Almost £50 for THIS? - BBQ Joint You Need to AVOID!

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  • @GreenoEats
    @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +55

    Hi folks - well I think the title here pretty much sums things up!

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +3

      Let me know if you have eaten here - or what you thought of what I got!!

    • @jessicanippes1730
      @jessicanippes1730 10 днів тому +5

      Starter looked like belgian chocolate truffels 😂

    • @robsmith6281
      @robsmith6281 10 днів тому +3

      Throwing that 1 on the dice just about summed up your luck on this place.

    • @horacephistbump
      @horacephistbump 10 днів тому +2

      It all looks microwaved. Extremely poor. Thanks for taking one for the team!

    • @rosemarymee
      @rosemarymee 10 днів тому +2

      A wee bit of salad would have made the lumps of meat look less lonely…🤔

  • @bekakemp2403
    @bekakemp2403 10 днів тому +26

    Was looking to book this in Southampton for my bday on Thursday. Thank god for your review! Keep the honesty its a refreshing change 👌🏻

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +7

      I am glad you found the video informative. Happy Birthday for Thursday!!

    • @jomasson-y6d
      @jomasson-y6d 9 днів тому +4

      lucky escape....happy birthday for tomorrow

  • @worldsgreatestimpressionis6462
    @worldsgreatestimpressionis6462 10 днів тому +16

    I always enjoy your honesty especially when some channels are afraid to say what is obvious. Good video.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +3

      Thanks, I appreciate that - I just call as I find.

  • @krissmith4827
    @krissmith4827 10 днів тому +38

    If they bought me out a £12:50 starter that size i would have asked when the other £6.25 worth was coming.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +3

      Haha !

    • @WorksopWhiskey
      @WorksopWhiskey 9 днів тому +4

      I’d have done the exact same thing. I know there’s inflation and what not but if quality is there I’d appreciate it. Getting charged more for bog standard crap is a fuckin liberty and I’m glad Greeno gave it a slagging off. Kind off. These establishments need to know if their food is good bad or indifferent. If it’s bad or indifferent, the restaurant needs work

  • @cawstongreenway
    @cawstongreenway 10 днів тому +16

    Jeepers!! £50 for what are traditionally the cheaper cuts of meat... I love brisket and skirt but it needs to be cooked long and slow. Thanks for taking one for the team. Nice to see subs about to pop into the 22k. Keep up the great work 😊

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +5

      It did feel expensive to me for what I received. Thanks for the kind words :-)

  • @geebee6737
    @geebee6737 10 днів тому +18

    A very fair score considering your experience.
    You paid the same for the starter as Gary paid for a Dirty Boy Burger.....Gary won 🤣
    Great vlog fella 👍

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +8

      Not seen Gary's video yet, but sounds like he had a better lunch than I did!!

  • @DTmaster
    @DTmaster День тому +1

    one of my fav food channels ❤ love it

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  17 годин тому

      Thank you, I appreciate that 🙂

  • @crazeepaving
    @crazeepaving 10 днів тому +28

    All delivered to the restaurant in pouches.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +6

      Sadly I suspect you are probably right!!

    • @JohnUnderwood-yz2xu
      @JohnUnderwood-yz2xu 10 днів тому +1

      You needed to roll a 6....to boost the score.....

  • @sharrone32
    @sharrone32 4 дні тому +2

    The starter should have some sort of salad or another taste on the plate, £12 for 4 bites and bottled ranch, in general I'd left after the starter cos you can see the standard of their cooking/restaurant. Great video

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  4 дні тому

      I have to say this was very disappointing, especially given the prices they are charging!

  • @harmoniefaerielove
    @harmoniefaerielove 10 днів тому +8

    Oh dearie me, Greeno . What a mess. I did my first super size Brisket ( 5.5kg ) on my Traeger smoker ( An 18 hr smoke) along with lots of other goodies last year . All my meat was from Bevans ( voted UK's no1 butcher ). I also got tips, recipes & cooking times etc from some lovely american folks .If I can make that effort for friends & family, I expect much more from a company that is meant to know what they are doing & charging you mega money for their wares...
    Hawksmoor tomorrow for me ..pretty exited I am too.😋.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      Wow - your brisket sounds amazing! I bet it was well appreciated!
      I hope you enjoy your Hawksmoor experience!!

  • @callumjames66
    @callumjames66 10 днів тому +4

    Hi Greeno I recommend trying low and slow in bristol or spitfire bbq also in Bristol both have great reviews and I highly recommend. Good video as well and keep up the hard work 💪

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +3

      Low and Slow is on my list, as my niece recommended them to me :-)

  • @dazzosheps
    @dazzosheps 10 днів тому +5

    If ever you're back in the area Greeno, highly recommend Tap and Tandoor which is right next door. The butter chicken is incredible! Much better prices too :)

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      I did have a quick peep at their menu while I was there - looks decent!

  • @dcoleman-zx8oh
    @dcoleman-zx8oh 5 днів тому +1

    It's so expensive-all pre-packed portion control. I'm sure they don't have a smoker in that restaurant, as you would like a Proper BBQ place in the southern states. There are just lots of microwaves and grills to heat up.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  5 днів тому

      Too expensive for what I received I think

  • @lonegunwomen
    @lonegunwomen 10 днів тому +2

    Thank you for sharing Greano, a good review as always.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @nickgolding5786
    @nickgolding5786 3 дні тому +2

    That was 30 to 35 quid meal with drink inc and fries needed to be included 😊

  • @guppywibble3752
    @guppywibble3752 10 днів тому +6

    Bloody hell Greeno! Doing Beef ribs, brisket, pork ribs and chicken wings in my ninja outdoor smoker oven, for a fraction of the price. And my Slushie makes a lovely thick shake! Come along and I'll even throw a pizza in for ya! ( Makes a lovely pizza too)! Rather save for the outlay of the gadgets and get decent grub! Cheers Greeno! Good honest reviews. Gary sent me a good year ago, now. Glad you two are good buddies. Nice blokes, the pair of you.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +2

      Thanks so much for the kind words! Sounds like some good eating round yours!!

  • @JanetBrown-px2jn
    @JanetBrown-px2jn 10 днів тому +8

    Sorry you had a bad experience,but I did notice the pink smoke ring was missing.If it was Kansas style BBQ sauce it should have been sweet,smoky,tangy,tomato based,as you said vinegary it would probably be Carolina style sauce.Those burnt ends were to perfectly square to be real burnt ends,as they are just the end bits of the brisket that gets a bit burnt,plus there are only some much available at a time,so I don’t think you could offer them as a appetizer all the time. Better luck on your next outing.😊

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      Thanks for your interesint insight as always Janet. I suspect you are right about the burnt ends.

    • @madhavyu
      @madhavyu 10 днів тому +1

      Exactly right Janet. As someone who has lived in Kansas City, when Greeno said it was vinagery I knew he probably meant Carolina style. I also noticed the smoke ring was missing and I think it was because they didn´t smoke it long enough at a low temperature.

  • @ATtravel666
    @ATtravel666 10 днів тому +4

    There was a renowned BBQ place in Barry, just outside of Cardiff. It won awards, it was difficult to get a seat and pricey - but considering it's reputation you could expect that. I managed to grab a table for two on a "quiet" night. Everything was quite inferior. The BBQ - ribs, brisket and pulled pork - was bland to the point of being tasteless. The BBQ beans were so so. The corn bread was like an extremely dry cannon ball. Service was okayish, but the toilets did not have a working door handle on them. Contrast that with the Smoke House in Pancanna, Cardiff where everything from the food to the service was mind blowing. The bill might have been a bit pricey, but well worth it. Both have closed down since.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +2

      That's interesting - I do wonder sometimes if a restaurant gets a name from some good early publicity, and somehow trades on that reputation when it's not deserved!!

  • @dariogemelli
    @dariogemelli 10 днів тому +14

    The 'Grange Hill Sausage' reference creased me. Thanks again for great content & review.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +3

      You must be of a similar age to me to remember it!!

  • @lovemydomandmyrich
    @lovemydomandmyrich 7 днів тому +1

    My husband went there for Christmas a year ago with the team he works with. They all came down with food poisoning the next day, they all had different meals. The restaurant accused them of having too much to drink. They're support workers.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  7 днів тому +1

      Oh blimey - that's not good at all!!!

  • @infrasleep
    @infrasleep 2 дні тому +1

    There's no excuse for poor food at these prices. Gary Eats recently went to Heston Blumenthal's restuarant and he wasn't paying a whole lot more for pure quality (£51 bill for scotch egg/sausage roll/bread and butter/fish and chips and sauces) The sausage roll was huge, £7 with sauce......tourist trap attractions like the Eden Project charge near that for cafe standard (heated up Ginster) sausage rolls(50p extra for a sauce sachet!) or for a sandwich!! And a CLEAN dining area is a bare minimum requirement for any eating establishment!

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  День тому

      I agree, I think this was definitely overpriced, and when you compare to Gary's meal at a place run by Heston blooming Blumenthal it puts it even more into perspective doesn't it!

  • @user-vr1mu9eb3p
    @user-vr1mu9eb3p 9 днів тому +2

    The Red dog saloon is one of the better places you have visited i liked the decor and texas menue 🇺🇸 good review thanks Greeno 🐸

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому +1

      The place looks great, the staff very friendly. I just found the food overpriced for the quality I received.

  • @robertbradshaw9367
    @robertbradshaw9367 10 днів тому +28

    Very pricey. And I'm old school so the idea of a service charge doesn't make sense. Staff should be paid by their employer for doing their jobs. Great review.

    • @earlofsmeg
      @earlofsmeg 10 днів тому +4

      My guess is this service charge is the same as the mandatory tips here in the States.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +4

      It certainly did feel overpriced. The service charge is seemingly a bone of contention to many - in this case I found the service to be great, so no issue in paying that.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +2

      Yes it is essentially that same thing.

    • @garfieldsmith332
      @garfieldsmith332 10 днів тому +2

      @@earlofsmeg Starting to happen more in Canada. I tip on service, not what the restaurant owner wants me to. Also only at a sit down eat in restaurant. Even the sandwich shops, burger joints, chicken places all have a tip request. The first thing you see on the debit card machine. There was a story in the local paper where one restaurant put a piece of tap over the "No Tip Button; now that is Greed.

    • @andymullaney1594
      @andymullaney1594 9 днів тому

      It's a American thing, sadly the greedy methods ,service charge should be banned,until guaranteed goes direct server's wages on top of there normal wage,natural minimum, these people work hard

  • @markriley5863
    @markriley5863 10 днів тому +1

    Great review Greeno, fantastic. Hard but fair. A lot of reviewers are overly picky for the sake of it but that was an excellent, technical dissection of the meal which no one could argue with. That review certainly gets my Green light mate. Top class.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      Thanks Mark - I do look for the positives where I can, but have to call out the negatives as I see them (my opinion of course!)

  • @PaulMcGinnes1992
    @PaulMcGinnes1992 10 днів тому +11

    Oh dear. £50 for scraps of meat is a little bit of a joke to be honest. This is absolutely awful and I certainly wouldn't recommend it to anyone, especially after watching your review.
    Thank you for your honest and fantastic review, Greeno. Keep up the great work.

  • @ironryan36
    @ironryan36 10 днів тому +6

    I’ve been there! I can’t remember being impressed by it. A guy on his own sat down next to us and done the hot wings challenge, he failed miserably and just walked out looking sad. That’s all I remember about the place. 😆👍🏻

  • @anthonymarocco955
    @anthonymarocco955 10 днів тому +4

    Greetings From Houston Tx - Wow Looks Really Dry (Brisket) Best Looking Item Are The Pickles! Cheerz Brother! Love The Videos🤠

    • @LornaThomas-wx5tn
      @LornaThomas-wx5tn 10 днів тому +3

      Sorry Greeno all looks pretty awful!! Would give this a miss!!!

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      The pickles were actually decent. Not £50 decent though!!!

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      I would certainly not rush back there myself!!

  • @mattiaslindstrom1137
    @mattiaslindstrom1137 10 днів тому +13

    Thanks for another well made video. You are really working hard. 😀👍

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      That's very kind Mattias, thank you!

  • @WendyS-3
    @WendyS-3 10 днів тому +6

    An empty restaurant says it all to me. Great review Greeno but what a disappointment. Definitely one to avoid 😢

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      It was disappointing certainly

  • @infinitelimitlesslightx5437
    @infinitelimitlesslightx5437 10 днів тому +1

    Another great review Greeno I thought of you yesterday because my friend in New Zealand had fairy bread 🥪❤😊

  • @simonpike-j7h
    @simonpike-j7h 10 днів тому +4

    Hi Greeno if you are in the Somerset area I would recommend Texas Rocks in Yeovil or Bull and Bar in Street for good smokehouse bbq food.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      Texas Rocks is already on my list - just have to steel myself to visit Yeovil haha!

  • @philipmckeon8944
    @philipmckeon8944 10 днів тому +6

    What do you mean “feels like a bit of a rip off to be honest”? Greeno that was a TOTAL RIP OFF! I’d have given it a 1 outa 5. Apart from the service but like you said you were the only customer in there for most of the time. Yep, another honest review mate. Gary hit gold earlier with a 10⭐️ for his review. 👍

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +2

      Not had chance to watch Gary's review yet - will try to before I hit the sack tonight. Sounds like he got luckier than I did!

    • @trevorpriest8320
      @trevorpriest8320 9 днів тому

      Perhaps there is an explanation for why it's empty!

  • @PaulDunning-j7r
    @PaulDunning-j7r 10 днів тому +4

    Great review Greeno again shame for nearly £50 for bland 🤷‍♂️

  • @paulmccarville8623
    @paulmccarville8623 10 днів тому +10

    Shocking! I think 25 quid would have been expensive for that, let alone 50!

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +2

      It certainly seemed expensive for what I received.

  • @thechipman2473
    @thechipman2473 9 днів тому +1

    Great honest review, thanks Greeno!

  • @lonediceman8143
    @lonediceman8143 10 годин тому +1

    It’s been a while but Bodeans BBQ (a few branches in London) used to be good. If you fancy coming down to Bristol again Low & Slow is an excellent BBQ place.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  8 годин тому

      Yes, Low and Slow has been recommended a few times (including my my niece who lives in Bristol) - I shall have to try it sometime!

  • @jacquibradley1598
    @jacquibradley1598 9 днів тому +2

    Thank you Greeno, what a rip off, I ordered some fresh baby Calamari and got 6 of them for 14 euros, and they came with salad, chips and bread!! 🤗🤗👍👍

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому +1

      Sounds like your dinner was better than my lunch!

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 9 днів тому +2

    Sounds like The Red Dog Saloon has a lot to learn about BBQ. Where we are from ( Richmond, Va. ) the land of BBQ. Not to mention Texas and Tennesee (Dry rub and wet rub ).
    is science here. And you know it doesn't have to be expensive. Question for you Greeno ? How popular is BBQ in the UK ? The Red Dog Saloon can do better.
    Great vlog as always.🍖🍖 All the best 👍👍 Jim and Harriet Richmond, VA.

    • @rosemarymee
      @rosemarymee 9 днів тому

      BBQ is seen as carcinogenic by a lot of people in the UK.
      “Barbequing and Smoking meats can create a potential cancer risk. When meat is charred, it can form carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines (HSAs). The longer meats are cooked, the more HSAs are created. In this video, Dr. Crockett and Dr. Crocker discuss ways to lower the amount of carcinogenic compounds.”

    • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
      @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 9 днів тому

      @@rosemarymee too much of anything can be carcinogenic. It's all about moderation.

    • @rosemarymee
      @rosemarymee 9 днів тому

      @ No, it’s specifically about over-processed food and charcoal. Keep on eating the carcinogens!🤢

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому

      BBQ is becoming increasingly popular here, although it’s still not something you would see in every town. Still not something ingrained in the culture like it is in much of the States though.

  • @jessicanippes1730
    @jessicanippes1730 10 днів тому +3

    Always nice to have the restaurant for yourself 😊 Texas trinity sounds fab ❤ Really sad to see how they serve the trinity, this metal plate is a shame 😮

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      If only it were as good as it soundsJessi!!

  • @davidjones6470
    @davidjones6470 9 днів тому +1

    Over 21K,
    Man this channel, going 2 go over BIG This year,
    Keep the great work coming Sir,

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому

      Fingers crossed David, thanks for the kind words.

  • @BronsonWally
    @BronsonWally 10 днів тому +4

    Very good sir, cheers from Canada !!

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      I hope you enjoyed the review more than I enjoyed the food!!

  • @charliemahoney2388
    @charliemahoney2388 8 днів тому +1

    That is outrageous pricing - you're absolutely right to call them out.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  8 днів тому

      Thanks, I appreciate the support!

  • @GWTH-Riches
    @GWTH-Riches 9 днів тому +1

    Love your work.
    And your accent.
    Thumbs up.
    Ive subscribed.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  8 днів тому +1

      Thanks, and welcome to the channel 🙂

  • @David-Angela
    @David-Angela 9 днів тому +1

    Hi Greeno 😊
    Hope you and your family are well.
    An interesting review!’
    The starter looked small for £12.50, but as you said the taste. Btw, we liked the look of your shake ( yum)..
    main course looked good, ( and so it should for £24!!) Sausage looked nice. The meat did seem dry ?( but maybe that’s just us looking at it on the screen) we like the dice throw, getting a six !!
    We liked the review.
    Thanks for sharing Greeno
    See you next time
    Cheers
    David & Angela x

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video. The consistency of the shake was good, just lacking in chocolate flavour. The food was, to my mind, below the wquality I would expect tat that price point. Nice touch with the dice roll though!

    • @David-Angela
      @David-Angela 9 днів тому +1

      @
      All agreed 👍
      Thanks

  • @humdumdiggdy
    @humdumdiggdy 10 днів тому +3

    Shocked, Greeno, shocked. U made your case fairly. Fair play

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      Thanks, as always I call it as I find it!

  • @seanmallis8391
    @seanmallis8391 9 днів тому +1

    Yep agreed . I've eaten there. Pants ! Whatever you do Greeno, do not go next door into Tap and Tandoor cos that's awful too.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому +1

      Someone last night was telling me how good Tap and Tandoor is - praising the butter chicken especially!!

    • @seanmallis8391
      @seanmallis8391 9 днів тому +1

      @GreenoEats just my opinion obviously. But if you want a good curry in Southampton I would deffo go elsewhere ;)

  • @youraveragejoe1
    @youraveragejoe1 2 дні тому +1

    £7.50 for a shake? Rahtid! I’ve never seen more than £5.99 before and I thought that was quite a lot!

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  2 дні тому

      And the shake didn't even have much flavour...

  • @davidjones6470
    @davidjones6470 9 днів тому +1

    Oh dear!!
    Nice one Greeno,
    Nice Thumbnail,

  • @cryptomonkey6142
    @cryptomonkey6142 9 днів тому +1

    Enjoyable vid as always. Thanks. 😊 Why do you say 'soft' instead of 'tender' ?

  • @mellie5858
    @mellie5858 10 днів тому +4

    Agreed...Poor mate for £50.. should have sides included .. Rip off indeed. Thank goodness for the sauce😂❤

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      The sauce was good in fairness!

  • @derekmilligan9272
    @derekmilligan9272 5 днів тому +1

    Prices do seem a bit punchy but all BBQ places are the same. I suppose it's the length of time they cook it.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  5 днів тому

      Maybe so, but I don't believe that these was cooked on site, just reheated!

  • @user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny
    @user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny 9 днів тому +1

    Yum 😋 sounds great! It's finally down to 22 degrees C here where I live in Australia Greeno! So pleased finally cooler 😎 It makes me wonder why they have to have loud music Greeno! Ìt would put me off!! 😅 Your videos 📹 are up there with Gary's Greeno! ❤🎉 Looks delicious 😋 😍 Abit steep in price... my fav BBQ Sauce 😅😅❤ Another outstanding and very honest food review...10 out of 10 Greeno and very relaxing 😌 to watch stay warn Hugs Helen in Australia 🇦🇺 ❤🎉

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому +1

      Glad the weather has become a little more Helen friendly 🙂

    • @user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny
      @user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny 9 днів тому

      @GreenoEats indeed Greeno its 22 degrees here today and overcast! My kind of weather but no rain yet! 😫 very try atm! But will be getting hotter in the next few days again! 😏

  • @mamasinger49
    @mamasinger49 8 днів тому +1

    What a bummer, BBQ is meant to be some of the tastiest as it's supposed to be marinated for ages. Sorry it wasn't very good, since this is your first BBQ review, defo try another one so you can taste it how it's meant to be. Thank you for the honest review and being kind regarding the servers.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  8 днів тому

      I will always look for, and mention the positives even in a bad experience 🙂

  • @andrewburton9643
    @andrewburton9643 10 днів тому +5

    Astronomical prices, starter shoulda been £4.50-5, tiny portion. Main shoulda been double the amount of meat for that price. Another great video though 😮😮😮

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      Perhaps not that cheap, but it certainly felt overpriced to me!!

  • @seanroberts5335
    @seanroberts5335 10 днів тому +1

    Me and my daughter had smoke house afternoon tea at our local smoke house.
    2 teas
    2 brisket sliders
    2 chicken aliders
    Ribs
    Chicken wings
    Brownies
    Scones with the trimmings
    Chocolate tarted
    £20 for both of us

  • @AllanNeaves-qn3zr
    @AllanNeaves-qn3zr 10 днів тому +8

    Evening Greeno, at last a "restaurant" I have tried. My son took us to the one in Hoxton ( an in spot for youngsters in London 🤗) He meant well 🤔🥴😵😵‍💫 Jeez, first impressions. Wow they charge like a wounded Rhino 💰💰🦏. A good bar area, lots of interesting falling down water,and some fine beers. My son ordered the burnt end starters, some mixed platters. USS Kentucky. USS Texas plus fries slaw, onion rings. Presention was underwhelming, a slap it on the plate & serve. Why the Ranch Dressing was splodged over half the plate 🍽️🤔😳 in a ramikin or boat 😢sadly no chance. Don't think any of the meats had been marinading for more than an hour or two. No deapth of flavour. Just the smoke ring and bark. From your video it seems it's a company policy. Why "Texas" toast 🤔🍞 looked like toast 😅😅or a plate filler. A bit hit'n'miss. As I recall the prices were the same on your menu as in London. In both venues not value for money. In fact, when my lad went back to Norwich I gave him a £100 towards the bill. Tourist Trap yes. Foolish young people eaterie(and booze) yes. In the coming doom&gloom facing the hospitality sector need to buck their ideas up. See you in the next video Allan&Familyv

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      That's interesting Allan - sorry you had a similar experience to mine. I found it overpriced and lacking in flavour - certainly not what I expected from a barbecue joint that's for sure!!

    • @carolinestephens4082
      @carolinestephens4082 5 днів тому

      I wonder where the Funding comes from.......

  • @krissymarklewis1793
    @krissymarklewis1793 10 днів тому +2

    I know quite a few places that do the dice thing only they do it with playing cards. It does add a bit of fun.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      Yeah, I liked that element!

  • @user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny
    @user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny 9 днів тому +1

    In Australia we call Brisket Silverside it's my favourite meat 😅❤🎉

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому +1

      Brisket, when prepared well, is as good as anything out there I reckon!

    • @user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny
      @user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny 9 днів тому

      @GreenoEats I would have to agree with you Deano!!

  • @swimdeep189
    @swimdeep189 10 днів тому +1

    Absolutely not,it's Blacklock all the way ,but only managed one visit for the All in for 2.But cannot get anything at all thanks to you Greeno.I mentioned you in my review of how amazing it was and they said that after you went there it has gone bonkers. But good for them for offering an amazing product and a Class review from you that is getting them flooding in.👍

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому

      Blacklock is very good. Glad that my review has had a positive impact for them 🙂

  • @jdbruiser
    @jdbruiser 10 днів тому +2

    I've been to the Red Dog Saloon once or twice a handful of years ago and it's busy and expensive, but I understand that restaurants on the esplanade are. If you haven't already, try The Real Greek, Las Iguanas or Bills , as I'm sure they'd be far more satisfying.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      I ate at the Real Greek in Bournemouth once (before I started the channel) and have to say I wasn't too impressed - maybe they are better now?

  • @jglasernyc
    @jglasernyc 10 днів тому +3

    Red light for Red Dog Saloon. I agree with your score, it didn't look like a meal I would want to order.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      Not one person from your side of the pond has had much positive to say about this one so far!

  • @michaelstowbridge6947
    @michaelstowbridge6947 9 днів тому +1

    They should offer potato salad and pinto beans as sides. Those are two favorites here in Texas. The potato salad mellows the meat, the beans are great with barbecue sauce.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому

      As I recall there was a pit beans side, although that was in the region of £7, which strikes me as excessive

    • @michaelstowbridge6947
      @michaelstowbridge6947 8 днів тому +1

      A barbecue plate usually comes with two sides here. Those are expensive beans! Each restaurant has their own BBQ sauce recipe, too. There is more competition in Texas than in England, but your plate looks pretty good.

  • @modifidious666
    @modifidious666 9 днів тому +1

    I used to eat at the one on brewer street years ago and the portions were way bigger, had some good meals, was still a bit pricey but good for the size in soho. Was 73 quid for two of us with beers.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому

      Times have changed - in many restaurants prices have increased yet portion sizes redueced.

    • @modifidious666
      @modifidious666 9 днів тому +1

      @GreenoEats like everything mate, even cheesy wotsits haha they're tiny now 😪

  • @mrangryface
    @mrangryface 9 днів тому +1

    BBQ in the states is usually priced very high too- I dont know enough about the BBQ process to know why the costs are so high.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому

      I am sure some of the cuts of meat (which used to be the cheaper cuts due to the low and slow cooking needed) have become more expensive at it becomes more fashionable.

  • @Nick-yb9xz
    @Nick-yb9xz 9 днів тому +1

    Excellent review, and the score broken down really well

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому +1

      Thanks, I did try to look for the positives!

  • @infinitelimitlesslightx5437
    @infinitelimitlesslightx5437 10 днів тому +1

    I'd get the chocolate shake too!❤😊

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      They didn't have a coffee shake, that's my fav

  • @ColinHoward-ll2co
    @ColinHoward-ll2co 6 днів тому +1

    They had your trousers down on that one, 😂😂

  • @carolineford3021
    @carolineford3021 10 днів тому +3

    A mixed bag but expensive for what it was good video Greeno

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Caroline!

  • @jackrobinson501
    @jackrobinson501 10 днів тому +1

    Very pricey Greeno. Food looks tasty though. Keep up the great videos mate.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      Unfortunately, it looked tastier than I found it to be!

    • @jackrobinson501
      @jackrobinson501 9 днів тому

      Yeah , can't be great all the time

  • @xsickpeoplex
    @xsickpeoplex 9 днів тому +1

    Looks like something you would get at frankie and bennys.
    God i miss the original reds true bbq. Even my mates from the southern United States were impressed with that back in 2012!

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому

      I never ate at Reds, but I heard good things about it!

  • @Tom_murray89
    @Tom_murray89 10 днів тому +18

    What a ripoff for seemingly average food

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +2

      It really was, almost £50 for pretty bland and unexceptional food!!

    • @Tom_murray89
      @Tom_murray89 10 днів тому +2

      @@GreenoEatswas it worse than Gordon Ramseys?

    • @BeingD2023
      @BeingD2023 10 днів тому +1

      I bet you can get nice taste from Aldi ribs for £4 than them

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      @ um, no

  • @theabandonedhunter3604
    @theabandonedhunter3604 10 днів тому +3

    Top video as always Greeno…. But it’s a no from me going off this. Keep them coming mate and I hope your well ….Smithy

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      All good Smithy, apart from Chelsea snatching a late equaliser!!

    • @theabandonedhunter3604
      @theabandonedhunter3604 10 днів тому

      @ ahh your result went my way tonight Greeno, Plymouth Argyle have let me down on my Acca for a grand 🙈

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      @@theabandonedhunter3604 oh no - unlucky Smithy, there's always next time!!

  • @ericness9881
    @ericness9881 10 днів тому +9

    The toast confuses me as an American. We usually have a slice of standard white bread *not toasted* with bbq to sop up the meat juices and sauce left on the plate. That definitely looked like mediocre food at best.

    • @earlofsmeg
      @earlofsmeg 10 днів тому +1

      Yeah.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      Thanks for the local knowledge!

    • @tempestfury8324
      @tempestfury8324 10 днів тому +4

      Not necessarily true. It depends where you are in the US. Plain white bread, like Wonder bread, is common in the South while Texas toast is the staple in western states.

    • @ericness9881
      @ericness9881 10 днів тому +2

      @@tempestfury8324 I stand corrected. I've never tried barbeque out West, didn't know toast was the move there!

  • @GIBBO4182
    @GIBBO4182 10 днів тому +21

    Appreciate the honesty, some folks would still give this a “solid 10” 😂😂

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +8

      Anyone in particular you are thinking about?? 😂

    • @gregmilligan6334
      @gregmilligan6334 10 днів тому

      Rate my takeaways Gary 😮😂

    • @747jono
      @747jono 10 днів тому +3

      @@gregmilligan6334 Not Gary!

    • @garfieldsmith332
      @garfieldsmith332 10 днів тому +1

      Well Greeno gave it a 2 out of 5. A 2 in Binary is 0010 (or 10); which looks like a 10. So a "solid 10 Binary". 🙂

    • @GIBBO4182
      @GIBBO4182 10 днів тому +3

      @@garfieldsmith332 this is the most “actually 🤓🤓🤓” comment I’ve ever seen

  • @davidwalters313
    @davidwalters313 10 днів тому +2

    Very good review. Ridiculously expensive - should have given you a portion of chips free.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      They would have been an additional £5.50

  • @ChrisPatrick-q6k
    @ChrisPatrick-q6k 9 днів тому +1

    Greeno's a good lad! This review was very interesting and fair.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! I think I was fair, pulled out the positives I found while calling out the negatives.

  • @twentyrothmans7308
    @twentyrothmans7308 10 днів тому +3

    The prices/portions make it look like the sort of place you'd only go on expenses.

  • @davidbolton1770
    @davidbolton1770 10 днів тому +3

    Reminds me of the stuff that Fridays used to serve but at a lower cost. But what was the server rambling on about when you placed your order since, surely, you just got what you wanted ?

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      He was just trying to upsell additional sides - part of the job :-)

  • @M.Cunningham
    @M.Cunningham 10 днів тому +1

    Great review Greeno. I think anyone would expect more for that price and the fact the sauce saved the meat platter is disappointing.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. The food did feel very below par.

  • @jamesfahy2935
    @jamesfahy2935 9 днів тому +1

    The plate may not have been loaded but the dice(die) certainly was!

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому

      Haha, I did ask the servers if the dice were loaded, they claimed it wasn’t 🤣

  • @agoogleuser2661
    @agoogleuser2661 9 днів тому +1

    Had the same experience at the Nottingham restaurant

  • @meds3ven
    @meds3ven 10 днів тому +1

    There used to be a BBQ place called Reds here in Nottingham, and a few more around the place, way before Red Dog Saloon came along and it was way better, they used to triple smoke the meats, unfortunately lost to covid.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      I remember Reds - they had their sauces in a couple of the major supermarkets.

  • @TheyLive-y1n
    @TheyLive-y1n 10 днів тому +4

    did you order the kids portions they looked very small

    • @BeingD2023
      @BeingD2023 10 днів тому +2

      no he ordered the OAP portion. there was nothing on the plate.
      vs video i have seen done when going to an Indian and they bring out a plater for £17 and its full, that plate was empty. 1x 30p Sausage. and tiny few slices of meat not what i expected when £24.50 is its price

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +2

      I think the portion size would have been ok, if the price reflected them more reasonably.

  • @Chelsss703
    @Chelsss703 10 днів тому +2

    If you want good BBQ food, you need to go to Smoke in Sheffield! Bit of a journey for you Greeno but it’s the best BBQ food we’ve ever had and we’ve tried loads of places!

  • @CharlieCooper3101
    @CharlieCooper3101 9 днів тому +1

    Lol, imagine going into a restaurant and telling the staff to turn the music down, being an anxiety sufferer i could never do that. You have balls of steel my freind, haha, there's a reason this food wasn't up to standard Greeno, you're in Southampton haha lol. Play Up Pompey. Hopefully you're next review will be better Greeno, still a good review this one. 👍

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому +1

      Haha - I simply asked politely if it was possible - being the only customer in there, there wasn't really any reason for them to say no 😂

  • @ngatiramona
    @ngatiramona 10 днів тому +3

    Greeno! 💜💖💕 Agree that the meal was lacking, in quality and quanity, for the hefty prices. Would've loved to see the whole menu, but after the review.. you did us a favor. 😅🫣 Thank you for taking us along with you. 👏🏾👏🏾💕💖🩵

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      It was very punchy indeed wasn't it - too punchy by far!!

  • @jennypwonderfulprizeplenty7393
    @jennypwonderfulprizeplenty7393 10 днів тому +2

    Having eaten in a few US “secret restaurants”…the burnt tips are always dirt cheap as they are the leftover bits that would normally go to waste…Lol

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      Right - they should be inexpensive, but full of flavour right!!

  • @whya2ndaccount
    @whya2ndaccount 9 днів тому +2

    That equates to 2 pounds per chunk of meat in the entree.

  • @dcoleman-zx8oh
    @dcoleman-zx8oh 5 днів тому +1

    Have you done any Indian restaurant reviews? I'm a new subscriber today. So havent looked yet! Watching from Toronto Canada.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  5 днів тому

      Yes, there are a few - this one is a bit of fun ua-cam.com/video/nbcIKft-Iyo/v-deo.html

  • @flatman9
    @flatman9 9 днів тому +1

    I live in Southampton and have been once as like you say it's over priced for what quality you get.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому +1

      It seems we are not alone in that opinion if my comments section is to be believed!!

  • @Jon-k9k
    @Jon-k9k 9 днів тому +1

    fantastic review

  • @horrowfide
    @horrowfide 10 днів тому +5

    It wouldn't hurt them to put a few fries or chips or maybe some onion rings on that platter for the twenty-five quid.

  • @VortexPP68
    @VortexPP68 10 днів тому +3

    Good honest review Greeno and this place does get very poor reviews , overpriced and food not great .

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed the review - just called it as I found it!

  • @CockneyInCumbria
    @CockneyInCumbria 9 днів тому +1

    You got stiched up there green behind the ears🤣🤣🤣

  • @waynegriffith9124
    @waynegriffith9124 10 днів тому +5

    24 pound for 2 bits of meat, a rib and a sausage. Outrageous. By the look of it, the meat wasn't left in the rub long enough or smoked long enough. 12 quid for a few bits of meat for a starter. Wow. Unbelievable rip off. Def no green light

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому +1

      I certainly found it expensive for what it was.

  • @mikebland2634
    @mikebland2634 10 днів тому +2

    Terrific review Greeno, should be half that price to be fair, starter taking the pee for that price !!😮

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      It certainly felt overpriced to me - glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @GerwynDavies-vy7gk
    @GerwynDavies-vy7gk 9 днів тому +1

    Hi Greeno. That was definitely grossly overpriced. There's not a Red Dog local to me but I do get into Liverpool from time to time so will definitely avoid this place. Great review as always.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  9 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video Gerwyn!

  • @DJ_Mada
    @DJ_Mada 10 днів тому +2

    That’s a shame, I wanted to try one of the London branches… I’m still trying to find really good bbq here.
    Have you tried Rack City Ribs? Probably worth a go!

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      I've not tried Rack City Ribs - you recommend them then?

    • @DJ_Mada
      @DJ_Mada 10 днів тому +1

      @ you get your monies worth, and they have some good “off the menu” specials!

  • @yutub6928
    @yutub6928 10 днів тому +1

    Greeno, I think that to have a real evaluation of the service, it has to be done with a restaurant at least 70% full of capacity. If attending you, the only table occupied at the restaurant AND just one person they did not give you an excellent service, I do not know when they could do so. As always, excellent review. Thanks a lot.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      But I cannot predict how and when a restaurant is going to be more full (plus it is a LOT harder to film in a place that is very busy!)

    • @yutub6928
      @yutub6928 9 днів тому +1

      @@GreenoEats, I take your point and if I said “go later on, when it is more busy” it would contravene the noise factor. So in one word, forget what I wrote and keep the hard work and when it comes to service just mention it and don’t stress it very much. Regards and thanks again for your honest and unbiased reviews.

  • @richardw8612
    @richardw8612 10 днів тому +3

    Empty restaurant is a bad sign for starters lots of restaurants in the area high priced to rip off the cruise ship tourists.. west quay restaurants are not that good many have gone down hill quality wise.

    • @GreenoEats
      @GreenoEats  10 днів тому

      To be fair I arrived as they opened, so I didn't expect it to be busy, but only 1 other table of two came in during my time there.