This was my fifth visit to one of my favourite restaurants. I deliberately travel out of my way to…read moreeat here. The restaurant has a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere and serves up an American-style BBQ menu. Portion sizes are big and the quality of the meat is never in doubt. On this visit I discovered their chicken wings, which have to be the best chicken wings I've had in the UK, and I'm struggling to remember any wings sampled in the U.S. that would beat them! The secret is definitely in the coating - I'm just gutted I didn't discover them sooner! Their southern fried chicken burger is my favourite burger from here, however unfortunately on this occasion they served it with blue cheese on top rather than the regular cheese I asked for. No problem though, they were more than happy to make a fresh burger which was just as delicious as always. The Surf, Bird & Turf Combo and BBQ Ribs are also great choices. My biggest plus about this place though is their fries; the best fries I've ever eaten. Consistently awesome on every visit, beautifully crispy and well-seasoned. Big 5 stars from me as I've had 5 fantastic meals here, and they have Brahma on tap which is a bonus.

As an American traveling in the UK for work, I was happy to find this American inspired bar and…read moregrill. The food is very good, the restraunt is clean, and plays a variety of music. They even have Bud on tap. Worth a stop if you miss some Americanized food.

Taken here by friends not really knowing what to expect, and we were really in for a treat!…read moreThe quirkily menu (spam frittatas to start) had a British twist on American classics (burgers, ribs, mac cheese etc) and all was delicious and plentiful! Nice if slightly pricey cocktails (should some be more expensive than some mains?) Staff friendly, helpful and welcoming. Give it a try!

Every dish we had was delicious. Superb food at reasonable prices. Michelin Bib Gourmand award!read more

First time I've been to an American style 50's diner it was the best experience that I've ever had,…read morethe food was great and the price was very reasonable. I went with my partner after seeing a movie at the nearby cinema this restaurant is great for all the family and would recommend it to anyone looking to have a great time and a great meal. The staff are very friendly.

The Storyteller Restaurant is supposedly inspired by southwest (USA) cuisine--Navajo maybe--and the…read moredecor suggests that it is. However, a not-so-close exploration of the menu makes it clear that the owners aren't quite sure what their theme really is. There are items like Po' Boys and Jambalaya from Louisiana, Elk burgers presumably from the north, a curry that's Indonesian, and Korean Style Kangaroo Rump from ... well if you have any sense of geography that's just confusing. Similar to the spread of items on the menu, the presentation of the food also reveals that the owner or the chef isn't quite sure what type of cuisine they're serving. Our quesadilla was served open face as a tortilla with all that should have been between two tortillas lumped on top; I'm not sure what that is but it isn't a quesadilla. The Po' Boy was a shrimp salad served on crostini rather than tucked into a mini loaf of french bread. Neither of those dishes is supposed to be pretty or beautifully arranged. To do so just misses the point. So the food wasn't authentic. How did it taste? Meh. I've experienced better. We ate our meal as if it weren't southwest-inspired and tried to enjoy it as just another meal. The soup was tasty. The quesadilla was Meh. The po' boy had too much sauce. The ribs were tasty but too dry. And I'm told that the burrito wasn't anything to write home about. Lastly, the service was pretty good but there were only three tables of customers in the restaurant. So, bottom line? I've had better but I wouldn't refuse to go if someone else really wanted to go.

We went here with a large group (~14), and it took upwards of an hour and a half to get our food…read moreafter we put our order in. There was some form of special night happening there it seemed, though we were told our order was in before them. Also, the waiting staff seemed flustered and short-tempered, though again this may have been a byproduct of the other large groups in there. That being said, the food was pretty good with fairly robust flavors, though depending on what you get you may be disappointed with the portion size. Highlights: Lowenbrau & Asahi on draught, array of food flavors from around the world (not just American) All in all, I wouldn't go out of my way to return, though wouldn't complain if I ended up there again (as long as they were quicker with the food).

Cleaver. The name says it all. Get in here and get your burger, ribs, hearty salad, or chicken and…read moreadd a margarita for fun! This is a great spot for groups or just to hang out with a buddy or two. The location is right smack in the downtown area and the ambiance is cool and inviting! We had a full-on burger along with a 'skinny' burger for me. And, we enjoyed a tasty margarita with it - and fries of course. It's a relatively newer spot and seems to be taking off very nicely! Check out the light instalation (very cool) and abundance of seating (very comfy) when you enter as well as the tasty menu of meats (very clever Cleaver!) Great lunch spot!

Ate here last night with my husband - great service. We turned up at peak time on a Saturday…read morewithout a booking and, while they didn't have a seat for us straight away, we had time to kill so took a seat at the bar and had a drink while we waited - which was, maybe 15 minutes - before being taken to our table. The staff were polite, our order was taken promptly and the food arrived surprisingly fast but was hot, fresh (ribs and wings for me, burger for hubby) and filling - you get plenty for your money. The whole place was also clean, including the toilets. Will definitely be eating here again - look forward to trying out one of their milkshakes!

After a rather long drive from Penzance, we arrived in Cheltenham around 9pm. We learned early on…read morein our trip that English shops don't stay open past 5-6pm, save for some market chains and pubs so we were a tad concerned that we wouldn't be eating dinner that night. Fortunately, there were restaurants open on the Promenade, Cheltenham's picturesque shopping area, which did look a tad seedy at night.. but we decided Bill's would do and were seated right away. Our waitress brought out menus and took drink orders. I ordered a mac and cheese and hubby had Mojo chicken skewers with couscous salad. The food is a lot like our New American with a bit of fusions going in. The dishes were appetizing, well seasoned and comforting, something I had been missing while running around and eating pasties throughout the day. Our server was a sweetheart and even gave us a little parting gift: a jar of Bill's Strawberry Jam, which we found a lovely gesture.

Great casual breakfast/brunch spot. The ambiance is welcoming, with worn wood tables, hard wood…read morefloors and old time posters. Service is excellent. We had the granola Sunday which was fresh and satisfying, the bills breakfast and kids pancakes. Great spot for families. A little on the pricey side.

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.

Great trendy bar in an old fire station. I was walking around Cheltenham and found this place cause…read moreI thought it looked cool. They have a good selection of beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. I'd say this place is a cool, trendy, hippsterish type of bar- so if you like that kind of scene, you'd dig this place. I like the style, atmosphere, selection of alcohol and music. Good place to chill with a group of friends or if I worked here... a great place to grab drinks after a hard days of work.

Their Hanger Steak was one of the beat steaks I've had in a restaurant. The Bourbon Old Fashioned…read morewas fantastic as well. The ambiance is nice and mellow, set in an old fire station house. They do close a little early so be sure to get in early if you want something to eat.

Always was my favourite burger restaurant! Can't wait til it's open, the burgers are tasty with…read moreplenty of variety, Cobb salad is my favourite !

The staff needs re-training, or it probably just needs training full stop. An attitude check…read morewouldn't go amiss and a smile once in a while from the chronically miserable front of house staff would be nice too! As a former waitress I get probably a little too personally offended by bad service, and this place makes me feel all sorts of insulted... So many cardinal sins of service are committed here! I could rant for hours about my visit today but I'll just say this - for an early morning breakfast, on a quiet day, you can't go wrong! The brioche French toast is lovely and worth putting up with the slow, poor, service. The restaurant can't seem to handle much more than an early morning breakfast and an empty restaurant though and I will never go back again for lunch or dinner!

So, having had luck with recommendations from Ben C before, I thought it best I check this place…read moreout on a day in Kings Heath. Now, I was meeting Ben for lunch at Veg Out (see http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/veg-out-cafe-birmingham?hrid=GgI2cmA6RaEsO8pLKdk1Aw), I didn't actually eat here - I just grabbed a coffee to visit and soak up the ambiance (being your intrepid Yelp Community Manager). Al's Diner is just off the main stretch of Kings Heath and opposite York Road. It's easy to spot, with it's American vibe and bright red exterior. As you might guess from the name, it's got a bit of a "happy days" vibe to it. From the red and white patterned work surfaces to old school Americana prints and design touches, it's all very sweet. As I say, I just popped in for a hot drink - but I will definitely pop back in for a burger at some point! The burgers looked huge and were priced around £2.50 (without fries) making it a bargain! They also had a great selection of sweet treats on the menu at similarly reasonable prices. My coffee wasn't the best (it was served with UHT milk), but that's not why you would visit normally. I grabbed a coffee and a can of cola and I believe it came to around £2.20 - which is a bit of a steal really. I was served with a smile and felt welcome throughout my whole visit (despite taking up a whole booth just to drink my coffee and do some work). I probably wouldn't travel all the way to Kings Heath to visit, but I urge you to pop in if you are based around here. If I was down here for the day, I would 100% make a date with one of their calorific treats for lunch or dinner.

At one time I counted 12 places that you could get chicken and chips from between The Sun at The…read moreStation and The Pear Tree. It doesn't take much imagination to offer something original in the ways of fast food. Al's Diner have spotted a niche in the market and jumped right in. They serve burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and deserts in such authentic US surroundings, (NYC print wall paper, state-side memorabilia authentic shake-bar stools) that you half expect Arthur Fonzarelli to enter stage right with a 'Hey!' and start asking 'bout Richey. This place is very popular with tweens, who have claimed it as their own space to meet, hang out and gaze out of the window while supping a shake. Others like to drop in for a pre-pub snack before hitting the High Street. Families are catered for too, and on a Friday evening they take time out from busy schedules for some quality informal dining time together. Those who believe that 'It's Dork To Eat Pork' can join in as the hot-dogs here are made with beef. In fact, the whole menu is Halal. Service with a smile comes as standard, and they'll tweak meals to suit you. There's a level of community and philanthropy going on here which is hard to beat. If you haven't got an Uncle Sam then you can find a surrogate family member in Al.