$ Grills and Martinis

i'm a bit of a regular at dollar and have always had a very enjoyable experience when dining there. the waiters are great. the food is great and the atmosphere is great. i was really really disappointed, though, to find that they've taken the tuna burger off your menu. i know this may seem like an insignificant thing, but firstly it was truly delicious (especially with some goats' cheese added - yes, yes, i know you're not supposed to mix fish with cheese but this is an allowable exception) and also i don't eat any meat other than fish and am not a fan of vege burgers (too stodgy) so for me it's rather a crushing disappointment. dollar does the best burgers in london and also the best dirty martinis. i love coming, but must say the real drawcard is being able to have a great burger and now i can't.

is there any way that they can reinstate this dish? please, please, please! it can't be that hard to buy a few cuts of tuna and stick them on the grill.
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meredith dundas
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Saturday, February 23, 2008

We ate here last night and it was absolutly lovely. Lovely atmosphere - cool without being pretensious, great burgers and cocktails and a very attractive waitress. Best restaurant on Exmouth Market in my opinion.
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Captain Gin - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, February 15, 2008

Six months ago, this place was great - but last week, things seemed to be slipping a bit. The lobster was tiny. I mean, like an enlarged prawn more than lobster. An American friend ordered it and demanded some breast of chicken so he wouldn't die of hunger. My burger was cold. Nicely presented and no doubt flavoursome - but cold. As was another diner's. Small details like the bread, which was inedible - and I am a bread addict. This place did seem very special but a local who lives near Exmouth Market said most people who lived round there had given up on it. In spite of that, it was crowded. The service was good and drinks came promptly. However, I'm not paying those prices when I can go to Moro up the road and get a much better meal. They really need to look at what's going on in the kitchen. And buy bigger lobsters!!!
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Ross Todhunter
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Food 2 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 2
Saturday, August 18, 2007

Recommended delicious steaks and lobster, service everything you could want.

With the 50% deal it came to £30 which was excellent value.
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Adam
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, July 10, 2007

What a gem. Being American wasn't exactly sure whether it was a good idea to go to the Las-Vegas-themed restaurant in London, but my girlfriend was right - as always.... Simple but delicious food, burgers to die for, top marks for martinis too. Don't miss it!
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O''Brian - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Sunday, June 17, 2007

$ Grills is a really fantastic place, one of my favourites. Brilliant food and drinks, great atmosphere, helpful staff. I'm always happy to go back.
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AH - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, June 17, 2007

A group of eight of us was scheduled for dinner with the 50% off offer. As it transpired, a dear friend was accidentally left off the invite, so we scurried around to raise the group to a party of nine. Confirmation came through as no problem to add a guest. A couple of hours before our scheduled arrival time, two friends found they could not make it. Rather than call and change the numbers again, we waited until the first of us arrived to inform the manager of the change, expecting some grief and aggravation but to our surprise the comment was "guess it means you'll all have a little more room at your table". That set the mood for the night. The waiter we had provided exceptional service, attentive, courteous, and flirtatious. He ensured we all enjoyed our experience. The manager came over to our table a couple of times to make sure everything was running smoothly. The cocktails took some time to get from order to table, but anyone that knows the bar business, and the making of cocktails, understands that takes longer than pulling a draft. The food was basic, but very good at being basic. All the types of steak were ordered and all were done to perfection. The seafood stew received high marks as well as the generous surf and turf special. Pleasantries were exchanged and we left feeling very satisfied as a group and vowed to return in the very near future.
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MD Bailey
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, May 24, 2007

Went with a party on a quiet Tuesday night, four other people in the place. You’d think they’d be glad to have us but they insisted we have to have the set menu, which I discovered on leaving was about a fiver more per person than the same items a la carte… plus £4.50 for a bottled beer (price not on any menus, of course). OK food and quite a nice place if you don’t mind being ripped off.
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Paul
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Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 1
Thursday, May 10, 2007

I live very locally to dollar and have been many, many times, so i feel pretty qualified to say that on the whole the service at this restaurant is UNBELIEVABLY APPALLING. Expect long waiting times for a table and even longer to attract a waiter's attention once seated. Food arrives very quickly, but on more than one occasion, drinks arrived afterwards (?!). Waiting staff are generally surly and unfriendly (the one exception is a lovely guy from Texas), yet they add service to the bill. All this negativity might seem strange, because i obviously keep going back - the explanation is that the burgers are FANTASTIC, cooked to perfection with a great range of toppings and the chips are excellent. Cocktails are good too and the decor (red velvet banquettes, vintage chandeliers, images of Vegas, ) is hip, dark and nicely shady. Basically, if you don't care about a smooth dining experience and are happy to drink and chat and ignore the service, then this place is great - especially for birthdays. But beware if you're in a testy mood or want to impress someone - i'd avoid for first dates.
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rubyslippers
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Food 8 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Friday, April 20, 2007

Dollar: Amazing food and drinks, decent prices. The staff was smiley and hard working, our waiter wasnt an expert on wines though, but the wine list was so good we managed to find a great red on our own. Me and my girlfriend enjoyed it a lot but it also seems like a good place for group bookings, during our stay there was a birthday dinner going and it looked like they had great fun, with the cake and candles and the whole place singing Happy Birthday. Would go back for the steak and cocktails and the vibe too.
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Hailey - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, April 10, 2007