Best Chain restaurant?
Discussion
MissChief said:
A new TGI Fridays opened near my ex wife's house recently and we've been out with the kids there three times in the last month as the food is so good. The Ultimate Ribs are fantastic as is the Jack Daniels glaze. The prices are a little bit higher than Frankie & Bennys but to my mind the food is much better. Bigger portions and tastier too! Does anyone else frequent such establishments?
Issi said:
That's really helpful for the OP?
What about Pollo Campero in Guatemala, or Dinemore in Sri Lanka?
The OP askewd the questions "Does anyone else frequent such establishments?" and "Best Chain restaurant?". What about Pollo Campero in Guatemala, or Dinemore in Sri Lanka?
Where does the OP ask for help or mention that we need to discuss UK chains only?
I frequent them all (unfortunately) quite often as the OH loves them, and I'd do pretty much anything to keep him fed and happy.
My run down....
F&B - Alright, but I absolutely detest celebrating other random fkers birthdays with them. Don't turn the lights out and play Cliff Richard while I'm trying to tuck into my Black and Blue Burger (Pepper and Stilton, not burnt and raw).
TGI - see above on the birthday thing, also, why does their Jack Daniels glaze never actually taste of Jack Daniels? Ultimate Ribs are substantial.
Bella Italia - I refuse this one. We have a really good independent local Italian so its a no go for me.
Prezzo & Zizzi's - see above
Bills - Good traditional food, with not much flair, but served very well. Relaxed casual atmosphere. Like the fish finger sarnie.
Wagamama - pretty good, but hate the 'canteen' style seating in our local. I like a table with sufficient gap around it that I can have a conversation without being listened in on.
Byron Burger - never been, but there's now one in Camberley, so might.
Chiquitos - I like stroking the gecko's head, and they do good Fajitas.
Nandos - one of my favourites, it's actually possible to eat healthily here. 1/2 chicken, side salad, macho peas. The new Thigh Burger thing is nice too as a treat.
Wetherspoons - we have two good ones locally, one I can walk to. Beer for £2.50 a pint, and dinner for £6/7 - can't argue with the value and convenient for me.
My run down....
F&B - Alright, but I absolutely detest celebrating other random fkers birthdays with them. Don't turn the lights out and play Cliff Richard while I'm trying to tuck into my Black and Blue Burger (Pepper and Stilton, not burnt and raw).
TGI - see above on the birthday thing, also, why does their Jack Daniels glaze never actually taste of Jack Daniels? Ultimate Ribs are substantial.
Bella Italia - I refuse this one. We have a really good independent local Italian so its a no go for me.
Prezzo & Zizzi's - see above
Bills - Good traditional food, with not much flair, but served very well. Relaxed casual atmosphere. Like the fish finger sarnie.
Wagamama - pretty good, but hate the 'canteen' style seating in our local. I like a table with sufficient gap around it that I can have a conversation without being listened in on.
Byron Burger - never been, but there's now one in Camberley, so might.
Chiquitos - I like stroking the gecko's head, and they do good Fajitas.
Nandos - one of my favourites, it's actually possible to eat healthily here. 1/2 chicken, side salad, macho peas. The new Thigh Burger thing is nice too as a treat.
Wetherspoons - we have two good ones locally, one I can walk to. Beer for £2.50 a pint, and dinner for £6/7 - can't argue with the value and convenient for me.
There's a few London-only chains (burgers and steak mostly) which are excellent (some of these have now gone nationwide)
Byron - solid burgers, I don't go to them in London anymore as there's better elsewhere but in most towns they'll be the best burger you can get
Burger and Lobster
Honest Burger
Meat Liquor
Hawksmoore
Wahaca
Goodmans
Byron - solid burgers, I don't go to them in London anymore as there's better elsewhere but in most towns they'll be the best burger you can get
Burger and Lobster
Honest Burger
Meat Liquor
Hawksmoore
Wahaca
Goodmans
Dr Interceptor said:
I frequent them all (unfortunately) quite often as the OH loves them, and I'd do pretty much anything to keep him fed and happy.
My run down....
F&B - Alright, but I absolutely detest celebrating other random fkers birthdays with them. Don't turn the lights out and play Cliff Richard while I'm trying to tuck into my Black and Blue Burger (Pepper and Stilton, not burnt and raw).
TGI - see above on the birthday thing, also, why does their Jack Daniels glaze never actually taste of Jack Daniels? Ultimate Ribs are substantial.
Bella Italia - I refuse this one. We have a really good independent local Italian so its a no go for me.
Prezzo & Zizzi's - see above
Bills - Good traditional food, with not much flair, but served very well. Relaxed casual atmosphere. Like the fish finger sarnie.
Wagamama - pretty good, but hate the 'canteen' style seating in our local. I like a table with sufficient gap around
Byron Burger - never been, but there's now one in Camberley, so might.
Chiquitos - I like stroking the gecko's head, and they do good Fajitas.
Nandos - one of my favourites, it's actually possible to eat healthily here. 1/2 chicken, side salad, macho peas. The new Thigh Burger thing is nice too as a treat.
Wetherspoons - we have two good ones locally, one I can walk to. Beer for £2.50 a pint, and dinner for £6/7 - can't argue with the value and convenient for me.
One of the guys who works for me went to the Byron Burger in Camberley the other week and told me it was £50 odd for 2 burgers, 1 chips and 2 beers and a glass of wine! He is easily pleased and said it was amazing but I'd expect it to be for that price.My run down....
F&B - Alright, but I absolutely detest celebrating other random fkers birthdays with them. Don't turn the lights out and play Cliff Richard while I'm trying to tuck into my Black and Blue Burger (Pepper and Stilton, not burnt and raw).
TGI - see above on the birthday thing, also, why does their Jack Daniels glaze never actually taste of Jack Daniels? Ultimate Ribs are substantial.
Bella Italia - I refuse this one. We have a really good independent local Italian so its a no go for me.
Prezzo & Zizzi's - see above
Bills - Good traditional food, with not much flair, but served very well. Relaxed casual atmosphere. Like the fish finger sarnie.
Wagamama - pretty good, but hate the 'canteen' style seating in our local. I like a table with sufficient gap around
Byron Burger - never been, but there's now one in Camberley, so might.
Chiquitos - I like stroking the gecko's head, and they do good Fajitas.
Nandos - one of my favourites, it's actually possible to eat healthily here. 1/2 chicken, side salad, macho peas. The new Thigh Burger thing is nice too as a treat.
Wetherspoons - we have two good ones locally, one I can walk to. Beer for £2.50 a pint, and dinner for £6/7 - can't argue with the value and convenient for me.
Edit - is the independent Italian you like the one on Frimley High St? I go there for lunch sometimes, I love it!
Edited by BrabusMog on Wednesday 29th July 13:44
BrabusMog said:
One of the guys who works for me went to the Byron Burger in Camberley the other week and told me it was £50 odd for 2 burgers, 1 chips and 2 beers and a glass of wine! He is easily pleased and said it was amazing but I'd expect it to be for that price.
Edit - is the independent Italian you like the one on Frimley High St? I go there for lunch sometimes, I love it!
2 burgers will cost you between £13.50 and £21 depending on which ones you go forEdit - is the independent Italian you like the one on Frimley High St? I go there for lunch sometimes, I love it!
Edited by BrabusMog on Wednesday 29th July 13:44
Chips are £3
2 beers are £9
Glass of wine call it £5
So you're looking at a max of £38 for that.
I find Nandos a bit hit and miss. You can eat a bit healthier if you choose to but the chicken is quite often dry.
Is the homemade burger co a chain? We have one at the metro centre in Gateshead and it's setup very much like a chain place but I've not noticed any elsewhere. I enjoy their lamb in pita with seasoned chips!
Is the homemade burger co a chain? We have one at the metro centre in Gateshead and it's setup very much like a chain place but I've not noticed any elsewhere. I enjoy their lamb in pita with seasoned chips!
toon10 said:
I find Nandos a bit hit and miss. You can eat a bit healthier if you choose to but the chicken is quite often dry.
Is the homemade burger co a chain? We have one at the metro centre in Gateshead and it's setup very much like a chain place but I've not noticed any elsewhere. I enjoy their lamb in pita with seasoned chips!
There is one in Reading, so probably a chain. Quite nice, too.Is the homemade burger co a chain? We have one at the metro centre in Gateshead and it's setup very much like a chain place but I've not noticed any elsewhere. I enjoy their lamb in pita with seasoned chips!
BJG1 said:
BrabusMog said:
One of the guys who works for me went to the Byron Burger in Camberley the other week and told me it was £50 odd for 2 burgers, 1 chips and 2 beers and a glass of wine! He is easily pleased and said it was amazing but I'd expect it to be for that price.
Edit - is the independent Italian you like the one on Frimley High St? I go there for lunch sometimes, I love it!
2 burgers will cost you between £13.50 and £21 depending on which ones you go forEdit - is the independent Italian you like the one on Frimley High St? I go there for lunch sometimes, I love it!
Edited by BrabusMog on Wednesday 29th July 13:44
Chips are £3
2 beers are £9
Glass of wine call it £5
So you're looking at a max of £38 for that.
BrabusMog said:
Edit - is the independent Italian you like the one on Frimley High St? I go there for lunch sometimes, I love it!
Il Colosseo on Alexandra in North Camp - its in the old bank building, so can be lacking in atmosphere if it's quiet, but (Italian) family owned, the food and service is always fantastic.Noted on Byron Burger... thanks for the advice.
One to add.... Five Guys - I don't get the hype. Some of my friends rave about it, but it's a posh Burger King? Toppings are nice though, and Stevie loves the touch screen coke machine where you can add any flavour you want to whatever drink you're having.
Dr Interceptor said:
BrabusMog said:
Edit - is the independent Italian you like the one on Frimley High St? I go there for lunch sometimes, I love it!
Il Colosseo on Alexandra in North Camp - its in the old bank building, so can be lacking in atmosphere if it's quiet, but (Italian) family owned, the food and service is always fantastic.Noted on Byron Burger... thanks for the advice.
One to add.... Five Guys - I don't get the hype. Some of my friends rave about it, but it's a posh Burger King? Toppings are nice though, and Stevie loves the touch screen coke machine where you can add any flavour you want to whatever drink you're having.
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g50...
Dr Interceptor said:
Il Colosseo on Alexandra in North Camp - its in the old bank building, so can be lacking in atmosphere if it's quiet, but (Italian) family owned, the food and service is always fantastic.
Noted on Byron Burger... thanks for the advice.
One to add.... Five Guys - I don't get the hype. Some of my friends rave about it, but it's a posh Burger King? Toppings are nice though, and Stevie loves the touch screen coke machine where you can add any flavour you want to whatever drink you're having.
I've been there with a customer, it's pretty nice. There's a decent Italian in Fleet as well, but I can't remember the name of it.Noted on Byron Burger... thanks for the advice.
One to add.... Five Guys - I don't get the hype. Some of my friends rave about it, but it's a posh Burger King? Toppings are nice though, and Stevie loves the touch screen coke machine where you can add any flavour you want to whatever drink you're having.
Nobody has mentioned LaTasca. Didn't know it was a chain when visited the one at the top of Ecclesall road in Sheffield. Now closed and all the others visited have never been as good.
Wagamama, like the food but hate the benches and everything arrives when it arrives philosophy.
Ed's diner. Ok but bit expensive for what it is but milk shakes rock.
Las Iguanas consistently better than average.
Now for the avoid list, Jamies, Carluccios, and F&B. The latter used to be a favourite of Mrs and Miss FiF, with me under sufferance. However the girls have banned me from there because I asked to move tables on a freezing windy day as every berk who used the front door left the bugger open. Seemed that the lack of response from the staff resulted in a bit of a scene.
Wagamama, like the food but hate the benches and everything arrives when it arrives philosophy.
Ed's diner. Ok but bit expensive for what it is but milk shakes rock.
Las Iguanas consistently better than average.
Now for the avoid list, Jamies, Carluccios, and F&B. The latter used to be a favourite of Mrs and Miss FiF, with me under sufferance. However the girls have banned me from there because I asked to move tables on a freezing windy day as every berk who used the front door left the bugger open. Seemed that the lack of response from the staff resulted in a bit of a scene.
thelittleegg said:
also Pizza Express are great, their pizzas are better than 95% of other places, we always get our takeaway pizzas from them.
I agree...never had a bad Pizza at a Pizza Express where ever it is, always fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked.On the other hand probably 50% of the Pizzas I've eaten at independent Italian Restaurants have been average or worse......some really bad.
I'd describe the Pizza Express overall as consistently good.
tomsugden said:
If you're in North Camp, I highly recommend a visit here, if you haven't been:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g50...
Never have... but really must! Every time I've tried to go it has been full - obviously very popular!http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g50...
I have the Swimming Pool shop on Osborne Road, so it's very local to me.
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