Matt & Cat's Isle of Wight eating out guide - Latest comments on The Griffin, Godshill

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Carvery Fans — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:50:52 +0000

Re The Griffin, the place has gone down hill this year! I assume they lost their chef or are trying to save money as the carvery is absolutely terrible!
Went in May and regretted it instantly as was served the worst meal I've ever had. The carvery is very thinly sliced meat; beef or ham in thin, watery gravy. The veg is unimaginative and who ever heard of bubble and squeek with a roast dinner? It is all rather a tastless non-effort!
Since we have been to the Hare and Hounds for their sunday carvery and Im shocked at the difference in quality. The Hare and Hounds is a million times better, food is gorgous and we will be going back again soon!

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mary — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:09:53 +0000

re the griffin godshill visted there today 8th april poor service staff were heard laughing when we returned our tough raw lamb chops no sorry staff said northing seem to serve peas with every thing no orther veg wont be going back

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ray sheppard — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:42:58 +0000

hi,we had a carvey on easter sunday 4/4/10 the meal was excellent value the only fault was the long line waiting for the carvery ,its a small area for serving but with ony one staff it took a long time to be served,i feel he was trying to do to much ,carving the meats . serving roast potatoes,bubble and squeek ,yorkers pudding and also the gravy ,there needs 2 staff serving or he should just carving the meats and let the customer do the rest, the waiting in the que is the only fault. the carvery is excellent value ,ray sheppard.

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Steve — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:34:04 +0000

WEnt a couple of years ago and was great, went last week and will never go again. £8.95 for a pork and apple special, worst food I have ever eaten.

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Curry Fan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:02:54 +0000

Went there today, and came away without eating. Seemed a grubby place... Ketchup etc all over the wipe-clean menus is never a good sign.

Also, we used the "family dining entrace" which takes you around the back past the kitchens. We saw trays of food uncovered and unattended with both kitchen doors wide open. Music was blaring, and all in all we were put off. Ate at the Chale White Mouse instead - which we thoroughly enjoyed.

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jacob — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:17:11 +0000

hi i work at the griffin ;)

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Mat — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:45:01 +0000

Popped in here yesterday on Matt and Cat's recommendation. Not bad for the price. Veggie option was a couple of sausages with veggie gravy. Meat looked a bit ropey, lovely bubble and squeak though and a good idea to reuse the old veg from day before. Needs some stuffing I reckon and better condiments. Not quite up to The Sloop, which isn't amazing either, but you cannot complain for £3.75. Place was packed out and many people were turned away. Good pint of OSH too!

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Mike — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:03:07 +0000

Passed The Griffen many times on the 3 from Ventor to Newport so decided today to pay it a visit based on M&C's recomendation.Just my luck they had a power cut! But the staff were great and they managed to rustle up some very acceptable ham chips and egg. Will defintly be back.