Situated in Mill Lane's 'Café Quarter', La Brasserie has long been a fashionable favourite amongst…read moreCardiff's café bar hang-outs. Inside, la Brasserie is kind of cosy but smart, with dark wooden furniture and jugs hanging from the beamed ceiling, and the menu offers European dishes with an emphasis on game and meat dishes. La Brasserie has a separate area outside called The Terrace, which is what this review is about. The Terrace is one of the many popular al fresco seating areas in this Mill Lane area of town, all of which get heaving with sun-seekers in the summer. It has a decent range of different wines, and its own separate menu with lunch from £7.95, including things like Caesar salad, grilled meat, and lighter bites - all tailored towards offering the type of food you want to eat when it's sunny. I've only eaten out at The Terrace (not inside La Brasserie), and the food there was pretty good, as was the wine - I'd recommend it for a lazy summer afternoon.

La Brasserie is one of the many restaurants in Cardiff that is mediocre at best, which is a shame…read morebecause I heard it used to be one of the best in the city. I came here for a works lunch, and it being the height of summer, we decided to bake outside at The Terrace. The best thing this place has going for its prime location for people watching. Admittedly, there aren't very many areas of Cardiff that beat Mill Lane for it. The food was sadly forgettable. I guess my hopes were set a bit high, but aren't everyone's? I, like Amanda, had barely finished my starter when the server came swooping around the corner with my main. The cuisine may be better in the main area of the restaurant, but to be honest, I'm not really in a hurry to find out.

Delicious food with good vegetarian and vegan options (the vegan caramel and chocolate torte for…read moredessert was amazing). Slow service, but thankfully we weren't in any hurry. A solid wine list. I will definitely go back.

I loved this place! Delicious wine! Wonderful service! Delicious bread. Loved the tomato soup! I…read moregot the pasta with chicken instead of mussels. They were very accommodating :) highly recommend

Went to Browns Bath today after some morning shopping for lunch and drinks and the atmosphere and…read morefood were fantastic. The staff were incredibly friendly and we were not left waiting long before our waitress came to take all of our orders, said hello and made us feel welcome. It was busy with the festive period but that just added to the atmosphere and everyone seemed in amazing spirits. I had the festive Bellini cocktail and the glazed pork belly for my main which was incredible! I highly recommend!

Where ever my wife and I go we visit a Browns if there is one. we took our family to Cardiff to…read morecelebrate our grandsons 18th birthday, ordered cocktails one of which was for our grandson his first alcoholic drink he could legally have in a public bar. The drink arrived in a pleasant looking tall tumbler that my grandson liked, I then went to the bar and mentioned it was my grandsons 18th birthday and asked could I buy the glass or put a donation in a charity box if they had one as he liked it and would like it as a souvenir the lady said she would ask the manager, promptly returning saying no we couldn't buy it. What ever the reason don't worry Browns about loosing a glass you have now lost our business and was considering booking a table for the six of us later in the week but we will never visit again on principle

A great restaurant with friendly staff. I particularly like their unique idea of being able to…read morechose your own fish or meat, from a selection on the counter, and have them cook the exact one you chose, exactly how you ask for it done. It's not too expensive either. The toilets are very clean and there is good parking available on site.

El Prado is a brasserie restaurant - selling a good range of fish and meats. You often get some…read moreunusual choices on the menu and food is always well cooked and tasty. In the evenings prices can be quite expensive - but the lunchtime set price menu is always good value, and although the choice is limited there is always something you fancy. Drinks are very expensive - so expect that to add to the bill. You can tell how popular El Prado is by looking at the car park - It is always full! The best place in Laleston and one of the best restaurants in the Bridgend area

It's too bad Grape and Olive isn't in a more convenient location…read more Situated on the periphery of the city centre's orbit, it's arguably a bit remote for those without a car (forget about finding it if you're a tourist), and my annoyance is compounded by the fact you have to pay for the privilege of parking in their car park. The staff will validate your ticket, but it's an unwelcomed hassle, nonetheless. Once you make it inside, Grape and Olive does offers a fine dining experience, marked by beautifully presented food and helpful and friendly staff. But I somehow feel like I'm dining in a hotel restaurant - there's not much to distinguish it from its competitors in terms of interior design - it just seems sadly bland to me. But they do offer free Wi-Fi, making it an ideal location for a business lunch. The menu, however, remains its saving grace. It's always refreshing for pizza enthusiasts to dine happily alongside red meat aficionados (I was in the latter category and found my steak to be cooked to perfection), so major points for Grape and Olive's extensive menu which is sure to satisfy all palettes.

Do yuppies still exist? Whatever they are, they're in here drinking £4 pints of Peroni, eating warm…read morefocaccias filled with organic pan-fired (what else do you shallow fry in?) chicken coated in authentic Italian pesto and rustic salad, all the while sat in an ocean of beige, mistaking inoffensiveness for stylishness. The Grape & Olive is in a bizarre location, stuck on the end of Wedal Road. It finds itself surrounded by a medical centre, an old people's home, a graveyard (no direct relation) and a council recycling facility (ditto). It used to be a Charlie Chalk's years ago, and if only they left the ball pit in the basement, then there would something interesting and fun here. Instead you're left swimming through a sea of self-satisfaction and smugness. The service here is generally excellent, though with Brains cutting back hours across the board, it might not be long before the quality of service dips, through no fault of the staff, but because there simply isn't enough of them. The proximity to Heath Hospital means that there is a pay and display car park, though this can be claimed back from the bar. Another hindrance to this awkward place.

The first dish was amazing but we wish the rest was just as great. The calamari was the best…read morecalamari that I ever had. The breading was delicious and they sprinkled chopped garlic on it with a touch of olive oil. The dipping sauce was amazing. The best entree for the night was Fish Parmentier, and it had a delicious white sauce that it was made with. The buttered mussels were good but could have used more chopped garlic. My 2 sons each ordered Beton Stew and they both were disappointed with the dish. I tried it too and the sauce wasn't great. My wife ordered the Beef Bouguignon and she was disappointed as well. It was the sauce again and she said the beef was over cooked and a bit stiff. My youngest ordered the Rib Eye with the béarnaise sauce. The steak could have been more tender and the béarnaise sauce was too bland and we definitely had better.

Nice French chain restaurant in a great location. The outdoor patio is beautiful and private. We…read morehad a great special (if you ordered 2 steaks, sauces, and sides, they gave you a bottle of wine). The food was good though the meat was a bit grizzled.

I like a cup of tea, and there is no better accompaniment than cake and this place does amazingly…read moregood cake. They also have vegan and gluten free cakes and drinks so it beats a good few cafe's on that alone. Their sandwiches are also really good and a bit different from your run of the mill cheese and pickle and all made fresh to your order. The staff also actually seem to enjoy working here and the atmosphere is great. Couldn't get a seat the last time I was down there so it obviously has plenty of fan's already.

What does this cafe not offer?!…read more Free wi-fi? Yes, it's got that. Great snacks and teas/coffees? Yep... Open mic night? Of course. A fusion of 50s american and parisian cafes, this local cafe is a great place to hang out (especially if you are a member of the MedSoc because apparently those guys get a discount!) of an afternoon. If you go in the evenings, there are sometimes open mic nights - unfortunately these aren't regular because attendance goes up and down - which is a great place to see some local talent. Me and my friend went there on our way back from Roath Park. It was a perfect little afternoon. If it had been a date, I'm sure I would have scored!

I came here for a college reunion lunch and the place did not disappoint. Lovely food, decor and…read moreambiance. The main dining room is exquisite.

First of the staff were amazing. My daughter spilled her drink over the waiter and he was so kind…read moreand excepting and didn't get angry. He went to my daughter to tell her it was okay and we all make mistakes. The atmosphere was calming. With piano music playing it had a chill vibe. Then the food for drinks I had mango cooler, AMAZING! Then for starter I had there famous tomato soup. Creamy had a rich tomato taste with a hint of garlic and basil. For main I had the Chicken with rustic tomato sauce and broccoli. The chicken was really juicy and tender the broccoli tasted fresh and amazing and the sauce was fantastic, delectable, scrumptious! Now the desert. I got the famous Ivy chocolate bomb. Warm brownie and a luxurious chocolate shell. The soft ice cream the pour boiling caramel sauce over top of it and it melts into foaming creaming lining the plate! Overall an amazing experience!

First time and a little disappointing. The food was way over salted, especially the lamb and the…read moregreen beans and I do like my salt so this is saying a lot. Great setting, but food was a little disappointing.

This was one of my Christmas presents, a meal out here. It's an amazing room, with wonderfully high…read moreceilings and stairs like the scene out of the Titanic. We were seated in the bar area and I opted for what I thought was a glass of champagne but it turned out to be a champagne cocktail 'the classic'. Wasn't to my taste! But my mistake. They have no draft beers, but some bottled and a good selection of bottled ciders. We were then seated at a big round table - too big in my opinion cos I felt I needed to shout to everyone on it! The menu looked amazing. As French as you could possibly get so I was in heaven. The waitress then came over and told us half of it they didn't have! Bit naughty not to mention it on the website cos there was a lot missing. I chose the steak tartare to start, It was delicious! Fillet steak minced with pickles and mustard through it, it was quite fiery actually, I think there was quite a bit of Tabasco in it too but it really enhanced the dish. Wasn't sure about the raw egg yolk served on top but I was pleasantly surprised. I opted for a bottle of the Pinot noir which was nice and subtle, the more expensive of the wines at 30ish quid. But that was at the top of the price range on the wine list so quite reasonable really for all the wines ( it helped I wasn't paying too! ). For the main I went for the sirloin steak, served with fries and the best pepper sauce I have EVER tasted. Yes The Yeoman - it beat yours! (can't believe I just said that). I asked for it to be cooked rare but it was slightly overdone. Usually I would have sent it back but it was so tasty I didn't actually need to. Everyone else was thoroughly enjoying theirs too. For pudding I shared a cheese board and again was transported through those pearly white gates. The cheese's where magnific! Melt in your mouth blue, Brie to die for, a lovely smoked one which I thought I wouldn't like. Yum. Yum. YUM! My friends chose the baked Alaska which was flambé'd at the table, it looked amazeballs. We all left stuffed and giddy. It was a real treat, I highly recommend for a extremely pleasant evening out. Thankyou Jane and Keith!

The pump house is situated down on the habourside, near the dock yards and mooring stations. It…read morelooks like it's been recently refurbished, with its swanky modern décor and comfy seats. It's got a nice romantic feel to it, especially if you come here at night as every table has a candle on it. As such, it's not really a drinkers pub, but more a family orientated/civilized kind of establishment, but this is no bad thing. There's a good range of ciders on tap, and especially on a summer's day, it's a perfect palce to sit down by the water and sup on a cider, and they've got a large outdoor seating area to allow you to do so. It is a little bit on the steep side in terms of price, but just about worth it if you're coming for a civilized drink or two.

It is the hottest day of the year and I just sat outside a pub by the river and had the most…read moreamazing traditional British pub food with a modern twist. I'm talking about a ploughman's, or fish and chips, or my favourite, welsh rarebit (it's not just cheese on toast if it's cooked properly) with the best homemade chips I have ever had. The service was lovely and friendly, even though it was boiling and very busy. The meals at this pub are served with proper chutneys, cheeses and sauces and actually go some way to convincing you that we do actually have national dishes in this country that people might like to eat. Seriously though, try the Welsh rarebit with a side order of chips and a bitter shandy...that's British summer time...you can keep your fruity Pimms Boris! We actually got off to a bad start as when we arrived all of the outside tables were reserved! So it's the hottest day of the year and a pub with lovely food and a beer garden is losing business by reserving most of their outside tables and not letting people sit on them even when they are empty. This is their choice, but a bit of a ridiculous system to be honest. You are actively turning business away for people who aren't there and could show up at a later time. So my suggestion is book a table. And ok so you wish the pub was facing the other way; more toward the river and less towards the road, but now I'm just nit picking.