Reviews in Harrogate

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.

Lovely pub and great food with a good menu, Highly recommend

We had lunch at the Royal Oak yesterday and both enjoyed the food (duck and a vegetable stroganoff). The service was friendly and professional, thank you

Great food. Lovely people. Good beers. Rustic charm. Well worth a visit

Food- amazing. Our second visit- I had scampi and got loads! Everyone else had great portions. The only minus points were, both last time and this time, it took ages for them to clear our plates away, last time it wasn’t done until we left. Also, we had our dog with us and we love going to a dog friendly pub but again, last time and this time there was a dog at the bar barking a lot and I guess the owner is a regular or works there as there was no effort made to quiet it. All other dogs in bar, (at least 5) all beautifully behaved though.

Enjoyed a Sunday carvery with my partner recently. I have a Gluten allergy and the owners/staff went out of their way to ensure my dietary need were met, including gluten free gravy and cheese sauce. Fantastic meal . Fab friendly service. Will definitely be going back for the carvery on a regular basis. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!