The entrance looks more like a hidden arcade rather than a restaurant…read more Atmosphere is really relaxed with fantastic indie decorations, location is great too - from the window seats you can see the sunset over the pretty street. The restaurant is nice and clean, however tables are a bit sticky. Burgers were fresh, but not standing out, but FRIES WERE REALLY GOOD! Maybe it's because we were the only table at a weird hour - the fries are made so fresh and just right - crispy on the outside and so fluffy on the inside! Definitely one of the better fries places.

First impressions count, and this place tucked up a grotty set of stairs ticks all the boxes…read more It's early on a Tuesday night, so not heaving, but the ambience is great. A bunch of booths for dining, decent music (it's starting to fill up now) and funky decor. Bud is only 3.30 a pint a revelation for a Henley-ite and the waiter is friendly and helpful. Food has now turned up literally within five minutes. Let me taste and then carry onTwenty minutes later and two stone in weight. I have absolutely nothing whatsoever to complain about. That was a damn good meal, at a damn good price and probably one of the best American meals I have had in my entire life. Sublime burger cooked to perfection, absolutely smothered in chili, a mountain of fries, a mixed salad big enough to be a meal in itself and a pint of Bud. Grand total £13.95. Get in there!

Walking around the lovely town of Norwich, we came across this small bar. It's got a quaint…read moreatmosphere with seating on main floor, upstairs, and outside. We opted to sit outside, but the outside seating area was extremely small. Be prepared to be cramped anywhere you sit as the inside is limited for seating space as well. Nonetheless, the waiters were very nice and attentive. While my business partner drank a bloody mary (he said it was the best he'd ever tasted), I ordered a pint of Adnams Ghost Ship. I like my beers a little on the hoppy side, so this choice was perfect: not too hoppy, but still carries a citrus taste. With a menu heavily slanted towards brunch, I ordered the traditional English breakfast and was satisfied. Not the best I've ever had, but certainly worth recommending to the casual visitor.

Franks is the fantastic! It's a cozy creative feeling…read moreatmosphere always busy with people eating, chatting, reading a novel, or watching a film on the upstairs screen. We came one morning from brunch and loved the eggs! They do a fine cup of coffee as well. The "American Style" Pancakes where however anything but American Style. Being an American I can say I've never laid eyes on a pancake like that and I've had my share. They tasted nice, but it was essentially a couple scones made from pancake batter. We went back again for breakfast a few weeks later and brought friends from London with us and tries more of the egg dishes, bacon, and chorizo this time which were all stellar. Franks is quickly becoming our favorite breakfast and brunch place in Norwich. This Thursday we are planning of stopping in for dinner to give it a go.

Being from California my wife and I had a craving for authentic Mexican food as we generally have…read moreit 3-4 times a week at home. This restaurant identifies as a Latin American restaurant that has various menu items from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Peru. We started off with a 2 for 1 drink offer of one of their signature specialty drinks. As a starter, we ordered the Peruvian Fondue with potatoes which was delicious. My wife ordered the Chicken Fajitas and I had the beef burrito bowl. Both meals were spicy, flavorful and filling. The service was very friendly and attentive. Alcoholic drinks were a little pricy but the food prices seemed reasonable. Free WiFi. #norwichmexicsnrestaurants #norwichlatinrestaurants

The food was ok but difficult to eat! The buffalo burger was swimming in sauce and in a small…read morebod that's meant it was not easy to pick up and the bun gradually turned to mush Service was also incredibly slow. We had empty glasses piled on our table that took about four visits by one of the staff before anyone bothered to clear them!

Finally went here after recommendations from multiple pals and just - wow…read more My friend and I both ordered cocktails (Zombie & Earl Grey Sour), they are slightly more expensive than an average cocktail in Norwich but they do give you a LOT of booze for your money's worth. We had the classic strips (surprisingly filling) which comes with a sriracha mayo, and the social club sandwich - chicken was moist, tender and crispy on the outside. Brioche was toasty, burger sauce is off the charts delicious. Could not recommend it more! Ended our meal with some home-made churros with toffee apple dip (alt: hot chocolate or sour cherry). Absolutely delicious. Cannot fault W&B on anything - our server, Hannah, was a delight. Service was speedy (week night), food was hot and delectable. If you like chicken and you are in central Norwich, you'd be a fool to not check this place out. Will definitely return!

Really seriously delicious cakes. Also great coffee and friendly staff. Worth walking a block from…read morethe main downtown.

As mentioned in another review, I recently spent some time in Norwich, U.K. and came to adore this…read morecity both for it's vibrant independent business scene and shops but also for the general truly European of the buildings and streets. My cousin is friendly with the owners so she insisted that we pay them a cheeky visit between lunch and dinner (for my North American friends, cheeky meaning, we were being bad and having dessert and booze between the two meals). Figbar is the magnificent creation of husband and wife team STEPHANIE & JAIME GARBUTT. I cannot do Chef Jaime any more justice so I fig-ured it best to share what I found on their website about his credentials as a pastry chef so you get a sense for the type of amazing treats I was privileged to enjoy! "Jaime brings to Figbar a stunning pastry background including positions held with Marcus Wareing and Gordon Ramsay at multi-Michelin-starred Pétrus, Galton Blackiston and Richard Bainbridge at Michelin-starred Morston Hall, and Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi in their flagship Islington Restaurant Ottolenghi. Jaime's credentials include overseeing production at Norfolk's Metfield artisan Bakery, consulting for boutique hotels and catering outfits, and running a seasonal dessert production company. He has featured on numerous international television and radio programming including Iron Chef America, Korean Food Made Simple, and Radio 4. In 2010, he opened Made In Camden as Head Pastry Chef. Following this he joined American celebrity chef Judy Joo to re-launch the iconic Playboy Club in Mayfair, London as Head Pastry Chef. From 2014, Jaime co-founded the Jinjuu Group as partner and Executive Pastry Chef, opening restaurants in London and Hong Kong." ... Needless to say, the man has extensive training and is a genius when it comes to sinful sweets. During my visit, I had the chance to try a few of his desserts. First off, the dish that my cousin claims, made him famous, a deconstructed Snickers bar, which was made of salted butter caramel, peanut parfait, and a rich chocolate mousse for £5.5! Following that, I had a second (and third) dessert which were features from their seasonal selection. The first, 'EGGNOG' which was spiced rum custard, roast plum, mulled plum sorbet, squashed fly mince pie for £6, and while it wasn't on the menu, we also had a version of the traditional English sticky toffee pudding, which was for more decadent and fancier than anything I've had in a long time - absolutely sublime!!! Paired with all this sugar we had a fancy dessert wine from I believe Hungary which was syrupy and velvety, very similar to a Canadian Icewine. It was delicious. Figbar, is a delicious place to come for a visit, as they claim, it's the best place to continue your date after dinner OR to grab a little something before the theatre or movie! Aside from the plated decadence, there's also a large assortment of ready to go pastries and yummy bites. If you're in the Norwich area, I strongly encourage you to pay a visit to Figbar - you won't regret it! Eatcrest Out!

Blechh. The cornbread is mushy poop. Had a burger that was mediocre. I was afraid of the rest of…read morethe stuff on the menu because it seemed like it was all stuff that would come from the freezer aisle of the grocery store. I'm pretty sure the burger was frozen, too. Our server dropped the ball and didn' t "put our mains through" until half an hour after the cornbread was brought out, so it was almost an hour to get our food.

Situated ideally next to the cinema on Riverside, this is one of my Kids' favourite places to eat…read more Downstairs is a bar area and upstairs a very family friendly restaurant. An excellent menu with a range of American South style food - burgers, ribs, chicken, steak, nachos, - at good prices. Decent portion sizes mean that no one goes home hungry and the staff are always happy to help out if you have a fussy eater amongst you! Perfect for groups, and due to its location on Riverside, this can get noisy, but the atmosphere is generally fun and relaxed - ideal for birthdays and the like, and perfect for a meal after you have been to the pictures!

i'm surprised to see the low rating for this place - I thought it was excellent. The beer range is…read moregood compared to an average pub but admittedly probably only average for ale-mad Norwich. Still, it's well-kept and one of the ales on tap really hit the spot for me. Staff were friendly and quick to serve. It's got an ace up its sleeve too - it shares its premises with a superb burrito business, which can be ordered and consumed in the pub. The American waiter told us it was the best burrito in Norwich and I can believe that, it'd be competitive in London. And finally... the background music rocks. Like power ballad, Journey, Whitesnake, Meatloaf (!), rocks. In all - most certainly worth visiting for quality beer, food... and air guitar practice.

Craft beer pub with an open plan beer Keller type of feel but I have seen it done better . still it…read morehas a good range of beers though a little pricey .also fancies itself as a gin palace

Pandora's Kitchen was one of the first local restaurants I dined at in Norwich's city centre. The…read moreplace was highly rated on other review platforms, and my dining experience reflected the popular opinion. We came for brunch on a weekend and though it was already busy, we were seated straightaway upstairs. There are multiple levels plus patio dining and from the brief glances we took going up the Victorian staircase, each floor had a slightly different design theme. The whole place had a homey feel to it; somehow I felt like I was eating at a friend's flat by the way the tables were set up. What I liked were the little details like the simple antique book centerpieces and the organisation of the servers' stations. As for the food, we ordered a typical Full English Breakfast (or fry-up) and Eggs Benedict. I was especially delighted that American-style streaky bacon was served on the benedict. The plate was nicely presented and delicious. This was my only visit and from what I understand, the establishment has gone through numerous business changes, so I (sadly) wouldn't be surprised if it has transitioned again, but hopefully the food and service survive despite any differing names or management.

A nice pub along the river in Norwich, but a strange name. Especially since I didn't see any ribs…read moreanywhere. It was nice and quiet with several open tables for a late night half on the way home. Amazingly, this pub has been here since the 14th century and a few of the original walls remain. They'll be happy to share the history with you if you ask!

A lovely proper pub by the river serving many real ales. Unusual name, that vaguely appealed to me…read morebut I can imagine confusing a hungry carnivorous American. Went for Bure Gold from Woodfordes. I find their more commonly found Wherry bores me somewhat, but this Golden ale was really rather nice. Of hilarious note was another of the beers called Goatbusters, from the brewery Elgood!

Located in the "riverside" restaurant park, Frankie and Benny's is a UK chain of "New York Italian…read moreRestaurants" with 170 locations in the UK. Dimly lit but with many tables and booths, I was warmly greeted and shown to a table. A waitress tried to take my drink order immediately, but I wasn't ready or settled. A few minutes later, I had decided. A Peroni (Italian beer), the 'sticky wings' appetiser and the lamb shank with mashed potatoes for my main. The beer arrived within a few minutes with a Peroni-logo'ed glass. My second beer didn't come with a fresh glass. The "sticky wings" were supposed to arrive coated with Louisiana hot sauce and blue cheese dip. While the wings (all five were drumsticks) were quite meaty and very hot, the hot sauce itself was not especially spicy and the blue cheese was a bland ranch-like dressing. The two sticks of celery looked pretty lonely. And then, the lamb shank. Big. Hot. In a flat bowl on top of a pile of mashed potatoes that tasted fresh (not packet) and sliced carrots/broccoli (that didn't seem fresh) and lots of fresh brown gravy that was delicious. The lamb was cooked to medium (no one asked how I wanted it) and the meat fell off easily. Absolutely delicious. In fact, perfect. And at £11.25, a pretty good deal. I opted to skip dessert. Would I return? Maybe. It was good, but I think there are probably better options.

Had a dinner here in the U.K. with a nice chicken wrap which had a tasty zesty bbq sauce and…read morecrinkle cut fries. The chicken inside the wrap was fresh and juicy and was loaded with flavor. Service was overall good with no complaints from the two waitress we had. Would have been five star review but the temperature in the restaurant had me uncomfortable as it was warmer than outside and would have been nice to have air conditioner or fans on. Not a bad place to eat while on vacation.