This is a great new addition to Solihull. Cafe/bar vintage chic with lots of character. The…read moreatmosphere here is fresh friendly and so much options to choose from. The old coach house has been improved beyond recognition. If anyone is passing through Solihull I'd recommend this place highly.

When looking for somewhere that I can take my mother too for lunch a few weeks ago I decided to try…read moreEBB and Flow. This blend of cafe and bar is something that stands out in Solihull and manages to set it apart from many of the other restaurants and bars locally, they straddle the line between upmarket bar and vintage cage relatively well and have put together somewhere that is inviting without being too relaxed. One great thing to note is that they offer all day Brunch, which is great if you are late to rise and want a breakfast. This does make them busy on a weekend. They have a good selection of burgers. They also offer an afternoon tea at £10 per person which can be enhanced with Prosecco and offers a decent selection of both savoury and sweet items. I was impressed with the afternoon tea particularly as you didn't have to order ahead. My only complaint is that I didn't leave feeling full but the experience was very nice. I would deffinately recommend Ebb and Flow for a relaxed meal or a drink with friends.

The staff where so lovely and friendly I had the chicken strips for starter and fish and chunky…read morechips and my friend had prawn and cocktail and rump steak and we both enjoyed our meal it was very tasty and and reminded me of being on holiday near the seaside . Five stars

We have eaten both in the restaurant and had a bar meal. We would not eat in the restaurant again…read moreas the food was overpriced and portions very small for the money. The bar food however is reasonably priced and the portions the same size as the restaurant! It is child friendly and a relaxed atmosphere

This very popular Chinese offers a tremendously diverse menu in comparison with your average…read moretakeaway and offers a pleasant culinary experience whether you're eating in or taking away. As with most Chinese restaurants, soothing flute instrumentals of popular songs are played at a low volume for customers and the tables inside are decorated with red and white tablecloths and laid out with both chopsticks and knives and forks. The menu offers all the usual curries, stir fries and starters you'd expect, but then exceeds expectations with its diverse selection of seafood dishes, all of which sound very appetising, but are sadly quite pricey. Pale, click-and-fit wooden floors and white wallpapered walls give the restaurant a sort of clinical feeling and the ambience inside definitely isn't quite up to scratch, but the staff are friendly and relaxed (they don't try to rush you out of your seat) and in my experience, the food is always of a good standard.

Seriously top notch Chinese food…read more What I ordered over 2 visits within a 4 day period... - Crispy seaweed Great little appetizer that is the perfect combo of salty sweet. Enough for 1 or 2 people max. - BBQ spare ribs NOTE: this is chinese BBQ, not American BBQ style -- so the sauce is a thick red color, that's perfectly sweet and spicy. Meat was the perfect amount of tenderness, where the meat falls off the bone, without ALL of it coming off at once. Great value, decent portion size. Enough for 1-3 people. - Duck Pancakes The name puts a lot of Americans off, but anyone who has tried this, always orders it again. I'd say 70% of the tables in the restaurant had this item... duck is really well butchered, cooked and falls straight off the bone. Plum sauce is perfect, everything perfect. So good. 1/4 duck enough for 1-2 people. - Crispy shredded beef Crispy, and sweet. Exactly what you crave when you decide it's a chinese food kinda night. I've had other versions of this where the beef strands are a little bigger, that I actually prefer, but the dish was still good. Good portion size 2-3 people - Crispy squid Salty, crispy, with sweet dipping sauce. More of the same -- another awesome dish that satisfies everything you look for in a chinese meal. Prices can run up to 20 per person for food, with approx. 1 starter and 2 entree dishes (you'll be full!)... Worth every penny and already craving it again!

I was here for a conference and I also stayed at the hotel. It was my first time here and I was…read morepleasantly surprised. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the meeting space was very good, not large, but just right for our conference and meetings. The breakfast buffet was pretty standard fare and the restaurant staff was great. Lunch at the conference was also good. The bartenders were good, but they have a very limited selection of whiskey/whisky, which was surprising. It's also a cashless hotel. There are other shops and restaurants not too far away.

Modern and tastefully-decorated, this place impresses from the moment you set foot on its boundary…read more Glass-fronted and rustic, the mixture of old and new is visible throughout. On the many occasions (probably ten plus) I have been here I have never, ever, had a bad meal. All of them have been exquisite. Prices from £10 to £20 for a non-steak dish and steaks from £12 to £42, there's plenty to choose from including sirloin, fillet, rib eye and the more exclusive Chateubriand to share. Steaks are served with a salad wedge: this is a quarter of a lettuce with your choice of dressing (the garlic and parmesan is awesome). Sides include the "famous" onion loaf (amazing), crushed new potatoes (a fantastic alternative to fries), and tons of sauces including the good-as-it-sounds beef dripping. Drinks aren't too pricey but are a little on the premium side. Cocktails are £7 each (£5 before 7pm), desserts around the £5 mark, and expect a whole meal to cost around £50 per head if you're going to have a good time.

So I have moved to the countryside. And decent Yelp places…read moreare few and far between. But this is one of them :) I am used to having excellent food at my doorstep being from London, but for sushi I had to drive half an hour to this place in Solihull. I was not disappointed! The sushi I had was great, with portion sizes that left me feeling well and truly stuffed. The staff were really friendly. It loses 1/4 star for being quite expensive compared to what I am used to in London (strangely I have found most decent restaurants in the countryside to be more expensive than what I would pay in London), and 3/4 star for only accepting cash payments. But I will definitely be back. This place is really nice :)

Beautiful food presented will and tasting better. The white tiger roll is lovely and the sake is…read moreperfect to wash down the sushi. If you have had doubts before try Fukuoka as it's one of the best I've ever been to

Had a wonderful plate of chicken Tikka Masala and a couple of pints of Boddingtons beer. The staff…read morewas quite friendly and easy to talk to. One thing to note here, you have to order at the bar to get your food and drinks put in. The beer is poured nearly perfect and the food was right what I was looking for. I was here about three years ago and it has changed a bit since then but in a good way from what I can tell so far. I'd definitely recommend stopping in here, especially if you're staying at the Village Hotel.

This is a great place to eat on almost any occasion and welcomes people of all age groups. My…read morefamily and I went around 6pm so it wasn't busy but all the places were booked as this restaurant gets busy o n Friday and Saturday nights. The decor was nice and the atmosphere was relaxed but I thought the lighting was too low. It almost felt like I was having a romantic meal! The service was good although we had to wait a while for our drinks to arrive and approximately twenty minutes for our bill. However, If the food tastes great then that's how you remember the place, right? I will defiantly remember this restaurant and come back! I ordered chicken wings with chips, which came with a salad and chicken liver skewers. The chicken liver was disgusting, as you can imagine, but I devoured the BBQ style chicken and their sweet sticky sauce made it moorish. The hand cut chips still had the skin on for more nutrition and they were lovely.

I visited here for dinner, it's recently opened up in Shirley and my brother had been and told me…read morethey had lots of vegetarian options so i thought i ought to check it out. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and went that little bit extra in their customer service. The decor was really interesting there was a sort of fusion between modern restaurant and old fashioned cafe. We were seated in the 'book corner' and it felt like i was on the set of Harry Potter or something, it was realluy nice and cosy. Me and a friend shared the veggie breakfast, as we were told the breakfast's are the biggest plates they do....yes breakfast at 8pm, when is not a good time to have a good ol fry up? It was alot of food for one person, so i'm glad we shared, they also kindly put all of the items with egg in it on a separate plate so as to not contaminate the rest of it, as i dont eat egg. The vegan ginger and dark chocolate tart was lovely but very rich! I'm glad I ordered a scoop of ice cream to go with it. I quite like dark chocolate as it's not too sweet but friend found it to be very bitter. All in all I would recommend it, and will be visiting again!

I love the lounge chain. The food is always served quickly, venues quirky and the menu options hit…read morethe spot with late brunches for those days when you surface after a late night & need bacon! We visits Desco on a sunny Sunday lunch and needed food. The service was pretty poor at the bar, not sure if it was a training issue but it took a good 15 mins to get served and seated with drinks. Surprisingly our food arrived in 5 mins as it took so long to place the order. It sounded like people were waiting on coffees too so perhaps a few more staff needed for a Sunday lunch? The ciabatta I had was crispy so worked perfectly against the Cajun mayo and avocado, slice of Monteray cheese and buttermilk fried chicken (no one tell the carb police) and a side of sweet potato fries ( charged extra but still cheaper than ordering as a separate side) and coleslaw. I had that with a refreshing st clement - orange juice, fever tree bitter lemon and bitters. I enjoyed the vibe and would return but let's hope the service, toilet paper availability and tidiness of tables improves by then!

There's nothing like a traditional carvery and the Plume do an excellent one for a decent price…read more They offer every meat you'd want from a traditional carvery and a great selection of vegetables, sauces and deserts. I love their Yorkshire puddings! On a busy day you could be looking at a long wait for your food. I know this because I've had to endure a few waits that are thirty minutes or longer; not good when someone else can hear your stomach rumble (yes this has happened to me) However, like the carvery, their food is tasty and I'd recommend their chicken and vegetable burgers. I've noticed that sometimes the staff are friendly and appear happy to serve you and some even have a nice chat. Other times it was the complete opposite and it took a while to get their attention let alone interest. So their excellent customer service needs to be consistent. The drinks are fairly cheap but their drought bear is watered down (probably with good reason though.) The outdoor seating area is nice but not that big. They advertise Plume of Feathers as a family friendly pub but there's nothing for children to do! So they could expand the outdoor seating area into the large car park to involve a small climbing frame.

There's nothing more I love than a good old British carvery. One of the greatest are Toby…read moreCarvery's, but the Plume do a pretty good one at a cheaper price. They offer four different meats and have a fine selection of vegetables, gravy and condiments to go with the various meats on offer. They also offer an all you can eat ice cream station that is very popular with kids, a great reason to bring the family here. I have a sweet tooth and usually fill myself to the brim with the whipped delights on offer. I came here 14 years ago and ordered a baked potato with cheese. We waited for an hour and when it came it was cold and the cheese had been cut into little lumps because they couldn't be bothered to grate it. I glad to say that this has now changed with the new plush décor. The waiting times for the carvery are a lot less than their competitors. I'll be coming back again.

Overall poor service, poor hygiene, poor food, bad prices. Would not return. And I recommend you…read moredon't waste your time and money trying it. This is one to avoid.

Cafe Shirley (or as it is now know as The German Cafe) is situated a little too far up the…read moreStratford Road, and would probably gain more custom if it were close to the main Shirley shops. Having said that, when you do eventually find the restaurant, it feels like you've climbed a mountain to find a hidden gem. Sometimes, you can't wait for the German Market at Christmas time. I know I can't. The food is just addictively tasty and the alcohol is just as great too! Technically, now you don't have to wait until the festive season at all, because Shirley has its own German cuisine, which is just as delicious, if not more! Inside the cafe, the décor is convincingly German, with the stereotypical moose's head on the wall, and flags. The staff even dress in traditional garments when serving the food. Price wise, the meals are a little expensive, but well worth the money because portions are so big. I bought a Bratwurst with curry sauce and chips for £6.50, and I really struggled to finish it all. There was so much flavour too. I also highly recommend trying the waffle with sugar for £2.50, which fills your entire plate and tastes amazingly fresh.

Apologies in advance for this but I may go a bit overboard on my review of this perfect chippy…read more As a man who lives on the road you try a lot of fast food and visit a lot of quirky little road side cafes this one is my number one. The Cranmore Fish Bar is by far the top of my list, the best most enjoyable fish and chips I have ever tasted and the quality rarely varies from excellent. I have been popping in here now for many years and I can only say the quality has improved with the passing of years. The young man who fries the fish here is a virtuoso master of the art, his batter is light and delicious and enhances the flavour of the fish rather than drown it as can so often be the case. But the secret is not just in the frying, the fish itself is always thick cut, succulent and meaty. What nails it as the perfect chippy is that it qualifies as an ideal "just off" in that I mean it is a great alternative to the Motorway services. Being just off Junction 4 of the M42 and close by a Tesco petrol station it is the wallet healthy alternative to the overpriced motorway services. I recommend the small fish and chips deal as the ideal meal, the large fish is very large indeed. Try it and let me know if you know better.

One of my favorite chippy's but however has gone down hill ordered mixed meat and chips I got burnt…read morethick layers of Donner meat that seemed a day old and thick pieces of chicken meat that were raw from the inside and when I went back to explain this to the management all I got was a defensive reply stated that they would eat it as I walked out the shop I was told "whatever"nice and friendly from other comments I highly doubt it.never recommend this place to anyone who enjoys food friendly staff