The Pale

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  Eleanor Bryan

  ·2 months ago

  “Best meal I’ve had in a long time. Every dish was exceptional, but the scallops and the chowder in particular were unbelievably good. 👌 We decided to order a bunch of small plates so we could try a few different things, but we’ll definitely be back soon to make our way through their main menu. It was my partner’s first time trying oysters and so we ordered a selection of different accompaniments. Unbelievably fresh and he now loves them. The waiter was really friendly and provided a great service too. 11/10 would recommend visiting The Pale.”

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  Hugo lemon

  ·2 months ago

  “Thank you for a wonderful evening. I don't know how you make sausage and mash taste so good. The carrots and parsnips were a great touch and how do you make them taste so good? It is by far the best sausage and mash I have ever tasted. The fish was perfectly cooked and the brownie was soooo good. I almost forgot the crab scotch egg which was perfect. Thank you Riley for a great service. Robbie keep doing what you do, And great value as wel. I wish you would set up a restaurant in my town.”

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  Melissa Barden

  ·2 months ago

  “Visited for Sunday brunch today and had a fantastic experience. The manager contacted me beforehand to let me know they were serving the breakfast menu rather than their usual menu so it was great to have a heads up! We enquired about Oysters and they kindly offered to prepare oysters for us as we’d made the trip specifically for them. They were absolutely delicious and the best I’ve had. The crepes were excellent, and the Irish breakfast was huge, full of flavour, and great value. The staff were all friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. We’ll definitely be back to try more of the seafood they offer on the full menu!”

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  Chris Barnfather

  ·2 months ago

  “The Pale is an Irish Seafood Restaurant in the centre of Lincoln, owned and operated by chef Robbie and his team. Wonderful seafood and lovely convivial atmosphere, Robbie himself chatting to us at the table ensuring that the food was good- which it was. The chowder, a house speciality, was outstanding, as was the seafood risotto. Complemented by an excellent Sauvignon and of course a great pint of Guinness, what’s not to like. Highly recommend, just wished we lived closer!”

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  Alan Armstrong

  ·2 months ago

  “As a food enthusiast (fat lad) I've just ate at The Pale for the first time and annoyed that I've not been before. Absolutely amazing food and great service. We had oysters to begin with, some with lemon and tabasco and some with red wine and shallots. Oysters were fresh and really tasty. For starters, I had the prawn and sausage skewers and my wife had the calamari. Both of these were fantastic. Mains, I had the surf and turf burger and my wife had the risotto. As with the starters, these were both amazing. Didn't have a desert as we were both absolutely stuffed. Food was outstanding and was combined with a lovely setting and brilliant service. Can't recommend highly enough and we will definitely be eating here again.”

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  Irina M

  ·3 months ago

  “We really enjoyed every dish we tried here. The oysters were incredibly fresh and full of flavour, and the Surf & Turf burger was absolutely delicious — a real treat. Service was friendly, attentive and efficient throughout our visit. A great spot for seafood lovers; we’d happily come back!”

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  Rebecca

  ·3 months ago

  “My boyfriend and I dined here in September and had a wonderful time. The atmosphere is fantastic, staff are friendly and the food was utterly delicious. We can’t wait to come back here and try more of the menu!”

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  Kimberley Pickett

  ·4 months ago

  “We returned to The Pale this week and had a wonderful evening. It was so fantastic to see this brilliant family business bustling with a lovely, lively energy—there was a great buzz to the whole place, and we were lucky enough to get a lovely window seat. ​The food was brilliant overall. The absolute highlight of the night had to be the oysters—they were incredibly fresh, crisp, and absolutely delicious. Honestly, I could have quite happily eaten a whole plate of just those! ​For starters, we also tried the Crab Celtic Egg and the Irish Seafood Chowder. The crab egg had a beautifully light, crisp batter and lovely sweet crab meat, paired with a fantastic, tangy aioli. The flavors were spot on. The chowder was an incredibly generous portion for a starter, served piping hot with a rich, smoky, and creamy broth. ​For mains, the Hake with Fondant Potatoes was beautifully cooked and perfectly balanced. I also really enjoyed the flavors of the mussels and the boxty chips. ​With great drinks (the cocktails and mocktails are lovely) and genuinely attentive staff, it’s clear how much heart goes into this place. We’re already looking forward to popping back soon. Highly recommend”

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  John Marsh

  ·4 months ago

  “Came in for the first time on a Friday night and was very delighted with our experience. The staff were so kind and gracious letting us pick a table that was comfortable for us. I had a whisky sour and we ordered an oyster starter & the surf and turf burgers. The crab in particular was delicious and tender & a surprisingly reasonable price. Really nice & welcoming place, Highly recommend.”

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  Kelly Haywood

  ·11 months ago

  “Really good quality food. Never tried oysters before , but they were actually , surprisingly tasty. Staff and service was amazing . I had the salmon salad, and sausage and prawn skewer and it was extremely tasty and filling.( Good portion sizes) Would deffo return”