The Grill at Solway Park

Meal was poor, first dish was a pork belly something and tasted like shoe leather. 2nd was sirloin and was ordered medium, came out as a burnt brick. Dessert was the cheesecake and it was lovely. I would not recommend to anyone.

Certainly not a place I would recommend eating. We had such a mixed bag it's hard to explain, kids ordered spaghetti Bolognese and 1 dish was literally half in propotion to the other with neither kid finishing their meal. For the adults I had lamb that they tried preparing as a gourmet meal, the portion was ridiculously small and had no flavor, partner had eggplant cannelloni that was 5 thin slices of eggplant wrapped around mushroom sauce, it was barely enough for a starter... Just terrible based on the price. Others had fish and chips, servings were MASSIVE but again for was not a great flavor. They're not sure if they are going for a gourmet experience or a gluttonous one, in either case they fail on flavour. My picture is of my cheese cake dessert, it literally was like someone had scooped a spoon size portion, poor taste, poor size, poor price. $300 bill where we felt robbed. Spend your money elsewhere, presentation does not make a meal.

We will definitely NOT be going back to this restaurant. The meals were average and don’t get me started on the service! Or lack there of. It was absolutely below standard and that’s being generous … AND the waiter started to laugh when we complained… until he realised it wasn’t a laughing matter. Our drinks got completely mixed up and the wait on our drinks was 20 minutes after we ordered them...I had to go up to the bar MYSELF and get them because they sat there for a decent 10 minutes. Will not be going back there at all. Wouldn’t waste my time again. Poor service and poor quality of food! They were more than happy to take my money but did not deserve it for the horrible experience we received. Do NOT recommend. We’ve been to The Grill many times before and this is by far the worst. Do Better! Train your staff better.

Steak was beautifully cooked. Came with creamy mash, garlic butter and fresh veggies. Absolutely yum! Well done Chef! Friend had the Salmon which also received raving reviews.Food: 5/5

High Tea at The Grill was very good. Plenty of variety savouries, sandwiches, scones and sweet treats. We had the bubbles as well. Tea was a little cold and weak but the rest was good. Shame there was only us there as it is certainly something different for a change Parking: Plenty of parking Wheelchair accessibility: Great access

My husband enjoyed his steak meal and my gnocchi was very tasty although rather large. The service however was terrible. Our wine took awhile to come to the table and the waitress just put it on the table without opening it or offering to pour it. When we had finished our meals and our plates were taken mine only half eaten the waitress did not ask how our meals were and did not ask whether we wanted any dessert or any more wine? When we went to pay the only thing we were asked is how we were paying. Also the chairs were very old and uncomfortable. Would not go back.

Please take a moment and fell in the BIG POT HOLE S... AND your holiday season will be better for you still to Get the place PAINTED !....... BRIGHTLY COLOR S..... AND it's needs a lot of work DONE around here... I would like to get your place up to a good STANDARD.

Never been before . Had a lovely meal. No complaints what so ever service was abit on the slow side but suited us as we were not in a rushFood: 5/5

Heard good things about the experience at The Grill. Sadly left underwhelmed by the fare offered. Ordered seared scallops to start and while tasty, the size was miniscule. 4 scallops and 3 pieces of chorizo sausage. Sirloin steak, baked potato and garden vegetables for mains. 2 carrots and 2 florets of broccoli, luke warm and bland. Steak was ordered blue to rare but arrived medium rare. Suffice to say was left feeling hungry despite the offering. Would like to say that it was worthwhile but feel improvement could be made. Considering the status that the Copthorne has, sadly I won't return and hesitate to recommend

Service was great, but unfortunately that’s where it ends. The seafood chowder was lukewarm and the amount we received, for the price we paid, was disappointing. The Fish and chips were really greasy so much oil on the plate, the coleslaw inedible and over half the plate was fries. Gave feed back at the time and the chowder was replaced. But seriously, for the price we paid, you can have a far better and worth while experience elsewhere….trust me. I’m currently visiting my home town from over seas and have had some incredible eating experiences in the Wairarapa since arriving. Gutted about this one though, as this was a Xmas gift to my elderly parents and in-laws. We won’t be back.