The Old Custom House

Got a table as a walk in, it looked empty but soon filled up. Unusual ordering method. You go up to the "fishmonger's counter" look at the produce (which is quite spectacular) and then order what you want to eat. I had a vegetarian option, it was so good to have something cooked from scratch. My chick pea patties were a bit too soft but I'd rather that than something out of the freezer. Loads of asparagus on my plate. Very tasty potatoes, you get a choice of chips or new or fancy. Fabulous building. Very helpful staff, attentive.

Booked a table last minute after previous venue wasn't suitable...lovely restaurant, with pleasant atmosphere. Excellent food counter displays( fish, salad etc. ) Four of us had the 'Festive Menu'( 2 courses £35) Two lamb dinners & 2 turkey(with all the trimmings) dinners, all delicious & tender. Excellent food, but only a 4* review because there was NO vegan option for dessert whatsoever, which spoilt an otherwise pleasant night....beware, they charge £6 for the 'bread option' with the starter!

We visited on a Sunday in October after pre booking, we’ve fancied visiting for a while but never got around to it and I was a little put off by the reviews stating bad service. I’m glad we visited because our meal was excellent from start to finish. We were welcomed at the door and offered a seat at the bar while we waited for our table, we waited for a small while to be served but our table was ready when we did. My wife had a Sunday lunch and I had a fillet steak, my wife said the Sunday lunch was the nicest one she’d had for a while. The fillet steak was excellent, really nice size for a fillet, really tender, tasty and perfectly cooked to my order. We shared the pate starter and had a bread basket, the pate was lovely and so was the bread. The broccoli side I had was very nice, cooked with chilli and garlic and so was the pepper sauce I had with the steak. We had a bottle of the Marques de Riscal Verdejo and a couple of glasses of Piper Champagne, both very nice. The service was excellent throughout, from the greeting to the table service and the guy behind the ordering counter, very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The building is very nice too, nicely decorated, bustling with activity but plenty of space around the tables. Including the alcohol I mentioned the bill was around £130 including a tip. We will definitely be back.

Friend and I went to The Old Custom House for a lunch. Restaurant is situated in historic building (there are 2 restaurants) , with a stunning outdoor terrace overlooking Cardiff marina, surrounded by plants around the tables . Spanish theme. We enjoyed delicious food, wine and the views. Very enjoyable afternoon.