The Astor Grill
Taplow
Restaurant in Taplow, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Astor Grill is the relaxed Cliveden-area pick in Taplow, better for a polished but lower-pressure meal than a full formal dining occasion. Book it for atmosphere, conversation, and a wine-led dinner; cross-shop The Cliveden Dining Room for a grander British meal or Roux at Skindles for French cooking with a clearer value signal.
About The Astor Grill
The Astor Grill is a dining venue in Taplow.
A Taplow venue with confirmed recognition
The Astor Grill has a confirmed Relais Chateaux Award (2026). Beyond that recognition, this guide focuses on its Taplow location and encourages guests to check the venue directly for current menu, service, pricing, seating, dietary, and dining-format details.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Consider The Astor Grill if you are looking specifically at dining in Taplow and want a venue with confirmed recognition. For another comparison, The Cliveden Dining Room is worth cross-shopping. Roux at Skindles is another option to compare before deciding.
Use the full Taplow restaurants guide if the decision is still open, especially if the group is weighing several restaurants or planning a wider stay through Taplow hotels. Quick reference: choose The Astor Grill when its Taplow location and confirmed Relais Chateaux Award (2026) are enough to make it worth checking further with the venue directly.
Planning details
- Location
- Cliveden Rd, Taplow, Maidenhead SL6 0JF, United Kingdom
- Website
- clivedenhouse.co.uk/dine-with-us/the-astor-grill
- Phone
- +44 1628 668561
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed and characterful, with elegant-casual styling, historic stable-block details and a convivial hotel-restaurant atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Cliveden Rd, Taplow, Maidenhead SL6 0JF, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
Cliveden Rd, Taplow, Maidenhead SL6 0JF, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the right fit
If the group wants more formality, book The Cliveden Dining Room. If value and French cooking are the priorities, book Roux at Skindles instead.
Restaurant context
How The Astor Grill compares in Taplow
The Astor Grill is the easier, lower-pressure choice if the group wants a composed room without making the meal feel too formal. The Cliveden Dining Room is the stronger pick for a grander British Cuisine occasion, while The Astor Grill is better when conversation, comfort, and a lighter sense of ceremony matter more.
For value-led decision-making, Roux at Skindles has the clearest price cue among the named peers, with French cooking at ££. That makes it the practical alternative if the brief is quality without a country-house spend. Dolce Vita and The Arden Restaurant are better treated as cross-shops when the group wants a simpler local meal rather than a setting-led dinner.
The Evergreen Tea Room sits in a different lane: useful for a lighter daytime plan, not a substitute for an evening restaurant booking. If the meal needs to feel like an occasion, choose The Astor Grill or The Cliveden Dining Room; if cost control matters more, start with Roux at Skindles.
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Taplow alternatives worth weighing
Choose The Cliveden Dining Room when the brief is a more formal British meal and the setting is part of the spend. Choose The Astor Grill when the group wants a polished room with less pressure around the format.
Roux at Skindles is the clearer value comparison thanks to its French, ££ positioning. The Evergreen Tea Room is better for a lighter daytime plan, while Dolce Vita and The Arden Restaurant are more sensible if the group wants a less setting-driven local option.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to The Astor Grill?
The venue has a confirmed Relais Chateaux Award (2026), but guests should check directly with the restaurant for current expectations.
Is The Astor Grill good for a special occasion?
The Astor Grill may be worth considering for a meal in Taplow, especially because it has a confirmed Relais Chateaux Award (2026). Check directly before booking for a special event.
What are alternatives to The Astor Grill?
Other options to compare include The Cliveden Dining Room, Roux at Skindles, Dolce Vita, The Arden Restaurant, and The Evergreen Tea Room. Check each venue directly for current menus, hours, and booking details.
