Scotland Restaurants / Cafes National
Offers
Reviews
 |
Marble Slab Creamery (Dundee)
by MagdaDH This place, located in the fairly nice, newish Overgate shopping centre, on the upper level, looks very enticing - like a proper artisan ice-cream (and maybe cake, but I think they are all ice-cream gateaux) shop. There are numerous flavours, fancy cones and prettily dressed (though a little bit gormless in closer contact) shop ... assistants. I was always tempted and then one day decided to give it a try - and what a horrible disappointment!!! The ice-cream was dreadful, with a strange sticky creaminess but with no intensity of flavour apart from being very sweet. You can have the ice-creams mixed up (mushed-up, more likley) with various things (from sprinkles to fruit to nut) and maybe it was a mistake to go for the bare stuff from the freezer, but it should have tasted of something - and it didn't. At some stupidly over-the top price (though portions are large) that pushes a fiver, this was a huge disappointment. It reminded me of ice-creams we had in Canada in few locations, almost always disappointing (apart from one place in Vancouver) and I suspect this might be an American influence. Give me Italian, Russian or even Slovenian ice cream any day instead of this overpriced pap. Read the complete review |
 |
TGI Friday's (Glasgow)
by angelboouk Brief History... TGI Fridays is an American themed restaurant founded in 1965. There are many TGI restaurants within the UK and they are currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of their first UK restaurant. Location and Layout... There are two TGI restaurants in Glasgow. I will be ... basing my review on our visit to the City Centre restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. TGI Fridays is conveniently located on the busy Buchannan Street within Glasgow City Centre. The entrance is at the corner of an old looking building and features a waiting area and replica motor bike display. This restaurant is a stones throw away from the main shopping area of Glasgow and is nearby Central Station, bus stops and also the Subway - it is very easy to reach. Inside, the restaurant is set across various levels. The seating includes stools, booths and regular tables to accommodate all sized parties. We were seated at a booth designed for 4 people and found there to be sufficient space to be able to spread out. The bar area is on a raised level in the centre and you can sit here to drink. The restaurant is easy to move around and prams can be stored (high chairs are provided on request). There isn't very much natural (or artificial) lighting unless you are placed at a window table which we were. The restaurant is decorated with some unusual objects including large, fake sharks, a terminator like statue and ten pin bowling objects. The toilets are located downstairs and the toilets were spacious, clean and easy to find once you reach the large lobby. I didn't notice disabled toilets or baby changing as they weren't required by us. A wheelchair user would have no issues in navigating the restaurant. The ambience in the restaurant is very diner like and quite loud but not deafening - they did have Sky Sports on the television and some music but nothing intrusive. The full address for this restaurant is 113 Buchannan Street, Glasgow, G1 3HF. If you would like to contact them then you can on 0141 221 6996. The restaurant is open 11.30am - 10.30pm each day. Service With A Smile... When we dined here, there were plenty of staff available. We arrived at a peak time but were seated right away. The restaurant is family friendly and the staff are happy to heat up bottles etc - I noticed this as the table near by had twin babies at it. My son was welcomed with a smile and received a little pack of pencils and books and a balloon so definintly family friendly. Tables are cleaned and cutlery replaced as soon as the previous diners have left and plates are cleared quickly. We were served my a lovely lady called Mary who was friendly and efficient. The staff wear pin badges on a strap which show their commitment and service to the restaurant - very Disney like! The staff aren't pushy and gave us enough time to allow us to decide what we wanted. Drinks were served within minutes, starters after 10 minutes (and ours sons meal), mains after 25minutes and desserts soon after requested. As soon as our glasses were looking empty, we were replenished with a fresh glass without needing to ask for one which I found excellent. The restaurant accepts cash and card - I paid by debit card and this was done on a device at the table. Food and Drink... We were dining here as a treat and found the choice to be excellent. The food is of course a bit more expensive than other chains such as Wetherspoons but you are paying for service and quality. If you wish to view the full menu, you can download it from www.tgifridays.co.uk. We were provided with the main menu and a childrens menu. The main menu is split into different types of dishes and everything is clearly detailed and priced. Vegetarian options are also clearly marked. Starters... The starters are quite varied and there are individual and sharer portions available. Starters start from around £3.99 up to £14.99. Options include chicken wings in various sauces, mozzarella dippers and loaded potato skins with various fillings. Sharing platters include nachos and various platters of chicken type bits for up to 4 people. The above dishes are suitable for vegetarians. Despite there being so many starter options, I was too excited about having my main course! My fiance was determined to have a starter and went for Mushroom Alfreddo. He received a big bowl of full mushrooms in a cheese and herb sauce. He also received two bits of garlic bread. I don't like mushrooms but he commented on how delicious they were. I did sneak a bit of garlic bread which was cooked to perfection. The sauce in this dish was thick and creamy and had a lovely flavouring which was perfect for dipping the garlic bread in to! Mains... There are so many main course options to choose from. The menu is split into different sections including fajitas, chicken, wraps, pasta, burgers and steaks. There is a lot of emphasis on meaty dishes but there are still a few options for vegetarians and some dishes could be altered to suit a vegetarian. Prices vary but are far from cheap. The burgers are priced from £10 and fajitas are from £12.00. The steak options include 'surf and turf' platters as well as standard steaks from £14ish up to £20. Various rack of ribs dishes were available. Sides can also be ordered including cheesy mash, chips and vegetables for £2ish. My fiance opted for the 'Double Stack Cheeseburger' which he very much enjoyed but couldn't finish after his big starter so I got to try it. The plate was full to the brim and included two thick and juicy burgers with cheese, pickle and tomato, 2 large onion rings and a good sized portion of fries. Very flavoursome without needing to add sauce and extremely filling. Burgers and wraps appeared to me favourites with many diners. I normally opt for whatever is cheapest on the menu but since we were treating ourselves, I ordered a steak. I believe my steak was a 8oz rib eye and I ordered it medium-well done as I hate seeing pink bits of meat! I was provided with a proper steak knife and was happy with the huge portion I was given. When ordering a steak, you are given the choice of 2 sides and 1 sauce. Sides include cheesy mash, chips, spicy rice and 2 other options. Sauces include a buttery sauce, peppercorn, Jack Daniels and another option which I can't quite remember. My steak was absolutely delicious and cooked just the way I wanted it. It was quite big, thick and so tender in the mouth. It was full of flavour and wasn't fatty. The fries were lovely and crisp but fluffy inside and some still had their skins on. They were slightly salted which added extra flavour. I opted for some Cajun spicy rice as my 2nd side and it was about the same amount as you get in a bag of Uncle Bens rice - very flavoursome and easy to eat. For my sauce I went for Jack Daniels sauce which was presented in a small dish and had a runny consistency. It was delicious and very smokey. I only need a drop across my steak and sides to add extra flavour. I was very satisfied with my steak and for £16.99, I should have been! The childrens menu was also quite varied.and offered smaller portions for small diners or larger portions for older children. There is the option of fish 'pirates', pasta, burgers and chicken strips. Dishes are served with fries and you can have a side of carrot, apple and cucumber sticks or beans. My son had a meal from the smaller menu which cost £2.99 and consistented of 4 big chicken strips and plenty of chips. The portion was really big and my son couldn't eat it all but excellent value for money. The chicken was lovely. Desserts and Drinks... The desserts section was very tempting with treats such as Apple Waffle, Mocha Mud Pie and brownies. Desserts were priced at around £4.99 (or £6.99 for a sharing sized portion). I had decided that I wanted a sundae type dessert which was presented in a tall glass. My sundae had lots of vanilla ice cream, toffee sauce, toffee popcorn and brownies. Oh my...heaven in a tall glass! This was quite an unusual dessert especially with the addition of popcorn but they didn't skimp on anything. It was delicious and the brownie pieces were still warm and deliciously chewy. My son had ice cream which was presented in a glass cup. The drinks on offer at TGI Fridays and there is something for everyone. I believe this is a popular place to drink in the evening and the drinks have their very own menu. TGI specialise in cocktails and they have every kind including vodka, whiskey and tequila based cocktails. They also do frozen cocktails for around £5.00. Non alcoholic cocktails and ice cream cocktails are available. They offer wine and beers including 660ml bottles of Budweiser. Prices are about average for this sort of restaurant. I plan on returning without my son for cocktails sometime soon as they all look so good! Anyway we opted for a glass of Coca-Cola each. The good thing about the glasses of Cola is that you can have as many refills as you want for a set price of £2.39 - we ended up having 5 glasses between us so got our monies worth. Our son had a Capri Sun but they had milkshakes and smoothies available. Conclusion... In total we spent £50 by dining at TGI Fridays in Glasgow - 1 starter, 2 main courses, 1 childrens meal, 1 dessert, 2 bottomless drinks and a kids drink. Not cheap but we were so stuffed we couldn't eat anything big for dinner! I was impressed with the food and service so was happy to pay that little bit more and I felt that we got our monies worth from our filling and flavoursome meals. We couldn't afford to dine he regularly but as a treat, it is perfect and ideal for a bite to eat whilst out shopping. Overall 4/5 and we will return soon! Thanks for reading x Read the complete review |
|
|
The Wellington Fish and Chip Shop ( Ayr)
by angelboouk The Wellington is a fish and chip restaurant and take away just 250 yards from the sea front in Ayr. (t has been open since 1968 and is a family run establishment. 100-102 Sandgate Ayr KA7 1BX The eat in area allows seating for up to 50 people in the form of booth tables. There is a table service and you ... are given a fairly extensive menu of meals and snacks to choose from. The dining area is very compact and there isn't enough room to manouver a pram or wheelchair let alone have space for a high chair. The restaurant is clean and tidy and the waitress was friendly each time we have dined here. The take away area is seperated from the main dining area and is simply a glossy black counter and tiled waiting area. Food is dished up, wrapped in paper and bagged for convenience. The food choice and prices are displayed on a lit up area above the counter. The food choice is pretty much the same for take away and dining it though I would say there is a small extra charge added on when you are sitting in. Children are catered for with smaller sized portions for around £3.00. The main focus is on fried foods. There is a whole host of suppers to choose from including battered fish, sausages, fish cakes, individual steak pies, scampi and pizza served with fresh made chips. Other meal options include lasagne and curry. Suppers are reasonably priced from £3.50 ish up to £6.50 ish. There are various canned and bottled drinks available and hot drinks (takeaway and sit in). *~*Dining At The Wellington*~* We try to visit Ayr twice a year and always fancy fish and chips when we do. The Wellington was recommended to me by my parents who always dine here when they visit Ayr. Earlier in the year we experience the Wellington for the first time. During the Summer, we returned again and it was nice enough to eat outside so we used the take away this time. The restaurant itself is nice to look at from the outside. When we were dining in, we had a pram with us and they kindly allowed us to go around the side of the restaurant and leave the pram in the kitchen which was nice of them. The service was quick and it was quite quiet when we arrived at midday. We dined as a group of 4 adults and 4 children so did take up a lot of space! The menu is what you would expect from a chip shop and very easy to read. I had already decided to have a fish and chips and as my Mum wanted this too, we went for the larger meal. I believe this was around £7.95 and you got 2 big bits of fish, lots of chips, bread and butter, peas and a hot drink. This is a good price and the portion was huge! The fish had a delicious light batter which had a nice texture inside and the fish itself was flaky and very fresh. The chips were delicious. Fresh made and light and fluffy. The meal wasn't too greasy and there was enough for both me and my Mum. I ordered a tub of curry sauce which was full of flavour and perfect for dipping my chips into. My fiance and sister both opted for a sausage supper each. The portions were substantial for an adult with 2 large sausages. The sausages were of a high quality, thick and nicely battered and plenty of those delicious chips. The 2 older kids decided on sausage and chips as well and the kids portions were still a good size and would be far too big for a younger child. My nephew decided he wanted a bit of everything so a spare plate was brought for him. My son is fussy and wanted a roll with chips which he enjoyed. For 3 adults meals, 2 childrens meals, a roll and chips and several drinks, our bill came to around £38 which I find reasonable for 8 of us. The food was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was prompty and friendly so top marks all round. I did get to have a peek at the kitchen when collecting our pram and it appeared clean. *~*Take Away*~* Our last visit coincided with a sunny day and the thought of eating in didn't enter our minds. The takeaway area wasn't very busy and there were perhaps only 2 or 3 people in front of us. Service was quick as there were 2 servers to speed it up. The takeaway food looked fresh and was replenished whilst we waited. We ordered a few things to share between us including 2 sausage suppers, a fish supper, an extra portion of chips, 4 buttered rolls and some juice (though I would recommend bringing your own juice if eating out). The food was wrapped up safe to keep it warm and the takeaway portions were decently sized. The food wasn't drowned in salt or vinegar and tasted fresh. We sat in the Wellington Square nearby and the food remained warm until the last chip was consumed. Definently one of the better takeaways near the sea front. *~*Conclusion*~* We will continue to dine at the Wellington Fish Restaurant as it offers excellent value for money and freshly cooked, tasty grub. Combined that with service with a smile and you are onto a winner! I did notice some ice cream on the menu but with the best ice cream parlour and sweet shop next door, no dessert would tempt me in the Wellington! Overall recommended! Read the complete review |
Scotland Restaurant / Cafe National |
||
|---|---|---|
|
1 review Address: The Castle Business Park / Restaurant / Cafe National / Craigforth / Stirling / Stirlingshire / FK9 4TW / Tel: 01786 465577 |
|
|
2 reviews Restaurant / Cafe National / 18, Holburn Street, Aberdeen. Tel = +44(0)1224-582300. |
|
|
Address: 13 Townhead Street / Restaurant / Cafe National / Hamilton ML3 7BQ / South Lanarkshire |
|
|
Restaurant / Cafe National / Restaurant and bar in Motherwell. |
|
|
Address: 388 Brandon Street / Restaurant / Cafe National / Motherwell ML1 / Scotland |
|
|
Address: Queens Drive / Restaurant / Cafe National / Kilmarnock KA1 3XB / Ayrshire |
|
|
Address: Unit 3 / Restaurant / Cafe National / Omni Centre / Edinburgh EH1 3BN |
|
|
2 reviews 94 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DR. Tel: +44(0)131 225 2131. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 08.00-22.45. The oldest and perhaps most well-known veggie restaurant in town. |
|
|
Address: 7-8 Belhaven Terrace / Restaurant / Cafe National / Edinburgh / EH10 5HZ |
|
|
|
2 reviews Restaurant / Cafe National / Italian Restaurant & Bistro. 2-8 King Street, Castelgate, Aberdeen AB24 5AX. Tel = +44(0)1224 640916. |
|
| Scotland Restaurant / Cafe National Recommendations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... back next | ||
| dooyoo Results 11 - 20 of 238 | ||
