Sylvan Oak Restaurant

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  Joel Message

  ·4 weeks ago

  “Where do I begin? The food… perfect blends of quality ingredients and flavour, not too rich, presentation excellent. Each course exceptional. The service just as good, Ben and his team could not have been more welcoming, attentive, and friendly though-out the evening. If only service was this good at other top restaurants. Beautiful setting with every attention to detail taken care of from the decor to the fine cutlery. A faultless meal worth every penny and more. Could not recommend this place higher. Best place to eat in Worthing? Easily! Well done Ben, we’ll be back.”

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  Paul Evans

  ·1 month ago

  “Lovely restaurant set in Findon village, West Sussex. Ben, front of house was brilliant throughout the evening, great advice in regards to wines and main courses, he was very engaging, friendly and on point regarding service 👍. The food was fantastic, the quality local produce, the presentation and flavours were absolutely amazing. The venison was perfectly cooked, and the truffle mash, pumpkin puree had great flavour. Great selection of local cheeses, enough to share & the cheese cake just finished the meal perfectly 👌 2 course / 3 course choice - sensibly priced. Definitely worth a visit, probably wise to book in advance e if going at the weekend.”

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  stuart

  ·3 months ago

  “Fabulous dinner for 2. Food was superbly presented, very tasty and still nice and light. Great friendly service thank you.”

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  Kasey

  ·7 months ago

  “Booked in at the Sylvan Oak for a belated birthday celebration, Ben at the front of house was enthusiastic and attentive throughout the whole evening. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming and the food and drinks selection was great. 10/10 service, we had a wonderful evening.”

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  Jim Pitt

  ·10 months ago

  “If you want a treat, I mean a real treat-this is your place. Set in a gorgeous village in the South Downs it really is an amazing place to visit. We were a table of 4 and I can't fault the service and attentiveness of the staff at all. The food however, is the real star as you can see from my pics. A great place to eat, drink and be merry!”

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  Alan

  ·1 year ago

  “This is a highly rated restaurant that i have always wanted to try and is tucked away in the Findon village, free on street parking round the corner. On arrival, Manager Ben was on the phone taking bookings and he still managed to provide a warm welcoming and that he will be us very quickly, that I appreciate and is rare to see nowadays. It's early Sunday Lunch sitting and he gave us a great seating area with more room, rather than a tiny table. That's very good service and practice indeed. From start to finish, we have received the highest level of service from Ben, very professional, friendly, and attentive. Food were fresh and tasty, perfectly cooked and presented. See photos, there is nothing that I can fault. Cocktails are £12 each, all made to perfection, alot of the ingredients are home grown and homemade. I have been to lots of restaurant, and Sylvan Oak of Findon is definitely one of the very best restaurant that I have been to. The whole experience is Michellin star like if not better, and at a fraction of the cost. 100% highly recommended and will visit more often in future to sample other items on the menu. Their menu is fixed with 4 to 5 choices on a monthly rotation. Portion size is big, so you could have 2 courses at £40 instead of 3 courses at £50.”

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  K Cj

  ·1 year ago

  “I have been here many times and I have loved the experience each time. I moved away to Southampton for a couple of years and am yet to return but I really am looking forward to it. The service is always great from a lady with blonde short hair and a man called Ben, who always goes out of his way for all guests. His memory is also very good. As you can see from my photos, my sister liked her food so much, she declared her love for the chef.”

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  Tania Thomas

  ·2 years ago

  “Went for a very special occasion and Ben (front of house) was absolutely outstanding from the second we arrived. It was my parents 60th wedding anniversary and both said that Ben made the whole experience, he’s such an asset to this fabulous little restaurant. We tried a mocktail (secret garden) and the chilli margarita, both delicious. And all courses were beautifully presented and delicious. Couldn’t fault a single thing. All sauces were some of the best we’ve had anywhere, Chef clearly knows what he’s doing! Highly recommend and good value given the quality and quantity of the food, topped off by wonderful service. Thanks for making our special lunch all the more special!”

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  India Sleight

  ·3 years ago

  “Me and my partner visited the Sylvan Oak at the beginning of August with family and all we can say is WOW! We were absolutely blown away, from the attentive service from all the staff, the tranquil atmosphere and the outstanding food we all had. Even with it being a smaller venue you feel as if you have your own privacy between tables, which was lovely, as we were able to freely chat amongst ourselves and not feel as if we were disturbing anyone else that was there. While all the staff were amazing, we would like to give a extra special thanks to Ben who made our time there even more enjoyable. From providing recommendations of wines that would compliment our dishes to his attentiveness throughout our booking, he’s an essential asset to the business and makes everyone feel welcomed and well looked after. The food was incredible! You can tell that all the chefs involved have a true passion for what they are serving. Everything is incredibly thought out and all ingredients compliment each other throughout every dish. The variety of different foods available on their menu means everyone can find something to enjoy and tuck into. A couple of us had a look through their cocktail menu and tried their Passionfruit Martini, which we agreed was the best one we’ve ever had. The cocktails alone have convinced us to return to try the others available, what better way to make the most of the atmosphere inside and outside the venue? I would highly recommend, without a doubt, to pop into the Sylvan Oak whether you want a sit down meal or a couple of drinks to unwind from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It truly is a hidden treasure in Findon, and one we hope more people make the most of.”

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  Lady Penelope

  ·4 years ago

  “Wow, what a treat this fabulous restaurant is, a hidden gem in Findon village. Everything is absolutely amazing, the staff, service, menu, wine list and incredibly delicious food. Went with my partner for the first time on New Year’s Eve, we have tried a couple of times to get a table but it’s always been fully booked before. So lucky to get a table and can’t praise this place enough. Bigger inside than it appears from outside. Can’t wait to revisit. I have to say probably the best restaurant in the area, fine dining at its best. Beats the ivy and pitch hands down. A must visit.”

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