Balfour Arms

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

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Dorset2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 1, 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 February 18, 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 December 1, 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 September 13, 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 July 15, 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 July 13, 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 May 25, 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 May 11, 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 March 31, 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 March 26, 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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