Eating out in the Lancaster area?

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RESTAURANTS IN LANCASTER

Antony's Café Bistro
11 King's Arcade, King Street, Lancaster LA1 1LE
Tel. 01524 39920
Open: Daytimes + Evenings Thu - Sat from 6.30pm
Duncan & Jill Davis (October 2009): We have just moved into Lancaster for a couple of years and discovered Antony’s Bistro after viewing Virtual Lancaster on the net. What a wonderful place to relax and eat fine food and drink fine wine at reasonable prices, the Thursday & Friday night specials are outstanding value a 3 course dinner and a bottle of house red or white for £17.95 brilliant, we will certainly be regular visitors to Antony’s.
Bee Harding (May 2008): Wonderful wonderful wonderful! Delicious evening meal, good price, and helpful happy staff. I have lived in Lancaster for 9 years and have only just discovered this hidden gem. Would definitely return, for dinner or for lunch.
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Badgers
Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster Tel. 01524 846697
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Bella Italia
26-28 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LH.
Tel. 01524 36340
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Bistro 26
26 Sun Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EW
Tel: 01524 846252
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Al (December 2011): Went to try the xmas menu with my work colleagues, was delicious! Great value for money. Staff friendly and efficient. Great wine menu!! Will go again.

Blue Moon Thai Restaurant
6 Rosemary Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1NR
Tel: 01524 381111
Open daily: 12 - 3pm, 6 - 11pm.
We strive to offer the very best in the quality of our food and service through creative and careful attention to detail. We specialise in good quality Thai cuisine and employ professional Thai chefs. Our restaurant is fully licensed and air conditioned. We cater for private functions and booking is advisable.
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John Moorhouse (January 2012): You’ll need to try this new Thai restaurant. The three rooms have plenty of seating for a good sized party or intimate dining and the restaurant is two minutes walk from car parks opposite Sainsbury’s or on Damside Street.
There’s a good sized menu, with many variations of spicy or non-spicy meals, some curried, some with peppers.
Four of us dined there and had a very good meal, beautifully prepared and with portions just the right size, nicely presented. Starters, Mains, a bottle of wine and coffee, just over £100. The service was discreet and polite, watchful and attentive. The decor good and welcoming. We dined early, talked on afterwards, were perfectly happy with our night out and didn’t feel pressured to complete and leave. Top marks.

Bohemian Wraps Cafe
(Currently trading as 'Love Lunch')
59 Market St, Lancaster, LA1 1JG
Tel: 01524 841341
Although still trading under the old name, our new little cafe is soon to explode into life.
Our new deli counter will be jam packed with tasty home-made goodies, which you combine into delicious wraps, pancakes, breads & croissants or toss through noodles, or make into our amazingly delicious Rhapsody Boxes to take home & re-heat into mouthwatering tea, or back to the office.
If you are veggie, gluten free, dairy free or just simply fed up with same old, same old then come visit us.
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The Bombay Balti Restaurant
Jubilee Hall, China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX.
Tel. 01524 844550
Open: Sun - Thurs: 12-11pm, Fri +Sat: 12pm - 12.30am
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The Borough
3-5 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PP. Tel: 01524 64170
Also has enclosed outside dining courtyard.
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Al (December 2011): This pub has been highly recommended to me a few times, but I have been disappointed each time I've eaten there. Slow service, often food or wine we ordered has 'run out' and once had our table reservation lost. Food has been average at above average prices. Sorry Borough, not somewhere I would go again!
Basil Ransome-Davies (March 2011): As a tight-fisted, picky, fault-finding gastronome I've been moaning for years about the lack of decent, attractively priced places to eat in Lancaster. Fast food places, gastropubs that aren't, Spanish-style tapas joints that aren't, boring Italian food, desperate Tex-Mex impersonations, yucky curries or Chinese, gross-out tasteless cheap roasts like my mother used to make, etc. are all off my agenda. I wanted fresh, good simple food, light bites, a pleasant ambience, decent service & a healthy price/quality ratio. In short, something along the lines of a French neighbourhood brasserie. I should have tried the Borough before. It's hit on a winning formula. It has found its clientele (it was packed at lunchtime today) & doesn't need my commendation, but I am still glad to give it.

Crow's Nest
10 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1JN. Tel. 01524 382888
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Wendy Langford (February 2010): I recently went to Crows in the early evening and tried their 'Earlybird' menu, a 2 course meal for £7.95. The food was passable. The portions were tiny. The 'brollies' starter (priced at just under £4) conisted of 4 small mushrooms (yes 4!) in breadcrumbs with a tiny pot of sour cream. The 'jalapenos' starter (£4.25) consisted of 3 chillis (yes 3!) & a tiny pot of salsa. The main courses (chilli con carne & enchilladas) were very small & not served with any salad or garnish. We both were left hungry. At the till I was asked if 'everything was OK?' I said I was disappointed to still feel so hungry after a 2 course meal. I was informed by the staff member that the portions were 'earlybird' portions (they must be expecting sparrows!) and that in her view we had got 'good value'. I paid up but left feeling ripped off. I certainly would not go there again.

Etna Pizza Pasta
New Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EG. Tel. 01524 69551
Tina + Larry (May 2009): We were lucky enough to find this place, and nab the last vacant table on Saturday May 17th when we visited Lancaster for the weekend. The food was the best Italian my partner and I have had in years - I won't go into details of what we ate - it was ALL good - as was the wine, ambience and service. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting good Italian food and wine at a reasonable price.
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Al (December 2011): True Italian food and wine at its best. Definitely worth a visit!

Fortune Star
16 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PL. Tel. 01524 842828
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The Gatehouse
501 The Gatehouse, Canalside, White Cross Industrial Estate, Lancaster, LA1 4QX. Tel. 01524 849111
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The Golden Dragon
11 George Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XQ
Tel. 01524 33100 Fax 01524 845200
Open every evening 6.00pm - 12.00am.
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Al (December 2011): Best Chinese in Lancaster! Great food and service, huge choice on menu! Well worth a visit for fans of Chinese food.

Greaves Park
Greaves Park, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 3AH
Tel. 01524 389335
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Satori (November 2010): No longer a Table Table things are looking up at the Greaves Park, and the service has definitely improved and is excellent. The place itself is smart and comfortable. Food is not inspired but ably cooked. As well as the mains / grills etc there are more panini / jacket light bite type things and a small portion sunday roast option. Outside the sunday quorn roast, vegetarian options are limited, unless big greasy lumps of roast veg is your thing? A mushroom is not a burger. Negotiate, is my advice.

Imran's Restaurant & Takeaway
18 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1JY
Tel: 01524 66010
Punjabi home cooking.
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Vicki Trowler (July 2009): We'd been advised by a friend that Imran's was a good local eaterie, and her other recommendations had been spot-on, so off we went to Imran's. Although we booked a table, this wasn't necessary as there was plenty of space (it was a weeknight, early evening). An eat-as-much-as-you-like buffet for less than £6, consisting of 12 Punjabi dishes, and (soft) drinks ordered separately came to a total bill of £14 for two. For that price, we were astounded - the food was delicious, freshly prepared and very flavoursome. Dishes included salad, raita, naan bread, dal, chaan masala, a spinach and potato dish, spiced vegetable rice, mixed vegetable curry, chicken curry, lamb and potato curry, chicken rice, and chicken kebab, all piping hot and topped up regularly. The vegetarian dishes in particular were amazing! We will certainly return often, and will make a point of bringing visitors.

Kebab and Steak House
6 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX.
Tel. 01524 846667
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Lancaster House Hotel - Foodworks Restaurant
Green Lane, Ellel, Lancaster, LA1 4GJ tel: 01524 844822
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Marco's
27 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NS.
Tel. 01524 844445
Friendly italian restaurant, informal atmosphere, they like birthdays. Excellent Early Bird deals.
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The Meeting House Restaurant
11-15a, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TJ
Tel: 01524 848049
Modern British Cuisine, using fresh produce from local suppliers. Friendly relaxed atmosphere.
Opening times: Tuesday - Thursday 6.30-9.30pm (last orders).
Friday and Saturday 6.30-10pm (last orders).
Other times may be available for party bookings by arrangement.
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Martin C (May 2010): Meeting House Restaurant offers up excellent food, service and atmosphere to visiting diners. My wife and I enjoyed an exceptional three course meal of accomplished cooking which showcased the freshness and quality of produce. The menu has a good variety of choice, the dining room itself is lovely and the friendly staff provided hospitality which is second to none, managing that difficult feat of being attentive but not intrusive. Highly recommended and excellent value. It shall certainly receive a repeat visit from us soon.
Rebecca Parris (March 2010): This is currently my favourite restaurant in Lancaster. The menu is just the right length to give choice yet to still convince you that everything is really well made. The vegetarian choices are interesting too. I would recommend taking up the option of getting them to open up specially for you when they are normally closed. We had a special family Sunday lunch there and it was lovely, and very good value.

Miyabi Japanese Restaurant
6, Cable St, Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1HD
Tel: 01524 848356
Japanese and oriental food, much liked by those who've eaten there.
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Moghuls
91 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RH. Tel. 01524 36253
Unlicensed byob.
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Mung Mee Thai Restaurant
6 Chapel Street, Lancaster, LA1 1NZ. Tel: 01524 64107
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Alina (December 2011): My partner and I love this restaurant! Delicious Thai food, such a wide variety of dishes and great wines to match. Staff are helpful and friendly... It's a must for Thai food fans!

NICE Bar & Restaurant
The Storey Creative Industries centre, Meeting House Lane,
Lancaster, LA1 1TH. Tel: 01524 509094
NICE Bar Opening Times:
Mon - Thurs 11am – 11pm; Fri 11am – 12am; Sat 10am-12am;
Sun Closed.
NICE Restaurant Opening Times:
Mond Closed; Tues - Sat 5pm -10pm; Sun Closed
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John Moorhouse (November 2011): There's a new show in the Storey Gallery, a series of short films called Memory Awake, and as I work in the Storey I thought it a good idea to eat in the NICE cafe bar before the evening viewing. My wife joined me at 5.30pm and we had a glass of wine with the Morecambe Bay Shrimps platter. It was shrimps, smoked mackerel, prawns in Marie Rose sauce, home made smoked salmon roulade, served with brown bread and a dressed green salad. It was a starter, but there was enough for a small main. The presentation was very good, the flavours excellent. NICE is a good place to eat, whether it's lunch or dinner. Try it soon.
Megan O'Hare (November 2009): Whilst out for a work meal, I and 6 others tried the food at newly opened NICE restaurant. The food is all fresh, locally sourced organic food (as I try to be as healthy as possible, this was important to me) and I have to say I was extremely impressed. This hidden away delight of a restaurant left me raving about the place. I had the fish platter to start, the perfect amount (4 little fish tasters, salmon mousse, prawns, mackeral and smoked salmon) and for my main - the Fillet Steak, was to die for. My colleague had the monkfish and said it was the best he'd ever tasted. All in all, the group came away from NICE extremely satisfied, full customers and I would definitely recommend this new and stylishly relaxed restaurant. We also went through to the cafe bar afterwards for drinks and were delighted by Peroni and Japanese Beer on draught! Hope others try it and it becomes more well-known throughout Lancaster as we really had a good evening out.

Niche Indian Delights
6 Lower Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1NP
Tel: 01524 68060
"We probably offers the finest and most authentic Indian food in Lancaster. Our chef makes different traditional blends of herbs and spices for each dish to give your curry an authentic delicious taste. Eat in our Church Street restaurant, collect or let us deliver."
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Pizza Margherita
2 Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QD Tel. 01524 36333
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Quite Simply French
27a St. George's Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1RD.
Tel. 01524 843199
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Richard (November 2010): My partner and I ate here for a special anniversary meal on 9/11/2010. Having not been before, I was immediately struck by the contemporary décor and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant. On the night, only a single waitress was serving all the tables, but she did an excellent job at keeping everyone happy and well attended-to. The prices here are top line for Lancaster with my main of panfried hake fillet costing around £17, and my partner's roast vegetable gratin at around £11. As an experienced cook myself, there were some minor imperfections with the food but nothing to warrant further detail here. The only two real disappointments were that a) the vegetable gratin was nothing out of the ordinary whatsoever - common root vegetables that almost anyone could prepare themselves; b) the bread on the tables was past its best and should have been brought out fresh rather than already sitting on the table when we arrived. Overall, the food and service was good, but to my taste, not of a high enough standard to warrant the price. We may go back again, but not in a hurry.

Shabab Indian Restaurant
23a Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YN. Tel. 01524 388454
Open: 11.30am - 11pm daily (from 11am on Sun)
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The Spaghetti House
18, Mary St., Lancaster, LA1 1UW.
Tel: 01524 846011
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Claire Maher (June 2009): Surprised about other comments (now time-expired - ed) re spaghetti house food and service. My husband and I don't seem to have a problem when we go...in fact it's in our top three restaurants in Lancaster. We often go during happy hour as there are a selection of main meals for just £4.25 each! And I can't think of any other Italian restaurant in Lancaster that does as good quality food (I'm not impressed with the others at all!) We are both good cooks and are quite fussy with our food, so I would put Spaghetti House near the top of the list!
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The Sultan of Lancaster Restaurant
The Old Church, Brock Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UU
Tel. 01524 61188 Not licensed. Alcohol-free establishment.
Open: 5pm - 11pm
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The Sultan Food Court & Gallery
The Old Church, Brock Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UU
Tel: 01524 849494
Open: 10am - 5pm
Beneath the restaurant is a very elegant art gallery. It has been extended and a new food court has opened there in August 2004, serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern meals, snacks and drinks, with a huge selection of coffees. You can also buy from a range of home-made pickles, jams and Indian and Arabic sweets.
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The Sun Cafe
25 Sun Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EW. Tel. 01524 845599
Offers evenings of food, live music and stylish, relaxed surroundings. Licensed to serve drinks with food only.
Saturday is live music night.
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Al (December 2011): Seriously good food and wine, excellent service and prices very reasonable. We will be going back!
JL (September 2010): We recently visited the Sun Cafe in an evening which was a change for me and my friends who normally just have breakfast or a soup on a Saturday.
We were all blown away by the quality of the food and the relaxed feel of the place.
The original dishes on the varied menu were well planned and complimented the choices of wines on offer.
The classic dishes we chose had a consistently good quality and used local produce to best effect.
The transformation of the cafe into restaurant really works and we will be going back soon...
Jo Clark (April 2010): I have eaten at the Sun Cafe in the evening two or three times over the last 18 months.  Both the food and the service have been great every time.  The prices are reasonable, too.  Would definitely recommend! 

Sunbury Coffee House
28 Sun Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EW. Tel: 01524 843312
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Whale Tail Vegetarian Cafe
78a Penny Street, Lancaster LA1 1XN Tel. 01524 845133
Ist floor, no lift, sorry. Access to rear garden tables.
Mon - Fri: 10am - 4pm. Sat 10am - 5pm. Sun 10am - 3pm
Refurbished in early 2007. Food at the Whale Tail is always imaginative, delicious and vegetarian, with a large selection of vegan meals to boot. There is also a daily organic snack menu - with an organic main meal provided each Friday. They serve full cooked breakfasts, mid-morning snacks, gorgeous cakes (several vegan), speciality coffees and herb teas as well as light and hearty lunches - not forgetting an enticing range of desserts. Well-behaved children are welcome. Provides children's storybooks and a separate children's menu. Also a good selection of newspapers.
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Tommy from Silverdale (March 2011), I am not a vegetarian (apparently this is an ancient tribal word for 'bad hunter'). However I went in once and was pleasantly surprised; plenty of choice; friendly staff; comfortable surroundings.
I have since eaten there a number of times, reasonable prices and generally busy. I would go there more but still need meat & fish at times, but they could certainly make me a part convert.
Try it, you won't be disappointed.
PS great great cakes, also gluten free if needed.

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