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.

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.

Useful stop between Salisbury and Exeter. An impressive menu including, burgers, entrees, salads,…read moresubs and breakfasts. Pulled pork was a new addition and we ordered a Chicago pulled pork burger and a mushroom Swiss burger. Burgers start at £8.95 and include salad, fries and slaw. Our orders were taken quickly -a good sign as the place was packed. The food arrived in minutes, was piping hot and freshly prepared. Everything was homemade (except the frozen chips which I can forgive as they were straight out of the fryer and crisp). Not gourmet burgers but very good and great vfm; with a Bottle of Kaliber and a chocolate icecream shake it came to £23. From pulling in to pulling out, we spent 45 minutes here. What's not to like?

This was a hidden treasure for us. Were driving home from Devon and stopped off. Sublime decor,…read morenice bathrooms and good food. Will become a regular stop for us!! You won't disappointed!

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.

Beer, good. Food, meh…read more Staying at the Travelodge across the roundabout, the Cwrt Rawlin was not going to escape my clutches for dinner. It's part of the Marston's Inns and Taverns chain, so I am somewhat familiar with it. On this particular evening, the parking lot was packed. I don't know if it's usually this busy or it's the Cheese Festival that has dragged all these people to Caerphilly. Either way, walking in was pleasant. Lots of families with kids always makes me feel welcome. As an American, I know what a "bar" is and the sort of crowd that inhabit them. This was nothing like that. Most of the tables were filled and there was a warm conversational buzz about the place. I managed to find a table against the wall and perused the menu. It's the typical British (Welsh?) way of doing things, where you place your order at the bar with your table number and pay for it there, and when it's ready the staff bring it to your table. I opted to go with a beer I'd never heard of, Ringwood's Fortyniner (a bitter) and a safe bet of bangers and mash. The food was about ten minutes and while it had the right presentation, the flavor and texture were completely missing. The bangers ("sausages" in American) had no flavor, almost like they had been boiled. The carrots were mushy. The mashed potatoes were just bland. I wouldn't recommend this at all. When my meal was done, I left. After that, I just wasn't interested in hanging around or having another pint.

The Cwrt Rawlin has become a regular spot for a quiet and, occasionally, not so quiet Friday night…read moresocial. For my close group of friends, the Cwrt Rawlin is a regular haunt that has provided the backdrop for many memorable nights over the years; be it birthdays, Christmas Eve celebrations or just a random local night out. The bar is stocked with a good selection of beers, wines and spirits, and offers the ever-tempting option to double up your chosen shot when ordering a spirit with a mixer; which can often be the difference between a quiet night and a forgotten one. However, service can be a wait at times, with me regularly finding myself left staring at an empty glass for prolonged periods of time when the pub is busy. They also offer a solid food menu, with Wednesday being the resident Curry Night, Sunday boasting a traditional Sunday roast and the great deal of two courses for £4.25 from Monday to Saturday. Although, the standard of food varies from time to time, with a previous experience of Red Leicester chicken arriving minus the chicken, i.e. being served up a delicious helping of melted cheese. Yum. Serving faux pas aside, this is a good pub to find yourself in on a Friday night.

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!

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).

I was craving a smash burger and this place hit the spot! They have a variety of burgers to choose…read morefrom and even vegetarian options too. Friendly staff! And great for a quick bite before a concert or game.

Beautiful service from staff, they're not afraid to strike up a small conversation about…read moremiscellaneous things: (One guy has always got some really cool band shirts on). The burgers are great, and friendly for my severe allergies: Nut, Peanut, Lupin. 10/10.