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The Ilkley Cow
The Ilkley Cow Reviews

The Ilkley Cow

British, Steak, European

Dishes priced around£16

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Reviews of The Ilkley Cow (872)

Read what people think about The Ilkley Cow. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Ilkley Cow before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Ilkley Cow and book a table with confidence!

5.4/6

872 reviews

5.4/6

872 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Ruth K.7 years ago · 1 review

This place has a great feel in a great location. The menu is fabulous, for a range of budgets, the desserts are to die for!

"Excellent"
6/6
Shirley P.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Brilliant Staff very very attentive, food was really lovely, service great Not sure what my desert was though Ordered apple crumble, but not sure what I received

"Very good"
5/6
Kate B.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Very good service and food was yummy, right size portion and was served quickly. Would happily go back and would like to try the cocktails next time!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian G.7 years ago · 3 reviews

It's the third time we have been & like the last two times we had fantastic food & amazing service, we could not have had a better evening.

"Very good"
5/6
Angela L.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was amazing. Olives came without cocktail stick and the room was freezing cold. Waiting staff werent very professional. Apart from that the best food I've had in a long time.

"Good"
4/6
Ben T.7 years ago · 1 review

Lots of choice on the menu and the portions are huge! Good selection of wine. Reasonably priced for Ilkley, decent service and a nice atmosphere. Solid experience.

"Very good"
5/6
Robert B.7 years ago · 1 review

Great place. Food was top notch. Service was great. Nice restaurant. Reasonably priced in comparison to comparable establishments. Was excellent would definately recommend and go again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark C.7 years ago · 10 reviews

Wonderful staff, food excellent, becoming a regular place that we go to as we love it so much, especially the steak and wine deal for 2

"Excellent"
6/6
andrew h.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and the service was really good. Stall were very pleasant and helpful explaining food to us. Really recommend to anyone to try we will

"Excellent"
6/6
Corinne J.7 years ago · 1 review

Good service and fabulous food staff were attentive and made us feel very welcome. The standard of the food was exceptional and of a very high standard

"Very good"
5/6
Amanda B.7 years ago · 1 review

A return visit for us. It's a lovely friendly place with a great varied menu. Completely stuffed after starters and mains, so no room for dessert. Happy parents and kids :-).

"Excellent"
6/6
Sanjodh T.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, food and wine! We had the ribeye steak and it was cooked to perfection. The creamed spinach was delicious. There was a Lovely, relaxed atmosphere. A very enjoyable evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark C.7 years ago · 10 reviews

Love this place, we are addicted to it, service is amazing and the steak is out of this world. We had the bread and oils, which was amazing, the bread was served warm and lots of it. Totally recommend

"Very good"
5/6
alan l.7 years ago · 1 review

nice place loved the cow hide seats .friendly staff were so helpful as we have a baby with us ,good food and a nice menu with lots to go for

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon B.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We had a fabulous meal last night,in a lovely setting, good ambience with attentive but unobtrusive staff. We ordered from the specials and the Devilled Lambs Liver was to die for and the special brisket just melted in the mouth! The sharing cheeseboard was huge; we brought some home! We will definitely return and would thoroughly recommend The Moody Cow Ilkley.

"Excellent"
6/6
Philip C.7 years ago · 7 reviews

My Partner & I dinned there before going to the theater. We decided to take up their offer of the Steak Night..2 steaks, with sides and a bottle of wine for under £30 but also decided to have a starter and share some Nachos with some added Pulled Pork. These were probably the best Nachos I've ever had. Lots of pork and cheese and very, very tasty. The Steaks came with onion rings, tomato and mushroom...I had fries and my Partner had a jacket potato. The steaks were cooked just as we had asked...medium-rare & were delicious. We finished off by sharing a Sticky Toffee Pudding with Salted Caramel Ice Cream, which was also delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. All in all....a really lovely dinning experience. We shall be going back...hopefully soon!!!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Janet M.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and great service will go again the prices were good and there was plenary of choice . It was very clean and decor lovely

"Average"
3/6
Nigel W.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was ok, but the service was slow today to say the restaurant was half full. Had to ask for the bill twice, which took 20 minutes .

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan S.7 years ago · 8 reviews

Lovely food and a nice atmosphere. Staff were very professional and friendly. We had the steak meal which was a generous size and cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend.

"Average"
3/6
Lisa S.7 years ago · 1 review

The place is a little shabby. Staff were polite but a little disorganised. Sadly the food massively lacked seasoning ,so therefore, bland in taste. Good location .

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer W.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Always excellent food, great value and good service. Meat is always perfectly cooked and the vegetables fresh and hot. The puddings are gorgeous too. Well worth a visit and good atmosphere for families. The staff are lovely with the kids.

"Excellent"
6/6
Terry U.7 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely fantastic experience,Food and service A1.If anything to say negative it would be that there is only a 2 hour window to have a celebration and so restricts the leisure eating process.Having said that continuation can be held at the bar.I will be back and I will enjoy again!

"Very good"
5/6
Jayne L.7 years ago · 1 review

Something for everyone on the menu. Food delicious and staff were great. Haven't been for ages, but will be back soon, give it a try.

"Excellent"
6/6
Shirley T.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Can't fault the Moody Cow. Menus choice is fantastic and our meal was excellent and staff were friendly. We shall be back again soon for sure.

"Awful"
1/6
Linda T.7 years ago · 1 review

Felt like we were sat in a corridor, we both had chicken fajitas and I think there was equivalent to one chicken breast between us, the plate was full of onion & pepers, Not once did a member of staff ask if all was ok, not a patch on moody cow at greengates. Will not visiting again

"Very good"
5/6
Maria O.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Really impressed. Excellent very reasonably lunch menu. Would definitely go again. Child friendly. Great cow theme, tastefully decorated. High recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lucy H.7 years ago · 1 review

Great restaurant in the middle of Ilkley. Food was lovely, massive portion sizes and service was great! Nice Gin selection also which is always a bonus, would definitely recommend. Swine fries were the best!

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert W.7 years ago · 1 review

We were a party of 4 who enjoyed the Steak Night offer of £29 per couple for the steak plus sides and wine. The quality of the food was excellent and we were nicely welcomed and then well looked after. It was thoroughly enjoyed by us all. We also managed some very nice desserts. It was not our first visit and certainly won't be the last. Highly recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerry D.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Great food good drinks lovely staff / service nice area. Loved it . . . . . . . . . . . . .

"Excellent"
6/6
Judith E.7 years ago · 7 reviews

We had an excellent meal, the steaks were delicious. Very good service and a pleasant ambience. We enjoyed it very much and will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Scott C.7 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely amazing. Was my third time last night , had the mix grill. Really tasty and really clean , great atmosphere and the staff were very professional and took care of us. Good value for money. Looking forward to going back

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark C.7 years ago · 10 reviews

Excellent meal, the steak was cooked to perfection and such great polite service... our first time here, but certainly not our last, we will be back soon. Really good deal

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrew B.7 years ago · 1 review

The food here is always excellent and the menu is extensive. The staff are exceptional; always friendly, polite and very professional, definitely in a league of their own compared to the usual offerings of waiting staff in Ilkley.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachael J.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely food and lovely staff, we will definitely be coming back! The MC meat platter starter was particularly good and my best advice is to show up hungry!

"Excellent"
6/6
Caroline E.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Fantastic restaurant in central Ilkley. Really child friendly with a super range of menus to choose from. On our latest visit the kids chose from the Calves menu (fresh made burgers - but hold the cheese and sauce, salad on the side). We chose from the lunchtime menu which is AMAZING value; 3 courses for £12.95. The haddock and lentil dahl dish was divine; the chicken and rib combo is always a winner as I love ribs but can't eat a full rack. To be honest you don't need the chicken as the half rack is enough. After a pause between courses and a few games of cards with the kids we shared my favourite desert - sticky toffee pudding! Mmmmmmm. I love the Moody Cow and so do the family, can't fault it. It is our go to restaurant in Ilkley. We're never disappointed.

"Excellent"
6/6
Dan R.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food and friendly staff made for a great all round experience. We had steak and it was cooked to perfection! Thank you, I will be back soon!

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah W.7 years ago · 1 review

We dined here for Sunday lunch for my mother in law's birthday and it was lovely as usual. The three of us couldn't fault the food at all, the only thing we feel we should point out and we did at the time too was the temperature of my daughter's plate. She is only 18 months old and we ordered her a children's dish and she loved it however we had to ask for a another side plate because the plate it came on was ridiculously hot. I know the kitchen have to keep the food warm so it all comes out together but bringing a childs dish on a plate that was so hot I couldn't touch it at all I think was a little bit thoughtless. The waitress came right over wth a little plate for her and our little girl enjoyed her sausage and mash! Will definitely be returning for Sunday lunch as the food and price was brilliant. On another note it is also the best place for steak! Haven't found anywhere better yet!!

"Very good"
5/6
Gillian E.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food . Great service and a good atmosphere. Would definetly go again . We took out 11 and 14 year olds and they enjoyed it too

"Excellent"
6/6
Ashley J.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Really great!! Chateau was fantastic and well worth the money!! Service and drinks were exceptional as ever!! Great atmosphere even on a random Wednesday night!!

"Excellent"
6/6
john B.7 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely 1st class service and top quality food yet again.now one of our favourite places to eat.can't wait till we return! Love this place!! Really yummy menu and plenty of choice

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry Adam S.7 years ago · 1 review

Had a wonderful experience tonight. Turned up 40 minutes early and got shown straight to our seats. The service was wonderful and the food was fabulous. Good portion sizes and not over priced… would definitely book again!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Hailey J.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely staff very attentive and able to adapt to dietary needs food amazing starters and mains too full for desert but so much nicer than apperlybridge

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry K.7 years ago · 1 review

We Had no problems at all we were booked in early because we were going to the Baildon Playhouse both the service and the food were excellent

"Good"
4/6
Julie K.7 years ago · 1 review

The setting and staff were lovely. Unfortunately the food was not brilliant. Starters were fine but the mains were overlooked. We didn't finish our mains.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steve F.7 years ago · 1 review

great food and even better service friendly professional staff who delivered excellent customer service....highly recommended if you want good steaks at reasonable prices with good service

"Very good"
5/6
Emma D.7 years ago · 1 review

Really nice staff, great food, good drinks selection. Only slight downside we were one of the last tables to leave and it took us a while to get someone to take our bill. However that's a bit of a nic pick. Would defiantly return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert A.7 years ago · 1 review

Great place. Great food. Definitely a place to go even with two young children.

"Very good"
5/6
paul V.7 years ago · 1 review

A good night with really excellent steaks, very good bitter. Couple of other points, when we arrived we received a. Dry warm welcome but the guy said "Verity, table for 4, we'll need it back by 9" but they didn't!! We left at 9.40 with a few empty tables by then. Why trouble your guests, put them on edge, by implying this? Also if "Cow" is in your name and meat is your thing, put a board up with the provenence of the meat, which farm etc. Lastly my chicken bite starter was a bit mean, missing 2 or 3 bites. But overall, good and we will return.

"Very good"
5/6
Susan W.7 years ago · 1 review

Good variation of meals on the menu to suit all Value for money .Staff attentive and service good Would definitely go back again in the future

"Very good"
5/6
James F.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We enjoyed our dinner at the Moody Cow; the food was pretty good, a tremendous-sized portion for the mixed grill and delicious black pudding starter.

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