Sweet, fluffy donuts with a golden crust, lightly dusted with powdered sugar or glazed for a perfect treat any time of day.
Tapas • Spanish • Seafood • American
"Had a party here recently (renting out the top floor) and can't thank the venue and staff enough for a fantastic evening. Leading up to the event, they were really responsive answering all our questions promptly and everything was completely transparent. On the night itself, the staff were brilliant and fun, the venue itself is absolutely lovely and very photogenic (bonus points for the stage) my only minor critique is to be able to have the music a bit louder but 10/10 evening would recommend to anyone."
Chicken • Waffles • American • Ice Cream
"The fried chicken at this restaurant is delicious and comes in generous portions. I ordered the small skillet with fries, which was more than enough for just one person. I highly recommend it if you're a fan of fried chicken."
Kebab • Coffee • British • Scottish
"visit with the family after reviews as small dog owners should be a fantastic place. Apart from us we were not sure if there is a table service, so we had to order at the cash desk. lady had a friendly art. helpful and informative. the place is small, but well-spered for like 5 small grp. toilet was not sure whether we can use it or its only storage place. the haloumi burger was amazing. fresh rocket sweet and hot sauce plentiful seeds and good taste. pancake is big 1 enough for 2 children. I can see the dog friendly side next to an empty water plate. maybe we went too early, the staff was too busy with delivery orders"
"The fried chicken at this restaurant is delicious and comes in generous portions. I ordered the small skillet with fries and it was more than enough for one person."
Bars • Beer • Wine • Japanese
"We liked this place. The staff was super friendly and nice. One of the drinks we ordered with the pea flower gin was really outstanding. We had the rice cracker, shishito pepper, a cuke salad and squid starters. The crackers were great the salsa ordinary and did not detect shiso in the avocado. The cuke salad was good but would have liked more cukes to lettuce ratio. The squid was ok, not great, and skimpy but the yuzu mayo was really great. The peppers were ok. We had miso eggplant, pork belly and duck. The eggplant itself was good, not so crazy about the miso preparation. The pork was great and the duck was also very good. We weren’t crazy about the plum sauce; it needed something. These dishes would have been improved by some green onions and a bunch of cilantro. We had the cheesecake dessert with whiskey ice cream. Found the cheesecake bland but loved the ice cream . They very kindly brought the child with us a sweetly decorated scoop of mango sorbet which she loved. This restaurant is rated 4 1/2 stars. I would rate it 4.3 based on our visit but we might have ordered more adventurously with out a child in tow."
Meat • Pizza • Pasta • Steak
"My wife, daughter 2 grandkids we're on a trip to London and rang to book after seeing the very favourable reviews. We wanted to book a table for 5 people at 7.30 but we asked to make it 7.15. No problem. we duly arrived at 7.15 but were told our table would not be ready for 10 mins. Again no real problem except it was in fact 20 minutes. Was a bit surprised that no apology was forthcoming but surely they would ensure we were looked after. We were given menus and asked if we wanted water and we said yes tap water would be fine. Two bottles of mineral water were provided but again no real problem. But that was the last we saw of anyone for a further 15 minutes when I managed to get the attention of the waiter to take our order. We ordered a bottle of wine and some soft drinks but said we'd like to order the food now as well. We got as far as the starter but we told that the items we chose used pizza base and they had none. Does that also mean that you have no pizzas? I asked. No sorry was the reply. Since pizza was explicitly what the kids wanted and we had been there some considerable time, were not told when we were given the menus that there was no pizza based items and that we were not made to feel welcome, we left feely very disappointed and hungry."
Cafés • Pizza • Seafood • Fast Food
"The meals were acceptable but nothing extraordinary and definitely not worth the price. This restaurant charges separately for vegetables and doesn't provide extras like bread or items such as olives and balsamic olive oil without an additional cost. We also ordered dessert, all of which were ice creams. After waiting 20 minutes, we decided to cancel the dessert, not wanting to waste any more time. Oddly enough, the desserts then arrived, but the ice cream scoops were melting. To be fair, they did remove the dessert charges from the bill, but this experience has turned us off from this particular Ivy branch. I should mention that the vegetables consisted of untrimmed green beans and lukewarm broccoli. Overall, the entire meal took just under three hours. Despite there being plenty of waiting staff, it seemed like the kitchen struggled with mixing up or delaying orders, even at our table. I was not impressed."
Steak • Vegan • British • Vegetarian
"My children were devastated when the waitress forgot their desserts completely. We had ordered pancakes just before 5pm, their deadline, and I ended up ordering a coffee and a small dessert while we waited. Both came quickly, but we still waited for the kids' desserts. After half an hour passed, I asked for help and was told that nothing had been put through for my children. It was obvious that they were waiting, and I was truly shocked and disappointed. This experience really soured our visit. The manager's only concern seemed to be swapping out the deal so we paid for the kids' meals but received free pancakes. This was frustrating, especially since my 3-year-old was upset and I was trying to comfort her while being interrupted repeatedly and having menus pushed in my face. I don't think we will be returning to this restaurant in the future."
Pub • Steak • British • Breakfast
"Lovely range of good quality homemade food. Great butternut squash and carrot soup And toffee pudding was worth every calorie . Very attentive serving staff. Room was well spread out for Covid until a party of 10 arrived and all sat together. Very hard for staff to split them and adhere to rules. This made me feel quite uncomfortable. As we were just leaving it was fine. However overall we all had a delicious fresh meal and we will be back for sure Even got 30% off due to a promotion !"
Pizza • Steak • Italian • European
"We had booked a table for 7.30 pm dinner and after waiting in line we’re shown to a table. The table next to us was very very loud and discussing business on a Saturday night. We could not hear each other above their din. After 30 minutes a waiter came to take our order and we asked for a quieter table. We were told to walk outside to the terrace. Essentially this is an area in the thoroughfare of the hotel (inside) behind a wooden low fence. After another 20 minutes I went to find a waiter who said he would come out to take our order. After another 10 minutes I went and found another server. The waiter I had seen before recognised me and hit his hand on his head and came out to us. The starter was delicious but we had to chase up the bottle of wine and never got our glasses of water. When the main course was delivered by a lady she said “Bon appetit” but we said we couldn’t eat without cutlery. She promised us some but we never saw her again. After 5 minutes my husband went and found cutlery because his fish and chips were getting cold. My shepherds pie was tasteless, lots of potato and a thin layer of lamb in a watery tasteless gravy. Nobody ever came back to check on us. They add a discretionary 12.5% tip for a service charge which I didn’t think they deserved so we took the bill to the desk and told the manager of our experience. He blames the management for trying to reduce staff and told us it was our own fault because we voted for Brexit. I pointed out to him I didn’t. He said it is like that every night. He removed the service charge and 20% off the food which was fair but next time I stay at the Sofitel I will bring a picnic and save a pot of money and disappointment."
Cafés • Pizza • Coffee • European
"the limited vegan options at Pinkman’s are indisputably delicious. I had the avocado on toast and it was so delicious; with a sweet chili sauce it was amazing. the brot was so fresh and the avocado smash was so unusual, but delicious. I also had the vegan chocolate dripping cake, which was a decent vegan cake option. so much I have the items I have tried here, they have very limited vegan options. they have in the rule only 2 cake options and the avocado next to another dish is the only vegan option also. your menu, as I know, never changes; so I do not visit this place often because it can get boring. I would still recommend if they were looking for a decent brunch in bristol. also the vibes of the bakery are great."
Vegan • Mexican • Western • Breakfast
"Must have been a bad day there?!? Took a long time to come, card machine playing up, flies I saw were walking over the quiches in the counter. It was a hot day, but they can still be covered up like other places do. Sorry, but that wasn 't Pad Thai! More like a Welsh equivalent and call it Bad Dai Firstly used the wrong noodles, more like cut up very soft spaghetti, not much of it too. A very few stems of beansprout, think a very tiny bit of tomato ketchup cooked in to give it an Asian taste?!?! Then most of it was a stir fry veg with no taste. The peanuts are dried, crunched and added to the top later, but this dish had full stir fried in much softer (old? peanuts thrown in when cooking. I don 't think this person has had pad thai before to see how wrong it is. I had to leave it, as it just wasn 't nice. Friendly enough staff at the till though, so I 'll give another star. For the eggs on fried potato, fried potato was ok, but probably upgrade the eggs as they were bland. Thought I had COVID for one minute for lack of taste, but no, popped in for something to eat a few doors away. If the chef reads this, DO NOT TAKE IT AS BAD, take it as constructive criticism!!! Go try Pad Thai other places, and ask them what they do. They won 't mind... Again, I 'm sorry as I cannot go back after that visit, but I always wish any business luck for the future, as I do realize it is hard."
Soup • Steak • Salads • Cheese
"This was our first visit. I have to remind myself that this is a training environment for students but there should be someone in charge, who is identifiable to direct the students on how to present a menu and how to place a dish in front of customers. However, four courses for £35, amuse bouche counted for one course. Amouse bouche lacked any seasoning, orzo starter, well cooked but again lacked seasoning. My wife had fish, Coley, which was nice. I had chicken breast on a bed of curry sauce with hassleback potatoes. My whole dish was luke warm at best, the curry sauce was overpowering, and the hassleback potatoes were not crispy. The chicken was lovely and moist and I ordered a side of triple cooked chips which were super hot, expensive at £4, I only wish the rest of my dish was that hot. I had cheese and biscuits which consisted of Brie, blue cheese and cheddar together with chutney. My wife had Pain Perdue which was well presented and tasty. The restaurant is more like a cafe, not cosy, so don't choose it if you want a romantic evening. Overall would I go again? probably not. If you are ever near the Lake district try to book a table in the restaurant at Kendal College. On a final note; there is parking on an evening next to the college. Drive up to the barrier and press the call button, security will let you in. The barrier opens automatically on exit."
Kebab • Pizza • European • Fast Food
"I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant! The service, food (we had a roast this time—those roast potatoes were incredible!), the atmosphere, and the cocktails were all exceptional. I've been here several times, and I've never been disappointed. A special shout-out to Louise! All the staff (there's a large team, so you're never left waiting) were great, but Louise really stood out. She even managed to make our very shy son smile! We've tried the lunch and dinner menus, and everything has always been delicious. Plus, kids eat free on Sunday afternoons! Hats off to Harpers—bravo!"
Pizza • Steak • Pasta • Mexican
"Thank you for the hospitality that I received when visiting your Media City restaurant last Friday for a pre-theatre meal. Food and Menu There is a simple menu that includes all the Italian and American classics that people love to eat. The choices are limited however it does cater for a range of diners from the Meat lover to the Vegetarian. In the Starters there is a Garlic Pizza Bread that is tasty with a great Garlic aroma. There is also American Style Nachos with Jalapeños and all the sauces to dip into. In addition, there is Calamari, Ribs and the Chicken Crunch too. In the Mains there is a great selection of Pizzas with good flavours. There are also additional toppings that you can add on for an extra charge. There is also a decent variety of Steak, Pasta, and Salad dishes for those that fancy them too. For the Burger fan there are some Beef Burgers and a Chicken Fillet one too. There is also a wide variety of sides that are a great addition to your meal from Chips, Sweet Potato Fries to Onion Rings and Garlic Bread too. For those with a sweet tooth then there is a selection of popular Desserts including the Warm Chocolate Brownie, Cheesecake and, Tiramisu that is creamy and indulgent to eat. If you like cold Desserts then there is Ice Cream and the Knicker Bocker Glory. For the Starters the Garlic Pizza Bread was tasty and moorish. It was soft in the middle with a bite on the edges. It was yummy. The Calamari was pleasant to eat but could have been cooked more as it was slightly rubbery to eat. For the Mains the Chicken Fillet Burger was perfectly cooked and it was beautifully presented. It was tasty and heart-warming to eat. The Salad and the Mayonnaise added more flavour. The Sweet Potato Fries were comforting to eat. They were crispy on the outside with soft fluffy Potato on the inside. I love how they are presented in a small pan dish. Cute. The Onion Rings were scrumptious. Their crispy batter was great on the outside with soft Onion pieces inside. It was a heart pleaser. For Dessert the Chocolate Brownie and Ice Cream was heavenly to eat. The Brownie was cooked superbly. It was not hard to eat but it was runny with gooey and indulgent Chocolate. Yum. The Ice Cream was great too as it cut through the richness of the Chocolate adding texture. It was also stunning in presentation in which the Chocolate Brownie is in the middle of the plate with a lovely scoop of Ice Cream on top. Drinks They have a good selection of soft drinks which include all the popular ones to have. There is also a small variety of juices on offer too. However they do not serve non-alcoholic Mocktails. Service The service was good. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and accommodating. She gave us the time to choose our dishes. Her suggestions for food were spot on. It was good that the food came out pretty quickly and it was beautifully presented. Lighting and Access The lighting at this restaurant was pretty bright which allows for an enjoyable meal for most people including those with visual impairments. Entry to this restaurant is at the Holiday Inn Hotel to which there is a small step to enter into the building. Once inside there are stairs and lifts to get to the Mezzazine floor. This is where you will find the restaurant. There are no stairs inside as it is on one level. Furniture The furniture here is brilliant. I love the big tables which are spacious. The chairs are big and are comfortable to sit on. This gives a relaxed ambiance so that you can dine in style. Parking Parking is available at the Quayside Media City UK multi-storey car park (formerly The Lowry). If you are a Blue Badge holder then you will get 4 free hours when stamping your ticket. This takes effect from the time of arrival. Alternatively you can park at the Media City multi-storey which is closer to the venue. Pricing The pricing of the dishes at this restaurant are mid- range. However it is worth visiting once a while especially if the waiters are good, the food is tasty and that it is beautifully presented. If you love to eat Italian and American food within a relaxed atmosphere then head down to your local Marco’s."
Steak • French • Coffee • British
"Every time I eat at 21, I wonder why we don’t come here more often! The food here is always lovely, I’ve never had a bad meal here which is something I can’t say about many restaurants, and the service is just perfect. So many restaurants we have eaten at recently have a very casual approach to service which is fine, but sometimes it’s nice to eat somewhere where you are made to feel a bit special and where nothing is too much trouble. 21 has that off to a tee! We ate here on a Wednesday night and took advantage of the Bring Your Own Wine offer. The set menu was really good and we had the terrine and ceviche to start followed by a delicious duck confit and a braised beef shoulder which my husband said was fabulous. Some chocolatey/nutty thing for pud and some cheese. The only slight quibble was that the slice of cheese was on the meagre side (there were lots of crackers and bread and a nice chutney) but as I was so full from the first two courses, it was possibly a blessing in disguise! We brought our trainee guide dog with us and all the staff were so kind and helpful. Thanks so much to everyone at 21 for a lovely evening and we hope to come back soon."
Cafe • Coffee • Fusion • British
"Great place but starting to look a bit tired. Toilets are an issue as limited and not particularly clean which is always a red flag! Try and get an attendant who is ideally not serving food, to check the loos every 15 mins and discourage patrons from allowing their dogs to sit on the seats. Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch"
Steak • Seafood • American • Barbecue
"So I recently visited FireJacks and it was a Monday night. It wasn’t very busy but it was the place we wanted to go to. Now it might also be the first place I’ve ever been where the food took less time than the drinks, and the drinks came in a very appropriate time. This did make me wonder as to how a K Jacket could be produced in under 5 minutes and therefore the freshness of the food is very debatable. The k jacker was a nice chicken burger however with a cold dry bun it let itself down. I also got cheesy fries which again were nice but knowing how cheap chips are to produce a few more would have been nice. Sadly firejacks didn’t light up our evening."
Pub • Cafés • Steak • Welsh
"I dined at this restaurant with my partner and her parents last night for the first time and had an excellent experience. The food was cooked perfectly and all dishes were served together. I ordered the RibEye cooked medium rare and it was delicious. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant more often. The atmosphere was cozy, the staff was kind, and the service was great. The average price per person was £20-30. I would rate the food a 5 out of 5."
Mexican • British • European • Fast Food
"The staff were very friendly, which is the main reason I’m giving them 2 stars. Unfortunately, the food was terrible. We experienced a long wait, and when our meals finally arrived, we found that both of us were missing items from our plates. When we brought this to the staff's attention, they informed us that the items had run out and offered us a substitute instead. The food was extremely greasy and tasted like old oil, and it was served lukewarm to cold. While the staff were kind enough to remove one drink from our bill, I won’t be returning. I forced myself to eat the food because I was starving, but I regretted it afterward. I wouldn't recommend this place, especially on weekends."