Y Sgwâr
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About Y Sgwâr
Y Sgwâr is a British restaurant in the village square in Tremadog, with its address at 12-16 Market Square, Porthmadog. The menu runs to 24 dishes and includes scallops as a recurring starter, lamb as a recurring main and sticky toffee pudding among the desserts, alongside a crème brûlée. An early bird two-course menu is offered, and Sunday lunch brings a roast beef option, with gluten free choices available across the menu. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays, and reservations are recommended. Parking in the square outside can be limited.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
24 dishes · mains £28–28- Sirloin Steak£28
- Chocolate Brownie
- Pan Seared Scallops Crispy Belly Pork
- Fillet Steak
- Crème Brûlée
- Vegetables
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scallops, sticky toffee pudding, lamb with vegetables and early bird menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scallops, sticky toffee pudding, lamb with vegetables and early bird menu.
Customer Review Summary
Scallops draw the most repeated praise here, described as buttery, fresh, and cooked to perfection across several visits, often paired with lamb mains that reviewers call generous and lovely. Close behind, the sticky toffee pudding earns particular enthusiasm, with more than one diner calling it among the best they've had, and the early bird two course special (lamb with vegetables and pudding for around £19.50) gets singled out as good value. Other named dishes include tempura prawns, crab croquettes, mussels in sauce, chicken supreme, and crème brûlée, alongside cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Service is repeatedly called friendly and efficient, and the log fire and window seating come up as touches reviewers enjoyed. Complaints are minor but specific: one reviewer's cauli cheese and cabbage side never arrived and drew only a half hearted apology, another found the treacle tart dry and hard, and a third wanted a sharper knife for meats. Several note prices run a little high but call it worth the cost, and one mentions parking in the square can be difficult, suggesting a taxi as an alternative.
Customer Review Summary
Scallops draw the most repeated praise here, described as buttery, fresh, and cooked to perfection across several visits, often paired with lamb mains that reviewers call generous and lovely. Close behind, the sticky toffee pudding earns particular enthusiasm, with more than one diner calling it among the best they've had, and the early bird two course special (lamb with vegetables and pudding for around £19.50) gets singled out as good value. Other named dishes include tempura prawns, crab croquettes, mussels in sauce, chicken supreme, and crème brûlée, alongside cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Service is repeatedly called friendly and efficient, and the log fire and window seating come up as touches reviewers enjoyed. Complaints are minor but specific: one reviewer's cauli cheese and cabbage side never arrived and drew only a half hearted apology, another found the treacle tart dry and hard, and a third wanted a sharper knife for meats. Several note prices run a little high but call it worth the cost, and one mentions parking in the square can be difficult, suggesting a taxi as an alternative.
Featured reviews
- Helena Hope
“Have visited twice now Sunday lunch. Had heard from friends how nice it was here. We have not been disappointed, great menu choices, delicious and plentiful, presentation and service top notch. Great value and lovely atmosphere. The only slight criticism would be a sharper knife for the meats.”
- Heather Currie
“We had a really wonderful meal here last night. Everything was so well cooked and so beautifully presented. One of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. Thank you to the chef snd staff!”
- Debbie Brooks
“We visited for Sunday lunch, the food was delicious, we both had roast beef and it was melt in the mouth, beautifully presented. Marking food and service down by one star because they forgot to bring out our cauli cheese and cabbage side. We didn't realise until after we'd finished eating our main when people at the next table received mains plus sides. When we queried it with the waitress, we had a half hearted apology. Luckily the puddings saved the day, because it was the best sticky toffee pudding I'd ever had!”
- Hannah McTigue
“When I say we had the best meal we’ve ever eaten tonight, I’m not exaggerating! The special Chateaubriand was absolutely incredible! We always come here when we’re in the area and we’re never disappointed but tonight was out of this world!”
- Vegas_small_timer
“Absolutely first class food and very friendly service. I was very fortunate that they had the T-bone available that night, it was amazing…best steak meal I’ve ever had. Tasty side portion of flat field mushroom, …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- ,
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Has kids' menu
- Serves vegan dishes
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- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves spirits
- Serves lunch
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Y Sgwâr
- Chippy Dre4.78560 mi
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- The Port Cafe Deli & Restaurant4.41,9271.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
desserts, fish and chips, pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y SgwârReservations | 4.8741 | — | £20–60 | scallops, sticky toffee pudding, lamb with vegetables |
| Chippy Dre | 4.7856 | 0 mi | — | fish and chips, perfectly cooked cod, crunchy fluffy chips |
| The Port Cafe Deli & RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,927 | 1.1 mi | £10–20 | desserts, fish and chips, pie |
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