have ever had. The herbs and seasoning with the pork were fantastic. My fellow diners ( brother and sister) felt likewise. Thank you so much.
Business Response:
Thankyou for this lovely feedback. We hope to see you again soon

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 13, 2025
Valerie W.
Lively meal good service
Business Response:
Thankyou for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 13, 2024
Olga I.
Everything was excellent - staff, food, ambience, toilets (amazing), and very good value… my only criticism is the vegetable risotto was rather small compared with the other dishes, so I finished way before my friends, could have eaten more, and I would really have liked there to be more actual vegetables in it. Very tasty though.
Business Response:
Thank you for your review, I have passed your comments to the Chef, we look forward to welcoming you back hopefully soon.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Aug 25, 2024
Hilary W.
Loved our visit here, thank you so much, will definitely be coming back!
Business Response:
Thank you for dining with us hope to see you again soon

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 06, 2024
Debbie L.
We had a lovely light lunch before going to the theatre. The food was delicious, beautifully presented & the service was excellent. Will definitely be visiting again!
Business Response:
Thank you for dining with us hope to see you again soon

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 06, 2024
Bill L.
We were welcomed and looked after really well. The decor was really good. The potato croquettes were excellent. Sea bass was superb, beautifully cooked. The disappointment of the evening was the the bravette steak. Take it off the menu. It was cooked perfectly but tough. But skirt is not meant to be fast cooked. Put on a rump steak smaller but tastier and you will have happier customers. Oh, the amount of pesto on the steak was way too much, consequently the dish was over powered by the garlic in the pesto.
Business Response:
Thank you for dining with us hope to see you again soon