Friends Bistro
North Lodge Park, Cromer NR27 0AH
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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
- Website: www.friendsbistro.co.uk
- 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
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Thursday Hours 12:00 - 20:45
- Friday
- Friday Hours 12:00 - 20:45
- Saturday
- Saturday Hours 12:00 - 20:45
- Sunday
- Sunday Hours 12:00 - 14:30
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.9 out of 5 stars based on 184 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 07, 2024
Linda S.
Really lovely friendly restaurant, foot was so good, will definitely go back again and would highly recommend
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 06, 2024
Sheila P.
A lovely setting, excellent service, delicious food and very good value for money.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 04, 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 .
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 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!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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..- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 02, 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!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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 :)- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
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- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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 :)- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
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- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
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 10, 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 31, 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 30, 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 30, 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: 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 26, 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 07, 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.