Boyfriend and I went to watch a film for 8, but selected the 8.45 showing so we could have some food. There is a small selection in the AMC but had only been into Frankie and Benny’s for cocktails before so thought we’d sample the food.

We were seated straight away. The waiter was very attentive and polite. It was 8pm when we ordered, my boyfriend wanted the Manhattan burger but on finding out that it would take 25mins to cook opted for the Summer steak salad instead, as we were told the salads are the speediest to prepare. I picked the sticky chicken salad over the chicken salad. Sounded more interesting.

10 mins after the Manhattan burger would’ve been bought out we were still there with no food, no matter how interesting our conversation of yawning theories and his newly discovered russian martial arts moves were, we were hungry and runnign late for the movie (taking trailer times into consideration).

So when it arrived, I was pretty shocked. It was lettuce, (not quite), 4 wedges of tomato and some chicken in the sauce. It was a salad without salad. I asked for the menu and pointed out that it was lacking other ingredients of the salad. Also the lettuce wasn’t freshly cut lettuce, it was big chunks of purple and green out of a tesco bag, which conveniently is across the road from them. they didn’t even try to disguise it. Basically all the bits of lettuce that i would normally chuck away when serving at home. It came with a garlic ciabatta bread which nearly every dish accompanies and that was the only okay thing about the food.
We had 10mins for the film and the other half doesn’t like a fuss so I settled for a side salad with my salad. Funnily enough the side salad actually had fresh lettuce!!!, cucumber, onion, etc and was nice.

The sticky sauce was really salty, chicken was edible. The waiter took a soft drink off the price and didn’t charge for the side salad and I appreciate it’s not his fault but I have to be honest, I would never eat there again. And for £8.45 it’s not the cheapest of salads in town. I had a rump steak salad for £13 something at All Bar One on Sunday and it was probably one of the best salads of my life. The price difference doesn’t reflect as much variation as the quality. Also at the ropewalk they do a lovely Grilled steak salad for about £7 which is also stunning. My point is that quality food is acheivable even on a budget.

Dining at Chez Jules tonight, 3 courses £15 and absolutely beautiful food. Stick to what i know in future.

A chain restaurant, rather like most other Frankie and Bennys you may have seen. What I like about this one is the proximity to other varied places, the bowling complex and the huge AMC cinema just next door. there are also a number of other bars and restaurants that you can visit at the Broadway.
Another good point on this one is that it's dependable , and suitable for the whole family. Saying that, there is a separate bar in this restaurant too, if you want a beer. Also serve their own wines and smoothies.

I went there this last week, and it was very cosy, very nicely decorated (and not at all overbearing) for the coming festive season.

If it's someone's birthday you can also have the birthday song played, which is quite a nice touch, if not a little embarrassing for the birthday boy or girl!

If you want a good value meal at a child friendly restaurant you can't go wrong here. This restaurant has something for everyone, with quick and easy food that tastes great. For those who fancy a few drinks, the bar is well equipt with all sorts of exciting cocktails. What is more, the restaurant is situated in the Broadway Plaza complex; so once you have eaten you can go off to the cinema or bowling just next door! The menu is certainly extensive, with the safe options that us Britains love as well as a few more interesting options! The ambiance is great and the decor modern. It is usually bustling and lively, so booking a table is probably a good idea- especially at the weekend. A multi-storey car park is right by the restaurant so nobody has to worry about finding parking nearby and the cost is very reasonable.