Grilled fish, crisp slaw, zesty lime crema, and fresh cilantro in a warm tortilla.
Steak • Vegan • Mexican • Vegetarian
"I wanted to drink somewhere else near st james' quarter for my birthday, so booked the basement. she knew the place and was happy to go there. it is a Mexican theme bar, with a large menu catering for any nutritional needs; it is gf and vegetarian, I am vegan. no problem at all. we were so happy that we could both eat the churros, and oh my word, they were good! the personal is great here. very friendly and attentive. they have an extensive selection of tequilas, a great cocktail list and also mocktails that I can drive for as I can. I'll go back soon!"
Fish • Wine • Coffee • British
"I stayed at the Dunston Hall Hotel and to be honest, the food there is not very good. I had lunch there and decided to go somewhere else for dinner. Around 6.30pm, we searched online for a few places and decided on this restaurant because it was nearby. I'm so glad we did. My mother, my two children, and I sat outside to enjoy the warm evening and because we had a stroller. The staff, two girls and a guy, were very friendly. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and presented well. We were very satisfied. Thank you so much. X"
Beer • Cafés • British • Cocktail
"We have eaten here a few times over the years and enjoyed the food, particularly as a vegan. This time around not as good. Firstly as a family no kids breakfast options but they were fine with us splitting the pancakes. Secondly, only two vegan options at breakfast, neither of which an actual ‘traditional esque’ breakfast. I opted for the plant based breakfast bap which did taste nice but a little on the undercooked side. Relatively small for virtually £10. Things to improve to get back to its older best: Have more vegan and kids options for breakfast. If you’re going to charge £10 for a small breakfast bap, add a few bits on the side. Way overpriced for what you get. We will be going to the better brekkie options in the area next time."
Pub • Cafe • Wine • Drinks
"Our reservation was mishandled, and our table was mistakenly given away while we waited at the bar. This was frustrating, especially since we had a confirmed booking. The bar staff, however, were lovely and very efficient. Unfortunately, the table service didn’t match the same standard. We had a long wait after finally being seated before our food and drinks arrived. When it was time to settle the bill, we were charged £60 for a bottle of wine, despite our order being for a £32 bottle—quite a significant error. The table service offered little in the way of an apology for this mistake. While the venue itself is beautiful and we enjoyed an enjoyable evening with friends, the level of service was disappointing and felt lacking."
British • Seafood • Scottish • Fast Food
"This is by far the best and freshest food van I’ve ever been to! It was highly recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! Would totally go back to Harris just to go here for lunch. On nice days, there are wee tables to sit outside or… on not so nice days, you can go and sit in your car until the buzzer goes. The staff were so friendly and it was just a fab experience"
"in this flowering restaurant after a recommendation of a friend. had booked a table, maybe had to wait 5 minutes when the place was so busy, no problem with it. the waiting staff was pleasant and my milk incompatibility was filled with a smile and a resurrection. we ordered 3 plates according to recommended along with a few margheritas, in any case the caramelized ananas margherita and apple can recommend. one of our party courts did not arrive, but when we pointed out, it was offered to come out directly or take it out of the bill. she was full so we just canceled it. in any case a place for a fun atmosphere to go with friends. will definitely be back."
Steak • Tapas • Mexican • American
"The courtyard and view at this restaurant are nice, and the waitress Freya was very pleasant. However, the Mexican food here is possibly the worst I have ever tasted. It was awful and tasteless. Additionally, you have to pay £1 for a small amount of salsa that is also tasteless. We ordered four tacos (chicken, pork, beef, and aubergine), a prawn salad, an orange salad, and another meal that I cannot remember. All of the food was disgusting. There are many good restaurants in Edinburgh, so I would recommend avoiding this one. Both of us felt sick after eating here, and if I had the energy, I would have asked to speak to the manager about how bad the food was."
Fish • Kebab • Drinks • Peruvian
"The gastronomic delight that is Lima restaurant offers a pleasant experience and an interesting experience to Peruvian cuisine. Its decor had a tasteful ambiance that is neither over the top nor too muted. Our culinary journey at Lima started with a classic Ceviche an embodiment of freshness, vibrant in flavor. However, for those accustomed to the traditional Peruvian kick, it might need a tad more salt and a generous addition of aji (chilli) to satisfy your palate. The Octopus Crab Causa was another delightful dish. The perfect combination of sea flavors, together with the well seasoned potato, added a beautiful depth to the dish. But, the real winner amongst the appetizers was the Croquetas de Ají de Gallina an absolute triumph that is bound to make you want more. For the main course, we chose the Beef Filet Saltado (Lomo Saltado) which came with rice. The beef was beautifully tender, with a melody of flavors playing in each bite, all harmonized beautifully with the rich jus. Unfortunately, the dessert didn't live up to the high standard set by the preceding dishes. We had the Tres Leches, which it's a dessert that tends to be a crowd pleaser but was somewhat forgettable in this setting. The dining experience at Lima was overall very satisfying. Although it might lean a bit towards the expensive side, it was expected and feels justified for the quality of the food and the nice ambiance. Lima certainly strives to maintain the authenticity of Peruvian cuisine while adapting some variations for the British public. In summary, Lima restaurant is an excellent choice for a unique dining experience that takes you on a culinary journey to Peru without leaving the heart of London. I am already looking forward to my next visit."
Pubs • Fish • Cafés • Drinks
"I am extremely frustrated with this restaurant. I made a reservation for a bottomless lunch two weeks in advance, only to receive a text just a few hours before my reservation saying they could no longer accommodate food bookings for that day because the chef was ill. It's clear they don't have a backup plan for situations like this. I would never book here again, as they are not reliable."
Asian • Turkish • British • Vegetarian
"A couple of Saturdays back we were off to see our first fringe show, the brilliant Jimeoin (I thought his what seemed to be mostly unscripted chaotic stand up routine was hilarious and would definitely recommend you go see him) . With some time to kill before the show we decided to stop off at The Safari Lounge for a beer and a quick bite to eat. The only reason I even knew of The Safari Lounge was thanks to some free beer tokens I had received a couple of weeks previous from Heverlee, which specified it as one of the bars participating in the offer. The Safari Lounge is situated in Abbeyhill, just a couple of minutes walk from the top of Easter Road so didn’t take us long to walk."
Fish • Meat • Mexican • Kitchen
"After some stressful and challenging days, it was my day off, finally. I decided to treat myself by going on my own for a proper meal. I put on my airy summer dress and got out of the house without makeup or having a specific destination I like to live dangerously, I know. The weather took me mentally back at home, Greece. Walking alongside riverside with the sun showering my now milk white skin (no tan for greek girls in the UK), I was getting reminded once again, how rich and beautiful this city 's architecture is. Wondering what restaurant to pick for my special day, I realized I would fancy some nice and well made burrito, so, as every self respected consumer I opened my google maps, typed burrito and filtered my list to the top rated ones. Jive was just 5 minutes away, which was quite convenient for my hungry belly. I had passed 1 million times from their door but never noticed it. You need to be looking for their floor standing sign. Walked up the stairs and ended up in an extremely atmospheric well lit room, with vintagely ruined plaster, exposed subflooring and industrial furniture. The windows were wide open, welcoming every bit of the summer weather and revealing an inspiring angle of everything that was going on outside, in the heart of Norwich, the fine city. The tables are few, for which I 'm not complaining about. After all I 'm getting more and more anti socially british as the time goes by. You don 't know me but I 'm one of those individuals who love to sit in crowded places and watch the strangers around them guessing their stories based on details. Regarding people enjoying the Jive food there, there was a big group of friends, an old couple, a new couple (probably on one of their first dates) and two men probably on an unofficial business meeting. The food was just amazing. Prices are not the best but then again, it was expected considering the position and the dine in feature. Loved every aspect of my visit. Honorable mention? The polite and helpful service."
Kebab • Steak • Vegan • Mexican
"The style of service here really let it down for us. The food was quite good we tried the tacos (chicken was nice, fish ok), salad with chicken (average) and guacamole (very good) and it was filling and ok for the price. But it’s a self service restaurant where you have to get your own cutlery, sauces and drinks, and place your orders online. This means you have to create an account, which takes time, and the menu if you have any dietary requirements is not easy to navigate. I asked one of the staff a question and felt like I was being a huge inconvenience to him. For this reason we wouldn’t go back. There was also a strong smell of bleach where we were sat, which put me off my food."
Fish • Vegan • Mexican • Vegetarian
"Visit from April 2022... We revisited this branch as we had a gift card, the waiter remembered us from last time when we mentioned about our allergies. The waiter was really nice but I felt sorry for him as everyone was asking him to take their orders and he was the only staff member present on the floor. The food was very enjoyable, we ordered 2 Chicken Quasadilla, 2 Mushroom Quasadillas, 2 Sweet Potato portions and Califlower Wings. We were able to ask for our mayo to be out of our meals and on the sides instead which was great as we could are it as we wished. It took a long long time to ask for a dessert afterwards, we had to keep trying to get the attention of someone to serve us which took around 20-30 minutes. At the end we were trying to scan the QR code (like my previous review below the QR code does not work! We tried on three different devices and over three different tables QR! The receipt shows a surcharge which you can ask for it to be taken off, it would be great for the QR code to work as then you feel like you can take it off if you felt like it wasn't an enjoyable experience, we took the gift card to the till and it took around 30 minutes to sort out! Ridiculous. The staff member was apologetic but it caused us to miss out train, it should be much easier to use a gift card. Think that's the last time we will visit here as the ending has become too stressful. Visit from Feb 2022 ... First time visiting a Wahaca Branch. Staff were very friendly and they asked regarding allergies which is very important. Lots of Vegetarian options which is brilliant, we ordered the Mushroom Club, Chicken Club, Patatas Bravas and a Halloumi and Pineapple Taco which was free. The Freebie was very very cold, it felt like because it was free they didn't care how it was presented? The Patatas Bravas were luke warm. The rest of the food was really nice especially the Mushroom Club which I would have again. We were going to order two lots of Patatas Bravas but we're adviced just to buy one because of the size.... We wish we had bought two lots as there wasn't enough to share one portion. Ordered through person but had to pay through QR code which didn't work, so waiter had to do it on their phone which made us feel uncomfortable and stupid... Personally either order through an app and pay at the time or just order through a person and pay through a person, don't do a mixture. Restaurant was clean and toilets were nice and clean which I always check. Knocked a star off for the cold/Luke warm portions of our meal and also the QR system not working correctly (Side Note: I have paid via QR codes before so know how they work so I am experienced with them so think many people will struggle to pay like this."
Steak • Pizza • Seafood • British
"We booked a table for Saturday tea time for 7 people, and the booking stated that one of the guests would be an 18 month old which would need a high chair. We went to the bar to tell them we were here for a booking and when we shown our table we were seated at one of the two high tables in the whole place. There was no high chair set at the table, so I asked for this and they brought the usual wooden pub highchair over, but if my daughter sat at this at the table her head would be under the table, how were we supposed to have a meal with her like this? We asked if we could be moved to a low table, which there was a large one to seat all 7 of us at where there was one man having a beer, and the next booking for that table was 2 hours later, so we would be gone before the next booking. The bar staff said that he couldn't ask the man to swap tables, unsure why, and the only solutions he had was for us to sit at a table for 4 (way too small and cramped for our party size) or for him to swap one of the high tables for a low table, so we opted for this. However, because the high tables were up against a bench seat it then meant that my husband had to be wedged in behind the table so that there was enough space for me to sit down and not be bumping in to the table behind me. It also meant that we couldn't really speak with the other members of our party as they were sat a good foot above us. Safe to say, I will not be recommending to any of my friends, especially ones with children, and we will look for an alternative next time we visit the area."
"The staff at this restaurant are very knowledgeable about cross-contamination but do not have a separate kitchen. I made it clear that I have an allergy (Celiac) and was informed that there is no 100% guarantee of avoiding contamination without a separate kitchen. The menu includes a section for gluten-free options and another for "Milder Gluten Sensitivities", but I would advise those with Celiac disease to avoid ordering from the latter. Despite being an extremely sensitive celiac, I ordered a rainbow bowl which seemed to be the safest option and felt fine after eating. It is important to be cautious when ordering and I also took a gluteguard tablet before my meal, which may have helped."
Steak • British • American • Vegetarian
"Here for Valentines with my wife, but will think twice about coming here again. We have been here several times before and usually had good food and good service, but for Valentines both were lacking. Arrived about 5.45 for an early evening meal with the restaurant about a quarter full. We were seated near to the door and with it being a cold night my wife asked if we could move further into the restaurant. the girl who was looking after the bookings had a quick look around and said that some of the other tables were already allocated and we could not be moved. problem 1) After looking at the menu we decided on the Nachos with beef to start and then I had the Five Boroughs burger and my wife had the Steak. we also ordered a large wine and a Morretti. When the wine arrived to both of us it seemed smaller that a large measure so we asked the waitress who confirmed it was a large wine which we took her word for. problem 2) Then we were served the nachos and found everything on the meal cold and very little beef compared to what we'd had in the past. problem 3) Next we got our main meals with the steak still being quite nice but the burger was very disappointing, a very flat small burger, a small piece of coated chicken, a small slice of chorizo, with a piece of lettuce on a dry bun discovered later that there should also have been avacado and cheese but they had been missed off the meal). problem 4) After a while we ordered some more of the same drinks with the wine being the same size so we thought the girl had been correct in what she had told us. We ate our meals and decided to go to the Elephant pub for another drink as it was still early Liberty Tavern still with lots of empty tables where we could have been moved to). We went to the Elephant and I ordered a large wine for my wife which were surprised to see was almost twice the size of what she had been given in the Liberty. Very disappointing to see what was once a good restaurant going down hill fast. We have since been in touch with the Liberty Tavern to register our complaint ."
Lunch • Salads • Brunch • Drinks
"I really don't like giving bad reviews of local establishments but I feel you need to up your game big style. Went here after hearing about the place online. Our order included taccos, loaded fries and a chicken burger. The burger honestly was the most pittiful thing I had ever seen. It cost £16 and I ha e often got bigger and more impressive burgers for £5 in a takeaway. Small skinny fillet, run of the mill brioche bap and bog standard small portion of skinny fries. The tacco's £6 each and it's literally one small tacco which you could eat in 2 bites. The loaded fries were tasty but the brisket was dry and snuff, stringy dried out brisket... Really disappointing. The food took like 40 minutes to come.... I really don't understand where all this hype has come from but overpriced and sub par."
Pub • Fish • British • Vegetarian
"Great old style pub with friendly service and lovely food. Nice size carpark with swings for kids. Oh and did I say its a Shepherd Neame's pub? What more does one need. Kid-friendliness: Welcome.e kids. Do kids portions, swings and stuff in big gardenm Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot"
Food • Seafood • British • Scottish
"Food great, service great, management terrible. There were 7 of us in our party having a combination of starters and mains I only ordered a man, the hake which according to the menu took 20 mins preparation time. Starters came and went, enjoyed by everyone. Mains came, apart from 2, one of which arrived several minutes later. I queried my main which was missing and was reassured it was on its way, but 5 mins later was told that the order had been lost somewhere no apology but a replacement main was offered but declined as my fellow diners had nearly finished and we were constrained for time by the bus timetable. Eventually the manager showed up to ask if everything was ok and was told what had happened again no apology. For my inconvenience I was offered a free drink. I would have expected the manager to have been informed immediately of my missing meal and for him to sort things out. I told him on the way out that I was disappointed with the service but he was disinterested and only wanted an argument. This is a successful and popular business and most people would have a good experience, but the measure of a business is how they react when something goes wrong and in my case they were very much left wanting. Because of the incident neither we, or our friends would ever dine there again."
Steak • Spanish • Fast Food • Caribbean
"it feels like a beautiful village market with fresh fruit and vegetables and an attractive selection of stands for lunch, among them a vegan stall with many vegetarian/vegan-friendly. the prices were very reasonable. I have taken 1 star away, because at this time there are not enough waste containers and there are no recycling containers that would ruin the area more than it should be. I will update the stars as soon as this is fixed, I was surprised to learn the food levels not later than 17 o'clock open, so keep it in mind when they go late the afternoon down."