An interesting Italian restaurant with good food and a building which is made almost completely out…read moreof glass (gifting all patrons with a fantastic view of Mumbles Bay), it's therefore hardly surprising that Verdi's is so popular! Despite there always being a hub of activity going on at this establishment (due to the fact it's always packed), you just can't help feeling chilled out (maybe it's being so close to the sea?). They offer plenty of free newspapers and magazines for you to peruse over whilst waiting for your food, additionally you're made to feel welcome whether you're just having a coffee, ice cream or full blown meal. The food available is generally light (I'd definitely consider this place to be more of a café than a restaurant). The menu offers pizza, small pasta dishes, salads and a variety of Panini's, sandwiches and baguettes (which come with salad and crisps), all of which taste good and are well presented. It is the deserts however which are simply to die for! Sure the ice creams nice, but once you look at some of the cakes under the counter glass it'll be rather hard to resist (just don't think about the calories)! Verdi's doesn't take bookings, and even as early as March it can become very popular on the weekends. Best advice is to come as early as possible, but be prepared for a wait, which I can honestly say is well worth it!

Great coffee, great location on the sea front. As we're…read moregetting older and I have relatives who find it difficult to get around I find Verdi's is very convenient and easy to access with relatives in wheel chairs. Great to take a coffee, nice cake or a light lunch while walking them along the promenade in a wheel chair.

A fun place to enjoy a full British breakfast (and more I guess - but we both enjoyed the…read morebreakfasts). The place is is located a 15 minute walk from the center of town - unless it is cold, windy or rainy (never happens in Wales right?!) a very pleasant walk to enjoy the views and the fresh hour. However don't feel obliged to park in town and walk if you don't want to as there is ample parking by the pier based on our experience. The restaurant is clean and has both inside and outside seating with prompt and friendly service. A playerless piano plays music for you while you dine. Walk through a door after breakfast and there you are in an extensive amusement arcade - fun! And then there is the pier itself with its views and bracing fresh air. Another option is to climb some steps up to a cliffs above (behind the cafe) from which you can enjoy further views. Fun place to visit!!

The bikini clad Mumbles Pier Ape Lady was late for date - didn't realise she was tied up at the end…read moreof the Pier. Waiting, had time to look at the menu for the Pier Cafe (http://www.mumbles-pier.co.uk/pier/menu.pdf ) and gaze around the ornate Cafe interior - chandaliers, polished wood floors and tasteful wicker chairs. Wonderful views over Swansea Bay from the huge windows - light and airy feel inside. Cheerful little tables outside for warmer weather or hardy smokers. Plenty of choice on menu along with pretty Ice Cream & Soda Bar to lure the young ones (if they actually need any luring when ice cream is mentioned - but the Bar just makes sure). Highly recommended, especially in colder months if just paid 50p to brave the Pier extremeties (perhaps to visit the Ape Lady ) and need a warming liquid and nourishment reviver.

Please do yourself a favor and try the suckling pig.... This place is amazing to share dishes,…read moretapas , and wine. The service is awesome and the concept is basically you order at the ordering point and they bring you your food. Everyone was impressed with the authenticity of the Spanish cuisine and the delightful ambiance of the place. Will be back !!

Very well presented fresh food on display, energetic and enthusiastic staff. Extensive menu…read morecovering fish and meat that most would be pushed not to enjoy....I guess, unless you happen to be vegan. I enjoyed a superb Rib Eye Steak cooked as requested medium rare. Meal for two and wine on Saturday night £70.00. Yes I would go again, when I'm back in Swansea.

This is an absolute gem of a cafe, and most unusually for a UK beach cafe is open all year round!…read moreIt has unsurpassed views over Caswell Bay (always the easiest beach in the Gower to get to, and with the best parking). Surf Side is great in the summer when all you fancy is a nice icy cool drink. However I personally love it in the winter, when you can watch the violent sea through the window, whilst you're all cosy on the sofa enjoying the wood burning stove inside! The food is excellent, especially their Victoria spongecake which is mouthwateringly good! Cakes aside they also serve sandwiches, ciabattas, paninis, as well as hot and cold drinks. It has become a family ritual, that after a nice walk along the coast path we always finish up here for a hot chocolate and cake!

UNEXPECTED Judging…read morefrom the exterior, you might expect to find cardboard food and tepid drinks inside. But they feature fresh, hot food, with a bit of gourmet flair. And if you want chips (a.k.a., fries), there's a hole-in-the-wall at the other end of the beach, and you're welcome to bring them in from there.

Can higly recommend it as far as Sunday lunch & Xmas lunches go. Fairly reasonably priced and…read moreplenty of food portion wise. Drink prices are also reasonable too. Recommend booking though as smallish restaurant (& even smaller bar !)

Ambiance: Peachy Keens is a really beautiful restaurant with polished tables/floors/etc. The staff…read morereally make an effort to keep the place clean and glamorous. Customer Service: Not the best in terms of being professional, but they were kind and sweet which is what matters I suppose. But the service seems to fit more of a homey cafe type place rather than a ritzy looking restaurant. Food: The quality of Peachy Keens food is pretty good. My only complaint would be that they lack a bit in terms of variety (or maybe I'm just comparing them to Cosmo too much). Their dishes are very limited aside from Indian, but unfortunately all the Chinese dishes lack authenticity. My recommendations: ~ Try the spicy chicken wings. They're made to order at special request at the chef. ~ They do have pretty good desserts. The banana pudding was great! All in all, Peachy Keens wasn't bad. I definitely enjoyed my meal, but it could've been a lot better. Hopefully in the future they can expand their variety and I'd be a lot more keen.

Hmm. Perhaps the timing of our visit resulted in our less than average experience. We went on a…read moreFriday evening and as bad luck would have, were seated in the middle of two children's birthday parties. Brilliant. That meant we were overlooked for everything from drinks to clearing our plates away. Four times we had to ask for drinks and it was only after my boyfriend approached a waiter (after we'd been back and forth to the buffet three times already), that we managed to get any drinks delivered to our table. The food was average, nothing to write home about. Some of it was quite spicy, fine if you like that sort of thing. The dessert bar wasn't all that impressive and it felt more canteen like than buffet restaurant! In future, I'll stick with Cosmo.

I have just had a really nice meal here. The Seabass cooked in rock-salt was well presented and…read morefilleted at the table and came with chips and vegetables. It was mid week and by the time I was leaving the restaurant was quite full. The decor is pleasant and the service quick without hurrying you at all and polite. I hadn't intended eating here but I'm glad I did. As the filleting at the table added to the enjoyment of the food it showed they cared about what they were doing and so they get a rare 4 stars from me. With the mussels to start and a pint of bear I paid about £26. X = You've gotta be kidding me XX = trying but not reaching the standard expected or advertised XXX = achieving the standards expected/advertised however high that might be XXXX = they're doing something special here, above expected standards of service XXXXX = WOW! you gotta go here!

Poco Poco is Bridgend Towns resident Tapas Bar. The food is amazing, and the service is also very…read moregood. It is owned by Franko, who also owns and runs Zia Nina which is situated less than 30 seconds away. They have a good selection of wines on offer at very reasonable prices. My only gripe is the fact that there is only one toilet per gender (and a disabled toilet) which means you can be waiting to use the toilet for a short while. However, the toilets are very clean. It is very reasonably priced.

A great restaurant with friendly staff. I particularly like their unique idea of being able to…read morechose your own fish or meat, from a selection on the counter, and have them cook the exact one you chose, exactly how you ask for it done. It's not too expensive either. The toilets are very clean and there is good parking available on site.

El Prado is a brasserie restaurant - selling a good range of fish and meats. You often get some…read moreunusual choices on the menu and food is always well cooked and tasty. In the evenings prices can be quite expensive - but the lunchtime set price menu is always good value, and although the choice is limited there is always something you fancy. Drinks are very expensive - so expect that to add to the bill. You can tell how popular El Prado is by looking at the car park - It is always full! The best place in Laleston and one of the best restaurants in the Bridgend area