
Harvester Quayside Mediacityuk
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About Harvester Quayside Mediacityuk
On Quayside at MediaCityUK in Salford, Harvester Quayside MediaCityUK is a British family restaurant serving grilled meat, salads, pasta and seafood. An unlimited-refill salad bar runs alongside the menu, with self-serve extras such as pineapple, and refillable soft drinks are also available. Dishes include ribs, burgers, and a chicken waffle bacon stack, and the kitchen makes its own bottled sauces, including a barbecue sauce. Seating spans booth-style seats and tables both inside and outdoors, with a step-free entrance and high chairs for families with young children. Reservations are recommended, since the restaurant can get busy on weekends or around nearby events. Food is also available for takeaway or delivery for those eating off site, and free Wi-Fi is offered inside. The restaurant opens daily. A mobile app offers deals and vouchers that can be applied directly to the bill.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salad bar, ribs, chicken waffle bacon stack and vegan apple pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salad bar, ribs, chicken waffle bacon stack and vegan apple pie.
Customer Review Summary
The salad bar draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out its variety, refills, and touches like pineapple and house-made sauces. Close behind are specific dishes singled out for quality: ribs with generous meat, a chicken waffle bacon stack, tacos and flatbread, and a vegan apple pie with vegan ice cream one diner called sublime. Many reviews center on individual servers who turned meals around, with staff repeatedly praised by name for attentiveness with children, patience with app deals, and going back to the kitchen to remake an overly spicy skewer. Against this, a recurring complaint surfaces about front-of-house attitude, particularly around seating: multiple diners describe being told a table wasn't available only to watch it filled for someone else, and one review recounts a manager who refused to engage constructively when concerns were raised. A couple of reviewers also flag slow service and worn seating with rips. One visit ended with a remade plain dish boxed up to take home after a spice mix-up was resolved by the server.
Customer Review Summary
The salad bar draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out its variety, refills, and touches like pineapple and house-made sauces. Close behind are specific dishes singled out for quality: ribs with generous meat, a chicken waffle bacon stack, tacos and flatbread, and a vegan apple pie with vegan ice cream one diner called sublime. Many reviews center on individual servers who turned meals around, with staff repeatedly praised by name for attentiveness with children, patience with app deals, and going back to the kitchen to remake an overly spicy skewer. Against this, a recurring complaint surfaces about front-of-house attitude, particularly around seating: multiple diners describe being told a table wasn't available only to watch it filled for someone else, and one review recounts a manager who refused to engage constructively when concerns were raised. A couple of reviewers also flag slow service and worn seating with rips. One visit ended with a remade plain dish boxed up to take home after a spice mix-up was resolved by the server.
Featured reviews
- Laura Howe
“We had a lovely meal at Harvester, but what really made our visit was our waitress, Elaine. She was absolutely incredible from start to finish—so friendly, attentive, and genuinely accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble, and she went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. Her excellent customer service made us feel so welcome and really made our visit special. Thank you, Elaine, for making our experience such a positive one. We’ll definitely be back!”
- Chris Rodrigues
“Lucy, has looked after us today. Did a lovely job. Not too much but made sure that we are okay and plates cleared ready for Next meal. Very friendly, the food was very good I was not expecting to tell you the truth due to furthers day but very good from both of us.”
- Gemma Seddon
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anna was incredible – she turned our day around and saved our visit! Visited yesterday, my nephew’s girlfriend’s first time, she loves a salad bar and had been so excited to come. Arrived at 12.45pm, asked for a table for 3. The tall lady at front was blunt & rude: happily seated the couple right in front of us, then told us no tables were free and said we could only sit outside. I couldn’t believe it. why sit outside when we came for the salad bar, plus you have those heavy glass doors? I even tripped over the big metal strip on the floor just getting in! I said I wouldn’t sit out, she cut me off mid‑sentence: “well I haven’t got a table for you!” Eventually booked us for 1.30pm like it was a total chore, such a bad attitude. We went shopping, my nephew didn’t even want to come back he was that put off. I talked him round as we really wanted her to try the salad bar. Returned at our time, got shown to a lovely corner table… only to be told minutes later we had to move, our pre‑booked table wasn’t even ours! Had to move somewhere far less comfortable, started all over again. This was ridiculous and so unprofessional. Then waited over 10 minutes just for drinks, we were literally walking out to leave or going to ask for a manager when Anna came over. She was warm, calm, professional, and instantly sorted everything. Looked after us perfectly all through the meal, took the time to explained it was chaotic because there were two shows on, which made sense. My nephew was so impressed he only ever asked Anna if he needed anything! He pointed out just how hard she was working and rushing around so everyone enjoyed their meals. After eating, she noticed I’d hardly touched my skewer. I didn’t want to say anything, salad bar was great, she’d been lovely, didn’t want to make a fuss, but she kept checking I was happy. Reluctantly I said it was too spicy; I honestly thought the sauce came separate, not already on it. She went straight to the kitchen, got them to make me a fresh plain one, even boxed it up to take away. Terrible start, but 5 stars purely for Anna. Absolute credit to Harvester you are amazing, the best staff you could meet, thank you so much Anna for saving our visit 💛 Gemma”
- Marie Ryan
“When I arrived I was taken straight to my table and ordered a drink! Then I ordered my food and it was lovely. My server Jessica was very helpful and polite and also came back a couple of times to make sure I was ok with everything and to …”
- Hailey Sutherland
“Food was gorgeous! Nothing to much trouble for the staff, big shout out to Elaine who looked after us so well We used a Groupon it was great value ! We definitely will be back”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Simple, child-friendly chain restaurant serving grilled meat, salads, pasta & seafood.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Has no-contact delivery
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- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Offerings· 11
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Has salad bar
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Dining options· 8
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 2
- Has changing table(s)
- Has kids' menu
- Service options· 2
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Harvester Quayside Mediacityuk
- The Alchemist MediaCityUK4.52,8750.1 mi£20–60Reservations
theatrical cocktail presentation, smoked old fashioned, chocolate cookie s'moores
- 0.7 mi
hot chicken wings, friendly staff, poke bowls
- 1.5 mi£10–20
egg and chicken rice, omlet fried chicken rice, beef rice with pepper sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Quayside MediacityukGood for kids · Reservations | 4.53,518 | — | £10–20 | salad bar, ribs, chicken waffle bacon stack |
| The Alchemist MediaCityUKReservations | 4.52,875 | 0.1 mi | £20–60 | theatrical cocktail presentation, smoked old fashioned, chocolate cookie s'moores |
| Nando's Manchester - White City | 4.2811 | 0.7 mi | — | hot chicken wings, friendly staff, poke bowls |
| Two Plus Two Restaurant | 4.669 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | egg and chicken rice, omlet fried chicken rice, beef rice with pepper sauce |
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