Over an hour wait and they hadn't even started cooking our food. Ended up cancelling the order and…read morethey couldn't even refund the card. Ended up doing it via cash. Not fit for the amount of tables they have, as they clearly can't deal with the footfall. To top it off she couldn't work out the refund and kept the service charge, there was zero service!

Surprised to see this place dead at 6pm on a Friday, an hour after opening, especially considering…read moreit has a prime view of the beach and it was a very pleasant evening. However looking at the other reviews (especially Rachael H's spot-on assessment) I think it's because the price points are a little high and while I initially didn't think £9 was outrageous for a inventive cocktail (involving a classic sweet vermouth, punt e mes, plus campari and gin - so basically a campari variation) with the lovely touches of a charred rosemary and a giant citrus ice cube, it was a very small drink finished in a few gulps. I'd definitely go back to try some more of the really appealing cocktail menu though, one of the best I've seen in a while.

I can't believe it's taken me so long to find this place. Just thinking about all the years I've…read morebeen missing out on Rock Ola makes me very sad. If only we'd crossed paths sooner... oh the fun we could have had! It wasn't until I was sitting inside Rock Ola, looking out the window at the passers by, that I realised I had walked right by the place on my way to and from work every day and barely noticed it for a year and a half. This shocked me because, once inside, Rock Ola is quite unforgettable. Styled as your typical cool American diner, Rock Ola is jam packed with old cheesy trinkets, bright wallhangings and a brilliant old jukebox that sits in the corner just waiting to be played with. The decor is fantastic! It's just cheesy enough to be fun but not make you feel as if you're sitting in a Disneyland restaurant. The staff are dressed in little aprons and are very pleasant indeed. But most importantly, the food. The burgers in here are to die for. They're massive, juicy and stacked with lots of little goodies, like onion rings, bacon, cheese and much more. The menu is wonderful - with additions such as the 'Hypocrite burger' which has both a meat and veggie pattie inside, and a host of vegan options which no doubt go down very well with many. They also serve the tastiest milkshakes, which are thick and creamy and taste and good as they are bad for you! They also have a selection of cakes and puddings but, to be honest, after a burger and a milkshake it's a wonder I even got out the door! Maybe next time though. You may have walked past this place a few times. You may never have heard of it before, but for goodness sake - no matter how busy you are - get down there this weekend and feast on a burger!! It'll be the best decision you ever made...

Rock Ola is slightly removed from the main shopping drag of the North Laines - just onto Tidy…read moreStreet. However, despite the location and lack of advertising, the cafe was really busy with couples, families and discernable regulars. It's a 50s themed American diner - the floats and milkshakes on the menu match the retro pop culture on the walls and free playable jukebox. My friend ordered a piece of carrot cake - too large to finish - for £1.95 and found it delightful. I had the soup of the day - a creamy winter vegetable served with buttery toast - for £3.95. Oh, wintery goodness. Several meals are available for under £5: wraps, sandwiches, omelettes, jacket potatoes and full breakfasts. A separate vegan menu lists meat-free temptations for apologetically (in print) higher prices. The friendly service, upbeat tunes and delicious menu options make this cafe one of my new faves.

The ambiance has a 1950's vibe with 50's era decor, music by Elvis and Tom Jones to name two, a…read morecool motorcycle display when you walk in, and Tom & Jerry cartoons playing in the background. A fun place for families. Food was delicious. My husband had the Steak & Fries I had the caramelized onion Burger, which I believe the cook brought right out to us. The fries were nice and hot. The steak was cooked perfectly my burger could have been cooked a bit longer to prevent so much of the meat juices from dripping. The waitstaff could be more inviting when you come into the restaurant. The first attempt to eat here the waitress apologized and said it would be a 40 minute wait as a trove of people arrived between 5 - 5:30 pm when we arrived. We told her we'd come back another time. Two days later we arrived around 4:30 ish, and the young lady from way behind the counter, without saying hello or welcome, pointed us to a table. Our assigned waitress was pleasant but we had to flag her down twice for more beverages, it wasn't really busy yet and three wait staff were talking amongst each other. In any case if you don't mind this type behavior this place will suit you, but if you're a large group it may be somewhat challenging to be waited on with a professional attitude. We stayed a week in lovely Brighton and the restaurant was across the street but we didn't bother trying this place for a third time.

Located near to the pier in Brighton (on the main road) there is this amazing diner that does a…read moregreat selection of America: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner The food is reasonably priced and you get more than enough for your buck (ok pound). We had breakfast there and it def set you up for the day so if you go to Brighton go and have breakfast it won't disappoint

Fun place, agreeable food for all the family, meeting friends, or before catching a movie.. Great…read morerange of food, perhaps too much choice and encompassing all world foods.. Food most definitely fresh which was great, chefs have a real talent for getting quality food out the kitchen! Good to see..

Its the perfect temperature; a great shelter from the bitter cold outside Our unexpected stumble…read moreinto this restaurant was a blessing in disguise. Scrumptious duck stir fry and lovely catch up with people- sensational Arizona blueberry ice tea and jizztastic rocky road chocolate sunday with strawberries and marshmellows. I hear you lick you lips. I certainly was hours after the meal.The drinks were served immediately! the food followed at a brilliant pace. The menu is wide enough to accompany to everyone's taste; with their global array of mains and desserts..The service is great! Friendly and always willing give a hand or two. We were served by a delightful waitress by the name of Martina. It s a outstanding atmosphere; so relaxed and chilled out: great for meal out after work or regular/ dates/ drink up pirate nights and kids! It couldn't accommodate more genres if it tried :P Its a new regular :)

Love dark candlelit intiimate spaces? The Medicine Chest was designed for you. Really is my fave…read morebar in Brighton, definitely NOT one for stags & hens... thankfully! It's way too small for a large party, but it's perfectly formed! There's also a restaurant on the ground floor - not tried it yet, but might be worth a go!

A fab cocktail lounge downstairs and with a restaurant upstairs, both with a speakeasy/ old style…read moreapothecary feel. I only ate from the set menu but each dish was delicious - dressed asparagus to start and an incredible risotto for mains. The waiters and waitresses were polite and attentive and, upon realising I was more than a tad hungover, were constantly topping up water and checking I was recovering well, which was nice of them. Downstairs is a dark, sumptuous cocktail lounge with a fun and delicious menu of drinks. Again, the barstaff are friendly and helpful. There's not space for loads of people, but it's the intimacy that makes it so atmospheric. It's not the sort of place I'd go every weekend, but it's a nice treat whenever I fancy something a little bit classier, or want to introduce friends to somewhere a little bit different.

This was my first time going to Las iguanas in years, but after this visit I doubt I'll go again…read more Whilst the food was alright, the waiting time was too long. It took about 40 minutes for the starters to come (which were just nachos and enchiladas) and then another hour for the mains to come. Service was okay, food was okay, the thing that ruined it for me was the waiting times.

Lovely atmosphere & great service - I will come again…read more The prawns on the surf & turf burger were to die for & when washed down with a cosmopolitan - perfection!

I went with my brother and we waited for about 5 minutes to be seated. Once seated we were promptly…read moreattended to by a lovely waitress who took our order. We went for a starter of calamari which was delicous, but waited for about 40 minutes for our burgers (we had to ask the waitress if our food was coming). When they arrived they were barely warm and it felt like they'd been sitting out for a while. The ice cream sundae was absolutely delicious. I just wish I hadn't been disappointed by the burger.

Right so where do I start, ordered a falafel and haloumi wrap yesterday evening and have now thrown…read moreup 15 times in the last 8 hours and shat out pure liquid around 8 times within this time frame. Full blown food poisoning. I spent from 3am to 9am lying on my bedroom floor in the fetal position hoping that I would die. That is it, that is my Uncle Sam's Burgers experience. I have never been this ill. Worst thing is I can fully feel another nasty chunder coming as I type so my emotional/physical pain is clearly long from over. 0/10 would NEVER go again. I literally have no stomach lining left, it genuinely looks like all I'm now puking out is my damaged soul. I honestly hope the whole establishment liquidates. Ps Just looked on uber eats and they don't even have a Food Hygiene Rating. If you're reading this then do yourself a favor and do not order from this shit hole.

Excellent, Cheeseburger, Hot Dogs and more! Best around.All beef Hot dog, split and grilledread more

Finally went to this place last night after tip off from one of Brightons top Yelpers!! Wish i'd…read morecome here before now. Really nice inside,quite a lot of seating,a cosy little room down stairs. Great selection of drink,whatever your taste is. And in my eyes they played some of the best music i've heard in a bar for ages. Last night it was afro-latin music,if i had my way every bar would play this type of music!! Other nights are on as well.....check local press!!

My local and definitely one of my favourite drinking establishments in Brighton…read more It's regularly listed in the 'Brighton's Best Bars' lists floating around on the world wide web. It also makes a few craft beer pub lists too as it has a very long list of world and craft beers, mainly in bottles, to chose from. It may surprise a few but it also serves amazing cocktails. A craft beer place AND a good cocktail place under one roof!? Surely not! But yes, it definitely works, they do a mean Amaretto sour and Espresso Martini and some of the more unusual cocktails too. It's not table service though which I actually really like as it remains down to earth and has a local hangout vibe. It gets really busy at the weekends on Friday and Saturday nights and there's often a band on or a cool DJ playing Northern Soul over the weekend too. In the daytime it's really chilled out and the bar staff are always happy to chat to you and talk you through the latest beer/cocktail menu (or about anything really!). There's also seating outside but with the view of the top of St. James Street it definitely is a better view inside with its quirky decor. I lucked out with this place being my closest pub!