The Walrus Restaurant and Bar

We had a fabulous meal, we had the taster menu and I can’t fault anything. The fish was my partners favourite and mine was the pasta but it really was all delicious. The service team were also brilliant just the right amount of attention. We would definitely recommend and return if in the area.

Our taxi dropped us on the riverside but the entrance is on the other side just a ls a pointer for others. This place has come on since we visited the earlier much smaller venue. Excellent restaurant area which has a quality feel and they are certainly holding their own on the food. We came with our 2 daughters on a Saturday for the tasting menu. We had a great table looking over the river. Service by the young staff was efficient and friendly. Our daughters loved the Japanese milk bread as everyone seems to mention.. all the courses were lovely with favorites being the Mushrooms and also the sole. Slightly disappointed on the duck but that is being very critical.. overall very happy with the experience.

Superb from start to finish. I ordered the tasting menu - every dish was excellent and just as memorable as the last. The Japanese milk bread is beautifully soft and delicious. The the little extra bites that arrive between some courses are a lovely bonus too. Excellent warm service. Would absolutely come again and wouldn't be surprised if this place was awarded a star very soon.

Amazing from start to finish. We used a voucher for the tasting menu that we’d been given as a wedding gift having never been before and were blown away. The service is great, not too overbearing but informative and attentive. The food was 10 out of 10, every single course! The bread…out of this world. So good we had to take a loaf home! Highly recommend. We can’t wait to come back again. Thanks all!

Not many places in Shrewsbury offer a taster menu, but @thewalrusrestaurant has built a reputation for its culinary creativity in recent years. With a chic bar area for cocktails and an intimate restaurant space, diners are treated to a cozy atmosphere, with some tables overlooking the river. ⭐️4.5/5 Recommended👍🏻 Price 💸💸/💸 The meal began with delightful amuse-bouches designed to tantalize our taste buds. The light crispy pastry encasing smoky, soft beef tartare was a standout! Bold, flavourful, and utterly captivating. It certainly set the tone for the feast ahead. Next came the pumpkin bread with a pillowy-soft center beneath a perfectly baked crust served with miso-infused butter. **Starters** Porcetta: The first starter featured thinly sliced herbed Porcetta, capers, and a hint of citrus, combining to create a refreshing and harmonious dish. This dish divided opinion with one of us raving about the flavour combinations and the other left unsure. Mushroom: The second starter showcased the earthy taste delightful texture of mushrooms and potato in a rich, indulgent sauce. The exquisite morels added depth and elegance to this satisfying course. **Mains** Sole: The first main course was a medley of bold flavors and textures. Grilled lemon sole, English asparagus cooked to perfection paired beautifully with brown shrimp and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts. The hollandaise sauce provided richness, but a lemony curd like accompaniment felt unnecessary and the whole dish slightly over-salted for our taste. Dry Aged Duck: The second main brought duck served two ways complemented by tamarillo. Tamarillo, something you don’t often see and reminiscent of sweet peach plus butternut squash, parsnip, beetroot, and carrot slivers. While the duck had the desired layer of fat this could have benefited from more rendering, the flavours however were intriguing and enjoyable. **Desserts** Rhubarb & Custard: For those less inclined towards sweet deserts, this offered a perfect balance: vibrant orange cream, fresh tart rhubarb pieces, rhubarb sorbet, and meringue tiles. Carrot & white chocolate: Delicious!

The fine dining experience done well. 5* service and hospitality. Delicious cocktails at the bar before we were led to our table. Very chilled atmosphere and decor, spotless. We had the 3 course meal; each dish a splendid explosion of well balanced delicate flavours. A reasonable price and I would say worth every penny. A luxurious treat!

We booked here after our small intimate wedding with our friends, having our table not ready on arrival - On time, that was our first issue. Our wine flight didn’t come out with the course - and we waited for our ordered drinks also, another issue. When my dear friend asked for wine - she was rudely told we need to “be quiet and quickly” We had been laughing and high spirits - I had just got a final cancer clear and it was our wedding day. We hadn’t raised voices, swore or anything to affect the customers or staff. We left, we went around to another local business over looking …the riverside 🙂 and nothing was an issue - The owner gave us champagne and treated us how we should of been. Avoid.

We had an amazing 5 course tasting menu at the bar for New Years Eve. Every course was excellent, and the festive cocktails we had were lovely. They also catered well for our dietary requirements.