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The Seashell of Lisson Grove

The Seashell of Lisson Grove

49 - 51 Lisson Grove Regents Park London, NW1 6UH, United Kingdom

Fish • Beer • Wine • Seafood


"Sadly, after many years of visiting this establishment, our visit on 11th November 2023 was shocking. This was our first visit since the Coronavirus Pandemic, we arrived at 9.41pm after travelling a long distance for what has always been a monthly treat (pre Pandemic). The people serving were not at all pleased to see us, we placed our order including a fishcake on it 's own (I have a receipt to prove it) the lady who took our order was asked to confirm our order by the chef, he shout angrily and aggressively at her No Fishcake . She then came to us and said, sorry no fishcakes but you can have anything else , we reluctantly ordered a portion of Calamari. The woman who appeared to be in charge was hostile and rude to the lady that was serving us and demanded that she go down stairs to get Tartare sauce. She was not at all pleasant to us neither, it was very clear they wanted to close up, all be it there was a good 15 mins before closing at 10pm. Unfortunately, to add to this hostile reception, the food was awful, the fish and calamari was tasteless despite being freshly fried for us, the mushy peas and tartare sauce were equally as tasteless, the chips, although freshly fried were a little undercooked. All in all our £40.50 meal we travelled miles across London to enjoy after several years of not being here was truly disappointing. As a resident of Maida Vale in the 80 's and 90 's, we have been patrons of Seashell since the days when Princess Diana and her children frequented this establishment. I 'm without a doubt this establishment is no longer run by the previous owners, as the level of service and the quality of food is no comparison. Needless to say I will no be recommending Seashell or visiting again."

The Tal-y-cafn

The Tal-y-cafn

Tal Y Cafn Terrace Conwy, Clwyd LL28 5RR, United Kingdom

Pubs • Cafés • Steak • British


"Booked a table for 6.15 was seated straight away, stunning restaurant area. our table was close to the door, so kept our jackets on as it was cold) When the food arrived it all looked beautiful, my youngest daughter had from the children's menu which was garlic bread with cheese and ham, egg and chips, she said it was so nice but the chips were chewy, so she left them but was full and happy with the rest of her meal. My eldest daughter had chicken goujions with fries and best gravy she has ever tasted !! Also had garlic bread, she said, she might of found her new favourite place to eat. Then it came to my meal, how disappointing, I ordered a fillet steak which was meant be service with chips,tomato,onion rings, a mushroom , fillet steak with a toasted croute topped with pate and red wine. They forgot the onion rings, but Brought them out, while eating the fillet steak it was a little touch but as it was the edges I thought they could just be slightly over done I ordered medium rare) I got a little closer to the middle it was medium, but the fat and sinew made it impossible to chew and eat, also no pate or red white sauce, as the girls were happy with their meal I eat the toasted croute, mushroom,onion rings and tomato, and like my youngest daughter I thought the chips were chewy very straight feeling to eat) as menu had been taken away I couldn't check if I had misread what was to come with the steak. Never got asked half was though meal if things were OK, even though their was only 1 other table eating in our area at the Same time with about 5 staff waiting on. When they came over to take the plates away they asked if everything was OK, I said not really can I have another look at the menu, which the lady kindly brought over, yes my fillet steak was meant to come with pate and red wine, so I informed her of how bad the quality of steak was and I couldn't eat any more of it and it wasn't served with the pate and red wine, she said I can see that, your plate is dry !! She said sorry about that and walked away. No more was said until bill came and the girl said we have taken off your drink large white wine £7) because of that !!! Wow could believe the explanation for refund of wine... and can't believe that the meal was that bad and things weren't served on it.. and for a £36 meal they refund a £7 glass of wine. No really apology, shocked and stunned that not even a voucher was offered to try and encourage us to come back. Total bill which I paid was £76.00 That was still paying £29 for my meal wow just wow) As we maybe moving to the area, we were hoping this could be our new place to dine out. As my daughters enjoyed their meal, I will give it another try, but I will stay clear of their steak. It was such a shame as its such a stunning place, which was decorated lovely for the festive season."