Reviews in Harrogate

Food was amazing - a really lovely Sunday dinner . Sat on a big round table in the window which was perfect for a family get together .

Lovely setting we were in the area on holiday for New Year. Booked a table for New Years Day. Ordered steak pie which unfortunately had three lumps of grizzle and fish pie which was beautiful. We thought more veg would have been better. We didn't get offered a desert menu just more drinks. Bit disappointed as we have been here several years ago and the food was beautiful.

Fantastic Christmas lunch! Food was beautiful and the staff were wonderful. Warm and welcoming. Definitely recommend, not just for Christmas but anytime of year. See you soon and thank you.

Amazing food, Beautiful venue and excellent staff. Very traditional old pub in a lovely setting. Cant wait to go back and sample more of the menu.

A fabulous meal! Four of us ate in the bar area which accommodated our requirements for a dog friendly evening meal out. We all selected the 2 course option which was excellent value and the portion sizes are very generous indeed. The terrine starter was a favourite along with the sherry trifle which was delicious. Great service, great welcome and great food. If this was our local we would be regular customers!

Lovely Sunday Lunch. We were in early so it was fairly quite, although more guests arrived over the next 20 minutes. Service was excellent and the food matched the service. We had a really pleasant and relaxing lunch in great surroundings. We loved it and will be back for more. I had the Roast Turkey and my wife had the Soup followed by Goats Cheese. Yum.

Had the steak and ale pie and beef dinner would highly recommend. Big portions

We visited as a family of six and booked a table online. The food arrived quickly and was delicious, with a wide variety of options on the menu. The staff were friendly and helpful , and we all enjoyed our visit. We will definitely return again soon.

We had a lovely meal last night. A few of us had a burger which were fabulous and the rib eye steak was wonderful too.

All we can say is wow. We called for Sunday lunch. The food was spot on, good value and really tasty. The portions were more than enough to fill us without having a starter. The only negative was carrot and sweed mash, hated old people veg growingup, but apart from that highly recommended. The pub had a really good atmosphere.

Pleasant setting in the restaurant and meal was very good value. Could not manage a pud, mores the pity!

Lovely place for Sunday dinner carvery and always good. Sometimes busy if Town are playing so worth booking for Sunday Lunch. Other menus look good too.

We had not been to the Empress for several years, but we thought we would give it a try for lunch with a friend. So glad that we went as the food was excellent, freshly cooked to order, and the portions were huge. (Try the fish and chips!) I can definitely recommend the place and we wouldn't hesitate to go again.

Fantastic stay,really friendly staff,excellent restaurant..we will be back as soon as possible. Thank you

Had a Sunday lunch. Warm welcome, staff very attentative and pleasant. Food was very good. Well cooked, nice and hot, ample portion size. Will be returning for more of the same.

There were 7 in my party and there was not a single negative comment (which was unusual in itself) The choice in the carvery was the best I have ever had (At least 5 meats) We will have no doubts about calling again if we go to Harrogate.

This is a great venue for a traditional Sunday lunch. Quality and quantity was superb as was the warm welcome by Cath and her staff. I would thoroughly recommend The Royal Oak!

We booked for an evening meal for 3 adults while having a few days holiday in the area. We had different meals but all were very good , the steak & ale pie had a lovely flaky pastry top and a nice accompaniment of veg & potatoes. Scampi & chips was very tasty and the burger & chips was perfect. If we return to the area we will be sure to eat here again. The staff were very welcoming. We would recommended this to all.