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Lava

➤ 1-3 Bangor Road, Conwy, United Kingdom, LL32 8NG

Menu • Meat • Steak • Vegan • British

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"We went for a ‘special occasion’ at the start of March. There appears to be two evening sittings 6pm and 8pm … and even this early in the season the 6pm sitting was really busy .. So book early !! The service was great very attentive and not pushing at all. They do not provide drinks with the service but guess what ? You can take your own and they will see be you with glasses and ice at no charge! The food was marvellous and we had ours on a hot platter and cooked the meat ourselves Overall a very pleasant evening thank you !"

The Olive Grove Deli Cafe

➤ 81 Station Road, LL31 9DF, Conwy, United Kingdom

Menu • Cafés • Pizza • European • Vegetarian

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"Whenever I get the inclination to write a review it’s usually because it’s so good and I want to shout about my experience to everyone… however this is not my usual 5* recommendation! As locals we have visited this cafe on a few occasions for breakfast or a coffee stop. It’s a great location, nice decor, dog friendly and delicious food. What’s not to like? Well, the staff, or more specifically the owner! She lacks any customer service skills, she smiles through gritted teeth, orders her staff around while she stands observing (or waiting for an argument . Each time we’ve visited she’s had an issue with something. Once she argued with me because I asked for my latte to be served in a cup rather than a tall glass. She proceeded to try and educate me on coffee making (I’m barista trained ! She reluctantly gave me it to me in a mug with a jug of extra milk which wouldn’t fit into the mug anyway! More recently we arrived, it was quiet, and chose to sit in the window (the largest table as we had our dog and didn’t want him to be in the way. She rushed over and demanded we sat at another table because she “couldn’t afford for us to take up a larger table”. We moved without an issue but she was very confrontational (as always and made the rest of our dining experience uncomfortable. So uncomfortable in fact that despite being ravenous we almost didn’t order. The cafe remained quiet throughout our time there, plenty of empty tables and yet she proceeded to use the larger window table to accommodate her staff, herself and a friend who popped in. How is that fair? So my advice to you as a fellow catering/ hospitality manager is… Learn from your Trip Advisor feedback, Book yourself on a free customer service course and lead by example and if you are worried about costs reduce the number of staff. 5 staff on duty in a cafe that seats approx 25 people at full capacity is not needed. Maybe the owner should put her feet up at home and let the lovely younger people do their thing. They all look so nervous around her and are almost too afraid to speak. I’m sure they’d do a far better job without her monitoring their every move. Even the Chef (her husband maybe? looks petrified of her!! Certain people are not cut out for customer facing roles and she is one of them! I’m pretty sure she doesn’t read any of these reviews as she’s been like this since my first visit 5 years ago!! What a shame. This place could be a thriving business and a welcoming village cafe but I’m sure her confrontational attitude and unwelcoming nature put people off from returning. Such a shame as the food and coffee are delightful"

Signatures

➤ Aberconwy Resort and Spa, Conwy LL32 8GA, LL32 8HH, United Kingdom

Menu • Kebab • Asiatic • British • European

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"As you drive into the car park at Signatures, you may wonder if you’ve made the right choice for dinner. Yes, it’s a restaurant that’s at a “holiday home resort” – and that’s a posh caravan park to you and me. But, fear not, we’d been here before and know that it punches above its weight, making it one of the better restaurants along the coast. The menu is well rooted in “Modern British” food which means it occasionally makes a leap away from the comfort of Northern Europe. As in a starter of king prawns, dressed in a quite pokey satay sauce, served with a crispy noodle salad. It worked. As did a lobster bisque which had the richness of the one you get in jars at Waitrose but enhanced with small bits of lobster. It’s accompanied with a small slice of toast, topped with mayo, crab and prawns. Sirloin steak was accurately cooked as requested but could have done with a bit of seasoning. It came with classic accompaniments – nicely cooked “fat chips”, grilled cherry tomatoes and a field mushroom.. “Trio of lamb” was a good representation of the modern classic of “meat three ways”. A couple of slices of perfectly pink fillet. Some long cooked shoulder. And breast, also long cooked, then pressed, breaded and fried to crisp. That came with “Palouise” potatoes – Google doesn’t find that term but it seemed be a boiled potato topped with buttery gloop (no, I wasn’t a fan). But it’s more than made up for by Savoy cabbage, roasted carrot and a lovely rich sauce. We often pass on dessert but not this time. Two classics on the menu, Firstly sticky toffee pudding – it’s rare to see a menu these days which doesn’t have it on. And, most times, it’s not worth the calories. But, here, it’s a delicious light sponge, pretty much perfect butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream, Homemade “Arctic Roll” and jelly will whisk a generation of Britons back to their childhood. Ice cream surrounded by sponge was fine. The fruit jelly was excellent – really fruity rather than just generic “sweet”. Good coffee to finish."

The Erskine Arms

➤ Rosehill Street, Conwy I-LL32 8LD, United Kingdom

Menu • Kebab • Cafés • Asiatic • British

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"I did encounter some minor issues during my visits, which is why I'm giving it a 4-star rating. They apparently don't serve cocktails, at least not the ones I requested. Recently, I asked for an Espresso Martini, and the bartender politely declined, saying they don’t make cocktails. Fair enough, so I opted for a pint instead. However, the next day when my wife asked for an Aperol Spritz, they promptly made it for her. To me, an Aperol Spritz is still a cocktail. I wouldn’t mind if I had asked for something more obscure, but an Espresso Martini is hardly in the same league as a Sex on the Beach! On our last visit, we walked by the pub and peeked inside to check for seating. It didn’t look busy, and I saw plenty of available tables, yet the doorman refused us entry, claiming they were full. Clearly, they weren't, but I didn't argue and decided to go elsewhere. Overall, it's still a fantastic bar, and I'm eager to try the food on our next visit. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in Conwy, as it's one of the better spots in the area. Plus, it’s conveniently located right across from the train station!"

Enochs Fish Cafe

➤ 146 Road, Conwy, United Kingdom

Menu • Cafés • Kebab • Seafood • Asiatic

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"Went here because other chippies were all closed early. Turned out it was good luck. Order several fish and chips. Speed was about normal for fish cooked to order 5-10mins. Quality was good. Chips were crispy. Opening hours better than most others in the area. Not the cheapest, £11 for fish, chips and peas/beans/curry. But okay value for what you get."