Restaurants in Pontefract

“An unexpected stop for breakfast this morning turned out to be a lovely little find! The décor inside is really nice, and the staff gave us such a warm welcome. We sat upstairs and ordered a full English breakfast and a full vegetarian breakfast — both were freshly cooked and delicious. Service was quick and friendly, and we didn’t have to wait long at all. I’d definitely recommend this charming spot!”

“I know the chef at this restaurant and his cooking is superb! Food is excellent and the hospitality is like no other restaurant I've been too. I highly recommend for anyone local, new comers, or those that are passing by to stop by and grab a bite at this cute little spot :)”

“I recently stayed at Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel and had a wonderful experience. I was absolutely delighted to find my suite beautifully decorated for Christmas—it made the stay feel so festive and special. ​The service was excellent throughout my visit. Every staff member I encountered was friendly and welcoming. I have to give a special mention to the team for their help with room service; nothing was too much trouble for them. I highly recommend staying here for a festive break!”

“There's absolutely nowhere round here where you're getting a curry of that quality for that price! Absolutely spot on food, staff are great as well.”

“Absolutely brilliant place. Plenty of selection and taste. Service quick and staff polite. Owner Raj always has a genuine interest in his customers. Our go to place for a curry.”

“Always been a fan of the Turkish/Greek sort of grills and what a little gem this place is in the middle of, out of all places, Pontefract (no offense to anyone from Pontefract). It's a pretty cosy establishment, about 26 covers max, but any place of that size and a focused menu set, typically means they can focus on the quality of the dishes, and boy, tonight's meal was a joy. For anyone going for the first time, I'd definitely recommend the mixed grill as it has a full range of lamb kebab, lamb chop, adana (which btw was awesome, right lamb mince consistency with the delicate balance of herbs and spices), chicken kebab and chicken wing. Rice was flavourful and the salad refreshing with the appropriate amount of dressing. Other half has the chicken Marmanis, which was indeed tasty, white wine sauce with the mushrooms just right without being too salty or sharp. Only a slight blip was a tough tendon in her piece of chicken - something that can be easily corrected I'm sure. Baklava for dessert is home made rather than shop bought so that's a massive positive for me. All washed down with a Turkish apple tea to cleanse the pallette to end a surprising but delightful evening meal. Service was excellent and attentive, the team there are super friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back and is an establishment we will bring friends and family to. A must visit. 5*. If the team are reading this? teşekkür ederim”

“No wierd smells, friendly staff, very good food.”

“First visit for drinks then returned for dinner. The superb range of dishes on the menu made it hard to choose. My partner went for duck breast, while I had chicken in a mushroom and brandy sauce. Both meals were delicious. Drinks were well priced and the staff were first class. Friendly, helpful and efficient. The whole ambience of the place is chilled and relaxed with good music and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.”

“Fantastic service ordered to collect and couldn’t be happier food was great and coffees tasted amazing!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Ordered from Bobs Burgers And Shakes last night and everything was fantastic! The food arrived hot, fresh, and right on time. Portions were generous and full of flavor — especially the special Box . Packaging was neat and eco-friendly too. Definitely one of the best takeaways in the area!”

“I have ordered a bit of everything since this reopened and everything I have had was absolutely brilliant. The staff are very polite. I would highly recommend this takeaway. 10/10”

“Had a delightful meal here recently, staff couldn't have been more welcoming or accomodating. We forgot to specify that we were booking for a meal so there wasn't supposed to be food on that night but one of the staff swapped into her chef whites & cooked us up a delicious feast. Would absolutely recommend, baked camembert (both flavours) & the mussels were spot on!”

“A very well presented room, close to local amenities. Friendly and helpful service was provided by Carol on my arrival, and everything I needed was provided. Local cafes made up for the current lack of a breakfast option on the premises.”

“It's a delightful breakfast spot where freshly prepared food is served with a nice cup of coffee. The staff is friendly and attentive, offering vegetarian options and accepting card payments. I highly recommend this place.”

“Lovely food, always hot when delivered.”

“Excellent provider - starting with a very easy and quick communication and ending with a very tasty food delivered with a kind smile. Highly recommended!”

“Had a meal here on the chef’s first night – it was excellent. Will definitely be back. Slowly becoming like it used to be years ago. The landlord really makes the place; his personality and welcome give it a great atmosphere.”

“We had a very pleasant afternoon having lunch and browsing the farm shops! It’s very well organised and has plenty of parking. It’s dog friendly everywhere including the farm shop which was brilliant! There’s plenty of space for children to let off steam! They’ve currently have PYO sunflowers which you need to book tickets online. Lunch was great and you can order from a QR code at your table!”

“I cannot thank Kings Croft enough for hosting our wedding last weekend. From start to finish, I couldn’t fault them. All staff were attentive and friendly, and were quick to reply to my never ending questions! On the day, the staff couldn’t do enough for us. The food was the best wedding food we’ve ever had! Amazing!”

“Great service and wonderful food every time.”

“Lovely place to have a pint or cocktail. Great service and dog friendly”

“Great chicken curry,chicken and cashews,veg fried rice,chicken corn soup! Great amt of ingredients, delicious spices,and those yummy rice crackers were a real treat!! Will be back soon!! Thank you!!”

“Excellent from start to finish we were looked after by Kaye and the other ladies were just as good. The cocktails flowed followed by the food. A lovely atmosphere would highly recommend.”

“Tried here for a change because our local one closes Saturday tea time, for some reason. Good prices, really nice fish and friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back.”

“We went there after our civil wedding to get some lunch. We hadn't booked and they had no idea that we were going for an after wedding lunch. In a few minutes they had created for us a corner to take photos. What a wonderful surprise!!!! A big thank you to the staff. You made our day even more special”

“Nice friendly staff. Bingo on Thursday. Big payout”

“We had the pleasure of dining at Blue Smoke recently, and we’ll definitely be back soon. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Tommy, a friendly young man who showed us to our table. After a brief moment, he offered us drinks and then service was taken over by Lucas. We ordered a selection of pizzas and a chicken parmo, and we were blown away by the quality of the food. The ham and pineapple pizza was hands down one of the best I’ve had in a long time—huge credit to the chef for that! Throughout the evening, we were mainly served by Lucas and Ryan, who were both incredibly polite, friendly, and attentive. It was clear they went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience. We also had our one-year-old with us, and the waiting staff were so kind, making an effort to chat with him and acknowledge his little waves. It’s always nice when the team takes the time to engage with little ones! The atmosphere at Blue Smoke was perfect—not too busy, which made for a relaxing dining experience. The pricing was very reasonable for the quality of food, and overall, it was an excellent value. We highly recommend Blue Smoke to anyone looking for delicious food and top-notch service. Lucas, Ryan, and Tommy are a true asset to the restaurant. Keep up the amazing work!”