Reviews in Fylde Coast and Blackpool

I took my family (two children included in the party) to this restaurant on 26th August for a birthday lunch. The surroundings are very pleasant to say the least but I do have to say the food didn't match up to the ambience of the restaurant. Two courses took an hour and forty to deliver. It is obvious that the establishment is too busy delivering it's "Rapido" menu at lunch time and if you are eating A la Carte be prepared for a considerable wait for food that can only be described as mediocre for the prices they charge. My main course was the pork saltimbocca which to be truthful was over cooked and dry, the parma ham surrounding the pork fillet was cremated in parts. The risotto which accompanied the dish was more than al dente. One of the party had boeuf Bourginon which had an overpowering flavour of smoked bacon, this in ifself obliterated the other flavours of the dish. I would have to say in fairness I would to return to try the rapido menu but would certainly spend my money elsewhere if it came to a la carte choices. In summary, mediocre food at high end prices. There are other eateries in Lytham that surpass Ego.

What a nice touch that the owner greets you when you get there - you can't say that about many restaurants at all these days. As for the food, it's superb. There is real attention to detail on the sauces, and you can tell that the ingredients are of the best quality. Try the prawn toast, they're the best ever, or the ribs from the starters. For mains i recommend the beef chow mein - the meat is so tender and tasty. You have to try this place it is the one of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever been to. Go now!

It was my birthday today and when my daughter asked where I wanted to be taken for lunch (her treat) I said Blackpool for Fish and Chips - and the only place to go in Blackpool for the best Fish and Chips is 'The Cottage' After doing so she was suitably impressed - the meal was (as always) superb - In her own words 'The best Fish and Chips she had ever had' - but then again I knew that would be the case. Thankyou 'The Cottage' may you always prosper.

Whether you want a coffee and a cake, a snack or more substantial meal or maybe a glass of wine, then Java could be the place for you. It is simply but elegantly decorated and has a lovely atmosphere. There are always a couple of fresh flower arrangements which adds a lovely touch. I love the coffee (Illy) and the cakes are divine. The menu somehow manages to cater to whatever mood you are in and ranges from breakfasts through to sandwhiches, pizzas, salads and some delicious italian inspired mains. I've been many times and nearly worked my way through the menu. Nothing has disappointed me yet! And I really like the way they serve wine in decent glasses! On a nice day you can sit outside on the piazza and watch the world go by. Java is the only cafe in Lytham I now visit! Highy recommended!

We have been going to this restaurant since it opened. It is excellent food, good value for money and the owners are always friendly and efficient. It has become a benchmark by which we measure other restaurants. Whenever we have anyone visiting, we always take them to the '88' for a meal. Our last visit was on 16/08/2009 and as expected the standard was excellent.

Myself and three friends went to China Red last Thursday evening and I would like to say what a brilliant time we had, the food was delicious and plenty of it,the staff very friendly and attentive. 10 out of 10 for China Red hope to go back soon.

What a great place is the Knott End Cafe. Brilliant food and service. Such friendly and efficient staff.

Definitely the best fish and chips we've eaten. Light batter and very juicy fish, although the "extra large haddock" (which was smaller than the "large cod"), wasn't really that large! The flavour and texture were spot-on though. Chips were delicious and there was no greasy after-taste, as is often the case with many fish restaurants (thick fatty batter). Highly recommended, but Whelans - please check out those portion sizes!

Fabulous food & very friendly staff - definitely the best Thai restaurant in this area. Try number 44 if you want something hot, spicey & very special!

My partner and I dined at Pipers last night and were delighted by the quality of the service and the food. Excellent value for money with a more than adequate wine list I will definitely be returning. The confit of duck pie was a rich flavoursome experience and the seared loin of venison with wild mushroom and oyster sauce was cooked to perfection. This, coupled with the charming ambience made this the best meal I have sat down to for quite a while.

The Highlands Is A Great Dining Experience, In Me And My Family's Opinion It Is One Of The Very Best Restaurants In Blackpool. The Food Is Fresh And Always Cooked To Perfection, With Choice From Steak, Fish, Pasta And Curry You Are Truly Spoilt For Choice. The Modern Decor Brings Out A Modern Vide About The Venue. The Furniture Is Well Placed And Is Too Comfy. The Toilets Are Clean And The Restaurants Hygiene Is Fantastically Unbelievable. From The Minute You Walk In The Door Friendly Staff Are Waiting To Serve You, And With An Atmosphere Of Excitement The Highlands Is Truly The Place To Dine. The Only Given Fault Of The Restaurant Is That The Food Is Cooked In A Lengthy Period Which Of Course, To Impatient Customers Could Be Irritating. The Cost Of The Meals And Drinks Are Not Exactly What Some Would Call Cheap, However It Is Reasonable If You Are Willing To Pay Those Extra Pounds For A Warm And Friendly Environment And A Dining Experience That You Will Most Definitely Remember, The Highlands Is Truly The Place To Be.

Wow this place is great. The food is excellent too. The menu is fantastic. The interior slicker than Steve Mcqueen... The food is all fresh and cooked to order.

What can I say the food was delicious, staff were attentive, wine was delicious (had the pinot gricio). Had a very enjoyable meal and will be recommending to all my friends and family.

I wouldn't recommend this deli/bistro to anyone. I made a booking for 4 persons, 3 weeks ago, for the Friday tappas evening. We booked for 7.30 and arrived at 7.20. There was no table for us and we were asked to sit at a food serving counter. When someone wanted to go to the toilet we had to get off our stools and breath in as there was no room to pass. When I expressed my dissatisfaction I was told that they "would quite understand if we didn't want to stay" What sort of message is this to give to customers? I dine out regularly with various groups and I will certainly be passing on the message that if you want a good meal, good service and friendly staff this is NOT the place to go.

We first tried Meherin when another well-known Indian restaurant in Cleveleys let us down with their service. Now, Meherin is the only Indian restaurant on the Fylde coast that we go to. The menu is varied with many unique dishes, and the service is second to none. We are very pleased that we have found a fantastic restaurant to take the place of our old haunt. The Meherin never fails to put a smile on our face with their astounding food. Well done guys, see you next time!

A proper 'Kebab' shop. Had a Haloumi special kebab tonight. I am definitely not a vegetarian and this was the first ever vegetarian meal I've had from a kebab shop but all I can definitely say is it was very nice, a bit salty (that was the haloumi) but very nice indeed. Live a little and try something new.

Have been a regular customer of San Marco since it was located on Highfield Road. However, I feel that their move to bigger premises will be their downfall - why??? On my most recent visit, the service was awful. My friend and I booked for a Tuesday evening. We were shown to a table, given the menus, weren't asked if we'd like to order any more drinks and we were still waiting for someone to take out order 30 minutes later. I had to ask one of the waitresses to take our order. It was another 30 minutes before our starters arrived at which point we asked for some more drinks - 15 minutes later, the drinks hadn't turned up so we asked again. We got the drinks straight away but they were not what we asked for so they were replaced. About 40 minutes after we finished out starters our main courses arrived. Now I can't fault the food at all - it was delicious, as always. The thing is, we only had pizza so why did it take so long?? Also, we were not offered black pepper or parmesan. Most of the staff seemed out of their depth, stressed and not sure exactly what they were doing. We finished our meal and went to the bar to pay the bill as we weren't prepared to sit around and wait for someone to ask us if we wanted coffee/dessert. They tried to charge us for drinks we had not had, pointed this out and the bill was amended. I fear that they have bitten off more than they can chew by moving to bigger premises and are becoming victims of their previous success. They seriously need to sort out their very poor levels of service, otherwise, regular customers like myself will not go back, no matter how nice the food is. Sorry San marco, but you have lost a regular customer. I used to highly recommend this place but not any more.

My wife makes her own coconut milk for her Thai cooking and I've been to Bangkok twice; we both agree, this was the best Thai food we've ever had. The ingredients could not have been fresher, the service was wonderful and the price was very fair. Be sure to support this place - they deserve it