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RESTAURANTS IN LANCASTER
Badgers
Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster Tel. 01524 846697 • Eaten here? Send
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Bistro 26 26 Sun Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EW
Tel: 01524 846252 • Eaten here? Send
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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. • Eaten here? Send
us a review! 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.
The Borough
3-5 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PP. Tel: 01524 64170
Also has enclosed outside dining courtyard. • Eaten here? Send
us a review! 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 • Eaten here? Send
us a review! 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.
• Eaten here? Send
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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. • Eaten here? Send
us a review! Al (December 2011): Best Chinese in Lancaster! Great food and service, huge choice on menu! Well worth a visit for fans of Chinese food.
Imran's Restaurant & Takeaway
18 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1JY
Tel: 01524 66010
Punjabi home cooking. • Eaten here? Send
us a review! 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 • Eaten here? Send
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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. • Eaten here? Send
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The Meeting House Restaurant 11-15a, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TJ
Tel: 01524 848049
Family-run restaurant has new management since February 2012 - new head chef and owner, Leann Smith. "We’re very lucky to have an abundance of fantastic produce on our doorstep and a great team who are passionate about serving great food to our customers. We also serve a variety of traditional favourites and seasonal weekly a la carte specials if you wish to try something new." Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Disabled access.
Open for lunch Tues - Sat: 11am - 3pm, Sun: 12pm - 3pm
Dinner: Tues - Thurs: 6.30 - 9.30pm, Fri + Sat: 6.30pm - 10pm • Eaten here? Send
us a review! 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. • Eaten here? Send
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Moghuls
91 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RH. Tel. 01524 36253
Unlicensed byob. • Eaten here? Send
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Munchie's Kebab Grill Tel: 01524 849494 Sun-Thurs:10am - 5pm, Fri - Sun: 10am-10pm.
Beneath the Sultan main restaurant. It is downstairs, so no disabled access, sorry. •
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Mung Mee Thai Restaurant 6 Chapel Street, Lancaster, LA1 1NZ. Tel: 01524 64107
• Eaten here? Send
us a review! Nick (March 2012): Best oriental food in the area. Organised a family meal for 8 people, great service, tasty food and good value. What more can I say! Put in on your list to try!
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 Cafe Bar & Restaurant
The Storey Creative Industries centre,
Meeting House Lane,
Lancaster,
LA1 1TH. Tel: 01524 509094
NICE Cafe Bar
Opening Times:
Mon - Sat opens 10am, serving a full bar menu available 11am - 6pm. Herbal teas, ground coffee, homemade cakes and biscuits, as well as hosting a full cocktail menu, ice cream menu, pizza menu and a great selection of lagers and an extensive range of wines.
NICE Restaurant
(separate) Opening Times:
Wed - Fri: 5pm - 10pm • Eaten here? Send
us a review! John Moorhouse (February 2013): I brought my wife to dinner at NICE, as it was her birthday.
We started with two large glasses of nicely chilled Gargannega Pinot Grigio and then ordered our meal from the specials board. We both started with Sliced duck breast glazed with orange and Cointreau, served with salad. Plenty to eat, beautifully cooked, nicely presented and not over fussy. The flavours were excellent and suited the juicy duck perfectly. For Mains we both ordered Exotic fillet of pork topped with ginger, mango and Marsala wine. Brilliant. Everything full of flavour and enough of it. We didn't need a sweet, so finished with coffee. Thanks to Chef John Patricio and to restaurant manager Andrew Lees for faultless service. The birthday girl was very pleased.
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." • Eaten here? Send
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Quite Simply French
27a St. George's Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1RD.
Tel. 01524 843199
• Eaten here? Send
us a review! 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)
• Eaten here? Send
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The Spaghetti House 18, Mary St., Lancaster, LA1 1UW.
Tel: 01524 846011 • Eaten here? Send
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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! • Eaten here? Send
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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.
• Eaten here? Send
us a review! 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 • Eaten here? Send
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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.
• Eaten here? Send
us a review! 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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