Tender lamb shank slow-cooked in savory herbs and spices until falling off the bone, served with rich, aromatic jus.
Wine • Fish • Mexican • British
"Such a lovely Bistro, dog friendly too! We shared the fish platter, it was delicious. The children were happy with the kids menu, and loved the chocolate brownie. I will definitely be back as rare to find a place so welcoming, and that caters for our furry friend, the children, even our elderly mother in law would manage with the layout. A great place to dine, seconds from the beach- highly recommended."
Steak • British • Vegetarian • Traditional Cuisine
"I begrudge having to write this review, however I am appalled by the service (or lack of) from the red lion. I’ve tried to contact them several times and have been ignored, which is especially frustrating since the manger replied to a review a few days ago. We made a booking of 20+ for my partner’s birthday in June. Although the food was lovely, the service was not. Firstly, we were left waiting a while for the food even though it was preordered. Secondly, each person had to go to the bar to order drinks as staff did not take orders from the table even though it was on one tab. They were clearly understaffed on the night, considering the size of our party. Thirdly, there was an issue with the preorder of desserts and some people did not receive a dessert and were not informed until the rest of the group had theirs. The lady dealing with this was also quite rude and did not offer a resolution. Finally, there was a dispute about the bill and I’ve emailed the manager several times as some items cannot be attributed to anyone in the party but have not received a response. Emails were sent on 28/06, 03/07 and 15/07. It really is a shame as we’ve been here before and enjoyed the food, but it is safe to say that none of the party will be returning and the customer service received is unsatisfactory. Again, I would have been happy to resolve this but feel forced to write a review due to the lack of response."
Pubs • Steak • Cakes • British
"Stopped coming here a year ago because of many issues, but reluctantly retuned early June to find the place had transformed back to what i remembered from years gone. Warm and welcoming with a lovely atmosphere. Everything was a plus the staff were so friendly one Emily in particular. We as a family thought new owners had taken over. As the management seemed different and to be fair the food was amazing. and despite the cost this was a treat that was truly worth it. We all couldn't wait to return. However fast forward a few months we all returned as a group to be so disappointed in the whole experience. The atmosphere we loved seemed to have disappeared and the feeling of warmth had gone. service was average but the food was so below par. we decided to ask why this had happened but was met by rudeness on a great scale by a young man claiming to be the assistant. Who claimed no one else had complained so what was the problem. No apology at all. We were goin to ask for a full refund but my wife decided to leave as she was too upset. The Manager came out as we left. too late if me and my whole party were concerned. I'm sure he was the Chef before, Perhaps he should return to the kitchen. This has always been considered a treat at the bunk what with the cost of living crisis. But myself and my friends will now spend our money somewhere else where you can get real value for money where people know what customer service and standards really are and your given that feeling that you would love to return. Here none of us will return and hope this review and experience may help others when thinking of treating themselves or using those extra pennies that are precious. Have no idea what is goin on here what a disaster. We all felt Cheated."
Kebab • Cafés • Steak • Seafood
"So so disappointed with dinner here last night. Dined here 13th July and a few months before that. Food was exceptional. Dined yesterday with my 3 sisters for a birthday celebration. I had my usual chicken goujons and they were only small crispy ends with almost no chicken. One sister had the roast Turkey and ham mostly stuffing with some vegetables which were practically unrecognisable. Another sister had haddock which was overcooked. The waiter mistakenly took the wrong order for the 4th sister and she was served salmon with roast potatoes which were obviously reheated she had asked for chips. Again, it was hard to decipher what the veg was. We were very very disappointed. Desserts were lovely. Service was good waiter kept telling us that he’d report all back to the chef. It was so bad, the waiter removed the price of our teas. So so disappointed."
Steak • British • European • Vegetarian
"My wife and I had dinner here using a Groupon voucher £49 for three courses each and a glass of either Prosecco or Aperol Spritz). It was a set menu but still plenty to choose from. Some higher-end dishes attracted a surcharge but this wasn’t excessive. The restaurant itself is pleasant enough. Standard hotel restaurant decor. The staff were extremely welcoming and provided excellent service. The food wasn’t much to write home about though sadly. Lovely hot bread was served with our Prosecco which was in a beautiful glass it must be said). Starters were the best course. I had salt and pepper squid with a chilli jam which was very good and my wife had cauliflower and keens cheddar soup which was served with a big cheesy croutons which she loved. I opted to pay a surcharge for the rib eye steak for main course which I asked for rare. Now I expect rare to be hot and seared on the outside whilst still **** in the middle. What I got was a just about lukewarm grey piece of meat which, the fat of which had not been rendered so was still like jelly. Inside the meat was dry and on the blue side of rare. It wasn’t particularly tasty I don’t think it has been seasoned before cooking) and certainly wasn’t ****. I regularly cook steak at home and sear and seal it on a hot griddle pan so that it has a nice char but it is still juicy inside. It’s easily done. For pudding I had the lemon tart with clotted cream which was average. My wife had date pudding essentially sticky toffee pudding) which was dry but sitting on a pool of sickeningly sweet sauce. Again, average. It was an enjoyable experience in general for the money paid but not somewhere I’d return to in a hurry or pay full price for."
Pub • Pubs • Meat • Wine
"What an unpleasant experience! This was once a good venue with excellent food, polite staff and generally clean and tidy. But now the staff obviously don't care and can't be bothered to be courteous. The food is very poor and certainly not value for money. The windows, the floor, the carpets and.the upholstery are filthy. I didn't have the courage to use the toilets, my life is too valuable. The tables are sticky and not wiped down. And there were more badly behaved, barking dogs than customers. Why do they let dogs sit on the chairs, probably why the upholstery is so unpleasant. There was a time that you had to book to eat at The Boathouse and we took friends there, but we wouldn't expose people we like to The Boathouse's poor food, duty and general lack of care and hygiene. Definitely a venue to avoid, which is a shame because the location is fantastic."
Wine • French • Coffee • Drinks
"I have been dining at Perkins for many years and have never experienced poor food or service. The staff is friendly and the service is excellent. It's a fantastic spot for lunch or dinner, with plenty of free parking available. I highly recommend it. Parking: Available. Service: Sit-down. Meal type: Lunch."
French • Venues • Mexican • British
"my daughter was married here at the weekend and nr. 4 the village was an absolutely wonderful environment. the staff (very much to be friends, very fast) was amazingly welcoming and nothing was too much annoyed for them. they were incredibly courteous, extremely professional and quietly efficient, without ever appearing to be quite a **** to lift off. eating was excellent, with all the time for perfection of the device for the ceremony itself, changing everything quickly for the recipe meal, while the high-time photos made out. only a phenomenal day with beautiful love to detail. I couldn't talk about all the involved anymore and thanks go to everyone."
Pubs • Full • Steak • Dining
"I booked the festive menu for three and said I would have something off the menu all four of us had purchased a voucher for £15 which enabled us to have £25 towards meal and drinks. The three friends each paid a deposit of £5. The meal was dreadful!!! The service was slow and we were the only ones in there! The beef had no Yorkshire pudding, the Turkey ROLL was like Bernard matthew’s, my chicken was over cooked and dry it was supposed to have a sauce but I had to ask for gravy it was so dry! And the dessert (treacle tart) was not only cold but rock hard!!! We asked to speak to someone to say how disappointed we were and basically were brushed off then she told us one voucher per bill but we were told per person! So she then had to split the bill we all ended up giving her our vouchers because we wouldn’t go again. Appalling! The two stars were for the decorations!"
Halal • Drinks • Lebanese • Cocktail
"My first visit to LayaLina was on Valentine's Day and it was surprisingly quiet with only two other couples present during the two hours we were there. The food was excellent, although we were limited to the Valentine's set menu. The waitress did allow me to order one item from the a la carte menu, but unfortunately one of the dessert options was not available. This was disappointing considering the restaurant's quiet atmosphere and the fact that it was a set menu. The Valentine's set menu was priced at £85 per person, whereas on any other day the same choices would have cost £60 per person. I found the markup to be excessive and unnecessary."
Sushi • Cafés • Mexican • Asiatic
"I was booked in by hotel reception (hotel reviewed separately). I arrived for my table in the restaurant at 8.30pm and surprised it wasn't busier on a Friday evening. I was seated by a new lad in training he was very young. Smiling and very...pleasant. I started with a mini bottle of prosecco. I had the squid and prawn starter, there was another fish, can't remember what it's called but you can see it in the picture, I'd never tried it before but it was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mains was lamb cutlets with mustard mash and kale. Again delicious. Dessert black forest slice. Mmm. I wish I had taken a picture of it all. It was thoroughly enjoyed. The service was attentive and fast by all the staff. A great restaurant if you're in the area."
Pizza • Kebab • Cafés • Asiatic
"Visited the restaurant yesterday with my family. Soon as we arrived we were greeted so warmly and seated almost straight away. The restaurant has a lovely burning pizza oven all made and served in front of you. The restaurant has a wonderful ambience and feel good environment to seat in specially on colder days. The guys who greeted and served us through out our meal which was delicious and full of yummy options quite reasonably priced on the menu. Also I recommend to try the coffee its gorgeous and distinct taste. All our experience during our stay was comfortable and inviting from the service to the food. I recommend you visit here if you’re in or around yarm for an evening meal or quick bite both are great ideas. The people who work here are amazingly passionate and couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you for your amazing service and experience you gave."
Beer • Steak • Drinks • Chicken
"Had an evening meal before the theatre. Service was excellent all the staff were polite, helpful and efficient. Food was great. Partner is coeliac and found a good choice of dishes there seemed to be more on the gluten free menu than shown on the menus on the website. Dietary restrictions: Separate gluten free menu available with adaptations from the main menu. Price per person: £30–40"
Pizza • Cafés • Mexican • Seafood
"Sweet staff. Very clean and well laid out space. Food is made with fresh ingredients and to order. Had the vegan breakfast, a GF cross bun, and cappuccino. Breakfast was quite satisfying: beans well cooked- creamy, not too sweet, nice portion; wilted spinach and grilled tomato was fresh and flavorful; hash browns were the best- thick, fried hard but not burnt, and fully cooked; mushrooms very flavorful but a little undercooked for my personal taste. Cappuccino was strong in coffee. Foam wasn't as smooth as I've had it elsewhere, but good strong coffee nonetheless. I'll come again during my next stay in Cov."
Kebab • Sushi • Seafood • Mexican
"Awful experience. Poor quality food, definitely recommend avoiding this restaurant. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and although the starters and specials seemed appealing, the reality was disappointing. We tried the deep-fried Risotto balls as a starter, which were bland and unappetizing. The mushroom and gorgonzola risotto I ordered for my main course lacked flavor and was more like warm, creamy rice. My partner's Italian burger was a complete letdown - it seemed more like a cheap, frozen burger from a discount store rather than a gourmet dish. Overall, the food was subpar and we left highly unsatisfied."
Halal • Lebanese • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern
"Excellent service and food! Very generous portions, especially in the dessert! We had a couple of warm starters that were really lovely. The octopus with the broad beans was also very good. Would definitely come back! Thank you for everything"
Cafés • Mexican • Seafood • Fast Food
"The service at this restaurant is incredible. It is truly exceptional. The food is good as well, but it doesn't quite match the level of the service."
Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood • Mexican
"we arrived a bit earlier than our booked time, but we are the only customers. we sat and served immediately. because we had lunch with friends, we were not in a certain hurry, so we didn't make it up, but our food took an hour to come, other guests seemed to order and leave after us before we got our food. I don't think we have ordered everything especially drunk some cakes and a fish chips. the food itself was beautiful, and the price seemed reasonable."
Fish • Steak • Bistro • European
"We were staying locally for a couple of days and saw the good reviews and thought we would give it a try. We were not disappointed, the food was great, very fresh and tasty. The staff were very friendly, attentive and helpful. Only downside was they didn’t have the wine we would have liked as they were in the process of changing the wine list, but this wasn’t a problem and an alternative was found all be it more expensive. We would definitely return if we are in the area again and would highly recommend this great Bistro."
Pub • Pubs • Irish • Casual
"Was today in Tolka House with some of my friends. Have to say is a great pub, food and service was excellent. We were served by a brilliant girl, Simone. Very polite, helpfull and nice to everybody around. Definitely we are going to come back here. Might pop in there on a band night."