Paid a visit to Frankie and Bennys yesterday along with my friends…read more Ambiance- pretty descent one , old school pub decor with leather seats and a bar counter at one corner They have a open kitchen Food - simple and descent fare nothing to rave about We trusted the Barbecue chicken wings. And also spicy fried. Chicken The Barbeque chicken was cooked well with loads of barbecue sauce and has fried and coleslaw as sides The fries are passable The chicken is cooked well and is delicious The spicy chicken was made well zeitgeist chicken breast coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried Sprinkled with peri peri This is palatable Service - The staff are warm and made sure they got things on time and were attentive and dutiful VFM - on the whole the prices are not too pocket friendly but the dishes tasted great Will come back soon to relish other delicious

I happened to be staying locally and was looking for a place to eat. I found this place by walking…read morearound the mall that it is in and thought.. OK, American, in the UK.. American restaurant... makes sense. The place is a 1950s style diner made for families. I came late in the evening and there were only a few other patrons eating. I wanted to sit by the bar to eat, but the bar was very thin and the Beer taps were too close to make you want to sit at the bar. I sat at a booth right in front of the bar instead. In hind sight, the chairs I sat on, did not have anywhere for you to rest your feet, so they dangle off the high chairs and are very uncomfortable. I should have just sat at a booth. The bar tender took my order, although it did take a while to get his attention, even though there wasn't anyone else at the bar. In his defense, he was cleaning out equipment, for the day. There were waitresses around, but I guess they only have their tables. I ordered the fish and chips.. but I wasn't impressed. Typical American fish and chips, when I really wanted the British version! The beer was nice and cold though and what seemed like the manager, did keep checking in with me, to see if I was ok. All in all and nice place to go, for dinner with the family. They have lots of variety for food choices, everything from Pizza, to Pasta, to fish and Burgers.

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.

Found this place whilst working in the area and needed something quick and simple. It's an American…read morediner style with the retro red booths and chairs and a menu to match. It's in the town centre so pretty close to shops etc. It's a decent menu with all the classics like burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes. Honestly I first thought the food would be ok at best but was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed it. I had the NY club sandwich which was really filling and tasty. Everyone else said their food was just as good! If you're feeling that sweet tooth, try one of their freakshakes which look amazing but if you're counting calories, I wouldn't go near them as it looks intense but great! Service was great and very friendly and would recommend Phils Diner for anyone wanting a bite to eat.

Being that I come from America, I know what to expect. Having said that, I found the food to be…read moresimilar to an american diner but much better! I absolutely loved the Freak Shakes and the Mac 'N' Cheese. With excellent service and fantastic food, I highly recommend visiting it at some point. Well done Phil's Diner!

We were seated quickly and the service was great. I ordered the pizza and it was amazing,…read moredefinitely yummy.

Loved this breakfast place and highly recommend it. The people at the hair salon across the street…read morerecommended it and they were spot on. They serve a proper English breakfast and everything is cool from the decor to the staff. Granted Feed is a bit out of the way and is not super fancy but it is very comfortable and the food and staff are excellent. Enjoy!

We ordered 3 Smash burgers and fries extra crispy.. The…read moreplace was crazy-busy, lots of delivery service folks waiting outside witith their scooters & cars parked. So it took 29 minutes to get our order. But we were delighted when the food arrived. The burgers (double patty) were cooked nicely, not overcooked, not dry, but juicy & tasty. Only place we have seen for miles that specialize in burgers . Would highly recommend if you areinthe Portsmouth Ferries/Gunwarf area.

The ambiance has a 1950's vibe with 50's era decor, music by Elvis and Tom Jones to name two, a…read morecool motorcycle display when you walk in, and Tom & Jerry cartoons playing in the background. A fun place for families. Food was delicious. My husband had the Steak & Fries I had the caramelized onion Burger, which I believe the cook brought right out to us. The fries were nice and hot. The steak was cooked perfectly my burger could have been cooked a bit longer to prevent so much of the meat juices from dripping. The waitstaff could be more inviting when you come into the restaurant. The first attempt to eat here the waitress apologized and said it would be a 40 minute wait as a trove of people arrived between 5 - 5:30 pm when we arrived. We told her we'd come back another time. Two days later we arrived around 4:30 ish, and the young lady from way behind the counter, without saying hello or welcome, pointed us to a table. Our assigned waitress was pleasant but we had to flag her down twice for more beverages, it wasn't really busy yet and three wait staff were talking amongst each other. In any case if you don't mind this type behavior this place will suit you, but if you're a large group it may be somewhat challenging to be waited on with a professional attitude. We stayed a week in lovely Brighton and the restaurant was across the street but we didn't bother trying this place for a third time.

Located near to the pier in Brighton (on the main road) there is this amazing diner that does a…read moregreat selection of America: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner The food is reasonably priced and you get more than enough for your buck (ok pound). We had breakfast there and it def set you up for the day so if you go to Brighton go and have breakfast it won't disappoint

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.

I felt a bit like a genius because I was choosing a place for several friends to meet up and we all…read morewanted different things. I wanted something with at least one good veggie option, they wanted something with meat, and it had to be somewhere in-between Camden and Canary Wharf, not too pricey, and ideally close to the city because otherwise our Italian friend probably wouldn't make it. And lo and behold.... THE FAT BEAR!!! It was all we wanted and more! This place is sort of tucked away and up some stairs above a pub. It's really just a room and a half, which makes it super cozy and they have a pretty awesome looking bar. It's got warm lighting which makes the atmosphere really nice. Their cocktails were delightful and the service was excellent. I will make a very strange observation that someone working there had a very drunk friend who just sort of made herself at home. Then more joined and it turned into me watching this table of really really drunk people trying to order food. Two of them ended up just falling asleep. It was super strange. Anyway, me being distracted aside, I really loved the cocktail I ordered- Sloe Boat To China, and everyone else seemed happy with theirs. I was dying to try the pimiento cheese starter and the fried pickles. The cheese was particularly sharp and delicious. The pickles were good, but quite skinny (I mean come on, you're in an American restaurant I was expecting some serious pickles). The vegan gumbo was super spicy and delicious. I was impressed and enjoyed it. My husband dropped the ball and ordered the regular jambalaya (with sausage) rather than the seafood one which broke my heart a little bit, because I really wanted to try it. You know, I guess that means we'll just have to come back. Oh also another bonus, this place has brisket which is really hard to find. I can't say how it tastes but my friend said he defo approves (am I becoming more British with these words, or just more annoying?) Anyway, to finish it off I had the oreo cheesecake which the bomb. I love oreos. And it tasted like oreo. So all was right with the world. A wonderful place to come if you have people who want to try American food, or if you have out of town Americans who are too scared to try other food, or if you have hungry friends that want to try cajun food, or if you just want to try some really yummy food.

Went here a while back and am just finally getting to my review. This is hands down the best…read morechicken and waffles i've had in my entire life. I could eat this every day for the rest of my life it's that good. The cocktails were ridiculously good, so good i may have to make a trip to london just to have them again. Stop on by if you want some fantastic food in a chill atmosphere!

A cool and hip neighborhood American sandwich joint serving up solid sandwiches and delicious…read morebrunch items with real American bacon! If you are an expat, this will be your new comfort food craving after your first visit. Our group ordered three different sandwiches and shared many brunch dishes and they were all amazing. They serve their buttermilk pancakes topped with bacon and a generous helping of syrup on the side. The eggs benny came with fries and was delish as well. All of their amazing sandwiches come with an individual pickle that is made in-house. We shared a Chicken Cobb (Corn fed chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, blue cheese, boiled egg, tomato, red onion, lettuce & mayo on 3 slices of toasted white), The Toronto (Slow roasted topside beef, melted English cheddar, leaf lettuce, tomato, pickled hot peppers, red onion, & horseradish mayo on toasted sourdough), and The Medley (Roasted turkey breast, smoked ham, bacon, melted cheddar & emmental, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickled hot peppers & basil mayo on toasted sourdough). This place is locally owned and the vibe is very laid back. We went around 12:30 on a Saturday and this place was packed. They take reservations so you might want to make some (we did). Overall, I will definitely come back.

Like most American ex-pats, I'm amazed at how the country that invented the sandwich can't make a…read moreproper sandwich. There are few things in the world less appetizing to me than two pieces of pre-packaged soggy bread with one slice of ham drowning in a gallon of mayo that's been sitting on the Pret a Manger shelf all day. In America you only see stuff like that at gas stations, and even there they hold the mayo. In England, they put so much mayo on those sandwiches that it actually gets listed as an ingredient. So whereas you'd have a chicken sandwich with mayo in America, in England it becomes a chicken mayo sandwich. That's just wrong. And nasty. Enter Pickle & Rye. If this place were in Soho or South Kensington then there'd be lines out the door. True Mortlake is in London's upscale southwest and thus home to several affluent American ex-pats, but I feel like that this gem of a sandwich place is missing out on a golden opportunity by being stuck out in the middle of nowhere. It was a trek to get to even from Fulham, and I've got plenty of friends who think that Fulham is enough of a trek already. Or at least that's their excuse for never coming to visit us. This place would merely have to not completely suck to be one of the best sandwich places in London, but it's really taken the art of the sandwich to another level. The owner / head sandwich dude is a culinary school graduate who roasts all their meats, cures his own corned beef (known around these parts as salt beef), makes his own dill pickles (which are easily the best that I've ever had in England) and Russian dressing, with the result being the finest reuben this side of the Atlantic. I will gladly return to the middle of nowhere for another one.

Amazing Sunday Roast! I was with a vegan and she had a totally delicious roast too!! Cocktails were…read morereally awesome and the Live Music was sooooo good. Definitely will be going back for their music Sunday's and more food.