Smokin' Aces - is literally ACE in terms of taste. Wow. I can't believe how good these guys are…read more They are located in Chapel Market and only do lunch time service although apparently might open a full time restaurant somewhere. The chicken is just sublime, and the sauce selection they recommend - is brilliant with it. I go for the salad box - which includes, chicken, salad and mac and cheese. And they give lots of it. All for £5 - I repeat 5£!!! You must go at half 12 otherwise the queue can be quite lengthy. Many go because the portion sizes are incredible but the quality of the food is up there. Sometimes I can't finish it and have to take it back for dinner. what more can I say - mind blown.

If you are a BBQ lover, go there! If you are a hungry BBQ…read morelover, definitely go there! The portions are Huge! Normally when I have BBQ I would finish a platter for 2 people by my own. But the £6 BBQ box here.....I couldn't finish Meats are good, sauces are good, pork cheeks highly recommended! My only concern would be that the meat may need a lil more smoke.

The restaurant layout is simple: a huge braai at the back of the restaurant with tables and chairs…read moreset up at the front, a bar downstairs and a separate area in the basement that is dedicated for groups to about 22 people. I started off with a glass of wine from South Africa. Their wine list and cocktails have South African influence. Price was £7 - £9 for a glass of medium level wines. I was recommended the prawn skewers, cous cous salad and a lamb with apricot skewer. My personal favourite was the prawn skewers. The chefs have peeled the bodies beforehand but left it's head and tail shell intact. It was served with some rocket salad and two difference sauces (in a separate sauce plate) to complement the heat and spice from the prawns. I did not think the separate sauces were that important as I did enjoy the prawns and rockets together. I do like sucking prawn heads, and oh boy, it was juicy. The prawn was well cooked. Loved the combination of chilli in it. It was very tasty and spicy. I must say that £12 for 4 pieces of prawns might be a little steep for a lunch meal. The lamb skewer I had apparently was something new they are about to add their list of sosaties. It definitely smelled good as it was served. On the skewers were about 8 chunks of lamb meat, 6 pieces of apricot and 5 pieces of onions. Juices from the apricot burst into your mouth as you chewed on the fruit. The lamb was also juicy, well seasoned and succulent. It didn't have any bad smell to it, so I thought it was a dish well done. Cous cous salad was refreshing. It came with generous serving of rocket leaves, raisins, pine nuts, cheese and some slices of freshly baked crusty bread. The dessert was fantastic although I must admit I did not see the South African influence in it. I had the dark chocolate mousse served with blackberry compote, yogurt and pumpkin seeds. I spoke to Mark, person in charge when I visited, about this and was told the dessert will be taken off the menu. So the restaurant is definitely taking some positive steps to serving better food and improving the menu. Overall happy with my food here

We really enjoyed Hammer & Tongs. Tried all three appetizers (curried fish, biltong, bread); had…read morethe Baby Braai (chicken, pork belly, lamb, chips, couscous salad, and braaibroodje, all great except the pork belly which was just fair), and chased with the Malva pudding (sponge cake with apricot syrup and a scoop of ice cream, really good). Was good and would definitely come back again. Was dead on a Tuesday night: no problem getting a seat. Server was helpful and friendly. Only bad point: clothes now smell like a bonfire--but totally worth it!

I loved everything about this restaurant. We went to the one in Covent Garden and I'm officially…read moreobsessed. From the decor to the service to the food, everything hits. Tillie was our server and I wanted to make her my friend! The sweetest smile, the kindest personality and demeanor. It was like a warm hug being served by here. I came in convinced we were going to do the chef's choice meal but there were too many specific dishes we wanted to try so we went in that direction. Started with the rip and dip platter with GF bread. Pitas looked amazing but the GF bread worked great too. The smoked cod dip was unreal. For mains we shared the fried halloumi, sea bream, chicken and calamari. That fried halloumi has been in my head for days now, I'm obsessed. Nothing special about the calamari but the sea bream was bright, nutty and delicious. And the chicken was juicy and the sauce was addictive, I couldn't stop eating it. We got the med cheesecake for dessert and the sourness of the cheese paired with the crunchy kataifi was so good! I can't stop talking about this place and will visit again later this year. Huge fan!!

I've been to this location and the one in Canary Wharf, and both are quite good. Solid…read moreMediterranean cusine for reasonable prices - but some things are better than others. The environments are really pleasant and airy. You feel as though you've been transported outside of London to a restaurant on the coast in Crete. Maybe that's a bit of a stretch but still I do feel as though wnen I'm inside the grey-on-grey atmosphere of the local environment disappears. Food itself is mostly really good. Some personal favorites are the pork and feta sausages which are so comparable to the kind of sausage you'd have camping in the mountains in the States that my sentimentality is for back home rather than the Mediterranean! More on theme is the lightly fried aubergine skewer which is one of the most delicious preperations of eggplant that I've ever had. The greek salad is small but radiating with fresh flavor - you'll be surprised that something so simple as so satisfying. Less tasty is the chicken - I've tried this a couple of times and while the chicken is relatively juicy the seasoning is just a bit on the bland side to really resonate. I have also tried the trout which is near indistinguisable from salmon - not necessarily a bad thing and certainly the fish is fresh but ultimately it's not that exciting of a dish. Overall Brother Marcus is definitely a good spot and especially if you're in Canary Wharf which has a spotty upmarket restaurant scene. Go for it.

A great time had by all. Stopped here for dinner tonight with friends. The buffet has a nice…read moreselection of salads, side dishes, and vegetables. The meats dont stop. Chicken, Lamb, Steak, and Sausages. It is endless and oh so tasty. They also have brahma beer and a excellent selection of cocktails. Just Go!!!

As it happens it is not easy to find a place to meet the needs of those carnivorous people out…read morethere, this Brazilian place manages quite well. For £21.50 it is all you can eat, really as much as you can handle so be sure to take sweat pants when you come here. The salads are lovely and fresh and the meat is bursting with flavour and prepared in front of you (almost). Very long skewers hold beef, chicken, lamb or pork and they are being cooked in a massive fireplace that has a very funny pork sculpture with an apple on its side. Vegetarians fear not, besides the saldad bar they also offer grilled vegetables skewers at a price of £12 for all you can eat. Very friendly staff, but for some reason I was not allowed to take a picture of their food, I guess you are just going to have to go and see for yourselves.

We went on a search for an amazing Sunday Roast and ventured a bit out of central London to The Old…read moreQueen's Head. Here we found an absolutely magical pub full of history, unexpected (and maybe kinky?) surprises, beautiful staff, and fabulous food. If the mirror ball doesn't just make you happy when you enter the second floor dining room, then you are just hopelessly unhappy. Then entire restaurant (and I explored all three floors because I'm nosy) was just beautifully decorated. We made reservations and arrived around 12:30pm (pre-matinee meal), and while not busy at arrival, the pub quickly filled with an assortment of locals that I could not have case better if I tried. I desperately wish I was a local and this was my neighborhood pub! Food and drinks: the roast was everything I hoped it would be! As a southerner (US), I grew up with Sunday roasts, though slightly different. All I can say is that the roast beef was the closest I have ever tasted to my grandmothers - the beef was so tender and the gravy almost made me lick the plate. The sticky toffee pudding was irresistible and I am embarrassed to say I made sounds of pleasure that are not usually heard at the dinner table (at least... a public table). The staff was as equally yummy as the food - I hate to objectify people, but the staff gear were the best looking and most-smiling staff we encountered in London! I left with a major crush on the hostess and the bartender! I can't imagine what this place turns into in a Friday or Saturday night, but I will be finding out during my next visit to London!

Sunday roast at the Old Queens Head. Food was superb. Cocktails perfect and service was attentive…read moreand friendly. If you're not into stairs ask to be seated downstairs

Whoever says that food in London sucks...they don't know how to find good food. Luckily for me,…read moreLeather Lane, which is the best place to find street food in London, was a street behind my apartment when I stayed in London. Carnivore is definitely some of the best BBQ I have ever had. I ordered the ribs, pork belly, and Mac n cheese. All of it was perfect. They have a giant smoker in the back of the tent, which gives the meats such an authentic taste. The pork belly had the perfect ratio of fat to tenderness and the had a lovely crunch on the outside of it. The ribs were easy to eat and fell right off the bone. And that Mac was just out of this world. My roommate got their pulled pork sandwhich probably 4 times so naturally I had to try some of it. That sandwhich was stupid good. The roll was toasted and the pulled pork had so much amazing flavor. Carnivore is doing everything right when it comes to BBQ.

Sup my fellow English Yelpers! Thanks to your input I was able to find a proper burger my first…read morenight in town. Byron did not disappoint. It's an American style burger joint with good food and nice decor. Service is great - got there on a Sunday evening and it wasn't crowded. Sat down and ordered a Byron ale - of course... The Mac n Cheese balls are delish!! Crispy, meatball sized and cheesy with bacon, a bit of hot sauce and the Byron cheese - all together it made a great starter. I ordered the Reuben and it was great! Cooked as ordered and everything just worked. Overall great visit!! Cheers mate!

I know, I know...Byron's burgers are the hype in London right now and I am very aware that I'm…read moreprobably one of the few who actually didn't enjoy their dining-experince here. This Angel-Byron is really trying very hard to be cool; in my opinion, they've gone over-board with the currently all-so trendy "unfinished look": the walls are stripped barren, the cables are exposed and sitting on the upstairs gallery, you feel like you're in an attic or so. Granted, I like the unfnished look...but please keep it in moderation! As for the food, my burger was really just alright; nothing special. And the skin-on chunky fries were bland and lacked some salt (sure, I could add that, but they were so deep-fried that the salt didn't stick to them properly). I was also a little annoyed by the selection of wines. You could choose between: good, better, great and best. I mean, it is already nice that they want to help me with my decision-making, but I find it all to trivial, that the good one is the cheapest and the best one is the most expensive! All in all, my expectations were not met and I have no desire to try out any other Byron locations in the near future.

What a fabulous, fabulous joint. As soon as you step into The Duke, you feel the buzzing energy…read more The staff is incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and the food and wine are spectacular. You can spend hours enjoying your meal and company. Be sure to make a reservation and enjoy the surrounding area of The Duke!

This gastropub focuses on organic food and beverages. I came with friends who know one of the…read morechefs. I got to try langoustines as the starter which was cooked just right and tasted delicious with the aioli. The main was a fish dish, which had some pickled vegetables and was colorful and tasted great too. We also saw a couple of actors dining at two other tables, so that was randomly fun.

This place is the best BBQ spot in London Soho area hands down...the BBQ is not authentic Austin,…read morebut the rub, moisture, Bark is perfect. The issue is the wood is local vs. Texas Post Oak. However, not one bite was bad. I'll come here anytime I'm in town. The staff super friendly and efficient. Hats off to the chef!

Service was phenomenal. Especially since the team was so kind to our dog that we brough…read more Also - the coffee was outstanding - did not expect a TX BBQ place to have great coffee, but it sure was. The issue I have was the Hot Chicken French Toast. It wasn't really french toast, but more so burger buns w/ butter and tenders on the side. Ideally I was looking for fried chicken very similar to what you'd see w/ chicken & waffles in the States. The french toast didn't seem to be dipped in egg batter which is also a signature of French Toast. And while I ordered extra hot, there was pretty much ZERO heat.

Kai was my server and he did a great job going through the menu and making recommendations! All the…read morestaff was very friendly. Loved the ambiance...very cool vibe. Highly recommend!

The food was very good and our waitress and the manager were very careful about our food allergies,…read morewhich we greatly appreciate. We were there for the blues jam. I've been singing and playing harmonica for 59 years. I perform professionally in the usa. I signed up but decided to not perform. I refuse to play in a room seating 150 when the band is playing at stadium levels. It's painful, uncomfortable, damaging to my hearing and totally unnecessary. Howard Blu Maryland, USA 5 stars for the food and service. 1 star for the jam.