The Olive Tree - Christchurch

I cannot underline exactly how atrocious the quality of food is here. They may be experimenting with a new concept some places have Triple Cooked Chips, these are clearly One Third Cooked Chips, anaemic, tasteless, just vile. Absolute rip off too. Avoid at all costs, much preferable to go in the equally ripping off WH Smith and get a meal deal... at least that would be partially edible. Disgusting is far too generous an assessment.

I visited The Navigator on 2nd June with my wife and son for lunch before our flight. I ordered a burger which to be honest can only be described as vile, it cost around £12 and it was evidently heavily processed rubbish. I took one small bite and there were hard lumps of gristile in it. My sons mashed potato was of the powdered variety, it was definitely not real potato and looked/tasted like Smash. My wife and I ordered a side of carrots and broccoli and again the broccoli had gone off, it was brown and wilted around edges. I’m not normally one to complain but this place sold me terrible food for a ridiculous price and I feel it is a disgrace. If you are going to charge top dollar at the very least serve decent food. Powdered potato, wilted broccoli and burgers with bone for £40, what a bargain.

Having read some of the reviews I wasn’t expecting much but was very pleasantly surprised. One of us had the traditional breakfast. Others had the toasted sandwich. I had the chill jacket potato. The food arrived quickly and was tasty. The staff taking orders are very friendly and pleasant.

Really surprised how good the breakfast was, both of us really enjoyed it. Was expecting to be ripped off but pleasantly surprised.

The olive tree have a captive audience and clearly despite many negative reviews and have no impetus to change. Over priced food, poor service and bitter coffee is what you will be served! Be like Paddington bear and bring your own food!