Balfour Arms

Balfour Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Dorset2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   There was a limited choice of vegetarian .. and when I had my tarragon and mushroom pie sadly it came out with mash instead of sautee potatoes that was advertised on the menu. As I’m not a keen fan of mash sadly. The Mediterranean pasta was a little bland and could have done with a garnish on top like Parmesan cheese . But the staff were lovely and accommodating.
   

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   Joanne

   Devon1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We chose the two courses for £13.00 which was amazing value, kids had Hunters chicken …. Said it was delicious. My husband had burger which he was raving about. I had mushroom & tarragon pudding (it was tasty but was a pie not a pudding & sadly did not come with new potatoes as advertised but instant mash). It was nicely presented & good value. Wouldn’t have wanted to have paid full price for mine.
   

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   Paul

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Visited the Balfour on Sunday with my wife and with my sister. We each opted for a starter, Sunday roast and a pudding and all three courses were absolutely outstanding. Never been here before but absolutely will come back again. Best roast I have had for years. Decent price, and really good, friendly atmosphere.
   

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   John

   Devon1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 13 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Plenty of choice on the menu, and an enjoyable pub meal. Thank you.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Devon1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 15 July 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A pleasant pub atmosphere. Staff friendly and helpful.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Devon1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 13 July 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   No one else eating in restaurant Had to move table as we could smell people smoking No waiter service. I had hot cheesecake!! Defrosted too much!!
   

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   GrahamB

   London6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 25 May 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   No tartare sauce with fish and chips and scampi and chips. Instead of apologies gave us mayonnaise and hoped we wouldn’t notice!
   

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   Mazza

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 May 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff were very friendly we didn’t have to wait long for the food which was served hot. The prof was in the empty plates. There had been a party in the afternoon and there were still people around but we found a corner which was perfect.
   

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   Maria

   Toronto15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 31 March 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The Easter roast beef was tender, the peas were crunchy (not mushy), the veggie sides were very good, all just as I like them. Kudos to the chef!
   

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    Noddy

    Devon1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 26 March 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    Two course set menu not available despite being advertised outside. Wine ordered not available and alternative served without asking. Quality of meals disappointing. Service without a smile!
    

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