Sedgley Place

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

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   Dawn

   Washington DC6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   This place came highly recommended to us, and we were surprised when it didn't come close to meeting our expectations. The flatware was dirty--actually sticky, when we arrived at the table. The wine glass was also dirty. The food was sub-par--my well done steak was delivered cold. The experience made us feel like 'one of those' customers. So much so, we stopped providing feedback to our server, who, was the highlight of our experience. She was kind, competent and attentive. We couldn't have asked for a better server--I felt bad that she was on the receiving end of our disappointing experience. The ambience was lovely, the setting quiet and intimate.
   

   Sedgley PlaceResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Dawn, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. While we're very sorry to hear that your visit did not meet your expectations, we genuinely appreciate your honesty. Cleanliness and food quality are top priorities for us, and it's clear we fell short on both. Please accept our sincere apologies. We're incredibly grateful you took the time to recognize your server's warmth and attentiveness—it means a lot to our team, especially during a disappointing experience. Your feedback is being shared directly with our kitchen so we can address the issues and ensure we do better moving forward. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity in the future to provide the standard of excellence we’re known for. With appreciation, Ali & The Sedgley Place Team
   

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   Robert

   Maine1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good food and ambience. Servers were over burdened with number of tables they were assigned. Looking forward to going again.
   

   Sedgley PlaceResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Robert, Thank you for joining us and for your thoughtful review. We're so glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance, and we truly appreciate your understanding as our team managed a busy evening. We always aim to balance attentive service with a great dining experience, and your feedback helps us do better. We're honored you're looking forward to visiting again—we’ll be ready to welcome you back! Warmly, Ali & The Sedgley Place Team
   

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   Robin

   Greater Boston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First the good…the place is beautiful, the service was fantastic, the blue cheese dressing was the best I have ever tasted, and the prime rib was decent, but under seasoned. Unfortunately, one of the attractions for me is the vegetable soup that the Sedgley’s of old always had on the menu, and was not an option for the appetizer. The other options were varied. I chose the French Onion soup, which was bland. Underseasoning was also a problem with the prime rib. The vegetables that came with my meal were room temperature to cold (roasted potatoes and asparagus). Finally, the whipped cream in the Raspberry Turnover was barely sweetened, affecting the overall taste of the product. I normally do not submit reviews, and ordinarily this meal would be considered decent by my standards. However, for the money that I spent on my meal, this was not a great dining experience. Will I go back? I don’t know.
   

   Sedgley PlaceResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Robin, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with such thoughtful detail. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and especially our blue cheese dressing—that's a house favorite we’re proud of. That said, I'm truly sorry that several elements of your meal fell short, from seasoning to temperature and dessert balance. We also appreciate you sharing your memory of the vegetable soup—a classic from our history—and will certainly take that into account as we evolve the menu. We understand your hesitation about returning and truly hope for the opportunity to deliver a more consistent and satisfying experience in the future. Warmly, Ali Desjardin Owner, The Sedgley Place
   

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   Olivia

   Washington DC1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I have celiac disease and Sedgley place is highly recommended on Find Me Gluten Free so it felt like it would be worth the money for five courses and usually places that are so expensive have good allergy protocol. I also have an egg allergy. It's not easy to eat out, so if I find a place I can I get excited about it. The day I was there they didn't have the gluten free bread/crackers available, and that was course one. I could have the brussel sprouts, course two, pretty basic. The salad was nothing to wow over, pretty basic, course three. For the main meal there was not much on the menu I could have so I chose the prime rib which I'd never had. When it came out, I couldn't cut through it - but not because it was overdone, because it was a bad cut, but I'd never had prime rib, so I didn't know until I got home and showed my dad and he said there was a lot tendon all the way through it which is why I couldn't cut it. Big bummer since I paid over $100 for my meal. This is where it gets nerve-wracking for people with allergies. I'd asked the waitress, who provided excellent service, if I could have any of the desserts and she asked the kitchen and they said I could have the torte. I was amazed since torte is usually packed full of eggs but excited there was a way I could eat this. When it came out, I was nervous, so I asked the waitress to double double check with the chef about the eggs. She went back and checked and this time she said she was sorry but it does have eggs in it and I was right. She said the first time she asked, both the chef and the owner said there were no eggs, then when she went back and asked the baker and of course the baker said there were many eggs in the torte. Overall, I was able to eat two out of five courses (brussel sprouts and salad) for over $100. Major bummer.
   

   Sedgley PlaceResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Olivia, Thank you for your detailed feedback. I’m truly sorry we fell short—especially on allergy communication and value. You were right to double-check, and the dessert misstep has been addressed with our team. As for the prime rib, we house-butcher and season each cut with care, so I regret that yours didn’t reflect our usual standard. We take pride in that dish, and I understand how disappointing it was. I’d love to invite you back for a more enjoyable and thoughtful experience—on us. Warmly, Ali Desjardin Owner, The Sedgley Place
   

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   Bobbi

   Maine1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Food was absolutely wonderful as usual. Our server Rachel was kind and attentive. Cannot wait to go back.
   

   Sedgley PlaceResponded on April 14, 2025

   Dear Bobbi, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and that Rachel helped make your evening a wonderful one. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Warmly, Ali & The Sedgley Place Team
   

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   Kathy

   Greater Boston1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   For a special occasion, Sedgley Place can't be beat. The five-course meal is great, but I don't always want five courses. A lot of times, all I want is an entree. It would be nice to have the choice.
   

   Sedgley PlaceResponded on April 14, 2025

   Dear Kathy, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so glad you chose to celebrate your special occasion with us and enjoyed the charm and ambiance of The Sedgley Place. We also wanted to let you know that in addition to our five-course menu, we do offer a three-course meal, an entrée-only option, and children's meals. Just ask your server or feel free to call ahead to let us know — we’re always happy to accommodate! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Warmly, Ali & The Sedgley Place Team
   

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   Christopher

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   There were several amazing choices for our 5 course dinner. The service was outstanding!
   

   Sedgley PlaceResponded on April 14, 2025

   Dear Christopher, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the variety of choices on our five-course menu and that our service helped make your evening special. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back to The Sedgley Place again soon! Warmly, Ali & The Sedgley Place Team
   

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   Judy VIP

   Maine19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wait staff and owner were very friendly and helpful with everything. Food was great. Lots of good choices to pick from. We can't wait to come back!
   

   Sedgley PlaceResponded on March 22, 2025

   Thank you, Judy, for your kind words and recommendation! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Sedgley Place. It’s wonderful to know that our team made you feel welcome and that you loved the food and variety of choices. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to have you back again soon! Warmly, Ali & The Sedgley Place Team
   

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   Nicole

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, excellent service, charming location ! Glad this Bates alumni put her magic touch on this restaurant.
   

   Sedgley PlaceResponded on April 14, 2025

   Dear Nicole, Thank you so much for your kind words! It means the world to me, especially hearing it from a fellow Bates alum. I’m so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and charm of The Sedgley Place. We’re grateful for your support and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Warmly, Ali & The Sedgley Place Team
   

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    Shaun

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2

    Salads are prepared way ahead of time.So soggy i didn't even bother eating that.By the time I finished my meal.My wife was coming out because they screwed it up the first time and also the second time as well but at that point we didn't want to say anything.We just wanted out .. Quality isn't what it used to be
    

    Sedgley PlaceResponded on March 22, 2025

    Shaun, we’re truly sorry to hear that your experience at The Sedgley Place did not meet your expectations. We take great pride in the quality of our food and service, and it’s disappointing to hear that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is important to us, and we will certainly address the concerns you mentioned to ensure a better experience for our guests in the future. If you’re open to it, we’d appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can learn more and work toward improving. Sincerely, Ali & The Sedgley Place Team
    

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