The Astor Grill - (Near Berkshire, london)

Megan Harwood-Baynes 13/10 service. Thanks for feeding us even though we ordered ten minutes before closing (and not being annoyed about it). The cocktails are delicious. So delicious I left and forgot my bag but then I went back and had another cocktail and they all made sure I had my bag before I left again. Would recommend both cocktails and bag storage.

john storrie We have always had great tasty food from the Maidenhead Fat Buddha and our first delivery was on the 28th for a party of 9. I ordered on the web app and requested a 7pm delivery. The food arrived hot and on time, great service & delivery. All of our party had ordered very different starters, mains and vegetable dishes. We had a superb feast and everybody was well fed with great tasting food. Thanks to all the FB team, front of house, back of house and the delivery team, our experience was excellent!

Denisse Pasco Absolutely fantastic! This might honestly be the best Japanese food I’ve ever had ⭐️. Everything was very fresh and came out really quickly. The staff were quite nice and the atmosphere was relaxing but vibrant. We were 2 people and had the salmon sushi set, the chicken karaage and chicken gyozas, all for £26, which to me is excellent value for money as the portions were filling and each meal came with accompaniments. Overall a great experience and I hope they get many more customers! We will definitely be coming back!

Andrew Booth First and foremost, this is a quintessential British pub which just happens to have a Michelin star. The bar area is cosy and there’s a good selection of reasonably priced drinks. On a Friday evening the place was full of locals which was great to see and had a really nice atmosphere. The signature triple cooked fish and chips were amazing and the best I’ve ever had- it’s worth visiting just for these! The staff were friendly and down to earth which added to the laid back pub vibe. The prices are very reasonable given the quality, I can’t wait to return.

Nik Butler What grabbed our preference was , dog friendly pub, and it is. Not that I have a dog but it speaks to the warmth of the venue that they care about that. We dropped in in planned and without a table reserved on a jsy Saturday night and still they made room for us; with friendly attentive staff who care for your comfort in the restaurant. The food was delicious and considered and served with thoughtfulness to the guest , We plan. To come back and try the rooms overnight but certainly we want to come back this place is worth a moment to enjoy .

Henry What makes a good restaurant? Clearly food will feature somewhere on your list and in the case of The Waterside this takes the form of classic French cooking. Nothing is “deconstructed” or designed to surprise. You know exactly what you’re getting from the menu and if you’ve visited previously you probably even know what you’re going to order before you arrive. Nothing is intended to shock. Far too many restaurants at all levels feature a talented kitchen team let down by their front of house. From the moment you arrive here everyone knows what they are doing and wants to make your visit as enjoyable as they possibly can. They’re not trying to trip you up, you don’t have to be fluent in gastronomy or know anything about malolactic fermentation. The sommelier is there to help, not to test. No one is judging you although I’d be lying if said we didn’t people watch our fellow diners a little. You are family when dining at The Waterside, it’s not in any way stuffy or starched. That’s not to suggest service is casual, seamless would be my best description with teams assembling when required to reveal your next course before melting away again to leave you to your conversation. The Waterside is a happy place. My memory of the venue is that it’s a bit dated, the phrase “Chinese restaurant” was used as we drove there but things have quietly evolved. It’s actually quite smart these days. The bathrooms are modern and fresh, the soft furnishings crisp and comforting with a nod to the history of the venue. Let us not forget this is an institution woven into the fabric of British restaurant history.