Gees Restaurant & Bar

We’d been meaning to visit for a while, and weren’t disappointed! The food was very nice, the surroundings were lovely (we sat in the conservatory area) and although it was a busy Friday night, it wasn’t too noisy. Also, ladies’ bathroom is classy - these things matter! Food came very quickly (we arrived at 6.30pm, so it might get busier later). Many thanks!

My dish was extremely bland, and I did not enjoy it whatsoever. My husband thought the burger was fine. The ham croquettes were good. We had some sort of chocolate cake for dessert, it was very rich. The cocktails were pleasant. Overall, it's definitely not worth the price! I'd recommend going elsewhere. They also put a gratuity tip on your bill without asking.

I wish we had enjoyed our evening more! Good: + The space was unique and beautiful! Bad: - Octopus: The cook on the octopus appetizer was uneven - overcooked in some parts and almost undercooked in others despite being the same thickness. - Lamb: Lamb was not seasoned at all; no salt, pepper, or rosemary. It was also unfortunately well-done so it was quite chewy (I was not given the option to choose my temp). - Seabass: the fish dish saved the evening however it came with what can only be described as limp fajita veggies which didn't complement the fish very well. - Service, when available was good, but the servers forgot us for the most part.

Great food though pricy. Make a reservation because it’s always busy. They have a menu indicating gluten free, nut free, dairy free - just ask for it. Service could be either great or meh.

I was treated to a meal here on Mother's Day. It was a very wet day and somehow miraculously my family had gotten to the restaurant very early but very soggy. We were a party of 5 and they very kindly seated us early. The food was amazing. So simple but so good. The kids portions were really good. Despite being very busy, service was polite, helpful and prompt. Can't wait to go back!

My experience at Gees was amazing. The service was fast and friendly. The menu is small, but everything is interesting. I chose the steak with fries, and although it was a bit expensive, it was tasty and worth it. If you plan to go on a weekday, it is okay to show up, but a reservation is suggested for weekends. They Have a dessert menu, don't forget to ask for that.

Gees is set in a gorgeous greenhouse-like structure with floor to ceiling glass walls and a glass ceiling. I find this perfect for lunch on one of those winter days when the sky is beautifully blue but it's too cold and windy for the outdoor seating. When seating me, the waitress gave me a water jug, which I greatly appreciate (there is little that bothers me more when dining than having to wait for my water glass to be refilled) and refilled the jug without me asking when it was near empty. I had the braised octopus with potatoes and mojo rojo for my starter, loin of venison with mash and red cabbage as my main, and créme Catalana for dessert. All the dishes were delicious and wonderfully presented. The mojo rojo was the highlight of the appetizer, and the red cabbage in the main was some of the best I've had. It wasn't too sweet, which I'm glad for. I feel the venison itself was a bit cold, for some reason, and that it was done rare rather than the medium rare I asked for, but otherwise, it was very tasty. I also enjoyed the complementary bread basket, although the crust was just a tad tough. The staff were cheerful and welcoming, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Highly recommend!

Good vibe for a Monday night in March! Enjoyed the scallops cooked perfectly. Both belly pork and chicken thighs recommended.

An Oxford classic. Class exudes every aspect of this place, from incredible service the moment you walk in, to a wonderful atmosphere and world-class food and wine. Find time and the occasion to visit this place.

Amazing place. Came with my wife to celebrate our anniversary and they greeted up with 2 glasses of champagne. Outside of this kind gesture, the staff was incredibly kind, helpful and an overall pleasure. The food was spectacular. Highly recommend the scallops. Should be 5 stars.

We were really excited to come here, but this place was okay nothing too crazy for us! Maybe the hype was just too much, but still I would recommend it! Interior: So cute and lovely inside so definitely get a nice aesthetic feel to it. Food: Guinea Fowl: Always down to try new things and this fowl was no exception. But I'm glad I did because it was good! My rating comes from more So the rest of my party and they were not as hype as they were about the end of the meal lol Overall: Still this is a great place to go to. It definitely gets busy so make sure you go at a good time.

Sat in the atrium of this restaurant right next to or maybe in the midst of Oxford, yet on the side with less traffic perhaps. We shared a gnocchi dish and two pizzetas. Absolutely refreshing and light but filling nonetheless. While we were there they offered a pre-fixe menu which was absolutely an amazing deal. I also had their chili pepper margarita. It had a catchy name but it was awesome! The atrium ambience was so delightful during our sunny day. I imagine it's gorgeous in the evening.

Such a cute spot, but quite out of the way from town center if you're walking and definitely on the pricier end of the spectrum. I enjoyed the risotto and didn't particularly care for the burger (the sourdough bread on the bottom wasn't quite sturdy enough to support the meat and was soaked by the time the second bite was taken). But the glass greenhouse-like architecture combined with the pretty lights create an atmosphere that's at once both cozy and elegant; it's definitely worth coming to once but I don't have a strong desire to return.

What a beautiful setting! Dining at this restaurant feels like you're sitting in a greenhouse. We arrived for an early dinner and quickly ordered 2 starters, the asparagus with butter and the salmon. Both were fresh and came out quickly. Next our party had the ribeye and trout. Both dishes were cooked perfectly and the chips were the perfect accompaniment. We ended the night with sorbet and chocolate cake! The cake was divine and worth every single sinful calorie. In fact, next time in Oxford for business I will stop by for starters and dessert! Yum!

Visited Gee's on a weekday for dinner. I don't recommend sitting outside by the noise and bustle of Banbury road. Went with a friend who ordered the hamburger and I had the Risotto. The burger was completely undercooked for requesting medium. Never seen such a presentation with char grilled toast as a bun. The risotto on the other hand, was phenomenal. Service was incredibly slow, especially to get the bill. Next time, I'd prefer sitting in the greenhouse.

Very nice interior (even though the immediate presence of a mildly busy road takes a bit of the charm away), but sadly they only serve brunch from 10:30 to 11:00. I had a tasty cranberry juice there, but the goats cheese risotto was a bit boring and heavy -- could have done with a bit of it replaced with a small side salad.

Really lovely restaurant in a quiet area of Oxford. The restaurant itself is in a greenhouse, which created a very intimate, romantic atmosphere--great for date night! I've been to the restaurant twice, and the food has been great. Go with their lamb and game dishes. Their dessert is also very tasty (we had sticky toffee pudding on the last visit...yum!). Their cocktails are hit-and-miss. I had a great gin and chartreuse cocktail, while my husband's amaretto-based cocktail was pretty awful. It would have been undrinkable, except that we had paid quite a bit for it.

Gee's came highly recommended as one of Oxford's best restaurants. Therefore it goes without saying that it needed trying out. I went there with a couple of friends on a Saturday night. The dining room which looks like some sort of glasshouse with cast-iron columns was booked out which usually is a good sign. So far, so good. After we had ordered, some bread arrived, that not only was overbaked with a brownish-black crust, but it was also horribly stale. I had ordered goat's cheese that came with a bit of dried-out salad and was completely lacking the characteristic tart flavour. The steak I had ordered as a main course came well-done although I had ordered it medium-rare and was dry and tough. What a shame for a nice piece of meat. After such an awful two courses, we opted not to have dessert there and left the place in utter disappointment. That said, service was quite attentive and the staff was friendly but slightly overwhelmed with a full house. What a pity !

Yum! This place is an experience. We went for lunch on a Saturday, and had the three-course prix fixe. I had Jerusalem artichoke soup, gnocchi, and chocolate mousse. It was delicious. The ambiance was lovely, being surrounded by the glass of the old greenhouse. It had the feel of a garden, but still warm. The waitresses were very attentive, and the service was definitely good. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend it!

Gee's came recommended and I placed it on my list to try. I opted for the 3 course dinner menu which was priced at £19.90. Grilled squid with lime and thyme This is probably the best way to taste the freshness of squid. Grilled to give a bit of smokey flavour and a touch of acidity with the lime with a hint of thyme, this would have gotten the thumbs up from me if not for the fact that the entire middle bit of the squid which is this one big chunk of meat was actually still raw. Understandably it does take longer to cook that section but I didn't finish it. Whole red mullet, saffron tomatoes and green beans The red mullet is actually quite a meaty piece of white fish. You get the whole mullet which actually equates to quite a substantial portion of meat. If you generally don't like the smell of fish, you might want to avoid this one. I loved the green beans which still had a good crunch in them and wasn't overcooked that it is just a pile of mush. The Bakewell tart had the slightly crumbly base and was pleasing to eat. I enjoyed my meal at Gee's. The service was attentive and it has a good vibe to it.

Amazing atmosphere! Nothing comes near in Oxford for lunch time. Whether it is sunny, cloudy or rainy day, for every weather the atmosphere is unique in the restaurant. It is a glass house converted restaurant. Their menu changes depending on the veg and fruits of the season. Their prices are very reasonable for the quality of food, atmosphere and service! I go to this place for lunch once a month. It's my top favourite place for lunch in Oxford. You can walk to this place from cornmarket in 15minutes.

I went today for a birthday lunch to celebrate my friend's birthday. We had the EXPRESS LUNCH MENU which we both felt was very pleasant but a little overpriced at £45, minus any drinks. The starter of cauliflower and capers was delicious. The main meal of mushroom and pasta had a lovely rich sauce. The croquette dish was a little lacking flavour and I couldn't really taste the fish but the sauce really made this dish work. So I would order it again for this. It would be nice to have a choice of two puddings, we had the rhubarb crumble and custard, which was served in a nice little pot. - I asked for some bread to accompany the meal and we were given two end crusts of bread, cut in half and it cost £2-50. I didn't expect to pay for a small bit of bread and didn't expect to receive the end crusts! - my coffee cup came stained with coffee marks from previous use, not properly washed by the dish washer, but I am sure this was an oversight and the lady was lovely about changing it. - the dining area became quite hot because of the sunshine, so it is worth taking sunglasses. It also became quite hot and it would have been nice if the air con was put on. - I was suddenly surprised to see a big dog arrive with a group, accompanying them for lunch. He sat next to me, and I would have liked to have been informed this was happening. I like pets but I get quite nervous around dogs. I would like to have been asked. Instead I moved to another seat. It's always a bit strange when you have pets join you for lunch. It would be better to have a notice up to say pets are welcome, just out of curtesy. - the chairs were not suitable for dining, providing very little back support. It was much more suited to a garden lounge. -I did mention it was a birthday lunch in my booking and they said about bringing a small cake and acknowledging this, but this was not done, which was a real shame. - Service charge was included at 12.5%. But I would prefer to pay the quality of service I receive instead of having to pay what is expected. - the lady serving us was very polite and attentive. I appreciated that. Overall a nice small meal. But for £45 for an express lunch, with no soft drinks or alcohol, I think there could be a little more attention to detail. -I feel for the standard of the restaurant it should cost around £30-£35, with a coffee and bread included.

Great food, great setting, and wonderful staff. We took our daughter here for her 21st birthday and Gee's did not disappoint. Ordered from the "All Day Menu" vs. the 3 course "Fixed Price" menu. Plenty of selection including the bar menu. They even got my martini correct, shaken not stirred. From small plates thru dessert we had nothing that was not first class. I would suggest making this a must stop if you are anywhere near Oxford. One of if not the best meal I have ever had in England.

I am biased. This is not the kind of restaurant I like. It is a giant greenhouse and serves OK but not great food. The service is OK but not great. The ambiance is (I suppose) OK but not for me. I no longer eat here. There are too many other much better places in Oxford.

The restaurant itself is gorgeous with the glass walls and ceiling and greenery. The wait staff is very friendly. The food is average for the amount you're paying. Basically it's a place to come for ambience rather than for top notch food.

Best food in Oxford. That glass house is perfect for business meeting and family lunch. Sometimes there is live music.

The best date restaurant in Oxford it is a beautiful restaurant especially in the evening. Can get pretty busy though so need to book ahead. The large steaks are grilled lamb sharing dishes are all really good. Then if your date goes really well you can come back in the morning for a really great brunch, the pizzetas are not to be missed.

Great brunch. Try the English pizzette and benedict eggs

Such a romantic spot. Probably the most beautiful restaurant in Oxford. The restaurant's walls and roof are entirely glass; the decor with its small indoor trees and dangling lights make this place look like it's straight out of Pinterest. The comfy corner booths made for an intimate Valentine's Day dinner, and the large center table was perfect for a group birthday brunch! The gelato is to dieeee for. It was SO good. Get dessert if you're here for dinner for sure! They're also quite good about allergies; I have a nut allergy, and when I told the waitress, she took the menu back to the chef and he marked all the items that were guaranteed to be nut-free or that he could alter to fit my dietary requirements. Definitely a great place if you're looking for a special occasion venue.

We had an excellent meal here. The menu was great (we appreciated the vegetarian options), the environment was delightful, the food was prepared beautifully, and our server was both knowledgeable and sweet. We will be going back.

Great atmosphere! We had a really nice meal at Gee's, good food, good service. I don't think I'd bring my children there for dinner, it's more of an adult crowd. Very relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful room.