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Olive Tree Restaurant & Appledore Bar

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A versatile restaurant offering romantic dinners, group gatherings, and value with generous portions and excellent service.

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Best Time

Wed/Fri 18-21h

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Olive Tree Restaurant & Appledore Bar

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Must-see attractions

A versatile restaurant offering romantic dinners, group gatherings, and value with generous portions and excellent service.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"Diners are blown away by the food, calling it amazing with large portions and fantastic service."

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Request a Booth

For a more special experience, ask for a booth when booking your reservation.

Don't Miss the Pudding

The sticky toffee pudding is highly praised and a must-try for dessert.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens Saturday 9AM

Cuisine

Mediterranean, Turkish, Pub Style

Price

Mid-range

Phone

+44 1237 472361

Address

Heywood Rd, Northam, Bideford EX39 3QB, United Kingdom

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Medium

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Romantic Ambiance & Group Gatherings

Romantic Ambiance & Group Gatherings

The beautiful dining room setting makes it ideal for romantic dinners or lively group celebrations.

Generous Portions & Value

Generous Portions & Value

Diners praise the exceptional food quality with generous portions offered at reasonable prices.

Exceptional Service & Accessibility

Exceptional Service & Accessibility

Staff are noted for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating, ensuring a welcoming experience for all.

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Okay, but the flavours… WOW. Olive Tree is bringing the heat! 🔥🔥 What’s your favourite dish at Olive Tree? Service: 4* Starters: 4.5* Mains: 4* #foodietiktok #restaurant #foodtok #foodreview #bedford #olivetree #eatlocal #foodstagram #tasty #tastetest #foodrecommendation #fyp
@explorewithnmj
42 likes • 7.4K views

Request a Booth

For a more special experience, ask for a booth when booking your reservation.

Don't Miss the Pudding

The sticky toffee pudding is highly praised and a must-try for dessert.

The Olive Tree restaurant at the end of there shift after a very busy day, mixed reviews from staff 🤣
@clare_turner79
29 likes • 2.1K views
Freshly prepared chicken shish😋😋🥰 #olivetree #olivetreebedford #foodtiktok #foodtok #foodie #meatlovers #food #foodlover #freshfood #foryou #foryoupage #bedford #restaurant #turkishfood #turkishrestaurant #yummyfood #yummy
@bedfordolivetreeofficial
17 likes • 1.7K views

Consider Seating

Avoid sitting next to loud patrons for a more enjoyable and peaceful meal atmosphere.

Check Kitchen Hours

Be aware that the kitchen may close earlier than expected; confirm hours when booking.

#Olivetree great place 👍🏼 beautiful food 👌🏽 fast service 🛎️ Friendly staff 💁🏻‍♀️ Beautiful company too 😘
@mizzjd1
11 likes • 442 views

Tips

from all over the internet

Request a Booth

For a more special experience, ask for a booth when booking your reservation.

Don't Miss the Pudding

The sticky toffee pudding is highly praised and a must-try for dessert.

Consider Seating

Avoid sitting next to loud patrons for a more enjoyable and peaceful meal atmosphere.

Check Kitchen Hours

Be aware that the kitchen may close earlier than expected; confirm hours when booking.

Breakfast Hours

Visit during breakfast for ample selection and efficient service.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

The Olive Tree Restaurant & Appledore Bar garners praise for its warm ambiance, exceptional service, and generous portions, making it ideal for both romantic dinners and group outings. While many highlight the great value and delicious food, a few reviews mention issues with food quality and atmosphere, suggesting inconsistency. However, the overall sentiment points to a welcoming spot with strong accessibility features and memorable dishes, especially the highly recommended sticky toffee pudding.

"Drove past this place looking for somewhere to nice to eat as we're on our honeymoon. Popped in for a cream tea and booked for that everything as we liked the menu. Lady on that afternoon told us to ask for a booth if we did book as a little more special. Wow what a beautiful room we dined in, server was lovely and food exceptional. We didn't think prices were too bad compared to other menues we'd looked at. We both had three courses and the bill with drinks was £85.20, definitely worth a visit."

Debbie Oliver

"There was no real atmosphere as there weren't many other people in the bar. TV showing soaps in the background. The guy serving was was friendly and chatty.

Sadly, food was abysmal. Based on the menu we were expecting fresh home cooked food.

Beef pie was really dry. Chicken curry was really dry. Macaroni cheese you could taste the powder in the sauce.

Such a shame as food was probably lovely when it was cooked but I'd imagine they freeze it and warm it up by the taste and dryness of it. First time I've ever been somewhere to eat and no one asks "how was your food" so I think they know too.

Won't be returning."

Jo Suleyman

"We rang ahead to make sure it was accessible as my mum is in a wheelchair and they were very helpful and responsive. Re access - there is stairs free access to the hotel and restaurant, and a disabled toilet available to use. My mum was able to sit at the table comfortably in her wheelchair which was handy too, as the restaurant chairs don't have armrests. The food was lovely, delicious with very generous portions and the service was excellent. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area!"

Sarai Smith

What People Like

Generous portions and value for money
Friendly and helpful staff
Beautiful dining room setting

What People Dislike

Inconsistent food quality
Lack of atmosphere

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the restaurant offers stairs-free access and has a disabled toilet. Staff are very helpful with accessibility needs.

The Mediterranean platter, steak and chips, and especially the sticky toffee pudding are highly recommended.

Yes, the venue has live music and offers an excellent atmosphere for dining and enjoying performances.

It is recommended to ask for a booth when booking for a more special experience.

The restaurant offers exceptional food quality at reasonable prices, providing great value for money.

Visiting during breakfast hours ensures plenty of selection and efficient service.