I always really like going to Frankie and Benny's but the one in Swindon doesn't seem to be up to…read morethe usual standard. The food often comes out burnt and takes a long time to be served. The waiting staff are nice enough but the service is quite slow. The restaurant is quite clean but it always seems to be freezing in there.

Lunch deal they do is amazing. Well worth the money and I recommend the cheeseburger so felling and…read moreyummy... The steak is also good. Service is satisfactory but all in all when not on lunch menu it is quite pricey... Is it worth the money? I do not know!!! Just as good as harvester I'd say.

First time I've been to an American style 50's diner it was the best experience that I've ever had,…read morethe food was great and the price was very reasonable. I went with my partner after seeing a movie at the nearby cinema this restaurant is great for all the family and would recommend it to anyone looking to have a great time and a great meal. The staff are very friendly.

This was my fifth visit to one of my favourite restaurants. I deliberately travel out of my way to…read moreeat here. The restaurant has a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere and serves up an American-style BBQ menu. Portion sizes are big and the quality of the meat is never in doubt. On this visit I discovered their chicken wings, which have to be the best chicken wings I've had in the UK, and I'm struggling to remember any wings sampled in the U.S. that would beat them! The secret is definitely in the coating - I'm just gutted I didn't discover them sooner! Their southern fried chicken burger is my favourite burger from here, however unfortunately on this occasion they served it with blue cheese on top rather than the regular cheese I asked for. No problem though, they were more than happy to make a fresh burger which was just as delicious as always. The Surf, Bird & Turf Combo and BBQ Ribs are also great choices. My biggest plus about this place though is their fries; the best fries I've ever eaten. Consistently awesome on every visit, beautifully crispy and well-seasoned. Big 5 stars from me as I've had 5 fantastic meals here, and they have Brahma on tap which is a bonus.

As an American traveling in the UK for work, I was happy to find this American inspired bar and…read moregrill. The food is very good, the restraunt is clean, and plays a variety of music. They even have Bud on tap. Worth a stop if you miss some Americanized food.

The Royal Oak was a friendly and accommodating place, ready to serve us, as we arrived at the tail…read moreend of lunch. The grilled mackerel was beautifully done and tasty. Fresh farm salad of chard and company added complexity to the dish. The burger bun was exceptionally fresh and grilled with the burger, which was ordered rare but arrived on the medium edge, without any flavor lost. The warm farmhouse hippy vibe was playful. Staff were helpful to these confused travelers. Easy, breezy and relaxed.

I find myself out in the middle of nowhere sometimes. Thank goodness for Royal Oak. Hidden among…read moreresidential area, through winding country roads. It would be near impossible to end up here without planning to be. The restaurant is homely and rustic with it's decor and chalk board - it's like a pub. But you don't read my reviews for my architectural appreciation. The food. The food here is pretty great. No difficulties recommending everything at all. I've had my fair share of bresola, crayfish, gravadlax, steak, pork belly and everything I've sampled punches well above its weight. My last meal was the gravadlax starter and the pork belly mains. The gravadlax is well complimented with a mustard dressing and a fresh side salad, being a seafood monster, I was pleased with this starter. It's accompanied by rustic bread and some wonderful butter. The pork belly, however, was a bit of a show-stopper. The pork had clearly been roasted for a very long time, the fat between the skin and meat was already oozing out. It tasted delightful too. My only minor minor qualm, was that i would've personally preferred the skin harder, it was a tad chewier than I would've liked. But the meat and the fat was on point. Coming from London, I've gotten used to small portions and extortionate prices. Royal Oak flips this concept on its head, why can't you have large portions of delicious food at reasonable prices. The Royal Oak ticks all my boxes for a high end pub with great food. But it lacks any wow factor, the food is rustic and well executed, but their's no visual or sensational awe about eating here. It's never a let down though.

The food was excellent. The service was A plus. And the ambiance is excellent. There was an item…read morethat was undercooked and they took it out. Hard to find these days for a place to do that especially in the UK. The manager was super nice and helpful. I have to say if your vegan or vegetarian try their foods. The pro hint, make reservations on line. Con: busy lol, this is a good thing for sure

This place is relatively new and is decked out really nice, I like the dark lighting which gives a…read moregood atmosphere. However, we visited one hot Saturday evening after booking a table online (which is a great idea) and the air con was either not on at all or up high because it was that hot in there is made my father ill, we were all sweating buckets within about 5 minutes..not a great start. We ordered starters and main courses for 6 of us, we were given our starters and before we had chance to even start these, one of the servers bought over one of the main courses, to which I asked him to take it back to the kitchen after he had stood there for a minute with it in my dad's face waiting for him to take it. I had the breadboard with oil and vinegar to start. The bread was advertised as freshly baked, it was disgusting, it was so dense and hard like it had been sat out in the hot kitchen for god knows how long. Our main courses were not much to be desired either. Another server bought food over but there was no room on the table to put any plates, I had fajitas which came with overly dry tortillas and not enough salsa/sour cream etc to go in one let alone four wraps. I had to ask for a plate and a spoon for mine which due to the fact there was no room on the table was given to me to hold.....anyone who eats fajitas will know you can't make them up whilst having to hold your own plate. I eventually lost my patience and asked them to clear all the empty glasses to make some space. Not once did anyone ask us how the food was. It's not like it was that busy either. Then came the bill. ..be very AWARE of this because they added a gratuity to ours without our knowledge, at no point was this mentioned to us and nor did we read it on the menu. The ironic thing was that our server had seen us all putting money in the silver dish for the tip as well and still never said anything.......very deceitful if you ask me as we ended up giving a tip of nearly £40!!!!!!!! Needless to say we won't be back. Food was pants, cocktails were small, restaurant far too hot and cramped tables.

The Rolleston is just off of the Swindon city centre and is your typical neighborhood pub. The…read morecrowd tends to lean more to the younger side, and there was Top 40 American alternative douche rock playing over the sound system, but it was bearable since I had a friend to talk with. I like that there are so many windows to offer natural light inside-- not something that is typical of most pubs in England. Lots and lots of beers on tap. The bartender was sweet, but refused to chill a shot of vodka for me. I think my request was lost in translation a bit. Also, I wasn't able to catch any live music here, but it appeared as though they have something going on almost every night of the week.

Went in Rolleston and asked for if they do a vegetarian roast(menu had a choice of beef or pork)was…read moretold yes and got served a dish of sloppy veg and lentils with a sweet crumble on top.....i thought the rest of the dinner was coming(roast potatoes,gravy etc)....but that was it!....THAT WAS IT!..

Cleaver. The name says it all. Get in here and get your burger, ribs, hearty salad, or chicken and…read moreadd a margarita for fun! This is a great spot for groups or just to hang out with a buddy or two. The location is right smack in the downtown area and the ambiance is cool and inviting! We had a full-on burger along with a 'skinny' burger for me. And, we enjoyed a tasty margarita with it - and fries of course. It's a relatively newer spot and seems to be taking off very nicely! Check out the light instalation (very cool) and abundance of seating (very comfy) when you enter as well as the tasty menu of meats (very clever Cleaver!) Great lunch spot!

Ate here last night with my husband - great service. We turned up at peak time on a Saturday…read morewithout a booking and, while they didn't have a seat for us straight away, we had time to kill so took a seat at the bar and had a drink while we waited - which was, maybe 15 minutes - before being taken to our table. The staff were polite, our order was taken promptly and the food arrived surprisingly fast but was hot, fresh (ribs and wings for me, burger for hubby) and filling - you get plenty for your money. The whole place was also clean, including the toilets. Will definitely be eating here again - look forward to trying out one of their milkshakes!

For an expat craving a taste of the south, this place is a godsend. Your cardiologist won't approve…read morealthough there are plenty of vegan options. The food won't extend your life but it definitely makes it worth living.