All reader reviews by JC

Bluebird Cafe

I went to this cafe last week whilst looking for a cheap and cheerful place to eat. Everywhere I used to know was full so we thought we would try the Bluebird Restaurant but then noticed the cafe below. Brilliant. The menu was better than it said on the tin. Much better than a cafe but cafe prices. We were lucky enough to have the Evening Standard menu which then made it even cheaper. when one of our orders was wrong they took all of the food away so we didn't have to stare at food going cold - great service. The wine is also a good price. 2 people, 2 courses each, 2 G&Ts and a bottle of wine and still water - £40. VFM!!

Lovely waitress, friendly, welcoming and relaxed. Will definitely return.

Also close enough to the Big Easy so when I am in the area I never have to return to the so called 'Crab Shack'

Sunday, January 16, 2011
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10

The Earl Spencer

Always been good and still love it. Creative food whilst still making the old favourites. Now able to book in the evening too. I had to send back a corked bottle of wine last month and not only was it replaced having been poured, but it was immediately removed from the bill with a free replacement. Excellent customer service there.

Sunday, January 16, 2011
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10

Big Easy

I first came to this restaurant in 1997 and loved it. Ever since it has become progressively worse. For example, today, two of our orders were incorrect, and when I finally got my 'tiger shrimp skewer' it arrived with 6 small prawns glued to two wooden skewers so you could not even remove them from the skewers. They came on a plate with what can only be described as a bag of tortilla chips. £14.95!!! The skewered prawn caesar salad comes with 3 prawns. The whole bill came to £87 including an added 12.5% service and upon payment they ask you if you would like to add a gratuity. Bluebird is just up the road and for the same price you will get decent service and decent wine; the prawns may have some flavour too!

Sunday, January 16, 2011
Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 2