Outdoor dining in Solihull

“Kieron’s service was outstanding – he made everything so simple for us with our baby. He truly deserves a pay rise! The food came out hot and quickly, and the pornstar martinis were amazing. A brilliant experience overall.”

“The food is great! - the staff Upama is very nice and professional. This is our first time to come dinner in the Solihull Touchwood. Definitely will be a come-back!”

“Our whole experience was fabulous. Food was absolutely delicious. It wasn’t busy when we attended on this particular Saturday afternoon so that was a bonus for us. Our waitress Emma was fantastic. She has excellent customer service skills.”

“My partner and I have recently visited Platform Three a few nights back after it was recommended to us. We always looked for places that have a warm and welcoming environment. The food we had was exceptional and the waiting and bar staff did a wonderful job of looking after us before and after our meal even though they were very busy, they couldn’t of done more for us. I would very much recommend this place to anyone who would like a relaxing evening. 100% would visit again!”

“This place never lets me down, attentive service, great food and drinks. Recommended”

“We visited today for my daughter’s birthday and Dan and his team are amazing. They were friendly and efficient, double checking all orders, and checking we were all happy. It was so lovely to feel so relaxed and to see a team that is clearly well led by Dan. I’ve always loved zizzis but this experience sets it leagues above other restaurants in Solihull. I’m sure restaurant workers get a bit bored of bringing out birthday cakes, but it didn’t show! Thank you very much!”

“First time visit on a Saturday. We booked, as table was for 7. Extensive menu. All the favourites. The 'signature dishes' were all unique as far as I could tell, and from this I chose Chicken Chemali. Which had a sort of soy, honey,sticky vibe, and utterly delicious. Signature dish meant it came with matched rice and a triangular plate. Standard dishes had circular plates.... Nice touches included....trolley bringing food to our table included a gas hob to ensure perfect temp for the dishes......waiters asked how much of your dish you wanted to start with on your plate, and measured it out for you.....free shots at the end with a choice of sweets/after eights/aniseed. Wonderful service and a pleasant setting right near the huge free car park of Olton Station. Update 14/1/23. Another Very Successful takeaway. Now our go-to Indian Restaurant Update 19/9/23. Another excellent meal in the restaurant. All others are now compared to this one, as the benchmark. Look out for special offer when you dine in off peak. Update 5/2/24. Still great. I think the plates are a bit bigger? We were all stuffed. Saturday evening and it was packed, but still great food. Update 22/9/24. They've updated their menu. All the old favorites of mine, and some new ones to try over coming visits...... All with dish names I don't think I've seen on a menu before. Check it out! Just remember to book on Saturdays. PS, there's currently 25% off food when you dine in Sunday to Thursday”

“All you can eat toast (brown and white), refillable drinks, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, and all your standards done to perfection! Great friendly service! Amazing day with family. Our server was Leanne (very kind), and Chef Jason.”

“Yates is nothing without Poppy Murray, best pub we went to on pub golf”

“Previously visited Cheals when based in Henley-in-Arden. This was our first time at their new location in Knowle and we had a wonderful time. The restaurant is much more spacious now and the interior tastefully decorated. So, first impressions were great. Our waiter gave a warm welcome and expertly guided us through the menu and wine list. A very capable front of house team. My wife and I opted for the a la carte lunch menu and with each course our enthusiasm for the next grew. The hardest thing is deciding between all the tempting choices on offer, so if your budget stretches to it, I'd go for the tasting menu for a real treat. The highlight for us both was the dessert course. What a selection of moreish puddings skillfully prepared. Hats off to their patisserie chef. We chose Cheals for our second wedding anniversary and were delighted we did. We'll definitely be returning soon and would highly recommend it to others too.”

“We had a wonderful family meal here on Saturday. The food was fantastic and we all cleared our plates! Also a fantastic wine selection and the service was generally brilliant. We did have to flag someone down to pay, but otherwise absolutely nothing could have been improved.”

“Great little cafe. Pleased I avoided food at Euston on my early journey to Hampton in Arden as now enjoying a freshly cooked bacon bap.”

“We had family of 14 lunch (2.30 on a Sunday) Pre ordered food It was scrummy worth every penny They had also set up table in u shape seating round outside so able to talk to all xx It was wonderful xx”

“Generous portion size’s and a really good price point which did not affect the quality of the food. The waiters are very friendly and went the extra mile to ensure we had an excellent dining experience.”

“First time at this lovely place. I can't speak too highly of it. Nicollette was a lovely host and the cafe had a great atmosphere although we were a little loud I fear! The food was gorgeous! Loved by all and lots of it too which is always a bonus.”

“Really lovely lunch one day and brunch on another over the weekend. Food is well cooked, presented and tasty. Varied and interesting food and drinks menus. Average ‘gastropub’ prices. Staff really friendly. Great outdoor space and a large pergola with fire and ping pong table (noticed they also have tv presumably for sports and hire the pergola out for parties). Weird thing to say on a review but appreciated nice and clean toilets with free sanitary products in the ladies in case you’re caught short. Small thoughtful gestures like this are always a winner imo.”

“Staff were very kind. Service was fast. Louie and Hemelata were absolutely amazing and attentive. I'd give the Mac and cheese 5 stars but minus 2 for the main course. I had the brown stew chicken and did not like it.”

“A constant winner! Food was outstanding. The pork chop starter was delicious. Service was good, my only slight grumble would have been too attentive. We had been asked by 3 separate staff if everything was ok with our meal before I'd even had two mouthfuls of starter.”

“We came here to have a Valentines lunch. We were greeted warmly by staff. We hadn't booked ahead of time, but Bettie our server accommodated Us very quickly. I had the beers Battered Black Pudding, with salad and Sweet Chilli Sauce. Followed by the Black and Blue Burger, with homemade Slaw and chunky chips. My partner had Breaded Mushrooms with Garlic Mayo, followed by Lambs Liver and Bacon, with Peas and Pea shoots. The food was cooked beautifully and all the staff were friendly and chatty. We'll be coming back to try something else from the menu.”

“This is one of my favourite cafes in Shirley. The staff are always so friendly and the food and drinks are really good value. (And the chocolate brownies are the best!)”

“Food was amazing and the staff were great!! The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere too! I will highly recommend to family & friends. Haven't ate such good food in a long time. Thank you! :)”

“We have had a most enjoyable visit to The Orange Tree under its new Fullers ownership. Stacey was brilliant and despite a gluten, dairy and nut intolerance family she was exceptional throughout our delicious meal. We will certainly be back. Many thanks Roger”

“our server was absolutely amazing his name is sid made us feel so comfortable such enjoyable meal food was lovely too !”

“Booked in for one night as its really convenient when visiting the NEC. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. It was a very cold day but the bar was warm with a lovely log fire. Our room was super, the bed was comfy and there was a good selection of tea and coffee. We had a super vegetarian breakfast with lots of tea and coffee. Unfortunately we left something in the room at checkout, but Dom the manager arranged to get it back to us at their cost. Brilliant service. Looking forward to another visit.”

“Dave and the team helped me organise my 40th party at Oktogon on a Saturday evening, it worked really well. It’s a lovely venue; trendy and relaxed, the service was excellent - the team are so friendly. Pizza’s were very tasty. Would definitely recommend!”

“Fantastic location, especially if staying overnight in a Motorhome. Service great 2 out of the 3 nights we stayed. We will be back, great food and great value and good staff.”

“We visited the newly revamped Drum And Monkey as always it didn't disappoint , management has changed , service and food just as good as before. We enjoyed a tasty breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere , we can highly recommend you give it a try if you have not been before.”

“Yet again had a very nice lunch. I tried the grilled sea bass and it was wonderful - well worth the money. The atmosphere at lunchtime is always very relaxing and the staff very welcoming.”

“We come here regularly and we have never been disappointed. The food comes out hot, staff is always at best behaviour and even if you don’t have a reservation they always get you a space. Love their chicken burgers and pretty much everything else from the menu.”

“Beautiful lamb shanks really tasty, only marked 4 for atmosphere because we were there really early and only ones there.”