Reviews in Fylde Coast and Blackpool

The food is absolutely first class. It is cooked to order and the staff are very attentive. This is a great place to have a meal and some great atmospere

The following review was written by Steve Anderson and was printed in the Evening Gazette on October 26, 2002. The logic is simple, really: if you like good, hearty farmhouse cooking, then where better to go than a restaurant based on a family-run farm where large dairy and beef herds are still raised? And if the farmhouse in question is a 16th century building set in the heart of the scenic Fylde countryside, then so much the better. We had heard recommendations about Rigby's for some time and were keen to sample the fare for ourselves. So after a quick check on the Blackpool A-Z to make sure we wouldn't get lost in the dark on some unlisted road, we set off towards Wrea Green for an early evening drive. Take the Warton road out of the village and after a few minutes, Carr Lane appears on the right - there are three signs for Rigby's at the junction, but even so I still almost missed it! Don't raise your hopes of arriving at some picturesque, old-world farmhouse - from the car park, the restaurant is not much to look at; the real delights are inside. We arrived just before seven, to find the lounge area already quite busy. We did manage to find a couple of seats and with a drink in hand, browsed some temping choices on the menu. Starters are priced between £3 and £5.50 and I liked the sound of Bury black pudding, the seafood pancake or smoked salmon rolls. Vegetarian main courses start at £7.50 and the roasted red pepper wellington, with an orange cranberry sauce, at £8.50, may well be worth a try on another day. Roast breast of English duckling seemed good value at£11 and usually wins my vote, but on this occasion I was torn between a farmhouse mixed grill (£13), which sounded enormous, or the 8oz fillet steak (£11). In the end, having remembered a warning that portions were substantial, I opted for the steak - and was glad that I did! First, though, I had chosen a starter from the specials board, mushroom and Stilton filo parcels served with a redcurrant jelly (£4), which arrived promptly and was polished off almost as quickly. The combination worked well and also earned approval from my wife, who had declined a starter but, as always, was happy to pinch a few bites from my plate. Our main courses, though, were something to write home about. My steak was as good as any I?e tasted, so wonderfully tender that I carved slivers at a time to make it last. A creamy peppercorn was well worth the extra pound to complement the beef. Across the table, my wife was enthusing about the roasted loin of lamb, which was served with a garlic and rosemary gravy. Again, incredibly tender, a lovely flavour and some nice crispy fat on top. We both agreed (after I pinched a chunk of lamb) that it would be difficult to improve upon. Alongside lay a mountain of crisp, chunky chips, some sliced potatoes, fresh carrots and cauliflower cheese. It was after failing to finish the chips that I was thankful I hadn? ordered the mixed grill - or the 24oz T-bone steak, for that matter. I had ordered a bottle of Miranda High Country Shiraz (£15) which proved a nice match with the steak. We needed a 10 minutes?rest (a walk round the car park would have been good, too) before contemplating dessert. Eventually we managed to fit in a summer pudding and a portion of lemon meringue roulade (both £3) which were pleasant enough, although not up to the standard of the main course. The bill, including drinks, came to £52.10. But our real memory of the night was some of the best steak and lamb we?e had the pleasure to enjoy.

The venison on this early bird menu at £9.95 for two courses was very tender and a good selection of cheese & Biscuits to follow. All in all along with the excellent sevice a most enjoyable evening

As the name suggests the interior of the pub is like a disney/vegas interpretation of a little village which looks amazing. The food is good as well. Needs to be seen to be believed.

Enjoyed a good meal here at the very inexpensive price of £4.95 for three courses.One could hardly do better at the price.

traditional ales and pub .The food is home cooked and plenty of it. If you are planning a visit do look at the special board as there is always a large selection worth a try.

Being a regular of the Yang Sing and like, I wouldn't normally choose somewhere like this, but family visits etc., we did. A very good and tasty Cantonese meal, with their hot and sour soup being better than most and a good range of ribs. The single portion of noodles at £3 is outstandingly good and I recomend rather than rice. Enjoy.

This is a must to visit they cater for all needs and have an excellent atmosphere - fun to be there and have some real food

great pub, great food, great atmosphere. yumm. tony and cath rockszzzzzz :D

The best takeaway in Blackpool. Try the kahsi Bhuna. Beware its hot.

The best takeaway I have come across. They have now have dining facilities as well Book well in advance its small and always busy

£10.90 per person for as much as you can eat buffet was a fantastic dining deal. The food was amazing. I can't believe how quiet it was though for such a top restaurant.

My family and I have enjoyed many delicious meals at the Ship since the "new management" took over. The food is delicious, the surroundings superb and the prices fantastic!

a very pleasant restaurant in which to dine, light and airy together with attentive staff.The standard menu is a little predictable but the special board compensates.

This was are first time at Margheritas and we liked it. We were taken straight to our table, which was a treat compared to another Italian restaurant in the town where you cannot get a seat on a saturday for love nor money. We thought the place was okay, I would have prefered lower lighting and maybe candles on the table. The food was very good and very reasonably priced. We will definately be going back.

mixed grill is excellent

Good burgers and chips, friendly people behind the counter. Yet to try the kebabs or pizza but a good place to pick up for in St. Annes

We went on the third night that the Banthai opened ...... WOW its like no other local thai restaurant we have been in, the Decor is superb and the seating is very cosy and private, the thai music they played was not the traditional slow style , but a bit more up beat and exciting, the food could not be faulted, although the portions were large we ate everything and still had room for a few more thai beers, we loved the costumes that our waitresses were wearing, me and my husband have booked a table again for next week .... cant wait .......