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Harvester Cardiff Bay Penarth

Restaurant | Cardiff | Wales | United Kingdom

Family friendly restaurant in Cardiff

The "Harvester Cardiff Bay Penarth" in Cardiff, Wales, is a popular family-friendly restaurant known for its relaxed atmosphere and classic British cuisine. It is part of the nationwide Harvester chain, which specializes in providing guests with a casual yet delicious dining experience. The restaurant is located in the picturesque area of Cardiff Bay, making it an ideal spot to stop by after a walk by the water or a visit to nearby attractions. With its focus on fresh ingredients and generous portions, it attracts both locals and tourists looking for a hearty meal in a cozy setting.

Traditional British cuisine Cardiff

The cuisine at "Harvester Cardiff Bay Penarth" features traditional British dishes with a modern twist. A highlight is the famous rotisserie chicken, served juicy and tender, often accompanied by a spicy BBQ sauce or a herb rub that gives the meat a special touch. Equally popular are the slow-cooked ribs, coated in a sticky glaze and practically falling off the bone—a treat for meat lovers. Another hallmark of the restaurant is the unlimited salad bar that comes with every main course, offering a variety of fresh ingredients, from crunchy vegetables to homemade dressings. For a sweet finish, the Banoffee Delight Waffle is a highly recommended choice: a fluffy mound of waffle topped with caramel sauce and bananas, perfectly satisfying sweet cravings.

Delicious vegetarian options Cardiff

The ambiance at "Harvester Cardiff Bay Penarth" is warm and inviting, with décor that blends rustic charm with modern elements. Dark wooden furniture, comfortable seating, and friendly lighting create an atmosphere suitable for family gatherings as well as relaxed meet-ups with friends. The open design, which makes the space feel generous, is especially noteworthy, along with the option to sit outside when the weather permits—perfect for enjoying the surroundings. The restaurant places great importance on ensuring that guests of all ages feel comfortable, which is reflected in the extensive children's menu specifically tailored to the needs of young diners.

Cozy restaurant by the water

The service is often described as warm and accommodating, with staff eager to cater to individual requests—whether it’s regarding special dietary needs or a preferred seating arrangement. In addition to the main dishes, the "Harvester" also offers a selection of breakfast options, which are particularly popular on weekends. Here, the Ultimate Harvester Breakfast stands out, a hearty combination of sausages, bacon, eggs, and sides that leaves nothing to be desired. Vegetarians and vegans are also well catered for, with menu alternatives like the Beyond Burger that impress with plant-based ingredients.

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Dunleavy Dr
Penarth, Cardiff
CF11 0SN Cardiff

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Opening hours

Sunday9:00 - 21:00
Monday9:00 - 21:00
Tuesday9:00 - 21:00
Wednesday9:00 - 21:00
Thursday9:00 - 21:00
Friday9:00 - 22:00
Saturday9:00 - 22:00

Reviews

2715 Reviews

christina bunting
06.03.2025

Lovely quick afternoon lunch. Staff was very helpful and polite, food was lovely. Can't wait to go and try the new menu
Kayley Jane
05.03.2025

Atmosphere was good and friendly staff did wait a while to be served though and steak wasn't cooked at liking. Other than that everything was okay.
Gareth Griffiths
02.03.2025

I have visited this harvester many times. Although on this occasion the service was slow due to it being half term and they where short staffed, it is normally spot on. Food was great and along with the salad you can eat relatively healthy. Most importantly for me is the fact there is such a good choice for children and they also have healthier options for them. Lunch time reservation is not normally required but during school holidays is recommended
Jon Burmingham
01.03.2025

Not a great experience today unfortunately however our waitress Katie saved the day. As usual she tried to fix our issues and was helpful and apologetic.
Molly Morgan
01.03.2025

Fantastic experience in this location, food was great but the real star was our server Georg'. They were fantastic with our little girl, letting her put our order through and interacting with her. Outstanding service, would 100% return
Rhian Samuel
01.03.2025

Georgi was lovely, extremely helpful and friendly.
ANDREA JOHNSON
01.03.2025

EXCELLENT & FRIENDLY SERVICE FROM GEORGI.
Laura Gilbert
28.02.2025

From the moment we entered it was bad, the queue to get in was massive and not a great atmosphere at all. I had booked a table for 2pm, we got there around 1:55pm and was made to wait 20 minutes before getting a table. There was a family of 3 behind us that were very rude and kept pestering the staff to find them a table even though they hadn’t booked. I had told them my reservation and the man at the desk said yes your table will be ready in 5 minutes which I didn’t mind waiting as it was busy but 20 minutes after the family of 3 got their table before us, I went to complain to the man that we were first and had booked a table in the restaurant for him to tell us oh your table is ready, you must have been in the toilet which we hadn’t we had been waiting all that time in front of him, there was no mention of an apology and we were then shown a table in the bar when I had requested to sit in the restaurant which was even more off putting as the family of 3 had their table in the restaurant! We sat down but with 2 young boys that had been waiting for a long time I asked one of the waitresses if we could have the salad bowl so I could get my children some food, to be then told that’s not the rule you have to order first but I said we had been waiting for a long time for no reason and hadn’t been seen yet, the waitress did eventually get me 2 bowls for my boys. We then went on to order our food and drinks, drinks came out fast which was great but me and my husband never had our salad bowls so I had to get them myself again (even though we had followed the rule of ordering first). We got our salad and sat down and found that we didn’t have any cutlery which I then had to go and ask for cutlery as well (not happy at all). We waited for our dinner which by now was around 2:45pm, when it arrived both my sons food was ok and my husband enjoyed his but mine was very over cooked (picture attached) my chicken was black and very dry. I’ve got to say we usually go to Harvesters thinking that we always have a lovely time and delicious food but this Harvester was quite disgusting, rude staff, burnt dinner, laid our own table and no soap in the toilet! I will not be recommending this place to anyone. Very disappointing 😞 Not even an apology or a way of showing kindness!
Mike Holmes
22.02.2025

Good quality food and great customer service.
Khalid Falvey
20.02.2025

I visited the Harvester with my partner and from moment I walked in I felt comfortable & relaxed, staff were superb & have to say "Cady" stood out & she went that extra mile - she gave exceptional service with smile on her face & had good product knowledge & despite being busy ensured we were okay throughout and wasn't pushy in any way allowed us to order in our own time, service was great - ordering process was simple & food arrived in good time (I had Dirty Burger+ & my Partner had Original Combo) and sat at Table 35 - food was hot & tasty and atmosphere was great venue was clean and I liked that staff appeared happy and bubbly made the when experience enjoyable for us - genuinely couldn't fault visit & will certainly be back next time I'm in the area "K"
Roberta Roberts
31.07.2017

Unfortunately I didn't get the servers name but she was very efficient....I think she was new as I've not seen her before.
Phillip Davies
18.02.2025

Super fast service and very polite staff
Maisie Kennedy
15.02.2025

Had a beautiful dinner. Lovely and clean restaurant, food came quickly. Was served by Steve who was friendly and attentive
Jan Rees
15.02.2025

Visited for breakfast, which was served quickly and came hit and freshly cooked.
Simon Walters
18.04.2024

great service and really nice food
samantha thomas
13.02.2025

Excellent visit food fantastic, server Faith was brilliant
Dill Thomas
12.02.2025

Haven't been here for a while but heard good reports so we decided to give it a try. The place is very pleasant and the staff are very friendly and efficient, special thanks to Katie, she was lovely. Out of the 4 of us 3 had the fish and all said it was beautiful, I had a gammon steak and it was disappointing, overdone and chewy. Drinks are expensive and I was surprised that they had no Guinness which is my drink. But the one thing that really annoyed me was the amount of text messages I had regarding my booking. I had the first one which was the booking confirmation, great, then in the space of a few hours I had 4 texts stating that they were looking forward to seeing us, then finally one as we were en route again saying they were looking forward to seeing us but this time we were warned about registering the car which was helpful. But why bombard people with texts? Booking on line was a breeze but I wont do it again as I don't want lots of text messages.
Maria Felices
11.02.2025

Dined here on two occasions recently, the food was tasty, hot, and presented with care. Nice atmosphere with decent spacing between tables. On both occasions we were served by Ashley ( one with hair the other bald) both went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our dining experience there. Would highly recommend this eatery…
Hannah Jones
11.02.2025

Great service, friendly atmosphere and clean. A special thank you to Mike for his service who went above and beyond.
Suki C
06.02.2025

Visited lunchtime today, Thursday, 6th Feb 2025 with my son we had ribs and scampi, which was delicious, great service, our host Mike was so tentative, hardworking and welcoming. Mike is a true asset and ambassador for your organisation. Thank you Harvester!
Laura Mahon
06.02.2025

Great staff and dog friendly in the bar area.

 

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