First, the area. This particular franchise, due to its location, provides easy access to those…read more'less than savoury' characters similar areas spawn. As a result, depending on the evening, you may find that being smartly dressed makes you the odd-one-out. If it's a Friday or Saturday night, however, you should be good. Just be aware that wearing a t-shit, hoodie and tracksuit bottoms won't be looked upon with a frown here - it's just that sort of area. Food wise, it's okay. Above average pub food, but VERY expensive. £16 for a rack of ribs that aren't particularly great - they're alright. The waiters and waitresses are in short supply so expect to be here 1h 30m even if the restaurant is only half full. I had to ask twice and wait ten minutes for a drink with my meal. The place should be much cheaper than it is. For date night, it's not too bad, and there aren't really any places close-by to compete with it (except the pub literally across the road - but I haven't tried that in years). The waiters and waitresses are particularly inattentive, but the music (a mixture of swing and 60s music) provides a good atmosphere and the milkshakes are great! Don't make it a regular thing, maybe once every so often. And if you can travel further, I suggest it unless you're going to watch a film at the cinema also across the road (and so also invited those previously described less than savoury characters). Bring a tracksuit!

We have only visited this restaurant once and keep meaning to go back. We really enjoyed our meal,…read morethe restaurant has a lovely warm cosy atmosphere. We went as a couple but there were lots of families there and birthdays - as with TGI Fridays (which Frankie & Bennys definitely has the feel of) they make a big deal of birthdays and get a real buzz going in the restaurant. We didn't feel encroached by the families as we had a lot of room, it is not as crammed in as places like pizza hut. The food was really nice, lots of choice and piping hot. It was good value for money and we will definitely go back as a family as I feel it is a versatile restaurant and my young children will enjoy it.

Overall, just okay. Being from the states, maybe I'm a little extra choosy with my BBQ…read more I ordered the half rack of ribs with 2 XXL wings - wings were over cooked, so one part of the XXL wing was inedible. Barely any sauce. The ribs were decent - definitely not fall off the bone type, but okay tasting. I asked for sweet potato fries, even with an upgrade charge, but alas, the service wasn't the best. So I got the regular fries - which were probably my favorite part of the meal. They were the thinner kind so not the typical "chips" - which I like! The BBQ sauces - 5 choices - I didn't care for any of them. The tangy coleslaw also wasn't a hit with me. $20 or so for the ribs/wings meal & a large Pepsi max.

It had been awhile since I'd been here and my boyfriend was a reds true bbq virgin. So on date…read morenight we came here in which I was really excited about remembering past memories. Luckily I had booked on a Friday night. As we were walked to our table we were informed that there was no jerky or draft beers (same 5 years ago!) Anyway I chose the luxurious salted caramel and choc shake with rum (£8) which was divine and pawed the menu. They had drastically changed this. There are now more veggie and fish choices. Apart from the starters I didn't find the mains that inspiring. Anyway we decided to share some bbq wings for starters and himself had the brisket burn ends for main while I had the pitmaster for £18. The wings arrived in a tasty sauce and were fairly large. When the mains arrived my heart sank. I had to double check mine..it had the ribs..cheese sausage..meaty beans..and another pot of beans but no pulled pork or crackling ..my boyfriend's was dry brisket on soggy bread with greens..the burnt ends were nice. Anyway he left most of his and to be fair they were really understanding and the manager sat down with us to discuss the food. In the end my boyfriends meal was taken off the bill ans mine halved in price.. the way it was handled didn't leave a bad taste in my mouth and would try it again in the far future.

Great menu selection, comfortable location. All the burgers are served with a side of bacon jam and…read moreseasoned fries. Delicious.

New Yorker opened fairly recently on Portland Street in Manchester City centre, and thanks to the…read morestyle of the building it's part of, it looks straight from New York City itself. Originally seeming to be named New Yorker Diner, it doesn't have a diner vibe, so instead is now presenting itself as American Street Food, serving burgers, waffles and chicken, gourmet burgers, and some other American sides too, as well as milkshakes and Belgian Waffles. It doesn't have a huge range, but what it has it does well. As you descend the steps into the diner itself, it's got that industrial look that most of the Northern Quarter is doing at the moment, complete with bare brick walls, wood cladding, and filament bulbs. Definitely not the Ed's Easy Diner style 50's American diner. Also, it's not a full service restaurant, but in fact a counter-service place with a dining area. The menu is simple but appetising, with some really tasty offerings and at a price that is very reasonable for Manchester City Centre, especially with some of the lunch deals available. I went to the counter and ordered the "American Boy" burger with fries and a Cherry Coke. The friendly staff member gave me a flashing/buzzing box similar to what you get when waiting for seating at big chain restaurants on a Saturday night, and said it would buzz/flash when my meal was ready for me to collect. Handy. The food was ready, and what I got was very tasty indeed. The burger, although not pink, was cooked through, but still juicy, and the trimmings were perfect, although the 'Brooklyn Sauce' built up spice pretty quickly for me, so I'd probably skip that next time. The fries were really good! Properly hot and crisp, and seasoned perfectly meaning the sachets of salt I picked up were never touched! New Yorker is a simple affair, offering good simple food when you want it, at a good price. I'd go again

not bad fast food place - low price but seem to have wait a long time if you order anything majorread more

I am missing half my food on my delivery. And,there is now means to contact the restaurant…read moreor,customer services. Nothing! Just the app that don't work and leads your round in circles until you realise, you have just been robbed. I finally got in touch with someone at uber eats and they refunded the missing items. When I insisted on a full refund as, nobody who pays for a service should go through what we went through last night. They told me to take it up with mcdonald's. And, would you believe! They say, I need to take it up with uber eats. I told them I'll be leaving honest reviews. And, they couldn't of given a rats anus. DO NOT USE THIS APP !! AND, THINK TWICE BEFORE USING UBER EATS !!

Absolutely disgraceful, my order of £28 was delivered to totally the wrong address, I tracked it…read moredown by literally going to McDonald's and finding the driver whom had 3 phones taking orders and had delivered to wrong street , so I went and collected this after blocking 3 uber cars in , they tried to intimidate me one produced a large metal pole. anyway the house they delivered to said the guy literally was getting back in his car by the time they opened the door. they gave me my food stone cold and been open. when I the returned to the store some one with no name tag or badge , but probably the biggest person working in the store simply refused to listen and refund, I said get me a manager before I start throwing food into the prep area .He put his hands on me Mistakenly! his face was being pressed against the floor and I had warned him to lower his tone and aggression, so I felt justified idiot sweeping him and holding his head against the floor with my knee , at this point a manager approached and asked would I release his staff , I agreed saying clearly he'd intimidated and placed hands on me . now they began to say calling police I invited this I have a security badge and have been head of security for several shopping centres so I know my rights . Outcome , refused food and given a refund minus points Id used . tbh I won't use this branch or there drivers again . the excuse that it's not there fault is poor , the drivers speaking broken English and one was uninsured the others couldn't prove they had business cover so received a ticket to produce, the member of staff that put his hands on on me had to apologise reluctantly by a police officer whom wtd to arrest him for assaulting me lol . I drive 3 miles and got my order and some extra pies chips and large drinks from a different restaurant, different franchise. you guys are scum.

This is probably the best food shop in this town, it tastes so well and the presentation is…read moresplendid therefore I think that griller should deserve a 5 star rating

Popped in after the city Chelsea game on my walk back to Gotham…read more Initially, the gentleman didn't know If I'd be allowed to sit and order food (without ordering drinks he said minutes later he said it would be fine. (Although their entire rail for both window seating sat empty through the duration of my visit) I ordered the mushroom and truffle oil poutine, their classic burger with bacon and a pint. Poutine was decent, though some of the bites of cheese curds (not traditional squeaky curds) we're still cold through the center .. gravy mushrooms and truffle made the dish decent The burger was quality just overwhelmingly messy and fell apart prior to a few bites in. Also the menu stated briosche buns, and it was served on a sesame bun The fries were quality though be double or triple fried.. I enjoyed them. Would go back as it was recommended to me to give them another round and for more of their food offerings.

Came here back in April this year when it had only recently opened. It is located just off Mosley…read moreStreet, on corner of Booth Street and W Mosley Street. I had heard good things about the Brewski in Chorlton. Brewski sell North American comfort food inc. poutine, Mac n Cheese, Raclette and Deli sandwiches. The place has been featured in things like Lad Bible, and Food Bible. I went for the poutine and it tasted really good! Everyone else in the group had the poutine too and everyone enjoyed it. I want to go back again soon and try their Afternoon Tea - Brewski style. 3 tiers of steak, fried chicken, pulled pork sliders, Mac n Cheese, deep fried Brie, frickles and poutine and more. Plus a G&T pot or pitcher of beer between 2. (All for £25p/p)

Part of the successful chain of restaurants and nightclubs, Bury's Chicago Rock is a fun place,…read morewhether you're after decent food, a bop to some cheesy tunes, or just a decent cheap drink. By day, Chicago Rock provides a decent menu, similar in scope to that offered by similar chains such as Frankie and Bennies or TGI Fridays. Main courses range around the 8-12 pound mark, and the portions are sizeable - you shouldn't leave feeling hungry! As with these other chains, the serving staff are all about tips and can be a bit in your face, but that's not a bad thing - you'll get all the attention you need, and shouldn't be left hanging round between courses. Starters and desserts are also plentiful and recommended, from garlic bread and appetising meat dishes, to luxury ice cream sundaes and good portions of cakes, there's something for everyone. By night, Chicagos comes alive with the DJ and dancefloor. The bar usually has good promotional offers, such as 2 for 1 on certain drinks, or free drinks between certain times. These attract a wide range of people, from students after a fun night, to older types who might just fancy letting their hair down. The music tends to be a mix of chart music and cheesy dance stuff, with the odd bit of rock and roll, disco and rock thrown in - something for all. The place is quieter in recent months than in its heyday, but it's a decent and generally trouble-free environment. Stag and hen parties usually end up here, and it's often fun to watch the singles prowling ;-)

The food was amazing! As an American these were spot on!!! The brisket was melt in your mouth…read moretenderness!!! The burgers were lovely and the chips were hot and crispy with fluffy interior! The service was wonderful and lovely our server was on top of things and took great care of us. I definitely would go again! Great for a date or a nice family dinner. Or Saturday night!

Absolutely amazing food! Everything tasted so great and just like home! Super hard to find a decent…read moreAmerican restaurant, but this place hit the mark! Staff was super friendly and sat us as quickly as they could. Was told a 40 minute wait, but it was more like 30. Our waiter was very nice and accommodated us as best as he could! It's very cute and clean restaurant. Was a bit hot because of all the heat lamps around, but still a very enjoyable nice. Pretty expensive, paid about £78 for 2. Tip is already included in the bill at the end. Totally worth it, we had a great time!

Great restaurant. All the food options were excellent and I certainly enjoyed every meal I had here…read moreduring this week.

I've been occasionally popping into the West Coast Rock Café on trips to Blackpool for years, to…read morethe degree that I could've sworn I'd already reviewed it, but on checking my previous reviews, I apparently haven't, which is something I will remedy right now! Everybody who knows Blackpool knows of West Coast Rock, and anyone who is a visitor and who doesn't, should make the effort to find out, because it's well worth hunting out its blink-and-you'll-miss-it tiny front entrance, which comprises of nothing but a door with a staircase leading upwards, and some bright yellow signage. It's near the tower. It bills itself as a family restaurant and music venue, but it is what in the USA would be known as a Dive Bar. That's not an insult in any way, it's their term for a place that is rough around the edges, casual, with a focus on good casual food and drinks, and usually live music. West Coast Rock Cafe is big on all of these, and their style inside is dark red walls and ceilings, painted wall art and illustrations, even illustrations on the tables, and old furniture. It works. It works really well for what they're doing. The service is casual and friendly, staff treat everyone like regulars and smiles are always in view. The menu is burgers, steaks, sandwiches, classic American favourites, and some Mexican options. All the burgers are named with tongue in cheek and a sense of humour, ie a plain hamburger is called "The Boring Burger", and the rest of the menu shares the same fun and casual style, as well as the same style illustrations from around the restaurant too. This time round we ordered a Double Decker Club Sandwich from the West Coast Favourites section, and a Hill Street Blues Burger. Waiting for your food here is perfectly pleasant too, because as well as the excellent music videos playing and music generally, the restaurant is on the first floor with wrap-around windows, making it great for people-watching over the pedestrianised streets. The food arrived pleasantly presented. The burger was juicy, with oozy blue cheese topping caramelised onions and mushrooms, which really kicked the flavour up a few notches. The club sandwich was surprisingly filling, and with the addition of cucumber in the mix, it really gave the sandwich a bit of bite and pop. The fries on both meals were lovely and crisp and hot. One thing we noticed was that the burger came with a sauce, and we couldn't quite place what it was, was it a chilli mayo or a paprika mayo? We asked the server who told us that it was the chef's so-called 'dirty sauce', made with ingredients such as mayo, Cajun spices, and lime juice. Thing is, it's a really nice sauce, and not even mentioned on the menu, when it deserves to be, because it was something created not bought. The food was excellent as always, and once again even though we didn't get a starter, we had no room for dessert. I swear one day I'll be able to manage a dessert at West Coast Rock Cafe... in fact some day I might go JUST for dessert... maybe to try The Fudgezilla, but I don't know if I could bring myself to go to Blackpool and to West Coast, and NOT have their delicious food! Give it a try, it's fun, it's casual, and it's good quality. It won't break the bank either.