Acorn Restaurant

4.7 ( 284 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM See Hours
10-14 Wharf St, Godalming GU7 1NN, United Kingdom
+44 1483 427273
Acorn Restaurant in Godalming is a culinary gem that elevates Mediterranean dining with its exceptional offerings and warm atmosphere. Located at 10-14 Wharf St, this restaurant has garnered acclaim for its exquisite dishes and attentive service, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Customers rave about the “flight” of starters, a creative approach that sets the tone for a revelatory dining experience. Highlights include the Hot Seafood Platter, showcasing scallops, prawns, and lobster, and the famed Tomahawk Steak, perfectly cooked and paired with seasonal vegetables. Reviews consistently mention the high-quality ingredients and reasonable prices, often surprising diners accustomed to London’s higher restaurant costs. Desserts here are not to be missed; from the classic Tarte Tatin to the decadent TearAMousse Chocolate Tiramisu, they provide the perfect sweet finish to a delightful meal. The charming ambiance, complemented by the knowledgeable owner Bruce, whose passion for food shines through, creates an inviting space ideal for gatherings or intimate dinners. Overall, Acorn Restaurant is a must-visit for those seeking a relaxed, yet refined dining experience in the area. With a reputation for exceptional food and service, it undoubtedly deserves a spot on any food lover's itinerary.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Has private dining room
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Planning
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has changing table(s)
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid parking lot
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed inside

Reviews For Acorn Restaurant

Kate Mur
May 31,2025
First time at Acorn Restaurant, and I wish we could have attend it much sooner! Exceptional food and service. Instead of having a regular practice of starting off the dinner with the starters and the main, we were advised to have a “flight” with the selections of starters. Indeed a valuable advise, and our experience was more than delightful. High quality food, and very reasonably priced for the quality of food that exceeds many respectable businesses in London. We will be coming back to explore the rest of the menu, and will be excited for every upcoming specials. Thank you!
David miller
May 13,2025
Spotted this place on my way into Godalming and sensed it might be good. It was excellent and the owner Bruce was very chatty and knowledgeable. Had an excellent babette steak and my wife had the Bream. Price was very reasonable for a serious restaurant.
Ev Dubinsky
May 10,2025
Coming to this restaurant was a brilliant experience and now this place is our favourite place to go to for a steak in the area. All the food that we ordered was brilliant, but the highlight of our meal was a tomahawk - perfect cut of meat cooked exactly as we liked it. The staff was very friendly and nice and had great recommendations for the wine, and the chef came out to greet us and chat to us throughout the meal which was an extra bonus The place itself is very cozy and cute and it’s easy to find parking
Aidan O'Brien
May 1,2025
This lovely little restaurant provided amazing food with great service. The ribeye was incredibly tender and smokey and the fish of the day was equally wonderful. Will definitely be going back!
Angela Jones
Apr 28,2025
This was worth a trip out of London! It’s the South-East’s best kept secret. I almost don’t want to write a review! The Acorn provides a very relaxed setting. Bruce the owner/chef serves up some of the best food I’ve eaten in a long time. It beats the 5-star establishments in taste and yet is half the price. Trust me... you will come back and bring your friends. And then your friends will come back. Oh and look out for “Nigel” - Bruce’s bottled Cladophlora. Enjoy.
hag
Mar 17,2025
I understand that it’s Spanish fusion but I wished they didn’t put too much of chorizo flavour as my choice of the menu were v limited. I don’t eat pork. So I had gambas for starter and the hot seafood as a main. It was too much of almost the same thing except of course the main was a bigger portion with lobster and fish in it. The staff serving us were friendly and polite. Cosy deco.
Caitlin Farr
Feb 26,2025
We had a wonderful meal at the Acorn. The staff are lovely, really friendly and welcoming. The chef had a lovely chat with us and was so interesting to talk to about the food and how it is sourced and cooked. The food itself was superb, we had scallops, mussels, venison and steak and everything was cooked to perfection. Easily one of the best restaurants in the area. Would definitely recommend!
Dre UK
Feb 14,2025
What an amazing restaurant. From the hostess to the chef, what an incredible experience. We arrived and were greeted and seated. The chef came out and had a long chat explaining different meals. Fillet wasn't on the menu, but he cooked and smoked me up an amazing fillet on a bed of amazing veggies with douphinoise potatoes.Went for the mushroom and truffle sauce ( I'm selevating lol ) Definitely will be back.

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