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.

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.

Super famous for weddings and the carvery alike, The Bessemer stands tall on the hill side of…read moreDowlais and has one of those digital clock/ temperature gage in the wall, something i'm particularly fond of. Now, i've been to a few weddings here and they really are perfect, i literally rave about the corned beef pasties on the buffet for around about a year after. And something i really have to mention is the ladies toilets (If you've read my past reviews you'll know how particular i am to a pan!) These toilets are as close to plumbing heaven as i've ever been. Seriously, all tiled with massive cubicles you could probably eat your buffet plate on the floor of this joint! The carvery on a Sunday is super reasonable and the food is very special. I love a good roast, me! In fact, its that good ma and my boyfriend have shunned our parental offers of Christmas dinner in favour of the Bessemer. Drinks are not too pricey either, something quite rare with these types of places. I was paying £2.20 for a bottle of Budweiser at the last nuptial agreement i was forced to smile through. Anyway, i'm salivating thinking about the pasties and gravy so i'm off to write a horrid review on KFC or something! Over and out.

The food was thoroughly average and not very hot at all. Very busy and over crowded, feels like…read moreyour waiting in line for your school dinner. However it is reasonably priced and easy to find.

Pretty good BBQ place not far from where I was staying. I was with a large group and they were able…read moreto accommodate the seating. It wasn't busy so that helped but either way accommodating a large group without reservations is a plus in service. The food was delicious and the meats were cooked well. Everyone got their order accurately as well. Top notch

I have looked for decades to find beef brisket better (or even rivaling) the brisket at Martin's…read moreBarbecue in Nashville, TN, having been promised at every restaurant, "the best" of some comparison. I had to come to Cardiff, Wales to find its equal. And, truth be told, Smoke Haus of Cardiff probably uses a higher quality beef! Outstanding, great taste, wonderful sauce, and best I've ever eaten, all fall short in describing the results of this owner's quest in his trek across America to find the best way to present barbecue. He did it! If 6 stars were awarded for a sports bar, this one would get all of them.

Always was my favourite burger restaurant! Can't wait til it's open, the burgers are tasty with…read moreplenty of variety, Cobb salad is my favourite !

The staff needs re-training, or it probably just needs training full stop. An attitude check…read morewouldn't go amiss and a smile once in a while from the chronically miserable front of house staff would be nice too! As a former waitress I get probably a little too personally offended by bad service, and this place makes me feel all sorts of insulted... So many cardinal sins of service are committed here! I could rant for hours about my visit today but I'll just say this - for an early morning breakfast, on a quiet day, you can't go wrong! The brioche French toast is lovely and worth putting up with the slow, poor, service. The restaurant can't seem to handle much more than an early morning breakfast and an empty restaurant though and I will never go back again for lunch or dinner!

Absolutely STUNNING food and Service.. Always a pleasure visiting here…read more Well thought out regarding the current situation too

Ebbw vale's answer to trendy the Bridge is somewhat that for this lovely run down town…read more Way out from the high street (if you can call it that) situated next to the rugby club the Bridgend is the local hotspot for a Saturday night. Nice and reasonable for drinks, although slightly more expensive than 'up town' there's usually an artist on a Saturday night and if it's full there's a really good atmosphere. The restaurant is bloody lovely and at the moment they are doing an all you can eat Italian buffet which is properly worth ago at for £10 a head. The Bridge also caters for parties and weddings alike and bank holidays are super duper fun, there's always some sort of entertainment. Now be warned, this is a valley pub however well they dress it up and although the security team are shit hot, there's guaranteed to be at least two punch ups. Offenders get dragged through the crowd so be careful where you stand or like me you'll end up losing a shoe! The decor and layout of the pub is nice but the beer garden is something else. Decking and a huge lawn goes hand in hand with huge crowds as soon as the sun comes out. Everyone knows everyone in this pub so if your an outsider you will feel like it! Best to go in a gang i'd say!

Hmmmmm I was pretty sure I had reviewed this place just after I visited.... Guess not.... Ok so I…read morelove the idea of the place and it has lots of potential. They sell burgers and wings etc and I love that you get kitchen roll on the table. They get 3 stars because I feel they need to work on their food a bit. When I sat down I got a doors and was given some complimentary popcorn. They have blue moon on draft as well as the doors and some other American beers in bottles. The menu is your typical American style restaurant, burgers, Philly cheese steaks, hot dogs, fries and chicken wings. I opted for the Philly cheese steak and some fries. This is where it goes wrong a bit, the bread was cheap cheap cheap, really fluffy and over dry and breaking up, I'd go so far as to say it may have been day old bread.... The steak was tough and overlooked but the flavour itself was quite nice. The chips were good and I was given a bit pit of Mayo. My waitress was a wee star, I just thought she was brilliant at her job and she gave brilliant customer service and she's the reason for 3 rather than 2 stars, I would have given 4 but I want to give them something to work towards, as the food must be as good as the customer service. I would return again but would have no hesitation sending back if I had the same bread issues again. They should really think of getting a local baker to produce their bread rather than buying bulk from the catering supplier.

The family and I had a great time here tonight. The staff was uniformly friendly and helpful. The…read morefood was delicious. Highlights were the corn dog app and the buffalo chicken sandwich. The ribs, pulled pork, and brisket were excellent. One downside: someone needs to give them a better Cole slaw recipe. It is not good--nothing but cabbage and mayo. Add a little vinegar and pepper to make it bearable. Also the music might have been a little loud, but I am an old guy.

Our group was busy exploring the ins and outs of the beautiful city of Bath when hunger suddenly…read morestruck! After some browsing for a few blocks, we came across Firehouse Rotisserie and decided to give it a try! First off, the restaurant is in a very beautiful, charming, old building. The building, like this city, seems to ooze wisdom and history! On to the food! I decided to go with the rotisserie chicken with potatoes and other veggies on the side. It was soooo flavorful, tender, and juicy! Seriously! And it was a very filling and hearty meal that fueled our further sightseeing for the day. Service was quick and friendly as well. I highly recommend stopping by and trying the rotisserie chicken!

This place is so nice! Really fresh food, good prices, warm/comfortable atmosphere, with great…read moreservice and quick too. My sister and I are a bit picky, but I'd had this spot marked for months in preparation for our trip to Bath as one of the few restaurants that had something we'd both eat, and boy did it turn out. We split the margarita pizza and a side of asparagus, which the chef ran all the way upstairs to make sure they had, -- it was so good. Possibly the best asparagus I've ever had, and we were stoked to get some veggies with dinner. The pizza crust was perfectly thin and crispy, but thick enough at the end to really sink your teeth into. Fresh basil and expertly roasted tomatoes (absolutely bursting with flavor) made for an off the charts margarita. It's hard to go wrong here but, this one really knocked it out of the park. Seating was quick, though we were on the earlier side, with water pitcher all to ourselves, which we love to get, and very clean well kept restrooms! -- though not very accessible, you must climb four flights of stairs. Try Mr. B's Emporium of Reading Delights if you have time before or afterwards, which is a beautiful and well stocked bookstore right across the street. Definitely stop by if you're in town, this one was a win! (Try the chocolate ice cream).

Service was very poor. Stood for a long time before being seated. Waited a good 15 minutes before…read moresome took our drinks order. Service continued to be very slow, we had waited over an hour for our mains and was very nearly late for our movie. The food itself was okay, no complaints on that front, just bad service. I'll not go back, as this is the third occasion I have had with poor service.

I don't know why, but I love everything about Frankie & Benny's. From the décor to the menu to the…read moremusic, everything about it gets a solid thumbs up from me, but the biggest commendation of all has to be the food itself. Out of all the times I've been to this lovable chain, I've never once had a bad meal. In fact, the food has been so good, the ride home afterwards normally consists of me reminiscing fondly at the delicious meal I'd eaten only ten minutes before. This particular restaurant has many perks, but its main bonus feature is its location. Situated opposite the bowling alley and just a brisk walk away from the cinema, Frankie & Benny's is in a superb spot for a full night out of activities. The restaurant is a great way to start or end an evening out, if you plan on watching a film or going bowling and the massive car park means you shouldn't have to spend too long traipsing around for a space.

delicious burger, amazing frozen custard and very friendly service (especially the long haired male…read moreemployee, ace- went above and beyond). Thank you!! Get the welshcake ice cream with peanut butter sauce!!!

I was looking for different and unusual places to try in Cardiff since l come here on business…read morequite often, since having worked in America and lived in New York in my younger days I was quite looking forward to trying shake shack as they do have one In New York. Atmosphere. This is a purpose build place in a shopping centre where everything looks new and fresh, but still l think this place lacks in any or much character. First impressions. Two of us came here one evening just to try this place and was met by a very unhappy male member of staff who looked rather like shaggy from Scooby doo. He handed us a menu, if l was a potential customer walking past l wouldn't have bothered going in as all staff looked miserable & depressed. This is still quite a new place and the restaurant area looked rather empty but still that didn't put us off. I saw on their menu that they served ice cream floats so l ordered two root beer ice cream floats. Around fifteen minutes had passed and was told that they didn't even have root beer. Overall not a well run place too many dizzy staff that fail to communicate with exact other.