Morgans Bistro & Cocktail Bar
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Chamber Rating
-
Bertrand Billard
For a place that specialises in French delicacies, there was nothing delicate about the taste of the food I had. And being French, I have a somewhat deeper appreciation of the food they claim to be serving. Yes, the place is aesthetically pleasing, the staff are accommodating (as much as a greeter interacts with a customer coming in and taking your order), but the food is just disappointing. Even the 32 Chateaubriand steak is a downright disappointment, with it being overcooked. When I saw frogs' legs and escargots on the menu, I was overjoyed. But when the waitress announced that their signature delicacies were unavailable, that was the start of the downfall. I therefore opted for the French onion soup... Je suis dsol (I'm sorry), but that is nothing short of sliced onions marinated in hot water and browned. The cheese used definitely wasn't Gruyre, which is one of the key ingredients to make a true French onion soup. We don't use cheap English knockoff cheese, merci beaucoup. The menu then listed "Moulles marinire" for the main. The typo should have indicated how bad of a mistake I was making, especially when the dish they serve the mussels in has "moules" written on it (correctly spelled, as it should be 'moules marinire'). The sauce was nice and tasty, yes, but the mussels themselves barely tasted of anything, and felt gritty and all were opened (I'd expect 5-10% to remain closed when cooked properly from fresh). Both the starter and the main were served with garlic bread... garlic and baguettes are both French culinary staple foods, but garlic bread is something you whack in the oven/microwave not served with French delicacies. Overall, I can't give this anything higher than 2.5, as the food should have been at the forefront of the evening, especially with such a large focus on French specialties. Overpriced let-down, and an insult to all French cooks. Go on YouTube/BBC GoodFood and you can make a truer French onion soup for a fraction of the cost, and triple the flavour. Setting and service were nice, just not the food.
Mar 25th, 2023 -
David Coles
Very disappointing. Why ask how a customer wants their steak of you aren't going to cook it that way. Microwave mash potatoes are awful.
Mar 8th, 2023 -
Rachel Beynon
Absolutely amazing place, lovely decor, relaxed atmosphere. All the staff and friendly and welcoming and the food and cocktails Are outstanding.. very much our go to place for a lovely treat or catch up with friends for a night out.
Mar 7th, 2023 -
G S
Be warned before eating here! As my group discovered, if one person can not make it, on the day, they charge the table! The proprietors are extremely obnoxious and there are far more superior restaurants in Bridgend.
Mar 3rd, 2023 -
Ian Woodall
Feb 9th, 2023
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Questions & Answers
Q Where is Morgans Bistro & Cocktail Bar located?
A Morgans Bistro & Cocktail Bar is located at 1 Caroline St, Bridgend, wls CF31 1DN
Q What is the internet address for Morgans Bistro & Cocktail Bar?
A The website (URL) for Morgans Bistro & Cocktail Bar is: https://facebook.com/morgansbistrococktail/
Q What days are Morgans Bistro & Cocktail Bar open?
A Morgans Bistro & Cocktail Bar is open:
Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Q How is Morgans Bistro & Cocktail Bar rated?
A Morgans Bistro & Cocktail Bar has a 4.5 Star Rating from 53 reviewers.
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Morgans Bistro & Cocktail Bar
Overall Rating
Overall Rating
( 53 Reviews )Bertrand Billard on Google
For a place that specialises in French delicacies, there was nothing delicate about the taste of the food I had.
And being French, I have a somewhat deeper appreciation of the food they claim to be serving.
Yes, the place is aesthetically pleasing, the staff are accommodating (as much as a greeter interacts with a customer coming in and taking your order), but the food is just disappointing. Even the 32 Chateaubriand steak is a downright disappointment, with it being overcooked.
When I saw frogs' legs and escargots on the menu, I was overjoyed. But when the waitress announced that their signature delicacies were unavailable, that was the start of the downfall.
I therefore opted for the French onion soup... Je suis dsol (I'm sorry), but that is nothing short of sliced onions marinated in hot water and browned. The cheese used definitely wasn't Gruyre, which is one of the key ingredients to make a true French onion soup. We don't use cheap English knockoff cheese, merci beaucoup.
The menu then listed "Moulles marinire" for the main. The typo should have indicated how bad of a mistake I was making, especially when the dish they serve the mussels in has "moules" written on it (correctly spelled, as it should be 'moules marinire'). The sauce was nice and tasty, yes, but the mussels themselves barely tasted of anything, and felt gritty and all were opened (I'd expect 5-10% to remain closed when cooked properly from fresh).
Both the starter and the main were served with garlic bread... garlic and baguettes are both French culinary staple foods, but garlic bread is something you whack in the oven/microwave not served with French delicacies.
Overall, I can't give this anything higher than 2.5, as the food should have been at the forefront of the evening, especially with such a large focus on French specialties.
Overpriced let-down, and an insult to all French cooks.
Go on YouTube/BBC GoodFood and you can make a truer French onion soup for a fraction of the cost, and triple the flavour.
Setting and service were nice, just not the food.
David Coles on Google
Very disappointing. Why ask how a customer wants their steak of you aren't going to cook it that way. Microwave mash potatoes are awful.
Rachel Beynon on Google
Absolutely amazing place, lovely decor, relaxed atmosphere. All the staff and friendly and welcoming and the food and cocktails
Are outstanding.. very much our go to place for a lovely treat or catch up with friends for a night out.
G S on Google
Be warned before eating here! As my group discovered, if one person can not make it, on the day, they charge the table!
The proprietors are extremely obnoxious and there are far more superior restaurants in Bridgend.
Ian Woodall on Google