The Loft - Neath Port Talbot

Went out for birthday meal with my friend and we were greeted like royalty. Lovely restaurant well decorated for Xmas. Waitress Jade was very patient and helpful and meal of Xmas menu was exceptional. Huge portions of food and very reasonable. Mouth watering turkey dinner for mains and huge Nutella waffle for desert. The other waiters were helpful and the little waiter with curly hair was always as making sure we were ok. Very professional service. I will definitely come again.

The atmosphere at the restaurant was beautiful and the cleanliness was impeccable. We had a great waitress, although we didn't catch her name, who was professional, polite, and very helpful. Unfortunately, the food was not up to par. The quality was poor and the presentation left much to be desired. I paid £15 for a bowl of unappetizing and sloppy lasagne with two small pieces of garlic bread, lacking any greenery or garnish. This fell well below expectations considering the price. I most likely would not return as the food did not meet my expectations, which is disappointing.

We attended here as a large family group to celebrate my 70th birthday. It was very quiet despite it being a Saturday lunchtime and perhaps I can see why. Meals were average at best. My wife had a steak that was as tough as old boots. Three of us had the lamb shank that was relatively tasteless and served with gravy rather than the promised red currant jus. The beer battered fish were overcooked and would have been better served with home cooked chips. The risotto was just a mush and the oven baked hake fillet portion was tiny. Some of our family had travelled a long way for the occasion and frankly we were disappointed. We had chosen this restaurant because we had enjoyed very good meals there a few years ago but sadly it has gone downhill and we couldn’t recommend it now.

What a lovely setting, especially in the sun. Spotlessly clean and the service was great. However, the food was just average. I had the curry, all I could taste was the tomatoes rather than spices. The lack of real chips was also disappointing. I would only ever drinks here next time.

Would not recommend. Turkey was rolled in bacon, turkey was tough and bacon uncooked. Parsnips two very small pieces which were over cocked, crisp and tasteless. Graveyard was nice so was my waffle. Not value for money. We had preordered so everything should have been perfect.