The Jackdaw - Menu

We have visited this restaurant for the past 2 Septembers and wish we had found it earlier. Cosy place, friendly owners and really excellent food. Can't wait to go back next July.

My auntie wanted to go here for a few years and never got the chance. We finally booked and it was worth the wait. Great food and great hospitality would recommend if you are in the area.

Excellent food and service.Our daughter has s special dietary requirements which were specifically catered for.Very friendly welcome and attention throughout our visit.Would definitely eat here again

Highlight of stay in Warkworth is eating at Jackdaws. Introduced it to friends this time and they were impressed. Fresh vegetables and well cooked local meat and fish with interesting starters and puddings add up to a splendid meal.

The place is located in a lovely village with several really nice shops, restaurants and pubs. But this is not one of them. The décor is very dated but clean. The Sunday lunch was the worst I've ever eaten, meat overcooked, vegetables were like mush. But worst of all was the mashed potatoes were like Smash!!

This was a unique dining experience! The decor is very dated and has a traditional atmosphere. We had a unique experience as we were the only diners that evening! The food was very good. The duck was cooked beautifully although the sauce was a little sweet for me. The salmon fish cakes were very tasty. The vegetables were nicely cooked if a little plain. For puddings we had the meringues and crème brûlée both were very good. The owners were very friendly and we were made to feel very welcome.

Decided to have lunch after a visit to Warkworth Castle. This restaurant is a family run establishment serving good quality food. I can thoroughly recommend the pickled herring starter and the lemon sole fillet served with mini roast potatoes and vegetables. My wife had a bowl of lovely soup and the vegetarian dish of the day. This was followed by Meringue with cream and a raspberry purée whilst I ended the meal with Coconut and Passion Fruit Panna Cotta. We would certainly return if we holiday in the surrounding area again.

Other reviews have been very complimentary but we were rather dissappointed. The food was clearly home-cooked which is usually a good sign but it was really underwhelming. My liver pate starter was served so cold as to destroy the flavour and my partner's tartine,though tasty , was soggy (micro-waved?)which let the dish down. My main was fine but my partner's duck was really tough and to my mind under-cooked. Vegetables were okay but lacked that feeling of freshness that one has come to expect thes days. So unfortunately we were not thrilled with our experience here.

This restaurant is an absolute gem. It has been run by a lovely couple for 38 years and, having visited last week when we were staying in the area, we can understand how they have been going for so long. The food is fabulous, home cooked style in the very best sense of the phrase. I had the steak and kidney pie which was amazing proper home made pastry and meat which just melted. The vegetables were lovely, fresh and perfectly cooked and seasoned. My wife had the lamb chops and said they were the best she has eaten anywhere. The ingredients are all locally sourced and of exceptional quality. The atmosphere is lovely and it really feels as if you’re dining with friends family. We both said th...