The Smugglers Table - Down

Big off the beaten track but so worth the effort.. waitress was young but so professional and friendly. Food arrived in a timely manner and was perfect.. we had open prawn sandwich and scampi.. all very fresh.. our waitress checked with us discreetly that food was to our liking.. will definitely be back.. Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Fabulous food, cooked to perfection. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible Price per person: £60–70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Seafood Chowder Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot, Free street parking

Unfortunately I am giving the lowest mark as they really didn’t deal professionally at all with our issue. The place is welcoming and the waitresses were charming. We both started with a seafood chowder which was pleasant. However, our main course dish was not edible as the halibut was so overcooked, far too dry and rubbery. We both felt exactly the same way and were not prepared to eat an expensive dish that was inedible. We therefore returned the dish and the waitress came back to ask if we wanted something else instead and we ordered a separate dish. A few minutes later, another waitress came and said that the chef is adamant that it is the right way to cook fish, that halibut is a meaty fish and that if we wanted to order something else, we would have to pay for it. Alternatively, they could give us back our (overcooked) halibut. We declined, paid and left. Sadly, the chef never came to our table to discuss the issue and I find it astonishing that an experienced chef would deal with unsatisfied customers in this way and that he wouldn't recognise when a piece of fish is not cooked the right way. I would like to point out that throughout all this, the waitresses were very courteous and apologetic. However, we will know where not to go next time. Price per person: £40–50 Food: 1 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3

Beautiful meal, lovely presented and very pleasant staff. Highly recommend this restaurant. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Delicious food, fantastic service and a great atmosphere. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Seafood Chowder