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Acorn, Godalming, Surrey

Acorn

4.6
4.6
73 Reviews
£26 to £40
Fusion / Eclectic
10-14 Wharf St, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1NN

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines

Introducing Bruce, the brilliant mastermind behind
our culinary creations and revered leader, whose
gastronomic expertise knows no limits!
Trained at the illustrious Sushi Tokyo Academy, and further honing his culinary skills under the guidance of Pru Leith at Leith’s Catering, he delved deeper into the vibrant European culinary scene, before catapulting into the world of Michelin-starred restaurants and opulent five-star hotels.
From the prestigious kitchens of The Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park to iconic settings such as The Dorchester and The Waldorf, Bruce thrived alongside culinary luminaries such as Gordon Ramsay, David Nichols, Anton Mosimann and Eric Vernice.

Bruce held the esteemed position of Director Chef at the Economist Newspaper group. His culinary journey extended to the private realms of prominent individuals worldwide, where he curated gastronomic experiences in opulent villas, luxurious alpine chalets and he graced the sleek teak decks of super yachts.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Thu, Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 11:30 am–4:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01483 427273
  • Website
    http://www.acorngodalming.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bruce Westsmith
  • Catering
    Crafting menus to match your every whim, we specialise in tailoring your event to perfection, ensuring a <br />personalised touch that transforms every detail into pure magic.
  • Private party facilities
    We are passionate about hosting our wonderful clients and their guests.Whether you're planning a private dining experience for business or pleasure, looking for a venue to host or celebrate an occasion in style or simply looking for a space for a small class - we can help!
  • Location
    10-14 Wharf St, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1NN
  • Neighborhood
    Godalming
  • Cross street
    We are situated in a very close proximity from the High Street.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Godalming train stationGodalming town centre on buses
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 73 people are saying

Acorn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Acorn impresses with "outstanding" seafood and steak dishes, complemented by "5 star service." Diners laud its "amazing" oysters and tomahawk steak, with a cozy atmosphere and well-informed staff. Although some mention slow service, the "excellent" food consistently shines, making it the "best restaurant in Godalming."

73 Reviews

  1. Mel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a pleasure to dine at Acorn. The food is outstanding, seafood platter and tomahawk steak did not disappoint. 5 star service all round. Highly recommended.

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  2. Zoe

    Surrey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening, can’t fault anything We managed to park out the front too!

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  3. Russell

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were fantastic! Superb fish dishes, I had the hake from the specials board, well worth the money! Others in the group had the steak and veal dishes, all very good portions and a lovely smokey flavour. Best restaurant in Godalming.

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  4. Madeleine

    Montreal7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding meal which we all thoroughly enjoyed. The owner is extremely informative and friendly . Nothing was too much trouble .. he even offered to make an alternative vegetarian meal for me. I would highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant in Godalming We will definitely be back soon!

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  5. Helen

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food that we have eaten for a long time. Everything was absolutely delicious. The chef went out of his way to accommodate my mother’s food intolerances. Delicious wine too. Highly recommend.

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  6. Adam

    Surrey10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing oysters and steak. Great to see Acorn back to serving fantastic food! Definitely the best restaurant in Godalming.

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  7. Lorna

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I organised a birthday dinner for my fiance here with several friends. The restaurant was very accomodating when I asked to add 3 extra people to the table two days before, which we appreciated. The food was brilliant and very much to our taste, complements to the chef. However the service unfortunately let the evening down; we were seated for 45 minutes before having a drinks order taken, and this was after we had got up to ask for service. We ended up ordering drinks with food. There were also a couple of times we felt the staff were slightly irritated at requests (e.g to take glasses not in use from the table, and to take the order for food at the same time as drinks as it had taken a long time to achieve service). We appreciated the birthday dessert and candle, which was a nice touch. We would come back for the food, however we felt the service let down the experience as a whole. It may have been as we were seated in a second room and not in the main restaurant, so out of view. I probably would still recommend this restaurant to others as the food was excellent, and perhaps the staff were very busy and there are factors out of their control.

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  8. Angela

    West Sussex6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit and we were very impressed. We went there for the Oysters as they no longer serve them at the Star or anywhere else locally. Both my daughter and I love fish and the specials menu was really tempting as I also love venison but we settled on the set menu Tomahawk Steak for 2 and were delighted. The oysters were the best we have tasted for a while - much better than the ones at the Star - so win win!

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  9. Peter

    London24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Night !! Good intro to the menu from the proprietor chef which had some lovely specials. Service & ambience were also good.

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  10. Tony

    Surrey5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous food and service, on the pricey side but well worth it for the quality of the meal.

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Acorn is rated 4.6 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Surrey
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Google Map for Acorn

10-14 Wharf St, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1NN

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are situated in a very close proximity from the High Street.
  • Neighborhood
    Godalming
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Thu, Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 11:30 am–4:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Godalming train stationGodalming town centre on buses
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bruce Westsmith
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.acorngodalming.com/
  • Phone number
    01483 427273
  • Catering
    Crafting menus to match your every whim, we specialise in tailoring your event to perfection, ensuring a <br />personalised touch that transforms every detail into pure magic.
  • Private party facilities
    We are passionate about hosting our wonderful clients and their guests.Whether you're planning a private dining experience for business or pleasure, looking for a venue to host or celebrate an occasion in style or simply looking for a space for a small class - we can help!
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