David Kelly 1117 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I tried the new Sambuca in Forest Hall yesterday lunchtime. I've never been to any of their other restaurants but I knew what sort of thing to expect. It was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday afternoon. Food was decent, hot and I know it's all a bit bampy but personally I can't really complain when you've paid less than a tenner for 3 courses and 2 drinks. We'd finished all the food within 45 minutes of arrival and I thought they may have wanted us out but it had quietened down a bit so we stayed for another drink. One of those that falls into the "it is what it is" sort of category for me. The staff could do with better organisation mind (5 separate people asked if we wanted drinks - very polite but I think once is sufficient when we'd just got sat down!) Would go back just for somewhere local to meet and catch up with friends etc, not for a special occasion or over a weekend. Been to one of the ones at the fish quay, the one next to the tunnel and the one in Heaton park and I can't complain about any of them. Like you say, they are what they are. If you fancy going out for some food but aren't flushed they're spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Red Lion --- West Boldon A short walk from the very popular and good Black Horse. Dont do the walk Served up stuff today that would have disappointed had it been served up as a school dinner in a 1980's comp. Wish I was brave enough to stick two fingers down my throat. 2/10 and they only get two because of the great waitress staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 2/10 and they only get two because of the great waitress staff. Dirty bastard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Been there a couple of times and thought it was good both times. I've heard good things about the Black Horse too but everyone else I've heard mention the Red Lion has been positive too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Been to one of the ones at the fish quay, the one next to the tunnel and the one in Heaton park and I can't complain about any of them. Like you say, they are what they are. If you fancy going out for some food but aren't flushed they're spot on. The one in Blyth is canny enough, great value if thats what you are looking for. Was there on Saturday. Went to the Marco Pierre White place at Hotel Indigo last night. Service was a bit slow and one of the waitresses seemed to be a bit unhappy about something but food was good. Wine was good, the French was over-priced but the Spanish was good value (we had the 95 Rioja Gran Reserva with the starters and it was lush). The steaks were great but you'd expect them to be at 20 odd quid. Edited March 12, 2013 by ChezGiven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 A mate went there the other week and there was some sort of plastic in one of their meals. They weren't impressed on that occasion although they'd been before and enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 i'm off to Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester next week. BOOOOOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 he's trying to out "Chez" Chez ! I only report on the restaurants i go to in Newcastle in the 'recommend a restaurant in Newcastle' thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I only report on the restaurants i go to in Newcastle in the 'recommend a restaurant in Newcastle' thread. i struggle to do that given i only get home 2-3 times a year these days. i had a belter of a chinese at the dragon house last time i was up for the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Looking for somewhere that does a nice crusted rack of lamb. Seems to be missing from so many eateries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13847 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26830 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Looking for somewhere that does a nice crusted rack of lamb. Seems to be missing from so many eateries. Try Zorbas/Simply Greek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Try Zorbas/Simply Greek. Alas no. Its usually your fine dining places that do it regularly and well, but cant find anywhere round the North East. Should be a chefs forum where I could complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38763 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 You'd never be off it! " You may have a Michelin star, but no cheeseburgers, really????" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34462 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Not a rack of lamb, but the Broad Chare does a lamb dish that you have to order in advance and they cook it for 7 hours. It requires a minimum number of diners, but if you showed them some of the shit you put away in one sitting, they'd make an exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Love that last line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Not a rack of lamb, but the Broad Chare does a lamb dish that you have to order in advance and they cook it for 7 hours. It requires a minimum number of diners, but if you showed them some of the shit you put away in one sitting, they'd make an exception. Aye, I've read about that the last time I was in. Close, but no cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26830 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Advice asked. Check. Advice given. (Twice). Check. Advice ignored. (Twice). House!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Advice asked. Check. Advice given. (Twice). Check. Advice ignored. (Twice). House!! Rack of lamb with crust is not kebab with stale pitta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Rack of lamb with crust is not kebab with stale pitta That's what you have after your duck pizza (!) starter thought, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26830 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 El Coto........Any good, peeps? (I know Cath was there recently but so was CT sooooooo.........) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 El Coto........Any good, peeps? (I know Cath was there recently but so was CT sooooooo.........) Love it there. Food was gorgeous, staff are great and there's just a nice chilled atmosphere. I've been twice recently, once on a Wednesday night and there were just us and two other tables of people, and at 8pm on a Saturday night with mancy when every table was full and it was fantastic both times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26830 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Love it there. Food was gorgeous, staff are great and there's just a nice chilled atmosphere. I've been twice recently, once on a Wednesday night and there were just us and two other tables of people, and at 8pm on a Saturday night with mancy when every table was full and it was fantastic both times. Probably going there tonight, then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38763 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 It's been excellent whenever I've been , too. You realise this means you'll probably get food poisoning now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26830 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 It's been excellent whenever I've been , too. You realise this means you'll probably get food poisoning now I'm off till next saturday so that'll be about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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