Sylvan Oak Restaurant — Restaurant in Arun

What truly sets the worlds best restaurants, such as the Sylvan Oak, apart? The never-failing ability to deliver an amazing experience every single time.

Few restaurants can achieve this. Quite a few restaurants can give you an amazing experience once or twice only to let you down the next time. But the Sylvan Oak is truly world class, being one of the very, very few that every single time, with the utmost expertise, delivers a perfect experience, somehow seemingly outclassing it's previous best.

I've eaten here at least 5 times in the last few months, as a table of 1, 6 and 9. It doesn't matter how many or few people we are, or how busy they are, every time the incredible team at the Sylvan Oak deliver a mouthwatering experience with the very best service.

And it's not just me - I've lost count of the number of tables next to me commenting 'as usual that was the best Ben' - which also demonstrates another accolade - it seems half the guests are on first name terms with the staff, another sign of their exquisite service and the genuine relationships they've built with so many guests.

For a totally transformational experience, you must try the Sylvan Oak.

The food is the very best - imaginative dishes with items you'll rarely see at other restaurants, such as red deer loin, beef wellington, partridge, foie gras, all cooked so unbelievably perfectly you didn't know it was possible. I've eaten scallops probably near hundreds of times, foie gras dozens of times and none have been anywhere near as exquisite as at the Sylvan Oak. So many incredible complementary flavours abound on each plate, creating the most delicious taste sensation you'll ever have.

The service is on another level. Its attentive, with perfect timing. The staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome, finding time to build a little genuine conversation with each table, and it's not just 1 or 2 times the head chef has come out to talk to customers. Obviously this isn't every time, but I can't remember the last time I've seen this anywhere else and shows how much the Sylvan Oak cares about it's customers and goes the extra mile to give the very best experience.

The drinks menu is incredible, with a wide variety of best-in-class items. They recently launched a cocktail menu which is extraordinarily dangerous! Each cocktail is far too delicious and, as with everything else, is so expertly mixed it covers up the overly generous 50% alcohol within, meaning you (or at least I) will have no idea how much alcohol you are drinking - be careful!

Fine dining but with a friendly, personable atmosphere. Incredible. I just can't wait until they launch a tasting menu - if you could eat a little of every one of their immeasurable dishes in one sitting, you truly would be in heaven!

All in all, I'm not sure you'll find a better restaurant in the world. Certainly not in Sussex and probably not in the UK.

For me, winner of best restaurant worldwide in every single category other than 'panoramic sea views across a Mediterranean coastline' - sadly Findon can't...

Me and my partner visited the Sylvan Oak at the beginning of August with family and all we can say is WOW! We were absolutely blown away, from the attentive service from all the staff, the tranquil atmosphere and the outstanding food we all had.

Even with it being a smaller venue you feel as if you have your own privacy between tables, which was lovely, as we were able to freely chat amongst ourselves and not feel as if we were disturbing anyone else that was there. While all the staff were amazing, we would like to give a extra special thanks to Ben who made our time there even more enjoyable. From providing recommendations of wines that would compliment our dishes to his attentiveness throughout our booking, he’s an essential asset to the business and makes everyone feel welcomed and well looked after.

The food was incredible! You can tell that all the chefs involved have a true passion for what they are serving. Everything is incredibly thought out and all ingredients compliment each other throughout every dish. The variety of different foods available on their menu means everyone can find something to enjoy and tuck into.

A couple of us had a look through their cocktail menu and tried their Passionfruit Martini, which we agreed was the best one we’ve ever had. The cocktails alone have convinced us to return to try the others available, what better way to make the most of the atmosphere inside and outside the venue?

I would highly recommend, without a doubt, to pop into the Sylvan Oak whether you want a sit down meal or a couple of drinks to unwind from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It truly is a hidden treasure in Findon, and one we hope more people make...

This is a highly rated restaurant that i have always wanted to try and is tucked away in the Findon village, free on street parking round the corner.

On arrival, Manager Ben was on the phone taking bookings and he still managed to provide a warm welcoming and that he will be us very quickly, that I appreciate and is rare to see nowadays.

It's early Sunday Lunch sitting and he gave us a great seating area with more room, rather than a tiny table. That's very good service and practice indeed.

From start to finish, we have received the highest level of service from Ben, very professional, friendly, and attentive.

Food were fresh and tasty, perfectly cooked and presented. See photos, there is nothing that I can fault.

Cocktails are £12 each, all made to perfection, alot of the ingredients are home grown and homemade.

I have been to lots of restaurant, and Sylvan Oak of Findon is definitely one of the very best restaurant that I have been to. The whole experience is Michellin star like if not better, and at a fraction of the cost.

100% highly recommended and will visit more often in future to sample other items on the menu. Their menu is fixed with 4 to 5 choices on a monthly rotation. Portion size is big, so you could have 2 courses at £40 instead of 3...