Reviewing RICK STEIN'S RESTAURANT!

Rick Stein is one of my favourite chefs. I haven't had the opportunity to visit any of his restaurants in my life so I thought today would be a good day to head down to his restaurant in Barnes for a bit of seafood. I'm planning to go to Padstow in a few months time, so I'm looking forward to this one!
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[@nicholasrupertswainson1168]

Went to a book signing by Keith Floyd in the 80s. He'd had a drink but a perfect gentleman. RIP " Dear Boy " ( as he would have said ! )

[@GaryEats]

I agree Nicholas RIP 🍷🍷

[@timothypowell8624]

Keith was the man. I appreciate your reference to him. Gone but never forgotten. When I drink a glass of red wine while cooking, Keith is in my mind. Rip KF. Sadly missed.

[@GaryEats]

I agree with you, Timothy. I thought Keith was a legend.

[@CutestofBorg]

Ah I agree. What a fantastic character. Sadly missed but I try to watch him regularly. He’ll never be forgotten ❤

[@billow9721]

This guy works hard to give us a really genuinely review that all levels of wealth can enjoy

[@GaryEats]

Really appreciate that Paul. I try to mix up price points and venues to keep it interesting and give lots of different types of places a go

[@ritadonnelly8820]

a load of rot I cook them fish cakes better any day it's fish and chips he wouldn't know a good meal if it jump and bit him

[@m.s.g1890]

@@ritadonnelly8820 all the best with your journey into learning the English language.

[@MYERZ08]

I've cooked this Dish many many times professionally. In Scotland on the East Coast. I'm also Scottish. The Cullen Skink liquor should be no thicker than whole milk. In other words there is no thickeners added only the potatoes. If the potatoes aren't over cooked you'll get very little starch released. The Skink you're eating is cooked classically.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

[@moorenicola6264]

Interesting. Good to know thanks.

[@neilanthonyhaywardlewis8978]

Excellent information there, never had it personally but good to know it was cooked to the classic method 😋

[@AlanBirtles-nr3sp]

had this dish at the ‘Plough’ in Basted Kent nr BoroughGreen… landlord (Ben McConnachie) is Scottish & knows how to look after customers. well worth a visit! good beers, good food, good service.

[@northwalescoast7911]

👍🏻

[@markmanning5578]

Keith Floyd was a genius and gave me a passion for cooking. Rick Stein is also amazing, but let’s not forget the great David Pritchard, who without, we would not know either of these great chefs. He was the one that brought Keith and Rick to our screens and sadly died in 2019.

[@Sr19769p]

Hi Mark. Oh yeah, I forgot Pritchard filmed both Floyd and Stein. Think Gary has a better relationship with his cameraman than Floyd had with his! 👍

[@GaryEats]

He did mark and read his book a great read 👍

[@jimbob8992]

Who'd have thought it, Rick Stein getting some serious competition from Neil Morrissey.

[@GaryEats]

Lol I think Neil wins on this account

[@matthewsmith3289]

Men competing badly 🤣

[@ianthomas1060]

Neil Morrissey is the owner, Bob 'The Chef' cooks it, Can he cook it, yes he can......

[@jeffreyhughesmbe]

You have been seriously conned.

[@paullee5449]

​@@ianthomas1060cool comment 😄

[@AlanKelso]

Nice for the legend that was Keith Floyd to get a mention too. Met him in his restaurant in Devon many years ago. He appeared at the urinal beside me. Normally, I don't chat in that situation, but I made an exception! Top bloke. Even washed his hands before the hand shake 😂

[@GaryEats]

That’s a great story 😂

[@Ruloathesome]

Ha me too at Floyd's Inn...sometimes he was drunk at the bar

[@Bulletzen1000]

As for the thinness of Cullen Skink soup, yes, it can be thin, but it also depends on the type of potato used to cook it. I prefer to use floury "tatties" such as Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, which can thicken it up a bit. Coming from a Scotsman that grew up in a town 12 miles from Cullen

[@georgeton4991]

Lovely part of UK.

[@margaretnadin8030]

Totally agree on the tatties, best for chips as well. JimN

[@GaryEats]

Thank you for the advice and my apologies, when I’ve had it before in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 it was thicker 🤷‍♂️

[@georgegrimes499]

Cullen soup is best with a thicker base as a milky, thin base I find unpalatable

[@haitch04]

Beautiful, we have stayed many times at Portsoy and eaten Cullen Skink often. There's a nice place in Whitehills that does a mean Cullen skink. I think 'thin' is right, it's all about flavour. It is after all I believe, a fishwives recipe .

[@ozmaoz325]

Keith Floyd was the best, a true eccentric. Do love Rick Stein, and loved his dog Chalky on the programmes x

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

NO DOGS !

[@GaryEats]

I fully agree with your comment

[@nickycotton6137]

Aye, bless Chalky..🔥

[@Happyheretic2308]

@@johnsmith-rs2vkyes to dogs and cats.

[@kevowski]

Keith Floyd is my favourite chef of all time, the man was a great chef, and above all, a normal bloke and a superb entertainer. None of the current TV chefs come anywhere close.

[@xr6lad]

That man was eccentric with a capital E! Craziness on legs but a fantastic chef and raconteur! Loved him.

[@walterekurtz4320]

The PC police would've shut Floyd down before he opened his first bottle of red.

[@alanmon2690]

He was up there for me as well -really demystified cheffing.

[@GaryEats]

He was an incredibly man. Loved his shows Kev.

[@ianthomas1060]

Keith is/was/will be the best by far, but I do like Rick too

[@lizg5574]

I loved Keith Floyd, too! He was very clever and quirky but truly knew his way around the kitchen. Rick is also a favourite. I wrote to him a couple times as his dog, Chalky, was related to mine! I have signed photos (complete with a paw print) from them, tucked away in one of his cook books! The food looked good - I think I would've picked the same things as you, in that set menu, though the lemon tart that went with the bottom options would also have appealed! Again, a fantastic vlog and brilliant review. Your style of presentation is great, so please don't change. Definitely my favourite food reviewer now - you don't complicate things with fancy language or fluff it out to lessen the times when things aren't so great! Thank you! xx

[@GaryEats]

Very kind as always Liz thank you, and a brilliant story wow x

[@stephenauty8943]

Love gary. Straight to the point. Always truthful. And no clickbait like every other youtuber. Love him 👍👍👍

[@GaryEats]

Very kind Stephen thank you very much 👍👍

[@JAGIFFORD]

Great watch Gary. I went to see Rick Stein at St George’s hall in Bradford on Friday. What a smashing all round guy he is.

[@GaryEats]

I may have to do it myself. Love Rick and his shows. Glad you had a great time!

[@valeriewright8686]

No I’m not convinced, not a lot there for thirty quid. People go as their under the misconception that Rick Stein is in the kitchen cooking ! Just another fancy chef but put his name to it and over charge.

[@captainredtie6055]

Glad you enjoyed your visit Gary. Place used to be called The Depot and had been there more than 25 years. Rick famously never wanted to open a London restaurant, so it had to take a place of such location and calibre to change his mind! My family and I can only afford to eat there on special occasions, but when we do we always push the boat out (pun intended! 😉) and go for the expensive seafood options, coz...when in Rome eh?! That includes having a cheeky bottle of wine which is always expertly selected and recommended by the staff and Rick's own son! Had probably the best sherry trifle I will ever taste in my entire life on one birthday visit. I still speak of it to this day, while gazing longingly at the photo I took! 😋

[@GaryEats]

So great to hear you like the restaurant I agree it’s in a stunning location

[@markhughes8314]

My step father was mates with Keith Floyd, met when they were in the army. Mum said that he was a really nice guy when she met him. Surprised me being Rick Steins place and how that set menu was very reasonably priced like that Gazza!

[@GaryEats]

Keith was an amazing chef

[@TechnicalN3xtG3n]

Top notch, super professional video as always 👌🏼 you deserve a hell of alot more subscribers!! Keep them coming 🍻

[@GaryEats]

Thanks a ton!

[@lloyd1934]

Agreed 👍

[@seamus9750]

Rick's KZbin channel is my go to when I want to throw together something for house guests...love his approach to food and life.

[@GaryEats]

I've subbed to it for a while

[@rosemarymee]

Thanks for telling us about it. Never knew it existed.

[@PlumCrumble]

I get that this is a more refined version of cullen skink, but still feel it could've done with a bit more body... Glad to hear it tasted so good though, and that it came with bread!! I've used Jerusalem artichoke instead of potato when making cullen skink before to keep it a little lighter and add some flavour interest!

[@GaryEats]

I have to agree with you. I felt it needed a bit more density but others have commented that it's fine!

[@garyoconnor7566]

Another great review Gary, I’m a big fan of Rick so interesting to watch the video. Keep up the good work.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Gary

[@richardgibbs1168]

Great video again!! Like you i'm an absolute Rick Stein fan boy, BUT.....all of his places always massively overcharge dining out on the name, particularly in Padstein, he's basically a chain now like The Ivy etc but due his large approachable tv presence he will always have a conga line of unsuspecting tourists, but that's where we are in hospitality at the moment, also at those prices, the main needed a lemon wedge! :D :D :D ooking forward to the next one! GM Rich

[@GaryEats]

I agree Rich they are jus5 a chain however this was good 👍

[@CharlesCampo1]

you are my favourite youtuber! love your heartwarming content. this is what we need in such a gloomy world. thank you!

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much Charles. Means a lot you think that. Thanks for the comment and have a lovely weekend!

[@craiggough3272]

Floyd in is 2cv and a bottle of wine

[@kirkgracey]

James Martin now owns that 2cv! Just a bit of useless information 😊

[@byteme9718]

You need to be drunk to try and drive a 2cv.

[@toffeelatte6042]

I've been to this rick stein's multiple times. I love this restaurant. I'm not sure if the Maitre'D Jean-Francois was working when you were there (youngish looking guy with blonde hair) but he is simply fantastic. First time I was there my friend tipped his glass over and it broke. TGhey moved us to another table, replaced our drinks and offered to re-make my Sea Bass but as I was 3/4 through it anyway and don't like wasting food I declined. As a result of that service, I have been back for every single menu change for 4 years. They also have lovely seating overlooking the thames.

[@GaryEats]

He wasn't working this time but the staff were great. That's very kind of them to do. How was the sea bass? I still live in regret that I didn't have it

[@SoulLegendsRadio]

Ive had traditional Cullen Skink many times and it is supposed to be quite thin, to me that was a perfect example and looked delicious, those fishcakes did look a little bit small but I suppose the fact there was three of them made it suffice, I really did like the look of them and OMG that sticky toffee pudding with cornish clotted cream, Heaven on a plate, I think all in all considering it is a high end Restaurant value wise it was spot on, compare to the infamous Tom Kerridge Fish and Chips debackle and this wins hands down, Personally I would mark it 9 out of 10, really enjoyed this review Gary, regards Gav

[@GaryEats]

Cheers 🍻 Gave all round good meal not brilliant but enjoyed it loads 👍

[@garethconnett7672]

I enjoyed watching Keith Floyd you were always guaranteed a laugh, the director David Pritchard died 4 yrs ago now January 2019. Rick Stein is also very watchable, good review as always , take care Gary, , Gareth

[@GaryEats]

Really sad to hear about Pritchard. Take care mate.

[@CarolCCmoto]

The soup doesn’t have to be thick (I am Scottish) just full of flavour. I was actually impressed with the fish cakes as you had three! Normally only two are served and they may be a bit larger but cool quickly once opened and I like food to be at least warm. Am absolutely green with envy as far as the sticky toffee pudding is concerned! You’re one lucky lad!

[@GaryEats]

Today I was a lucky fella for sure

[@NicholasBerry-ku9rd]

Another great review. Thanks Gary. I'm glad you mentioned Keith Floyd. What a character. Somewhere in my house I've got his book 'Floyd on Fish'. I don't think I ever made any of the recipes but it's worth reading just for his asides. You can imagine them in his voice with the accompanying mannerisms. In the intro to one- and bear in mind the cultural references pertain to 1984- he says something like "this is a dish that you might even persuade your orange haired kids to eat, if you can get them out of their bedrooms where they're listening to Headache 100".

[@GaryEats]

lol I loved Floyd and a real character as you’ve illustrated 🍷🍷

[@paulc1553]

65.7K. Numbers keep going up and deservedly so. Best wishes, Gary xxx.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much Paul. Take care!

[@aimvero7166]

@@GaryEatsgreat job

[@gauravipal9518]

400 more in next 11 hours.

[@MrPhantom1961]

Three great plates of food and an idyllc location on the river. You mentioned the mussels as a starter. As a huge seafood fan, that would have caught my eye. Whilst I love a sticky toffee pud, I think I would have opted for the the ginger pudding, as long as it had a decent kick of ginger to it.

[@GaryEats]

I jus5 wanted to see what the set menu looked like on this occasion and will be trying seafood soon 👍

[@jfergs.3302]

Another classy looking place with great looking dishes. But haddock starter, haddock mains?!?! I too thought the soup far too thin, that's not the way i've had/seen it in the past. And on (my) screen, the fishcakes looked a good size, and with there being 3. But didn't look like there was enough sauce to go around. And STP, you can't go wrong, ha. PS, scratch the starter/main comment, I once had chicken livers, followed by calves liver. The tum wants what the tum wants eh 🙂

[@GaryEats]

No I can’t let the comment go as you are completely right, my mistake. However I’m pleased you done the same lol 😂. Take care and see you soon 👍

[@michaelfelsinger-k2i]

Hi Gary, looked like a pretty good dining experience. Yes, I've always loved Rick Stein's TV programs. You get a lot more than great food. You get Rick reading Thomas Hardy poems, excerpts from novels, and the culture and history of the places he visits. Spain and the story of El Cid comes first to mind. A great man, much loved by his fans who number in the millions. When I was a kid, I'd sit myself down on the couch, mum's terrific Sri Lankan curry on my lap, and watch Keith Floyd, imagining I was having some of that rare-vintage French red he was quaffing. What an extraordinary man ! He seemed to have such a pleasant nature. ( I have to figure out how to get onto Telegram today ) . My score was 9/10. Thanks Gary. Another fine noshery you got us into !

[@GaryEats]

What an absolutely brilliant and wonderful comment thank you so much but your score was one point out lol

[@KarenAllison-b2i]

I visited Rick Stein’s cookery school in Padstow many years ago with my brother which was a Christmas present from my husband. We had a great few days and the booze was definitely flowing as was the food ! It was definitely an experience. I was surprised you ordered two smoked haddock dishes. Great vlog as always

[@GaryEats]

Great story and an error on my behalf well spotted 👍

[@edcoad4930]

Very fair and balanced!! That is why this channel is addictive viewing. Well done, Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Very kind thank you Ed

[@CutestofBorg]

OMW! That sticky toffee pudding looks lush! ❤

[@GaryEats]

It was a good sticky toffee pudding ❤️

[@colinmacfarlane6838]

Met Keith floyd in Cardiff circa 1983....I asked him if he wasn't drinking wine what was his other favourite tipple ? He replied "Simple old chap, Newcastle brown ale...guaranteed to get you pissed." Ps the Cullen skink was too thin 😢 Pps The good the bad and the ugly...Rick Stein, Harvey Weinstein and Frankenstein 😂

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

He also liked a large black Bushmills !

[@nickycotton6137]

"Just a quick slurp" as he'd say.😊. Bless him..🔥

[@nigel8499]

Unless in was before he was famous, it would have been 1985 or after as his first Series on TV was Floyd on Fish 1985.

[@colinmacfarlane6838]

@@nigel8499 probably right nigel

[@GaryEats]

Very funny Colin I really loved watch Keith 🍷🍷🍷 and naughty

[@lauriesaffell2399]

I love Rick Stein, love your review, he's a proper cook, no flights of fancy here, just good solid food, fairly priced for location, I think

[@GaryEats]

Me too Laurie and absolutely lovely guy 👍

[@Greenpower-t9y]

Im a foodie and I have worked in a kitchen, for my birthday I was given a Rick Stein food voucher, you know what I dont want to go

[@GaryEats]

Watch tomorrow and you’ll know why I’ll never return to R/S

[@emperormonkey4618]

Looking good Gary 💯 , have you had work done recently?

[@GaryEats]

No I’m not that vain lol 😂

[@emperormonkey4618]

@@GaryEats all the same, we watched this video with friends and all agreed you're looking magnificent

[@clives344]

Sorry as a Cornishman I would not set foot in one of his establishments. Liked what he did back in the 90s and even bought one of his early books then. Wonder if Rick prepared your plate Gary? Or was he back in Australia.

[@GaryEats]

Clearly he isn’t the cook Clive and understand your comment

[@kr6262]

I don't understand, can you explain why you're no longer a fan of his

[@thevolthead]

Hi Gary, you're travelling to Padstow to try Rick Steins fish and chips? Please use this as a benchmark - 5 out of 10, poor. I'm down there every year. They're really not great.

[@GaryEats]

Not a problem my friend. I won't just be doing Rick's, I want to try some real family run independent places as well!

[@rich11a15]

My wife and I have visited several of Rick Steins restaurants, main restaurant, bistro, hotel, pub, I have always enjoyed the food there, and although I frequently moan about the cost of things these days, I have no difficulty or grumbles when buying good food, I have to say the thing that really impressed me was the staff, very friendly and natural whilst at the same time efficient and gracious, really professional. Well done them.

[@GaryEats]

The staff were very nice, I would agree

[@nimmichagger165]

I’ve been to Stein’s restaurant in Padstow, and was extremely disappointed and underwhelmed. I do like him as a person, and that’s why I’m happy you enjoyed the food here. Another great review, mate. Cheers!

[@GaryEats]

That’s disappointing to hear and thank you

[@tommythelizard]

Bet Rick has never cooked a chip in that particular restaurant

[@GaryEats]

I doubt it

[@aledjango]

Early again, my mum bloody loves this man! I hope this lives up

[@GaryEats]

Rick? He's a fantastic chef

[@aledjango]

@@GaryEats both

[@paulcurd7617]

Floyd was an absolute legend! Loved his TV shows. If you’ve never read his autobiography it’s well worth a read. A life extremely well lived!

[@GaryEats]

I’ve read it and David Pritchard as well the producer 🍷🍷🍷

[@Whatzzzz999]

Floyd: A brilliant cook and presenter, such passion and unselfconscious humour, with his hand rarely more than inch or so away from a large glass of red!

[@Redsaxophone11]

I've been to Rick Steins in Barnes for lunch twice in the past. I ate from the A la Carte menu both times, the first time I had baked Cod and the second seafood linguine. On a third occasion, I took a mostly vegetarian friend and she had Monkfish which arrived quite undercooked and had to be sent back, which was very surprising. Apart from the river views from the glass conservatory, it is a nicely appointed establishment but food wise I really only ever rated it as so-so. It wasn't massively pricey but the bill got your attention! I thought the fish cakes looked bigger on camera than they clearly were in real life and the Cullen Skink was definitely a bit thin for me. I rate it as a place where you try it a few times and if it's still not hitting the right note with you then move on, I have. I should add that going there by train can be difficult as the train service in that area is not that good, go by bus or drive, if you can find anywhere to park. It's a 7/8 for me more like a 7.5 and can only be rated as a little above an OK experience with slightly upmarket food and where the price is on the edge of trading on the name alone but not being quite able to back up what should be a solid reputation.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you for all the information, it was a lovely restaurant but portion wise not great hence why I marked it down 👌

[@avinashbhogun]

One aspect I like about your channel is the intro and outro. Barnes is such a lovely part of London, definitely one of my favourites. Wish I could afford to live there lol Another delightful review!

[@GaryEats]

Very kind and really appreciated

[@paulinetaylor5536]

Sticky toffee pudding, ,YUM!! my favourite, has to have lots of sauce and I like ice-cream on mine. Heaven on a spoon...

[@GaryEats]

This was lovely

[@StutterBoyECFC]

I'm dropping a 9 on this one. The combined portion size looked about substantial. Quality was definitely all over it. Price was acceptable. The soup was too watery, in my opinion, as well. The dessert absolutely carried this through for a solid, if not perfect, score.

[@GaryEats]

That's fair enough. A good score!

[@robbey300]

Great food with Rick Stein - stayed at his hotel in Padstow for three days and ate his restaurant food, amazing. I even did the cookery course there on the quayside and had a great time learning lots of new skills. The best recipes were the sambal and then the emulsified spicy guacamole. 😎

[@GaryEats]

So brilliant to hear pleased you had a great time

[@terabyte1695]

10/10, considering where it is , overheads, location views, looked top class , well done Gary,see you on the next one.

[@GaryEats]

Great score thank you

[@ReggieTimlin]

No wonder the guys a multi 😂

[@GaryEats]

Yes, the Wild Sea bass was calling my name until I saw the price... next time!

[@adrianpoole9201]

The Sea Bass was wild when it got caught. It was still none too happy when it got cooked 😂😂😂.

[@jacquibradley1598]

Thank you Gary, the fishcakes looked lovely, I am for desserts like you are for mushrooms, I prefer cheese and biscuits at the end of a meal. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@GaryEats]

I will have to have cheese and biscuits as I’ve not done that on the channel

[@jacquibradley1598]

@@GaryEats Great I will look forward to it as much as all the others you do, thank you so much. Hugs to the Cameraman. 🤗🤗

[@paulconnors2078]

This was an especially interesting chapter to watch. As much as I love watching Gary eat various breakfasts, watching this complete seafood dinner with its variety of ingredients was even more interesting. The eggs with the fish cakes were a very unusual combination.

[@GaryEats]

Hi Paul, this was a good one but not outstanding, lovely location but portion a bit disappointing hence the score 👍

[@terrykemp8131]

Stein's fish and chips are a rip off. Do not believe the hype. Poor quality and grossly over priced.

[@GaryEats]

I've not heard good things Terry...

[@BIRVS]

Agreed absolute overpriced sh*te

[@jimthefinger7391]

Your exactly correct

[@maxm04a]

Yeah the fish and chips aren’t worth half the price they charge

[@michaeldunham3385]

​@@jimthefinger7391seriously it's you're how difficult is English for you?

[@walterlatham8851]

Thinks he’s a better chef than what he is

[@GaryEats]

Not a fan of him Walter? Lol

[@margueritehunter-ts5dq]

Drool, drool,drool . Thanks for the review Gary, Rick Stein is my favourite too 👍

[@GaryEats]

Very kind and we agree 👍

[@davekennedy6315]

Rick Stein was always MY personal favourite TV chef! His TV shows are ALWAYS truly excellent and his enthusiasm is very inspirational. His journey around India sampling the countries awesome cuisine was my alltime favourite. I HIGHLY recommend that anyone into cooking tries Ricks Egg Curry from his India trip (he visited a place where women cooked huge vats of this egg curry for the areas homeless/poor) The curry is SO full of incredible flavours (like Indian food in general) and uses smoked paprica, coconut milk, ginger etc. The smell of it cooking beats EVERYTHING ive ever made and my kids LOVE it when i cook it even though my son won't even eat it (ultra fussy eater!) and my youngest daughter doesn’t like anything with any spice. I usually swap out the eggs with premarinaded (overnight in yoghurt and spices, makes a HUGE difference to the meat!) tender chicken or you can use lamb or beef. The sauce is so creamy due to the coconut milk (ive added coconut cream to the sauce to which makes an even creamier, more luxurious sauce!) So anyone into cooking and curries please try this incredible curry. By making the food yourself you can control the spice level, how creamy it is and influence the flavour to your tastes after making the dish a few times (its an easy simple dish too!)

[@GaryEats]

Yes, I used to love watching them as well!! I will do.

[@columkenn]

Keith Floyd had a house a few kilometres from where i am now in Kinsale, Cork, Ireland. I remember him dressed in a suit and bow-tie frequenting his favourite pub, the 1601. His house by the water used to have a life-sized realistic looking crocodile anchored in the water, presumably for his amusement

[@GaryEats]

Loved the man

[@kr6262]

I took my father to here for his birthday excellent location, nice atmosphere, my father ordered the Thai Fish Curry, I had a taste of it at the end, it was the best Thai fish curry I've ever eaten, If only id tasted it at the beginning I would have devoured it!

[@GaryEats]

Wow that’s really great to hear 👍

[@ianthomas1060]

It all looked very good to me. Expensive I agree. We were lucky about 20 years ago to be at The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow and actually sat next to Rick, his wife at the time and some of his staff/friends, they had just re opened after re-decoration and interior design. Had a short chat with him, top bloke, down to earth guy. It's our go to treat restaurant as we love seafood & Cornwall. PS - The one place I really recommend (above lots of great places in Cornwall) is the chip shop near the harbour at Mevagissey, Oh Wow! Could be awkward filming as it's takeaway only however.

[@GaryEats]

Wow amazing story Ian nice one, and I’ll look at the recommendation much appreciated 👌

[@thaisstone5192]

(88) Delighted that Rick Stein is still going for it. Really liked watching his cooking shows when I lived in NZ and also Keith Floyd. Everything looked picture perfect; personally I only had Cullen Skink that had a light broth like that one. Shed 5 (restaurant on the Wellington wharf front, not sure if its still there) only had it on their menu on the weekend. Always came with a fresh bap made in house. I would have given it a 10, but I have a small appetite.

[@GaryEats]

I was wrong about the soup so apologies and portion excellent if you don’t have a big appetite 👍

[@leesharpe5610]

Food looked fanatastic . The set menu looked great value for money . no problem with the service charge either . Where you get stiffed is the on the wines ,8/10 from me also ,you looked happy when the pudding came along lol .Another great review GaryWill be giving this ago sometime .Cheers

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Lee I hope you enjoy when you visit

[@robertleach9120]

Top dining for sure Gary. It all looked really good & all in all tasted good too. Sticky toffee pudding is my favourite also. Hats off to Rick Stein. It's a 9/10 from me.

[@GaryEats]

Great score Robert thank you

[@juliemcgarty4764]

Food looked lovely tge fishcakes were small that sticky toffee pudding looked delicious thanks gary as qlways brilliant review

[@GaryEats]

Very kind Julie thank you

[@jasonwarby3765]

Top job again Gary, perfect review and a fair score I think.

[@GaryEats]

Very kind Jason thank you 🙏

[@sheilagarrido8204]

A lovely restaurant in a beautiful area. The skink did look a tad watery, however for those who know their Scottish soup it would seem that the consistency was correct. I believe you Gary when ypu say this was flavoursome. The fishcakes were possibly something I would have chosen. The eggs that accompanied them looked mouthwatering. The S T Pudding and especially the clotted cream!!!!! Yum, yum, yum. That was a nice review Gary. Relaxed, nice food, friendly efficient service. Thank you once again Gary.🎉 😊👏👏👏👏 I'll be looking out for you on your next venture!!

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Sheila!!

[@mattysowls]

Massive Rick stein fan so this was a great video Gary. Food looked sensational, the sticky toffee pudding looked Devine

[@GaryEats]

Glad you liked it Matty

[@palace1439]

Love a bit of the Stranglers from Floyd. BTW Gary that was Rick's first ever TV appearance on Keith's program.

[@GaryEats]

Me too great music and yes I think I said in the introduction 👍

[@bernieshaw3720]

Sticky toffee pudding had me salivating Gary lol. Floyd on food was a great show..glad you brought that up in your review. Look forward to the padstow segment soon. 8/10... pudding 10/10.

[@GaryEats]

Great scores Bernie and I loved Floyd 🍷🍷

[@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Ahhhh!!! The Master; Mr. K. Floyd Esq. He who brought such luminaries as Mr. Stein (It’s Rick, Dear Boy!) and Mr. Rhodes (Yes!!! Keith!!!) to the forefront of my interest in cooking. Wonderful Stuff! Having been fortunate enough to experience both “The Seafood Restaurant” and an outpost in Malmesbury, I can say that they are both exemplary…Different, of course, but still wonderful. If you are venturing to the far, beautiful, West Country, may I humbly suggest a visit to Philps Pasties in Hayle? They really do weave some sort of magic that us mere Mortals cannot begin to fathom in their baking prowess.

[@GaryEats]

I loved Keith 🍷🍷 and I will take a look at the recommendation thank you 🙏

[@CheshireCat6639]

Yes all looked very nice..i wasnt sure about the soup thickness..not my bag im afraid....i love a fish cake on creamy cheesey mash..nom...ty for sharing Gary..great watch as per 🎉 ( deffo Mr M's food won it for me)

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very kind thank you 🙏

[@PatGilliland]

I've had a crap day, but Gary's got another review to brighten things up - Let's give it a go! Edit: I don't normally like fish but haddock is an exception.Your menu selection was perfect.

[@GaryEats]

Sorry to hear you had a bad day Pat I hope the rest of the week is much better and please enjoy Easter 👍

[@DaleHubbard]

Keith 'Slurp' Floyd rules. Rick Stein also a great TV chef. Cullen skink needs a little cream to finish it off. We're not all caber tossers. Clotted cream was the jewel in the crown - nice one as usual Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Dale

[@MrPantss]

Oh wow loved Keith Floyd and me and my wife love Rick Stein, It was great to watch Keith Floyd talk to the camera man and slugged red wine down whilst cooking.

[@GaryEats]

Keith was a magician. Yep, he always used to give his cameraman so much stick lol

[@Val-h4d]

I think the soup resembled milk towards the end . The fish looked like it needed something else on the plate . Sticky toffee pudding excellent

[@GaryEats]

A very fair assessment

[@davidl9951]

Have you considered visiting any of the well known seafood restaurants in London. For a reasonable price there’s Fishworks or Oystermen, and if you wanted to go large there’s Bentleys or J Sheekey.

[@GaryEats]

Will do soon David

[@RoyMackinnon]

I lived in Cullen for a while. Yes Cullen Skink is a fantastic soup. However the chippy by the railway arch used to do smoked battered haddock and chips. It was fantastic 😋

[@GaryEats]

So great to hear thank you

[@brucethomas5123]

Having watched Rick Stein for decades I’m a little perplexed by the image I have of Stein in my head with the restaurants ambiance decor and menu, I wonder if Rick has much involvement or is it investors paying for his name .Your exuberance led me to believe it was going to be more than an 8/10 .Would i go there ,probably not but I think Padstow might be more on the money. All I can say is I gave it a go !

[@GaryEats]

I will Bruce and really looking forward to visiting in the future

[@kelleywoods5244]

Hello from New Zealand. Love your videos Gary. We've been to Rick Stein's seafood restaurant in Cornwall 3 times, first visit was 2014 and it was absolutely fantastic. We took our son in 2019 and what a disappointment, it was so bad that we said we'd never go back again 😢I'd love you to review that restaurant even though I know you said you were going to try his fish and chips in Padstow. Interesting fact, Rick lived here in New Zealand back in the day! 😊 Keep up the great work, you're the best ❤

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Kelley I e heard it’s a bit hit and miss so I might give that a go instead 👍

[@TheOmniscientAtheist]

I was gonna comment about how expensive it was, but to be fair I paid £50 for a McDonalds the other day (granted it was for 3 of us) but I think that "cheap food" really isn't very cheap anymore so maybe a set menu somewhere like this is actually not too bad value wise when other companies are charging similar for a cardboard box full of grease that you have to eat in your car.

[@GaryEats]

£50 in MCdonalds? Wow! Agreed

[@TheOmniscientAtheist]

@@GaryEats Honest to god Gary I couldn't believe it, KFC is the same now as well.

[@SteveViljoen-z3v]

Keith Floyd was very famous in South Africa and much loved ! He was a big fan of rugby as well !!

[@GaryEats]

I absolutely love Keith amazing character

[@100percent3]

Looks so good

[@GaryEats]

It was very goodv

[@keithwatkins7908]

Another winner. You could have had just soup, which would not fill you up, and had three sticky toffee puddings! All looked lovely, and a fair score.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Keith

[@Lynsey1975]

Oh my word that all looked absolutely delicious,even as a past chef I can honestly say that looked tasty and so well presented,must visit this place,thanks for your review

[@GaryEats]

Very kind Lynsey thank you

[@PhilipWalker-no1jb]

Mr Floyd was brilliant nice down to earth person We need more like that great man

[@GaryEats]

Phillip I fully agree a true legend 🍷🍷

[@JonNelson90WBN]

It looks great for the price. Great food without paying £100 for a meal for a couple so love that these restaurants do quality without paying the earth.

[@GaryEats]

You can have a nice meal in a wonderful restaurant without breaking the bank

[@Newman79-zg6yw]

I loved watching Keith..more for his quirky personality than his culinary skills. Always a glass of wine on his other hand when cooking

[@GaryEats]

Exactly Bob 🍷🍷

[@LewisSelt]

Very enjoyable video as always. I went to Padstow and I was very disappointed. Hopefully you will have a better experience. I will be looking forward to watch the next video .

[@GaryEats]

Much appreciated

[@patrickanthonybutler3969]

We agree with your comments, with Cullen Skink I usually add some cream if it appears too thin, depends on the potato used.The fish cakes could have been given something to make them more of a main course , the sweet probably was the Star of the show , all in all perhaps just one to add to your list of Michelin Chefs.Take care on to the next.Sheila & Patrick.

[@GaryEats]

Hello Sheila and Patrick, it was thin but tasty and the dessert was the star ⭐️. Have a lovely Easter 🐣

[@stingray4real]

Keith Floyd pioneered cooking ingredients outdoors. He influenced chefs like James Martin and Marco Pierre White. There were some anecdotes. At Keith Floyd's restaurant a customer who constantly complains. He ordered Veal Escalope. Keith cooked the beer mats, coated it in breadcrumbs and fried it. The customer liked the escalope but he complained about the Chocolate Brownie.

[@GaryEats]

Great story thank you 🤩🤣🤣

[@kevinsmoother]

Wow what a spectacular location. Bet the rent costs a fortune!!! Great video Gary

[@GaryEats]

That’s a good point Kevin

[@JayChambers83]

If you’re going to be anything, be like Gary. Love it. Good things come to those who wake 😀

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much Jay

[@friendchaos1]

I was used to my mum's and grannie's cullen skink which I make and as they would have said it should stick to your ribs. These old recipes were intended to fill you up cheaply. So I would say that soup was a nice smoked haddock dish but not cullen skink, but it would be a dull world if we all thought the same.

[@GaryEats]

Lots of different opinions on how it should be cooked, so I’m guessing lots of different ways 🤷‍♂️

[@davidpotter6969]

Hi Gary, another fantastic vlog. Professional and with a lovely way of presenting your content. Like you I was a massive Keith Floyd fan and have like you looked forward to Rick Stein’s television programme. Restaurant looked lovely and in a fantastic setting and food looked good. However, The Plume Of Feathers pub looked more relaxed and with better food. Neil Morrissey has certainly got my vote. 👍

[@GaryEats]

I’m with you David 💯, Neil wins on this occasion 👍 thank you as always

[@pixelgraphica]

Soup was watery! Toffee pudding looked like you should have ordered another one. 🤭 I have to confess that I would have!!

[@GaryEats]

I was very tempted 🤔🥰

[@alisongallacher]

clotted cream moment had me laughing! Maybe not that much! Actually I am!! classic line that :)

[@GaryEats]

Lol I know exactly what you're referencing

[@neilsmith7547]

Yeah definitely agree with you gary about the soup and fishcakes. Mind you it looked absolutely delicious mate. And the sticky toffee pudding looked to die for. Great review gary 👏

[@GaryEats]

Very kind Neil,thank you

[@footballgeorgiebest]

I was just waiting for you to mention the dryness of the fish cakes. Obviously they must have been ok but they looked very dry when opened

[@GaryEats]

No they were all good 👍

[@catevanscuisine]

A lovely review, Gary. I think 8 is a very fair score. 😺

[@GaryEats]

The three going to say thank you very much