Reviews in Shrewsbury

Whilst the food was enjoyable, we did have a long wait after ordering to our main course, especially relevant as we were the only diners for the first 20 minutes we were there. Not sure that the Staff serving the alcohol were 18, and that seemed more intent on the attention of a group of lads that came in. This is such a shsmd as we have eaten here many times and it’s always been a nice experience. We have been coming here for just over a year now and the menu choices have not changed.

Good food, reasonably priced, nice surroundings

Excellent food and very friendly and excellent service. We ordered the Sunday lunch and it was the best we have had for some time. The roasts and the vegetarian option were all generous portions and very tasty. We look forward to our next visit.

We dined at the gate on Thursday eve there wasn’t a lot of choice on the menu so we went for the steak I had a ribeye my husband had a sirloin they were very good the chips were nice we also wanted a bottle of red wine the wine we got was awful but there was not a lot of choice no decent wine was available will not go back

We were disappointed by our last meal at the Raven last Sunday night. The menu, although the stationary was new, was the same as... could it be the last 3 years? We had heard that there was a new chef and hoped the food would be as good as before. It was not too busy that evening. After we placed our food order, there was a long wait. Most meals were tasty and well presented, except mine: I had a roast vegetable skewer with yoghurt and mint sauce. Although I was the last to be served, the vegetables were not cooked, just slightly charred on the outside and the sauce only appeared 10 minutes after I had started eating, to join the others. Later on, we wanted to order a second round of drinks and the waitress said she would be right back to take our order. She never came back so we did not order second drinks. We decided to have pudding at home rather than risk more waiting. I told Kerry that we were disappointed by the service. She apologised and said one of the chefs had been taken to hospital with a fit. We wish we were told straight away, we would have been understanding.

Fabulous steaks and the espresso martini was delicious. Staff were friendly. Looking forward to going back.

A lovely venue, friendly and helpful staff and absolutely amazing food!

Very nice food and friendly staff.

Really good food, the only thing I would say is include that the steak comes with a side rocket, as I ordered a side of rocket and it was a waste but the best steak I’ve had in a while and I’ve recommended to everyone. Great portion sizes, lovely service

Great place, this was recommended by the people in the hotel we were staying at, brilliant find will definitely be going back the next time we visit Shrewsbury

The best roast I’ve ever had!! I can’t wait to go back.

Our Home Group from church had a meal at the Raven to celebrate 'end of term'. There were fourteen of us and we enjoyed a nice lunch. We had placed our orders, by email, two days before, and the food was served, as ordered and quite soon after our arrival. Staff were pleasant throughout. We would definitely like to return on a similar occasion. Two minor observations: One of our folk thought the Mac and Cheese was a bit low on cheese, and another seemed to have been charged £2 for extra fries he hadn't asked for (with Ham, egg and chips). It has to be said, neither of them was very bothered about it. Those minor items apart, we were all very happy! We had a lovely relaxing time.

An excellent return visit. Easily accessible; staff very helpful; a good menu. An enjoyable relaxed visit. We will be back.

Amazing food, we had 2 steaks which were cooked perfectly and excellent portions

Loved the place. Great and different menu. Meat was top quality.Will be going back. Only small gripe was chairs could have been a bit more comfortable.

Brilliant Staff & brilliant food! A large amount of choice for varying diets or those with special dietary needs! Also very accommodating to small children! Well worth a visit, and I’ll definitely be returning and recommending to friends :)

We went on Thursday evening and had a great evening. Really great food and great service. We will be coming back.

For an extremely new venue on the food scene of Shrewsbury, I am absolutely blown away by The Gate. Whilst service did take some time this was due to all the food being cooked fresh to order and our server Callum was exceptional in the care he took with us. The portion sizes are exceptional for the price you pay with several of my party feeling very full after some chicken wings and a burger. Very happy to see a hybrid brunch/steakhouse venue in town, and I wish them every success - I will be returning