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.

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.

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.

I am pleased to make Gourmet Burger Kitchen my first review on my trip to Cardiff, my latest of…read morecities visited, in the capital of Wales this time, and I hope this place sets the tone for the rest of my stay here as it was a relatively good experience I had here. GBK have 53 stores in the United Kingdom, and as I recall they have 3 stores in Cardiff, the capital of Wales alone, this branch is classed as "The Cardiff Library" branch for some reason and is apart of the St David's mall, and is right next to Wangyama and Carluccio's, rival restaurant chains specializing in different cuisine, being asian fusion and Italian respectively. My server here seemed pretty friendly, and got me sat down quite quick, and made sure I had visited GBK before so I knew the essentials such as ordering at the bar and the cool loyalty scheme with there app which gives you free sides, milkshakes and burgers, for visiting, for example every other visit you get an award, if you visit 3 different branches you get a free burger, if you try all 6 milkshakes, you get a free one, so that is pretty cool. This GBK was quite nice, and cool inside however it was smaller than my local branch in Spinningfields in Manchester, it just seemed nicer with a cooler vibe, due to its location and decoration in Cardiff. I decided to order a Gluten Free Cheese and Bacon burger, with Applewood cheese with some skin on chips, using my free loyalty code on this occasion having ranked up two previous visits on my loyalty card at my local Spinningfields store, and of course I tried a milkshake, working my way up there offer were you try them all for a free one. I was served at the bar by Conor, he seemed pretty friendly, and I did ask him for a few recommendations such as the best cheese, and the best milkshake, and what Applewood Cheese like, and decided to order a banana milkshake and the Applewood Cheese based on his reccomendation. As always, the milkshake taken a while to come and taken much longer than my friend's San Maguel, as well as being priced more expensive than his San Miguel at £4.30, however it did taste fresh and it was very nice, and I did also enjoy it, as I did previously with there lime flavor at their Spinningfields branch, although this wasn't my favorite milkshake at GBK, having preferred the Lime, I still was pleased with the drink and enjoyed it. Moving onto my burger, this also was quite nice however it was abit to overfilled to what I expected, even with some sort of habenero jam and relish, which sadly wasn't very nice, it was the typical gluten free bun GBK use from a bakery in the north of England, which was good to see, and my burger was quite nice, minus the lettuce which it was stuffed with, and it just tasted and even felt hard and low quality, and the habenero jam or relish gave it a horrible taste too and worsened the burger sadly, and I had to scrape this off. My chips were average, they were very hot however the portion just seemed a little small, and it definitley wasn't the best chips I have had from a GBK branch, I regret to report. Overall, this place is quite cool and I am pleased that they helped get my Cardiff trip off with a bang, but sadly I can't help but feel this place has only done enough for a solid three star rating in what is actually a landmark for me being my 300th review which awarded three stars, making three only the second rating I have awarded over 300 times to joining two stars in that case, however don't be confused I am giving this branch of GBK a well deserved three.

Well this isn't no Macdonalds that's for sure. You can actually see the fresh ingredients that go…read moreinto the burgers and taste lots of lots of different flavours. I like having the option of choosing whatever ingredients you want in a burger! I have eaten the most amazing burgers in the world in New Zealand so had very high expectations of GBK, sadly though these burgers are never quite as amazing as they sound on paper and I don't feel they justify the price tag. Luckily they have lots of offers and vouchers so everyone can have a try for cheaper. I'm quite happy they sell New Zealand beer too to wash down my burger, while my boyfriend is a massive fan of the Oreo milkshakes! I like this restaurant more than the Cardiff Bay one, its bigger and feels less plastic and clinical. I say give it ago, just maybe don't expect the best burger of your life.

The Duke of Wellington is a great place to relax with friends and enjoy a drink and grab a quick…read morebite. I'm American so I ordered the Philly cheesesteak which is a bit different from what I'm used to but it was overall tasty.

Tip: If you are about to embark on a DIY ale trail of Cardiffs best real-ale pubs, don't start at…read morethe Duke Of Wellington Pub at The Hayes. And why not I hear you ask? Because it has some of the most comfortable seats, the nicest barmen, the cosiest ambience and the very best beers brewed by Cardiff's own Brains Brewery. If you're anything like us, then you'll not want to leave! Our ale trail began and ended with the Duke of Wellington, with no stops in-between, so was a bit of a non-starter as it were. On the plus side at least we still have that list of recommended Cardiff real ale pubs on hand for our next visit. A big thanks to the Duke of Wellington for a lovely afternoon well spent. They even have an interesting bar menu with extensive vegetarian options. I am a little bit in love!

Everything here is soooo good!!! Always fresh and their fries are also the best. Recommend the…read moreCajun fries. It's got a good kick but a little salty. Only wish they had banana peppers, but overall still great.

No lines and plenty of seating! The perfect place to satiate your Americana cravings. They have…read moreproper thinly cut, crispy fries (not potato logs). I loved the free toppings, sad that they don't give out free peanuts. It was so flavorful that I wished I ordered a double.

Chats bar is the a place inside the Marriott hotel that I accidentally went to twice for absolutely…read moreno reason at all. My ex and I were looking for somewhere low key to have some wine and talk about serious things and somehow ended up there. It was his fault really, he just sort of gravitated towards it. It's pretty much your standard hotel bar with burgundy sofas, generic dark wood tables and strange and familiar prints on the walls. Both bottles of red wine we drank were corked and the woman behind the bar looked at us like she despised us and everyone in there. When we asked if we could open a tab, she gave us a look that would have been appropriate if we'd have asked her to hand over her first born. After which, my companion called her a "stroppy cow" a bit too loudly so that might have explained the corked wine. At the end of the night, whilst the Mr was settling the bill, she yawned loudly, checked her watch and muttered something about wanting to go home. Needless to say, we did not tip.

I've always been a bit wary of hotel bars and restaurants. For a start, there's the undeniable fact…read morethat they always look like they're built to house people several hundred pay grades above my wildest dreams; their swinging chandeliers and pristine tablecloths just scream "unworthy" at me, and the lighting is always so sumptuously dimmed that it feels like I owe them money just for using it to see. And we can't leave out the whole "Shining" factor, either. Those bartenders never seem to leave their posts.... So let us clap our hands together and be thankful for Chat's then; instead of being greeted by a pair of discerning nostrils and two beady, judgemental eyes, Chat's favours a more "come seat yourself down and we'll sort you out" approach to service. Sure, it may lower the perceived standard of service in the place, but then anyone who thinks you need a maitre d' at 3pm in order to "keep out the ruffians" should be sent right back to the Dickens' novel from whence they came. The outdoor area is especially lovely, but unfortunately suffers from opening onto one of the major bus routes onto the city and the back end of the library. The charming views of city smog and service entrances do not do this place justice. In short, if you're looking for a slightly classier lunch but can't be bothered with all the pretension that normally comes with that desire, Chat's is the place.

This is good value traditional fare in the centre of enjoyable Cardiff. Comfortable pleasant…read moresurroundings and friendly staff ( Its sister restaurant is Pillars in queen st). There is waiter service, although the atmosphere is down to earth. Popular with all ages due to its varied menu from Lasagne to roast dinners,fish and chips to chicken curry.Perfect for tourists,locals and families on a budget. It is also licensed.

The Louis restaurant is a funny one. I find it quite amusing that I am writing the first review of…read morethis restaurant as it is located on the St Mary Street which is one of the busiest streets in Cardiff. I am left wondering if most Yelpers have simply passed it by or feel that it does not deserve a worthy review. From the outside the restaurant looks a little dated but that is something I like about it. The canopy on which the restaurant name is located itself looks like it has been there for decades. But, like I said, this is a feature that I like. As you enter inside you will find a reception and here you will be greeted by the friendly staff who will direct you to a suitable table. Again, on the inside the restaurant appears quite dated. The toilet is a bit dingy and the tables appear to have seen many years of visitors. What is important however is the food they serve here. My favourite meal to eat here is omelette and chips. They never leave me waiting too long and the prices are really good value for money. For the sake of a refurbishment I could see this place being one of the most frequented restaurants along this street but I'm sure most people are put off and simply pass by. This is not going to be everyone's cup of tea but don't let appearances deceive you. I actually like coming here because when I am inside I don't actually feel like I'm in modern day Cardiff anymore, I feel like I've travelled back in time about 20 years or so.

went with my parents amazing size dishes i had the burger an chips, chips were homemade and burger…read morewas freshly made an massive, best resturant i have been to in a while.