Great Steak House, always go there to treat myself or the girlfriend and they always produce great…read moreresults. The steaks are always cooked to satisfaction and the atmosphere is always warm and friendly. The staff are very polite and welcoming and make the whole experience well worth while. Overall a great Steak house and definitely my favourite steak house in Southampton. Well worth visiting if your in Town or just want a Well cooked steak!

South American Steak House, new to Southampton. On the main High Street next to Zen close to the…read morenight life. Has a fair amount of parking around it but not loads. It has some of the best steak we have ever eaten and it is cooked to perfection. The staff are friendly and it has a very American type atmosphere. Two people in our party tried a steak trio which is three different cuts of steak, which they said was amazing. I had the lamb chops which were beautifully cooked and the home made chips are really nice. This place was not cheap but the food was worth the price we paid.

EDIT: CLOSED This…read moreplace used to be called iFish and closed before I moved to the area, very happy to see something open back up here. Only been in once so far but seems a solid basic fish and chips place. Chips are really good and still nice an hour later cold (I ocouldn't come close to finishing the small portion). The cod was good, a bit greasy but no more so than expected. Only complaint is that the hours are not posted yet, would be nice to know if it's going to be an option when coming home late on the train for example.

Yes this is a chain, but it puts American chain burger restaurants to shame!…read more We went for a late lunch and there were maybe 2 or 3 other tables, it somewhat surprising as it is located in (what I think is) the downtown area of Southampton. We were greeted right away and we could sit anywhere. The dining area is large and is intended to reflect the American '50s era diners... I love the British take on Americana, it's so cute! In Milwaukee terms it was definitely "kitschy." The view of the castle wall remnants and new architecture was amazing! My husband and I ordered a cheeseburger with sweet potato fries and chicken tenders to share. WOW! This was most definitely one of the best burgers I have ever eaten!! In England, the meat is locally sourced - and cows are happy. This is most definitely reflected in the quality of the food. Presentation was also perfect. Chicken tenders were also amazing, not greasy and amazing light breading. The house beer, "Byron Beer," was my husband's favorite of all 10 days we spent in England. It was light yet really flavorful! Even a non-beer drinker would like it. Our waitress was so sweet, it was fun talking to her. I wish I knew their burger recipe secret so I could replicate it at home - I really think it has to do with the fresh ingredients :) I would most definitely come here again and would try other locations as well. 5 stars!

New location for the nationwide burger chain. As always solid burgers, good milkshakes, and a nice…read morebeer selection. Plenty of booth seating, service is always good and the location had a nice view of the new Western Esplanade and the walls.

Walked to the area from a nearby hotel looking for somewhere to have dinner. Saw this place had…read moresome nice outdoor seating and went inside. I waited a while before a server came, by then I was ready to order. I was surprised they did not have fountain drinks, only warm bottles of soda. After I ordered, another guy was seated outside. He sat there a while without anyone going to his table and he left. My appetizer took about 20 minutes to come out. I ate half of it with the intention of taking the rest of it with me for later. When the lasagna I ordered was brought to the table, I had been there for almost an hour. I also had to stop the server from taking away my partially eaten appetizer. I was expecting a slice of lasagna, but it appears they made them one at a time in a skillet in the oven. It was served extremely hot, enough that they put a sticker on the skillet saying so. The cheese around the edge was burned, and it ended up being a meat, cheese, and noodle mess. I ate as much as I wanted to, then waited for my server to come back so I could get the bill and box. Eventually, I was one of only 2 tables left in the place, and none of the servers were visible. I saw there was a way to pay with my phone, so I just ate what I was going to take with me, paid, and left just under 2 hours after I originally arrived. Far too long for 1 person to have 1 appetizer and 1 entrée.

The food was incredibly overpriced for portions received. Further, the food we received wasn't…read moregreat. My pasta was gummy and didn't have much meat. By the menu, I thought this would be an upscale experience, it was not. The other food was okay, I enjoyed my husband's lasagna, but again. There were maybe 4 big bites at a pretty steep price tag. With the exception of the lasagna (which was still overpriced), it tasted like cheap eats. I do not wish to be mean, I just cannot believe they're charging those prices for that quality and quantity of food. I truly hope others have better experiences!

Went here for my father-in-law's birthday celebration and the place is pretty good. The food was…read morecooked well, and the service we received was quite pleasant. But, the starter I had was rather lacklustre - I had the crispy duck pancakes. The crispy duck was so overcooked that I couldn't bite into it, it was that tough. The entree (mains) was pretty good, for the most part. It was a Sunday Roast, so we had our choice of various types of proteins (the sides were the same for each dish though - mashed squash, parsnip, broccoli, boiled potatoes & a yorkshire pudding .. oh and an ocean of gravy) - pork, beef, chicken fish or vegetarian nut-loaf. I had the pork roast and though the meat was cooked quite well, I was very underwhelmed with the pork crackling provided. I had an itty-bitty square of pork crackling, it was so miniscule that it just wasn't worth it. Because we were a fairly largish group (10 adults, 2 kids) the service was a tad slow between courses. And for the mains the 2 kids were served last. Generally this isn't a good idea, as kids can get rather cranky if not fed, but thankfully the kids this time round were pretty good, nibbling other people's food until their actual meals came out. Overall the place is pretty good, price was very decent and the service was rather pleasant. I would like to come back one more time, not on a Sunday, to see what they are like. I really wanted their Beef Bourguignon, but sadly it was unavailable on a Sunday.

One of my favourite places to eat. This historical old ballroom from a bygone era has been turned…read moreinto a great restaurant and bar. The food is British, international dishes made with good ingredients. There is something for everyone and priced to cater for mixed budgets Service is professional and knowledgable. If you are looking for a Great place for afternoon tea you can't go wrong here, homemade delights served on odd bone china - you can even go for the champagne tea. If you are looking for a special venue for any kind of celebration you can't go wrong at Grand Cafe, with all its history and modern twists it suits people of all ages.

The best fish and chips I've ever had! My husband has taken me back 3 times this week since we have…read morebeen staying here in Southampton! Really wish we could get this taste back in the states!

Midanbury has two great take away places including this chippy…read more Mike the owner, keeps a ship shape place and ensures the staff he employs know exactly how to keep their customers happy. I use this place about once a month as a treat for getting through the month with , hopefully, a few pennies spare! The Quality of food This is not the best quality chippy in the world but it is convenient, tasty enough usually and reasonably priced - a sausage in batter is 0.80p for example. If you are given food that has just been cooked it tastes lovely,hot and fresh, my main complaint is that they leave the chips for too long - if for example not as many customers have gone in - so if you are given chips from the tail end they are not really hot enough and a little chewy. The fish comes in lovely crispy batter - never been undercooked - and is always a good size and very thick chunky fish so you never feel ripped off. The burgers are fried with everything else so I do avoid them as they tend to taste far too greasy. The place is kept clean and clear of debris and I have never felt ill after eating here.

This to me is the fish and chips experience I visualize when I think of England…read more Wonderful food. Great service. Friendly staff. It is well located just off thehigh street in Southampton...a tonic of reality before facing the cruise ship. That food is great, but this isn't their wheelhouse. Way to go. A lovely bright spot!! You have four new fans. Canadian cruisers

We went there for the authentic fish and chips. My husband is English and he said this place…read morefixed the fish and chips perfectly. The fish was cod. You order the food at the counter after you walk in and then they bring it to your table when it is ready. So, service was immediate at the counter, and then the food came out about 10-12 min later. The atmosphere is very casual, no neckties and jackets required here. I found this place online and my husband was not disappointed. I did not try the fried Mars bar, but I imagine it would have been good.

Stayed at a hotel not too far from the Rockstone and was glad I decided to find my way there. I…read morehad an early dinner so it was relatively empty but it is a very cosy place with outdoor seating for nice days. They had a nice selection of rum so I opted for a dark rum with ginger beer. It was so good I ordered another. Also ordered their classic burger with chips. First of all it is huge. 10 ounces of wonderfully seasoned and cooked beef. I wanted mine medium and it was perfectly done and very juicy. The classic comes with bacon, cheese, carmelised onions and their sauce. To say all of the flavors melded together into tasty goodness wouldn't do it justice. One of the best burgers I have had in a long time. Also one of the messiest but who cares when the burger is that good. Chips had a nice seasoning to them also. All around terrific meal. So glad I made the trek to the Rockstone. I highly recommend you do also.

An unusual pub experience. Table service for drinks, pay at the end. It was good but it really…read morethrew me. We went on a Monday. It was billed on their website as open mic night, this was half true. They were open, but there was no mic to be seen. This wasn't the reason for our visit so it made no difference to me but if you are going with your guitar in hand in the hope of being spotted by a talent scout then you could be disappointed. They seem to specialise in burgers, and the stream of them which kept coming out looked good, as well as big. The Volcano is billed as being their ultimate hot offering, a claim most places can't back up when it comes down to it. Not here though. I saw a guy obviously struggling with his burger and figured it must be a Volcano so I asked him if it was hot. He offered me a piece to try. This was a total stranger, and total strangers don't often share their food with you, this was an indication of what was to come. Anyway, being a sucker for free food as well as hot food I snatched his hand off. All I can say is the Volcano is not for the faint of heart. The poor guy who shared his with me couldn't finish his, and when they offered to box it up for him to take home he came up with some half arsed excuse as to why he didn't want them to. If you like hot food then go for it, if you are a pretender to the throne then give it a miss. Outside the pub is a small garden in the rear, it's semi covered and has a few cushioned benches to sit on. There is an outdoor pizza oven but it wasn't doing anything when we were there. Although the garden is small it was a nice space to be in, which you enter through the smallest door in the world. It's a nice pub, little bit quirky but that's what I liked about it.