The Moorings

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  J J

  ·2 months ago

  “We love The Moorings! We visit every summer! The food is right out of the top drawer, atmosphere is freindly and cosy and the team work their socks off to look after the guests. This visit we enjoyed the new additions to the menu and the halibut was exceptional. Keep up the good work!”

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  george bacon

  ·2 months ago

  “I live in Norwich and eat out a lot locally, plus I used to live near Blakeney, so I know the North Norfolk food scene well too, and this is one of the best meals I’ve had anywhere in the county. Went with a group of ten and the whole table was blown away. Service was attentive and clearly very well trained throughout. I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect steak for years, and this was the best I’ve had in Norfolk, perfectly caramelized outside, perfectly cooked in the middle, with a brilliant peppercorn sauce and delicious dauphinoise potatoes on the side. Starters and desserts were excellent too. I’ll admit I get a bit overzealous and passionate when it comes to a good steak, but this one had me so overjoyed I actually went into the kitchen to congratulate the chefs myself. The wine list also deserves a mention. It was so refreshing to see wines that had clearly been chosen with real care, not the obvious, classical choices you often find in North Norfolk, but more modern picks that were really well suited to the dishes on the menu. Forward thinking in a way you don’t often see round here. What really stood out was how unpretentious it all was. Nothing felt like it was trying too hard or putting on airs, just honest, simple flavors with attention to detail that was second to none. And genuinely very good value for money. It’s a 90 minute round trip for me. I’ll happily do it again, and I’m genuinely excited to see how the restaurant evolves in the years to come.”

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  Eva Eva

  ·2 months ago

  “The food was fresh and beautiful presented .I especially enjoyed the fish ,which was cooked perfectly, and the soup was full of flavour. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxing. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will happily return next time I'm in the area.”

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  Neil Stoker

  ·2 months ago

  “Very disappointing after a much better previous visit last summer. We booked several weeks in advance to be sure of a table. Only one of the three waitresses seemed to have any idea of service (sadly she was waiting other tables). On arrival, I was ignored on the door by one of them multiple times, only to be eventually noticed by another more senior member of staff who was pretty gruff about seating options and seated me with barely any attempt at friendliness or giving a sense of welcome. It happened to be our honeymoon but given the frostiness, frankly I didn't think it would make any difference mentioning. A table of four adults were ignoring their extremely disruptive young children (v noisy and at one point hitting each other), which ruined the atmosphere in such a small venue and you'd have thought the staff would have said something. Eventually another diner did say something upon leaving, to which one parent patheticly tried to deny there was any issue. The food was decent but not worth it when the atmosphere and service were so weak. Clearly something happened since last year when the food was more adventurous and markedly better, plus the service was much more attentive and genuine. The only thing I would rate highly was the wine, but I don't expect to go back. Recommend avoiding, there are better options in the town or nearby. EDIT: the owner subsequently contacted me and offered a full refund which seemed very decent of her.”

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  Nate Estrada

  ·2 months ago

  “This place was recommended by a friend for the next time I visited Norfolk and it was an absolutely stunning dining experience. Seasonal menu with beautiful fresh ingredients, the wine was superb, and the staff were extremely helpful from start to finish. Particular highlights for me were the sea bass and the Gigondas red wine. Can’t wait to visit again on my next trip to the coast.”

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  Lucy M

  ·3 months ago

  “Hidden gem with amazing wine list. We thought this place looked cosy and it was such a great night, lots of little twists on a classic menu… the cardamom panna cotta was delicious and the service was excellent! Will definitely be coming again :)”

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  regress

  ·3 months ago

  “What a fabulous meal at The Moorings in Blakeney last night. I did not expect this quality at these modest prices. Lovely, fresh, seasonal ingredients - locally sourced fish - simply cooked and served with an imaginative twist here and there. Yes! Cured mackerel with fermented gooseberries? Maybe not immediately appetising, but the eating was an absolute delight. A generous hunk of monkfish in a creamy sauce (an emulsion made with fish collagen apparently?) with fennel and tapenade - just a knock out combination. The only reason I've given 4 rather than 5 stars for the food was the fish soup which was bland in comparison to the other dishes, and the skin on the porchetta which proved too strenuous a work out for the jaws. Very nearly 5 stars though, and at these reasonable prices 4.5 stars is still a big big win. The waiting staff were welcoming and relaxed, handling our one complaint (an aperitif was weak) with a friendly professionalism. The dining room is similarly relaxed, filled with the buzz of happy customers who know they've found a restaurant they can really enjoy. There were many families there - memories will be made at The Moorings! Can't wait to go back.”

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  Karin Handley

  ·5 months ago

  “We were a table of 7 last night 4 of the party ordered non fish Three lamb and one vegetarian fish I was disappointed with having only one veggie option so had no choice but to order the cabbage dish It was extremely tasty however the portion was disappointing! The lamb dishes received two slices of/ portions of lamb and I only a mere one of cabbage ! Why didn’t I have a two slices of cabbage? And the shared potatoes and beans could have been more generous too Service was good but choice and portion were lacking. A rather expensive meal to not be 100 satisfied”

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  Jamie M

  ·1 year ago

  “I used to come to the Moorings a few years ago with my family and remember absolutely loving it. And the quality is still there in abundance. A really excellent high quality meal, in particular I loved the scallops for starter, sea bass for main and honestly I have not had as good a desert as the Brulee raspberry tart with vanilla ice cream - absolutely exceptional with the top texture of the brulee cracking! I will be here next year - make sure to book in advance 😂 We had starter, main and desert + drink.”

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  Lloyd Stevens

  ·1 year ago

  “The Moorings During our recent midweek break in Blakeney , Norfolk we enjoyed two fabulous evenings at The Moorings a lovely family run restaurant on the high street and just a short walk from the quayside. Our first visit was on the tuesday where on arrival we were given a lovely welcome before being seated at our table. The restaurant was full and obviously very popular which as we found out was not hard to see why. The menu is a la carte with a lovely selection of starters , mains and desserts We started with the Brown crab gazpacho, white crab, roast fennel, almonds and jamón as well as the Octopus salad, dill & buttermilk tarator, pickled shallots which were both delicious. We followed this with two fabulous fish dishes of Halibut, clams, grapefruit beurre monté and the Hake, salmorejo, cantaloupe melon and cucumber, samphire. These dishes were excellent and perfectly cooked. The watermelon with the hake was an absolute triumph. We then finished with dessert and we wasn’t to be disappointed here either as we enjoyed the Chocolate and Pecan Tart and the Rich Ginger Pudding with Toffee Sauce. While we ended the evening with a coffee and chat with the team we asked if they had availability for the thursday and luckily for us they could squeeze us in. So with this we said goodbye and see you again very soon. So two nights later we were back and the food was once again amazing , the staff were very friendly and yes they were busy again. There were a couple of tweaks and changes on the menu which is down to the availability of the amazing local produce. This time we started with the Gnocchi, broad beans, courgette, çökelek cheese and the Tamarind & chilli pork belly, grilled nectarine, Blakeney leaves another two fabulous dishes. Now to the mains where I was in for an absolute treat. While my wife enjoyed the Sea bass, ratatouille and saffron fumet I was in heaven with the Pork chop, bone marrow ragu that was incredible. There was only one way to finish after that than with a Sticky Toffee Pudding and it was delicious while my wife enjoyed a delightful Cheese Course. We finished again with a coffee and chat before parting ways with the hope of seeing them again someday. This is definitely a restaurant I would recommend. The food was amazing , the staff were friendly and the location is stunning so please take my advice and if you’re in the area book yourselves a table. Thank You to all the team at The Moorings and look forward to seeing you all again soon.”

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