Reviews in Fylde Coast and Blackpool

I eat here all the time, the food is amazing. A £15 all you can eat (per course) buffet and it's really, really good. I suppose you never believe reviews like this but it is. However I'm writing this review because me (and my gf) went with another couple on Sunday. Our friends were really rude, made a big fuss over something minor about the meal (we suspect they were being dishonest) and the staff were utterly professional. We were so embarrassed, our 'friends' demanded a bottle of wine after realising they couldn't afford one and the owner/manager took it all in his stride and brought them one. I believe he knew we were regular customers and just wanted to save us face and embarrassment. They turned what was a social horror into a pleasant meal. Naturally I left a tip but wish I could have afforded to leave a bigger one. I can't recommend them enough, the food is very good but the service is the best I've ever had. Ben (live in north shore).

lovely meal

What a beautiful restaurant the Empress Grill Room is! Great service from David's team down there .One I will definitely return to.

The Villa in Wrea Green is under new ownership and has a new chef. Due to this things have improved both in terms of the food and the venue itself. It is a big wedding venue these days. Our meal was good as was the service from the professionally trained front of house team. My only complaint was the long delay between starter and main, however the place had a couple of functions on as well as normal dinner service. For that reason I will give them a break. One of the best places in the Fylde. It will be interesting to see how it develops from here.

in one word FABULOUS have been healthy eating of late and when requested no butter or cream to be used in my meal this was not a problem food is amazing staff extremely professional and very polite bring your friends for a great meal you wont be disappointed early bird menu a bargain and you certainly feel full after three courses highly recommended.

Food excellent Staff excellent Ambiance excellent Can't fault it.....tried but couldn't find anything. it was all just a good experience

We have been there lots of times, food always very good. Not recommended to go if quiet , as staff hover over you so to me that is not relaxing. Banquet is amazing but low and behold if you are not having it !! You will be told or in are case nearly charged extra. My only fault with China Red is the toilets the ladies sinks are disgusting, with all the staff hovering over us, why can't one be cleaning the toilet!!!!!! Would still go back - but not as often as the rest of the family would like to.

Go, eat, enjoy and discover what Olivers regulars already know. Freshly and expertly made, tasty and generous portions,fantastic prices, you'll not be disappointed. A real highlight is the paella, your patience while it's prepared will be rewarded with an attractive and delicious dish.

We have eaten here a number of times & the food is fabulous. Great for families (the kids love the pizzas and pasta dishes and the scrummy ice cream!) Oliver the chef has a real passion for food & it sings through in every dish. The paella is definitely worth trying (you need to book this in advance) - we had a mixed chicken & seafood one (great of you aren't all seafood mad) - fantastic depth of flavour, very tasty.

A great Restaurant & lovely friendly staff,the food is excellent & nothings ever too much trouble,especially for my brother lol as he likes the Fish Fingers there,well recommended :)

Last-minute decision to eat out and we chose the Grand in St Annes. Quite busy and this was a Monday evening which is a good sign. Really enjoyed the food – warm potted Lytham shrimps, rib eye with Bearnaise, sticky toffee pudding – and the Chablis on their list was pretty good too. I like the vibe here which is more city centre than seaside. And being a wine geek I love the fact that they have proper stemware (Riedel-style Bordeaux glasses) which you rarely find outside of the high-end Michelin places. Highly recommended.

Surprised at how nice the food was here last Sunday. We went for a walk with the dog and ate outside by the lake. I had a very pleasant fish pie and the wife had a retro ham and eggs. Simple but tasty all round. Also it was £16 with drinks, nice.

Best chippy of all ; I've worked in a lot and I've tasted a lot ; these are the best I ever had ; well done

Great service great and mojitos! This is the best combination of great food bites tapas and a menu of cocktails all made expertly by the bar staff here. Other venues could learn from them about how to make cocktails! Keep up the good work.

Rude owners, overpriced. The customer is always wrong attitude & don't appear to enjoy what they do. Uncomfortable atmosphere.

By far the best Indian cuisine I have ever tasted. I will not go anywhere else!!!

Love the gravy well I am a northern lass!

** Wonderful dining experience ** Having already visited the restaurant earlier in the year with a group of friends and enjoyed it, I took my husband on Friday 22nd July 2011 as a surprise. Initially, this looked to be a disastrous choice since although the menu is updated regularly, it is limited and unfortunately there was little he fancied. In addition, I'm veggy, and the vegetarian main course, as there was only the one to choose from, was risotto, which I'm no great fan of. Not to be deterred, I asked whether there was any specials on, which for my husband, a rib eye steak with goose fat cooked chips then had an alluring appeal. For myself, after talking to very knowledgeable and obliging staff, a bespoke culinary delight was created which consisted of mash, vegetables and poached eggs, together with a selection of flavoured butters. This description doesn't really do it justice but it was exquisitely presented and was cooked to perfection. The 4 butters, (including blue cheese, garlic and truffle, chilli and a lemony one, were served on a slate and designed to be mixed with the mash. My husband said the chips, which were monstrous, were the best he'd ever tasted along with the peppercorn sauce that accompanied the dish. I was full from my main course and complementary hot bread rolls which were delicious, however, my husband said he could manage a sweet. Being a chocolate lover, he selected the 'chocolate' dessert which consists of a dark chocolate fondant, white chocolate mousse and milk chocolate and tonka bean mousse. Again, this was presented beautifully and from a couple of spoonfuls I tried, tasted as good as it looked. This was washed down with an Irish coffee for my husband and an Earl Grey tea for me. Which was served in a contemporary teapot and yet again was noted for the great care and effort that all the cutlery and crockery is new, innovative and stylish and adds another enjoyable dimension to the eating experience. To top it off, there was a jazz trio playing which were entertaining and lent a perfect vibe to the whole evening.