This place has been here forever, and while there are many great restaurants around the area, Jimmy's is always a good choice if not for convenience alone. I came here twice on my latest visit to Brisbane, both times for a light lunch with friends. First time, we went upstairs, which is a great place to watch all the shoppers strolling up and down Queen Street. 4 of us went upstairs, found a table and were quickly waited on, we ordered drinks and a few plates of appetizers. Drinks cam almost immediately, followed by the food. Beers were cold and food was excellent. Second visit was just my wife and I, we sat downstairs on this visit, same fast service, although I preferred the view upstairs. Everything was great, from the food to the service and the atmosphere. Great place just to wile away the afternoon. ... read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

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Good food good atmosphere. Come for the great location it is situated in the centre of Queen street mall. Sit upstairs and you can people watch for hours. I would recommend the eggs Benny. Australia always does breakfast food well. It is table service. Open on most public holidays still. read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - Eggs benny with side of avo and mushrooms - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

You cannot come to Brisbane without dining at Jimmy's. It's been here forever--it's an institution. I think it's open 24/7 and the food here is excellent. I had the steamed Barramundi and it was incredible. (see pic) Best fish dinner ever--I could eat this everyday. It's right in the middle of the tourist district down the block from all the high end store like Gucci, Tiffany's, YSL and many non high-end stores. Service is efficient but as friendly as a waitress at a NYC Deli: "Here is the menu (plopping it down)....what do you want?..." But that's okay--it's all about the food. Great people watching. Fine place to dine alone, couples, groups, any situation works here. Great area to walk around too. read more

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Totally low key place for a meal. It's right in the middle of a pedestrian thoroughfare. Sit on the side tables and people watch. We had breakfast here, and it was fairly good. Staff took our order and brought out the food quickly. Very very casual so don't expect attentive service. read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - Breakfast plate - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

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It's located in Queen's street in the middle of the brand name shops. It is an open space restaurant and no wait list when we got in. Service was average. The attendant was very polite. We needed a refill of water instead she gave us a pitcher . Good job Ambiance was very casual. Food was good. Ordered : Angus beef salad - needed more veggies for me. It has a lot of juicy meats. The dressing was good . Fish and chips were ok. The fish has thick battered so it's not cooked inside but the fish was good. Steak was juicy and side salad was fresh. Fried calamari was tender. The kids loved it The chicken wings was spicy and tender It was a good stop after visiting Brisbane city. The city is clean and beautiful. read more

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It's central and quick and has a menu with a lot of variety. As for the quality of the food, we gave it a generous 3 stars. Ginger beer 4% on tap by J Squire was a highlight. read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - Lamb curry - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

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We had a great experience! Food and drinks were delicious, service was great and comfortable seating!!!

Came here for breakfast during a popular time and was quoted a very accurate wait for food, which I appreciated! Got the avo toast with halloumi and a long black. Luckily the coffee was ready quickly. Avo toast was pretty good, definitely filling and much needed before a long journey home. This property is massive with great lively atmosphere right in the downtown mall. Can't believe it's 24/7! Prices were higher than the surrounding area. Service was fine. read more

More often than not when I see a restaurant that has an absolutely prime location I just sort of assume that the food is awful: it's simply so very rare to be paying such a hefty rent bill while also having the ability to invest in a quality kitchen. That was very much the case at Jimmy's on the Mall. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? I will say that the atmosphere at Jimmy's is hard to beat right there on the mall, and while others have mentioned otherwise, our service was brilliant. Quick and conversational, they left an impression. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? I wans't particularly hungry, so I decided to just nibble on an appetizer. What I didn't expect was that my appetizer for prawn and snapper spring rolls (4 total) would cost a whopping $19.00 AUD. Now, given this was snapper and prawn that wasn't as ridiculous as it might sound, but it was high. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Plain and simple, these were very poor spring rolls. While I can't refute that they were indeed filled with snapper and prawn, they tasted like generic seafood filler and salt, and I questioned whether I wanted to even finish the dish. Things didn't improve from there, and my co-worker gave up after a single slice of her apple and fig pizza. No Stars. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? Jimmy's is great for people watching and the service is strong if they're not packed, but the food is weak. No Star. read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - Snapper & Tiger Prawn Spring Rolls: $19.00 AUD - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Who the hell serves muesli with milk? We ordered breakfast bowl, definitely what we had in mind! Mind you, muesli came out probably straight from the box. And they served us that in a bowl, with nothing underneath. Then they gave us a glass of milk and a small portion of plain greek yogurt. 1) You do not serve (plain) muesli with plain greek yogurt. 2) You don't serve muesli fresh from box in a bowl, without it being soaked in yogurt for at least a couple of hours. Or at least, don't call it a breakfast bowl, if what you're serving is just a plain muesli fresh from Coles box, with some berries on top, and charge me $17 for it! Avoid this at all cause! read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Haven't been to Jimmy's for over 20 years. In fact I rarely go to the City and certainly not on a Saturday night. Being Christmas and lots of activity both at Southbank (where I prefer to dine) and the City, my friend and I came to the City to view the Christmas tree with her 10yr old daughter. We decided later that we'd have dessert and chose Jimmy's as their selection looked inviting. If it weren't for the beautiful dessert this place would have a zero star rating from us. As I'd never eaten upstairs I had asked the gentleman taking my order at the bar if we could go up there to sit. He nodded and said yes. So naturally we proceeded to go upstairs. We had no issue with the waiting time as it was after 8:30pm so before long another server came to the table announcing that he'd been looking for us everywhere and that if we order downstairs then that is where we have to stay. Then very quickly continued on about the fact that he'd dropped one of the dishes that had our third slice of cake and had to go and get a new one. I was just stunned. We both were. He actually had the nerve to tell us off instead of politely explaining what had happened. It's not our fault if he dropped a plate of food. It's also no fault of ours if his colleague gave me permission for us to dine upstairs. I quickly let him know that as he was very abrupt in his manner and actions and left us feeling very out of place and humiliated in front of other diners. I waited until he returned and then reprimanded him right back and repeated the fact that we were told we could dine there and that he had spoken extremely rudely to us and that it was completely uncalled for. His response to us was not sorry or in any way apologetic for the mishap but rather blame shifting on his colleague and then a very sarcastic "Awesome" as he turned his back on us to rush back downstairs. Total jerk response. I have sons in their late teens and early 20's who were pretty disgusted when I told them this. I'm glad I've raised them to recognise rude inappropriate behaviour. My fiends 10 yr old daughter got to witness this rude treatment and I know she has impeccable manners unlike the service we received from this waste of space server. Sick of hearing about how servers are treated badly when this is how a select few treat their paying customers. Get a grip Jimmy's. Plenty of other places we could have bought cake from at Southbank which is where we'll stick to. Never going back Jimmy....sorry to say, but train your people to do better. Hope that young upstart doesn't speak to his mother or significant other that way!! read more

How very disappointing! STAY AWAY!!!! Looks good place to eat in prime location however I would not recommend anyone wasting time and money. service poor, food dreadful the burger frozen was tasteless and dry , chips frozen not made fresh. The Mayonnaise was not fresh and had a thick skin on it. My daughter had to go and approach staff to request some fresh mayonnaise to be told that they would deal with it .......after 15mins still no response. We then had to try and get attention of one of the waitresses, who advised " This is how it is we store it in the fridge" We asked for some fresh and she replied " We do not have anymore " Only too see as we were leaving the table next to us ,severed with fresh mayonnaise on their plate. Will not be going back read more

Pretty good for a light lunch! Nice location right in the middle of the shopping street. Lunch starts at 11 upstairs, no table service. Came here around 10:30 (still serving breakfast) as a group of 4 walk-ins. We were seated quickly, and our server was friendly. We ordered some drinks (nice hot chocolate) while we waited for lunch time to come. My family and I ordered the calamari, mushroom & truffle arancini balls, and the haloumi & avocado sandwich. The calamari was pretty good, and the sandwich was okay (couldn't really taste anything). I thought the arancini balls were the best out of the three. All in all, would come again if I need something quick. read more

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So, a bum on the street said this was a good place to buy drugs, but when we asked the waiter for some pingaz, he made us buy a drink while we were waiting for the nurse to clean her needles. I had a James Squire Orchard Crush Apple Cider, which was a complete mixture of the harshest windshield cleaner fluid allowed outside of NASA, with some bits of apple jack cereal crushed to give it an authentic cloudy clarity, served in a pub glass 500ml cock grip mug. It took a while to drink this because the other patrons would constantly interrupt us, asking if we were there to buy drugs. My undercover monkey trainer had a Rekorderlig Pear Cider with strawberries and blackberries. It was delicious. TOO DELICIOUS. Like a liquid Jolly Roger. Something was up. Was this a sting operation to bust us for buying drugs? We decided to cut the risk and split the joint, but not before smoking the menus to get high off the soy ink. Better luck next time narco squad! read more

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Picture this. It's 2:30am, and you are in the city, wondering, "if only there's a decent restaurant that I can go to and kick back". Well, there is such a place. Meet Jimmy's on the Mall, version 2.0! As a Brisbane institution since 1982, it has undergone an awesome face-lift! But unlike Renee Zellweger's, it is definitely for the better. Now 2 levels, shining bright like a beacon in the night (& day), open 24 hours 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, boutique beers, an extensive wine list & live music, Jimmy's is a much needed boost to Brisbane's ever burgeoning night life. We'd never tried Jimmy's previously (prior to the renovations), but always noticed it as one of the "cafes" in the mall. However, now that it has transformed, it definitely stands out, and you can't help but be drawn by the bright lights. There's a bar upstairs and downstairs, with the main "restaurant" section upstairs. The atmosphere is just right, not too "pubby" with the accompanying noise, even when there's some great acoustic live music happening. Our Jimmy's on the Mall Upper Deck Restaurant selection was a little naughty & healthy. Prices maybe a little on the high-end for some (admittedly it's pricey, in my opinion), but why not share plates, entrees, & pizzas. Enjoy the atmosphere & chill. The food was all-round delicious & service great. We had the: 1) Piccante Pizza. Chicken, cacciatore, mushroom, mozzarella, chilli. $24. 2) Mushroom & Truffle Arancini Balls (vegetarian). Tarator sauce, parmesan, basil oil. $16. 3) Beef croquettes. Slow cooked Kimberley red beef, garlic & almond dip. $17. 4) White cut chicken & mango salad. Mango, cashew, watercress, picked leaves, tomatoes, chilli, sesame & ginger dressing. $26. We were too full, to try dessert, but its always a reason to come back. Jimmy's on the mall, do not take reservations, so if you're in a group like we were, it might be a bit harder to get a table, but we didn't wait very long at all. If you have a chance to check it out, the new Jimmy's is a great option for catching up with friends. read more

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I was looking for a nice breakfast and I came to this restaurant, I had been here before for the drinks and as usual they were on point, however when it came to my food I got avocado on toast and the one of the eggs was raw and the other over cooked the avacado was old and brown and there were weird brown food in it, the toast was soggy and most of the dish was the rocket. I DO NOT recommend this dish if yo hate looking for something delicious read more

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If you are hungry or thirsty...and its a strange hour the likelihood is that somewhere along the line you will end up at Jimmy's on the mall. This is one of a few restaurants that are seated in the center of Queen street which is appealing in itself as you are right there in the middle of the busiest shopping strip in Queensland. The service, in spite of the fact its always packed is usually pretty good here but unfortunately you can't expect the same standard for the food. I have eaten here several times and have found the meals (regardless of the time of day) to be mediocre at best and overpriced for what they give you. I think this is a real pity considering most tourists are magnetized to these places due to their location. Nevertheless there are few places that can cater for a 3:00am steak and when your only other options are the likes of Hungry Jacks and Mcdonalds Im sure you, like I would find myself here as well. read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

I worked in the city, right across from Jimmy's for three years, and I've never known it to not be busy. That strikes me as a good recommendation for them though, because there is always a new crowd of people trying to bustle through its doors (even though it has no doors, just visualise with me). Jimmy's is open 24/7 with a great range of beers on tap and sandwich + chips meal that really knows how to hit the spot. It's a great venue whether you want a big hot breakfast, you're craving some chips after a big night out, or you want to enjoy the city atmosphere with a beer in hand. They offer everything from wraps, burgers, and fish and chips through to asian selections. There's essentially a menu option to please just about everyone. Their full menu is available online and whether you're a Brisbane resident or just passing though, Jimmy's is a Brisbane icon you should really try at least once. read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

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I have only been to Jimmy's for afternoon drinks therefore can not comment on their food but what I can say is that it is situated in an excellent spot to meet up with friends and have a couple of drinks (I'm pretty sure the phrase "I'll meet you at Jimmy's" is one I here frequently). Situated right in the middle of Queen street and right behind Cafe East, Jimmy's could not have picked a better location to lure exhausted city-slickers in need of an after work drink. There are a few things that put me off this place though, because of its central location, you get a lot of the business-types and it is obvious that the staff are more interested in serving them rather than young 20-something casually dressed individuals like myself. If you do like going to busy places, then I would suggest you give this place a miss. All in all, Jimmy's is not a bad bar and I probably will end up visiting it again in the near the future. read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Jimmys on the Mall - very poor experience 1. We stood in line awaiting to order but male staff walked off before ordering and didn't say anything to us 2. Food came out cold - so not runny eggs as per menu and before drinks 3. When querying drinks with female staff member she argued with me about being busy but several tables who ordered after us had drinks already 4. I excused myself to another female staff member who clearly had our drinks order but she mumbled something and walked off with drinks still 5. No milk as ordered received and only one crystallised (old) sugar read more

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I've eaten at Jimmy's many many times before, and each time I've gone I've had expectations that we're always met. The food was always what I expected for the price. The service is great, casual and friendly, and the vibe is pretty much the same. I have no issue with it whatsoever. Tonight, I went to the café portion of the restaurant, so the expectations were much different than from looking at it at a restaurant perspective. The setting was much more reflective of a bar. High stools and tables and a bar racked with alcoholic beverages and coffee equipment. Not surprising since it is both a bar and a café. But i do wish they had more casual, lower seating areas so as not to over emphasise the sophisticated and formal aesthetic of the venue. I ordered an iced almond milk latte from them, and at this point, it's the most balanced form of it in terms of taste and texture. The coffee they used in the latte wasn't too bitter, and the almond milk added just enough sweetness to make it still taste like a coffee. I personally like to have two sugars in my lattes to get the level of sweetness that I like, but this latte was sweet enough on its own that I didn't need to add anymore. The coffee was overall amazing, but it wasn't perfect. Setting: 4/5 Drinks: 4.5/5 Overall 4.5/5 read more

We randomly came upon Jimmy's while wandering around Brisbane. I'm so glad we sat down to eat! It was pretty excellent with the exception of the Crispy chicken being a little bit dry. But the noodles, pork dumplings were really, really great! One of our best meals in Australia so far! read more

Best. Salmon. Benedict. Ever. And they accommodated my request for scrambled eggs. Runny and totally yellow orange. Perfection! This place is right smack in the middle of everything and highly recommended. The service is pretty good and warm. The coffee is stern and delicious. We ordered a couple of skinny flat whites. There's also plenty of space either on the ground floor or upstairs. read more

I went to Jimmy's three times over a five day trip to Brisbane and I'm very much looking forward to going back again. Perhaps these negative reviews on yelp reflect a different time for this restaurant, but I had nothing but great service and high-quality food and drink during my time there. The picture I'm posting here is the special plate Morton Bay Bugs which was absolutely fantastic. We sat on the upper deck where they have live music every night. Highly recommend! read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - Morton Bay Bugs (local crawfish / slipped lobster) that was absolutely to die for - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

I had the breakfast muesli bowl. It comes with both milk and a cup of plain yogurt. The coffee was decent, although the waitress nicely explained to me that apparently brewed pot are not a thing "anywhere in Australia" a detail which would nevertheless blossom into full aggravation by the last day of my trip. I know how much milk I like in my coffee, so wth why I cant just add my own milk into a normal cup of coffee instead of some stranger doing it wrong. But whatever I guess thats why you travel - so that you can be disoriented before youve even got some morning caffeine into your veins. Its a cute open air spot. I didnt feel drawn to return, but it was a pleasant setting for a start. read more

I love the new renovations, a great fixture in the Queen Street Mall and remember the classic promo line - "Meet you at Jimmy's" - well this is the perfect meeting place on the Mall. Great for people watching and a lovely open air environment, the menu is good, not great... but good. I don't feel inspired to write too much about it as there is nothing that jumps up and makes me want to shout about it. Other than maybe the renovations which tranformed Jimmy's with a 2nd floor, which gives it a bit of a rooftop feel, but with views of mall pedestrians rather than a stunning city scape. read more

Food poisoning is awesome, thanks for the food poisoning. Tomorrow I will probably be 5kgs lighter, yaaaay the Jimmys diet of trying to poison patrons works. First and last time going here. Food mediocre and overpriced. We ordered from the bar menu....there was no room for 5 people in the restaurant area? Umm ok, couldn't join tables? We had one seafood pizza, smelt like and tasted like the wet and poorly washed cutting board it was on. Excuse me food poisoning, brb. 2 orders of the burger, bun dry, meat patty hard/tasteless. Ribs ok I guess, asked for tomato sauce, came when we all had finished our meals. Rump steak had a lot of fat, $33 for a plate of fat, awesome...... Priceless, we were moved from one table outside the toilet, to another table outside the toilet with a prime view when doors were open at the right time, nice......... Had been wanting to try this.......brb food poisoning........since moving here 2 months ago, huge let down and disappointing, especially when entertaining o/s visitors. Won't be back, won't be bringing or recommending this place to any visitors or colleagues. Shame looked really good to look at. Service......out of all the staff only 3 provided good service, wish I had caught their names, over the entitled others, these guys deserve a thank you. Ok too sick. Dine at your own risk. read more

Convenient position, watching busy people walking around is quite entertaining, and the waitress are friendly and service was good. read more

Jimmy's on the Mall - The staff service is above average than most of other restaurants - Steakhouses Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Terrible service. Never eat here. I didn't even get a chance to order anything - I watched as waitress after waitress walked past my table without so much as a hello. I was never even offered a menu. 15 mins I waited before I got up and left. read more

Oh, Jimmy's. Is there anyone in Brisbane who hasn't eaten here? I doubt it. It's so easy to fall for Jimmy's charms: its buzzing atmosphere, its location right in the middle of the mall, its extended opening hours. If Jimmy's were a person, he'd be a player. The kind of guy who'd make you fall for his good looks, charm, and popularity only to overcharge you for a crappy meal. Wait, I think I'm mixing my metaphors. Anyway, you get the gist. It looks fun and happening, and it's ALWAYS packed so you assume it must be good but it's simply not. The staff are friendly enough but they're also harried by the constant stream of customers and large tables of tourists so your order is likely to go astray. It's probably for the best, anyway, because then you'll have an excuse to cancel your meal once you see the quality (or lack thereof) of what the people around you have been served and you'll save yourself the calories and the cash. If you really must come to Jimmy's (and I understand the need for a sit down in a convenient and central location, especially when there's an excellent people-watching vista) I would advise you to stick with a soft drink or a beer. read more

Very reliable place in the middle of Queen Street! Good food, chill atmosphere. Try the calamari and pork ribs. The tiramisu is very good, too! read more

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Couldn't even eat the beef checks, shocking taste way too rich and seemed it had been in the pot for a week stewing. Waitress could not care and didn't even ask if I wanted something to replace it. $36 for nothing is purely unacceptable. Won't be going back. Thumbs down on this restaurant. read more

It's okay I guess. The location makes it pretty popular, and if you can get a table, great! But you'll be packed in like sardines. The afternoon I went they had a guy playing guitar. No one could actually see him, he was tucked away from everyone, but he was plugged in and amplified over the loud speakers. It was akin to being in a night club with all the yelling you had to do to be heard. The overpriced drinks made it even more like a night club. Definitely not the place for a quiet drink. read more

I went to Jimmy's for a coffee after brekkie on a saturday morning and returned the day after for a beer in the arvo while watching the AFL on TV. I did not actually have anything to eat there on both occasions so I can't provide any insight about the food but, what I can say, is that the dishes that I saw being served looked really good. Set in the heart of Queen Street Mall, Jimmy's on the Mall is open all day everyday and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Being close to everything, it is a great spot to chill on a warm sunday arvo while having a coffee. Those wanting to catch a league (I have finally learned from very persuasive Brissie locals that we do NOT say Rugby League but simply League!) game or watch a bit of the footy over a beer will like this place. I had a quick browse through the menu and I have to admit that it looks really good - fairly comprehensive but nonetheless a bit pricey depending on the type of clientele. I kind of regret not having eaten there and I definitely have my eye on Canadian French Breakfast (warm crepes, autumn berry compote, sweet spice pear, maple syrup & mascarpone) and the spanish risotto (saffron infused risotto NZ black lipped mussels, prawns, calamari, spanish grilled chicken, chorizo & garden peas) on my next trip! If you work close by and are doing a coffee run (my Flat White was not bad) or after something new/different for lunch and don't mind forking out a bit more than usual, then give Jimmy's a try. read more

This is my go to food place when catching up with a friend or family in the city! The menu has something for everyone and every time the chefs have delivered! From authentic tasting curries to inspiring Italian dishes it's a great hub for food and laughs! There's ample dining space upstairs (or upper deck) and downstairs. Both areas have a bar and it's got a great vibe (upper deck) for your start to a great evening in the city. read more

Terrible experience - they do not want to split bills. Most of their customers would be groups of unrelated people. The vast majority of restaurants / bars are able to do so, why not Jimmy's? total lack of customer service, laziness..... In addition, the waitress wanted me to do her job and take the bill to the table. As far as I know still today, this is a waiter/waitress job and she got aggressive when I hold her arm and told her it was her job to do so. Please do not tolerate such poor customer service. Vote with your feet and do not go there and tell your friends not to go there read more

I have never eaten at Jimmy's as the menu is pretty pricey (you're paying for location) but the food smells delicious so I may change my mind one day. What I'm here to tell you is if you need a coffee early on a Saturday or Sunday morning they're open and they'll make you a takeaway. It's harder than you'd think to find a coffee before 9am on the weekend in the city and when I've had weekend classes at QUT (because I'm a sucker for punishment and I thought full time study with full time work was a bonzer idea) they've saved my attention span and probably my marks many times. Bless them. read more

I had seen this place a few times before and it looked fun. It was an ok asian restaurant, nothing special. The sauces were very thick and tasteless too much cornstarch. Still had a nice night out. It was a good setting and service was ok. Probably would not return, too many other good restaurants out there. read more

Good comfort food and nice server. Convenient location if you are shopping in the area.

Great service and atmosphere. Upstairs gives you a bird's-eye view of the passing parade through the Mall. Great vantage point for the best view of the street artists performing below. Prices are a little high, but the food quality is brilliant, and the service fast and friendly. Highly recommended. read more