We dined around 8.00 pm on a Friday night and the restaurant was half full. The staff seemed to…read moreknow everyone dining other than us. We ate as follows: Spicy/Salty Mushrooms - Divine Crispy Seaweed - Just as we remembered it Noodles with beansprouts - Fantastic, light and tasty Sea Bass with Ginger and Spring Onion - Divine, light and flaky Crispy Shredded Beef in Cantonese Sauce - Too much sauce, the beef was not crispy, the sauce was delicious but half the amount would have done and this is how we would order it next time. All washed down with cold sake and house white. Too much food for 2 but we ate it all! Service was flexible and friendly. The bill came to $85 - the quality was more than worth this.

When I knew I'd be heading to Blackpool and have solo time during which I wouldn't be heading to…read morerestaurants with others, I asked a friend to recommend some spots they'd eaten at and enjoyed. Ocean Palace was one of the three suggested. When I arrived at the large restaurant Saturday night around 6:00 p.m., the place was fairly empty -- one couple, one large family with kids. Normally, this would concern me -- crowds are an indicator of good food, especially at meal times, right? -- but since it was off-season, that was perhaps to be expected, and since I had that recommendation, I went for it. The servers were professional, and the food came quickly. I ordered hot and sour soup, roast duck with plum sauce, and fried rice. Funny thing -- I somehow expected the hot and sour soup to be different than the hot and sour soup I get back in the U.S., but I guess it's the same all over. I felt as if I was at home. The duck surprised me, though. I guess I expected a dry-roasted duck with sauce either on the side or drizzled over the slices, but instead, the slices of duck were sitting in a bowl of plum sauce. Not that I'm complaining ... I was just surprised. The meat was moist, the sauce lightly flavored, not overpowering the duck. I'd definitely go back to explore a little deeper into the menu when next in Blackpool.

I have eaten here on many occasions and I can highly recommend this restaurant. the buffet is…read morestocked with lots of different meals .. And on the evenings and weekends they have a chef cooking your food to order on the tepanyaki grill

Went here on the off chance and have to say it was fantastic. Great choice, the food was really…read morenice and there was plenty of it. The staff were all reallt friendly even though the place was rammed and considering the price i have to say it was fab. Really enjoyed it, would recommend unreservedly, and would definitely go back.

Good service and enjoyed the food, great for kids especially when Capitan Jack came round dressed…read moreup.

I'd never heard a bad word about Gulshan, indeed several people recommended it to me so I was…read morethrilled to discover that they will deliver to my village for a small fee. We tried the Samosas as a starter and shared a Tandoori Chicken Tikka for our main which came with Tandoori sauce, salad and a choice of Pilau rice or Naan. We chose Naan and ordered some chips as an extra. The food arrived on time and was hot and fresh. The Samosas were nice and crisp and the Naan was gorgeous as was the Tandoori Chicken Tikka. The only thing that wasn't so good really was the chips, in future I would order rice instead. Very enjoyable indeed, I will order again! :-)

Gulshan has become our favourite takeaway and we're always very happy with the order, the food and…read morethe delivery. The food is cooked to perfection and they don't mind if you want something a bit different to what's on the menu. The delivery drivers are always on time and very friendly when they bring your piping hot food. I REALLY recommend ordering and trying their food, you won't go to another takeaway again

Wow, this is definitely the best fish and chips I have ever tasted! I ordered the £15.75 cod…read morespecial that came with a large piece of cod fish, chips, a side, a slice of bread with butter and a cup of tea or coffee. For the side I opted for the mushy peas which is typically not found on menus in the U.S. I am not a fried food person and definitely prefer my fish raw as sashimi or cooked any other way than deep fried. However, I enjoyed this succulent piece of cod fish and even ate some of its batter which I usually don't do. I walked by several fish and chips eateries before getting here, so I know this place's price is a bit higher than others'. However, the quality of its food made it justifiable. The friendly staff's quick attentive service and their impressive efficiency from seating you quickly after you step inside, bringing you a menu immediately, taking your order quickly, serving your food as soon as it is done, and bringing you your check definitely give you an overall 5-star dining experience.

This place is an institution. It's been around for decades and manages to produce faultlessly great…read morefish and chips. They don't just have cod and haddock but have a wider range of fish available. I always have the large cod. The fish is moist and very tasty, the batter is always just right, though you can have it lightly battered. Chips are equally good-firm and dry, not at all soggy. It seems to be open all hours so there is no excuse if visiting the Las Vegas if the North not to visit.

Does anyone answer the phone here so I can make a reservation, poor first impression, answer the…read morebloody phone!

Sapori is a lovely Italian restaurant serving really good quality food with a pretty extensive menu…read moreranging from pasta and pizza to steak, chicken and fish. I had seabass here and it was really good, plus it came with vegetables too. The prawn starter was also really good, the prawns were nice and juicy with a tasty sauce. Service was efficient and the staff were very polite, and the atmosphere was very chic and romantic. Prices are on the higher end, about £20 per main, however it's a quality higher end Italian restaurant that would surely impress.

Great restaurant. All the food options were excellent and I certainly enjoyed every meal I had here…read moreduring this week.

I've been occasionally popping into the West Coast Rock Café on trips to Blackpool for years, to…read morethe degree that I could've sworn I'd already reviewed it, but on checking my previous reviews, I apparently haven't, which is something I will remedy right now! Everybody who knows Blackpool knows of West Coast Rock, and anyone who is a visitor and who doesn't, should make the effort to find out, because it's well worth hunting out its blink-and-you'll-miss-it tiny front entrance, which comprises of nothing but a door with a staircase leading upwards, and some bright yellow signage. It's near the tower. It bills itself as a family restaurant and music venue, but it is what in the USA would be known as a Dive Bar. That's not an insult in any way, it's their term for a place that is rough around the edges, casual, with a focus on good casual food and drinks, and usually live music. West Coast Rock Cafe is big on all of these, and their style inside is dark red walls and ceilings, painted wall art and illustrations, even illustrations on the tables, and old furniture. It works. It works really well for what they're doing. The service is casual and friendly, staff treat everyone like regulars and smiles are always in view. The menu is burgers, steaks, sandwiches, classic American favourites, and some Mexican options. All the burgers are named with tongue in cheek and a sense of humour, ie a plain hamburger is called "The Boring Burger", and the rest of the menu shares the same fun and casual style, as well as the same style illustrations from around the restaurant too. This time round we ordered a Double Decker Club Sandwich from the West Coast Favourites section, and a Hill Street Blues Burger. Waiting for your food here is perfectly pleasant too, because as well as the excellent music videos playing and music generally, the restaurant is on the first floor with wrap-around windows, making it great for people-watching over the pedestrianised streets. The food arrived pleasantly presented. The burger was juicy, with oozy blue cheese topping caramelised onions and mushrooms, which really kicked the flavour up a few notches. The club sandwich was surprisingly filling, and with the addition of cucumber in the mix, it really gave the sandwich a bit of bite and pop. The fries on both meals were lovely and crisp and hot. One thing we noticed was that the burger came with a sauce, and we couldn't quite place what it was, was it a chilli mayo or a paprika mayo? We asked the server who told us that it was the chef's so-called 'dirty sauce', made with ingredients such as mayo, Cajun spices, and lime juice. Thing is, it's a really nice sauce, and not even mentioned on the menu, when it deserves to be, because it was something created not bought. The food was excellent as always, and once again even though we didn't get a starter, we had no room for dessert. I swear one day I'll be able to manage a dessert at West Coast Rock Cafe... in fact some day I might go JUST for dessert... maybe to try The Fudgezilla, but I don't know if I could bring myself to go to Blackpool and to West Coast, and NOT have their delicious food! Give it a try, it's fun, it's casual, and it's good quality. It won't break the bank either.

An unexpected treat and worth seeking out when in Blackpool!…read more It's rare enough to find a really good Chinese restaurant - as opposed to the hundreds of takeaways and buffets, most of which are worth avoiding! - it's a particular pleasure to enjoy perfect food at decent prices with outstanding service. Bring an appetite or prepare to take leftovers home! The portions are generous (by UK standards), the menu is extremely varied, with well-marked choices for vegetarians and vegans and others with dietary restrictions. Michael Wan's is worth a trip to Blackpool just to eat!

Being gluten intolerant means most of the time we have to avoid eating in a Chinese. This was…read morerecommended to me by others as it caters for this dietary requirement. You can imagine our excitement in being able to have a chinese after so long! We went on a Thursday early evening and it was busy. In fact it was always busy - people were waiting on tables. That to me shows the sign of a good restaurant. Menu was good and the staff were extremely knowledgeable. We were also given a very easy allergen menu to cross reference. I wouldn't say we could have everything on the menu, but for once, there were still quite a few options we could have. The food certainly didn't disappoint. Service was good and friendly and the portions were quite large! I had the best salt & pepper ribs to start. Big and meaty! A meal in itself. My main consisted of crispy beef - this was delicious and filling. I tried not to have too much of the rice as I wanted to savour everything else. In the end I got beaten. My family all loved their meals too! Will definitely go back next time we're up in Blackpool.

Was really looking forward to eating here having experienced the "Nando's" experience elsewhere a…read morecouple of times. The service was great, the food was great but I wasn't happy of the fact that an appetiser (2 small slices of garlic bread), a bottomless coke (there was no option to having just one), a chicken breast in pitta, a side of fries and a small bottle of cider cost me over £16.00! Might be great if my wife had drank 10 glasses of coke but she struggled to finish the one. Nando's maybe a great place to eat elsewhere but in Blackpool where you can get 2 meals for around £7.50 I feel it is an expensive dining experience.

Visiting England went to Nando's with my Nephew.( huge fan)…read moreWas very impressed at the diverse menu, and the quality of food.Also had a great Vegetarian menu!

Good selection of food, yet all vegetarian dishes were sides. This wasn't really a problem since we…read moreordered a bunch of small items to share. The food was good, no real complaints. I would say it was tasty and had a lot to choose from. Price was decent as we'll. About £10-12 per person and I was full walking out of there.