Sandy's Fish - Menu

The Bute Arms

➤ Victoria Square, Aberdare CF44 7LB, United Kingdom

Cafés • Sushi • Mexican • Fast Food

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"Went here today (a busy Sunday) after booking online. Unfortunately the online ordering isn't actually right and doesn't book reservations, but the member of staff was really helpful and got us a table anyway. We had a little wait at the bar to order but it was to be expected for a busy Sunday so we didn't mind at all. We had 2 adult pork Sunday dinners and 2 children beef Sunday dinners. The amount of food you get for your money is amazing, literally a table full of all the different veg etc. The server had forgotten to bring out the roasties, but was happy to bring out a fresh batch, and they were quite possibly the nicest roast potatoes I've ever had! Had a few servers asking if everything was ok when passing, so felt well attended to. Will definitely be returning in future."

David Italian Dining Experience

➤ 53/54 Cardiff Street, CF44 7DG, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom

Pasta • Steak • Pizza • Italian

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"This restaurant has changed ownership and is now known as Billa's. We booked a table here on Saturday evening, when we arrived the outside seating area had been overbooked so we were sat inside the restaurant this is currently not allowed under Wales' guidlelines, and to be honest I wish we had just walked out at that point, there ended up being 15 people seated inside. I genuinely felt so sorry for the 3 staff working there that evening, there was no manager in sight to help them serve customers both inside and outside, and they were running around like headless chickens receiving multiple complaints from every table inside about slow service, order mix ups etc they clearly had no table plan for inside (since we were seated last minute) and as a result the wrong food was given to the wrong tables. One couple got up and left before their food was served. We waited 45 minutes for our drinks, which arrived after our starters. Again, I want to stress that I do not blame the three staff at all, the blame lies fully with the non existent management who overbooked the restaurant and left them to deal with the mess. My partner ordered a calzone, and when this was served it was completely raw on the inside, he sent it back and asked for carbonara instead as this was quicker to cook. The food overall did not live up to the standards of the previous owner. Finally, when it came to paying the bill, the calzone was still on it, when the staff had said they would remove it for us. My partner went to the bar so this could be corrected, and the owner spoke to the staff member who was re doing the bill, he told her to charge us for the carbonara that was a replacement for the raw calzone some people may disagree, but I believe that if you are served RAW food at a restaurant or take away etc, then that meal should be replaced free of charge! In total we wasted £59 on a subpar meal. I am thoroughly disappointed in Billa's, it has clearly gone down hill since the change of ownership, and I shall not be eating here again and will tell others to steer clear. It's such a shame as Aberdare itself has so few restaurants open."

The Gadlys Arms

➤ 26 Bridge Street, Aberdare I-CF44 8EU, United Kingdom

Cafés • Sushi • Seafood • Asiatic

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"it has come to the owners attentiveness that it is rumoured that the pub is closed and sold, the owners want to assure everyone that this is not the case and that the pub is closed only on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and open to business as usual, many thanks"

Glancynon Inn

➤ Swansea Road, Aberdare I-CF44 9PE, United Kingdom

Pub • Welsh • Vegan • British

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"Having been a regular at the Glancynon in its heyday I think it's fair to say that the Glan is back. We've popped in on the last two weekends and have been served very high quality food and drink. A great pub and restaurant which is again serving its local community and beyond. Anyone thinking of popping in, I'd encourage you to do so and I'm guessing there'll soon be a waiting list just like the good old days! Well done to the new team at the Glan see you soon!!"

Caradogs

➤ Penderyn Road, CF44 9SX, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom

Steak • Welsh • British • Vegetarian

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"The reality is so far from their description that I’m surprised they haven’t been questioned by trading standards for lying. The waitress bar person (not her fault needs training) had no clue about anything. Took 15 minutes to get a cocktail because she kept running out the back to get information. I asked what the soup of the day was and she didn’t know so had to go and check. Then asked what the curry of the day was and she said “I think it’s chicken”, I replied “chicken what” and she said “chicken curry” . You couldn’t make it up. I then asked if the lamb shank was fresh and local and she said “yes I think so” so that’s what I ordered. The lamb arrived 10 minutes later and was awful. Tough as cow skin and had clearly been frozen and or microwaved. The mash was like school dinner mash and the veg had also been frozen. The following morning we went for breakfast and it was the cheapest nastiness ingredients I’ve tasted. The sausages we wet and were clearly about 10% pork and the bread that had been put next to the toaster was still frozen in the middle. I would rather starve than ever set foot in this place again."