Honestly, the location is great and the setting is nice. I also like the waitstaff and the drinks…read moreare fine. But: j have been there three times to eat and it wasn't good food.

Typisch amerikanisches Restaurant/Sportsbar mitten in Westfalen. Toller Biergarten. Freundliche…read moreBedienung, Essen sehr lecker, grosse Auswahl und der Service war trotz vollbesetztem Restaurant aufmerksam und schnell. Gerne wieder wenn wir in der Naehe sind.

I've been going to this place forever. It's one of the places where my friends and I used to hang…read moreout quite a lot. Back in the days when it was still called 'Lucky Strike Original Diner'. We met to have breakfast, skip class or for late night snacks and burgers. Times have changed -- the portions became smaller and more pricey unfortunately. However, I still love to go to this place. Nowadays what you get is a medium sized burger, accompanied by a couple of fries (criss-cuts if you wish, which are pretty wicked). I usally stick to the Betty Boob Bacon burger and have hardly tired any other items on their board (except their American breakfast which is also small). The juicy BBB however is tasty, especially with extra bacon (a mandatory upgrade IMHO). So I can't judge most of the other food options on their board, but they got plenty. I recommend ordering an extra bowl of fries or some sort of starter as the menu won't be anywhere near American size meals. Also the shakes are delicious. Make sure to try those. My favorites are the Peanut Butter Shake and the mighty Snickers Shake which is not on the menue, but will be made upon request. They also offer season specific shakes. Cream soda (which I recall as Coke Float) is also a classic which goes well with a starter. The interior (and exterior) is reminiscent of an American Diner in the 50s and 60s. The atmosphere is unique. They even got a 'Wait to be seated sign" which is used when the place is packed. Nice! Years ago it used to be surrounded by grassland which was pretty cool. Staff is overall friendly and very helpful when it's decision making time. On my birthday I even got a tasty hot brownie with cream on the house, so that's what I call great customer service. This place is often packed with people and at times it can be busy, so remember to either make a reservation or bring some time. Before I forget: They have a Wednesday evening burger special. Buy one, get one free. But take my advice: You won't even get a seat without a reservation on Wednesday nights. In a nutshell: + OK food + Good milkshakes + Nice atmosphere + Ok staff - Small dishes - Small, bland breakfast - Pricey - Hard to get to with public transport - Could have more original food items from the US (like American MTN DEW on tab, fluffy pancakes, etc.) ===UPDATE Dec 2013=== We had breakfast at this place again after years of not having breakfast there. To cut right to the chase: It was highly disappointing. Yes, the waitress was nice and friendly and I always feel obliged to still tip decently when at least the service was acceptable... But the food was not up for it. I remember the portions to be way bigger. Instead after finishing that little bit of omelet that was tossed on a much too big plate I considered ordering a second menu item, which I didn't do in the end because the food was just too bad. The eggs were very greasy, and there was not much bacon on my bacon omelet. It came with some toast and hash browns which weren't well done but instead still had an aftertaste of raw potato. The price for the quality of the food and overall size was off the chart - not recommended for breakfast anymore.

Ich hatte von der Bude schon vor nen paar Jahren gehört. Jetzt da gewesen. Service war lustig, war…read moremit 4 Bayern da, die waren zuvor nie im Pott gewesen. Dementsprechend lustig war's. Burger: gehen durch'n TÜV.service auch. Preise auch. Publikum: Pott.

Love the location and food was amazing. The quality of the meat is really good and service very…read morefriendly. The menu of the wine is a good selection. Will come again.

The Ash is a place to fall in love with. The decor is beautiful and they make you feel right at…read morehome. Our waiter made us feel like we were special. Please if you ever visit Germany make sure you eat food at the Ash. My steak was so juicy and tender.

From the owner: Welcome to Cari Bella Restaurant Bar and Lounge. Cari Bella is an international restaurant. A place…read moreto experience marvelous food and all type of drinks to wash your meal down. Everything we do goes into making our hearty meals stand out. We handcraft almost everything we serve. We provide larger portions so you get more food for your order. That all guests receive prompt friendly and courteous service ensuring comfort and care is our highest priority. We will strive to offer authentically Cari Bella´s experience, remembering always the unique and special environment in which we operate. Our aim is to provide a first class night out for everybody. We offer a handpicked tariff of top Drinks and international lagers to compliment a daily menu of uncomplicated, freshly prepared international pub grub. If you are looking for a cozy romantic getaway, a unique family outing, a private party, the ideal reception dinner for children and adults, or a majestic wedding ceremony led by an authentic teamwork. Cari Bella provides the setting for any occasion. Cari Bella is more than a restaurant, more than a bar, more than a lounge it is a unique and unforgettable experience. A place of nourishment, excitement, relaxation and fun. Our way of discovering what we love was to create a Cari Bella restaurant bar & Lounge.

Great experience to eat here. The Milkshakes are awesome. Best american (fast)-food experience here…read morein Germany!

Not the same as in US. There came no question on how to cook the patty. 16 EUR for a sandwich and…read morefries/ drink is way too much. Good burgers but not worth to pay that amount.

Drinks and beers here in Germany is significantly lower in price compared to where I live in…read moreNorway. For one beer and a glass of premium whisky, it's below 6 euros, whereas in Norway you'd pay at least 15 for the same. Place here is cozy and lots of life here in Oberhausen. I'd recommend this plae if you're passing by, It's not a place for tourism in general.

Do not expect anything Cajun or Tex-mex.... it's not. My husband ordered the chicken strips and I…read moreordered lemon-garlic chicken. The chicken strips were pretty amazing, the BBQ sauce reminded me of sonic drive-in. My lemon-garlic chicken was pretty flavorless (I wish I had some creole or slap your mama seasoning to spice it up) the vegetables were delicious, however the guacamole that came with my dish was disgusting. But living abroad (or outside of Texas for that matter) we have to accept that Tex-mex/Mexican food is never going to be right