Carsons Cafe Bar — Restaurant in England

My daughter chose to treat me to lunch here today for one of our dining experiences as a good friend is the chef. On entering, the place is very welcoming, well decorated and beautifully relaxing. Food, service and atmosphere are all most unexpected for little old Chester le Street, Carson's wouldn't be out of place on the Quayside. Not ostentstious, just very cosy in what used to be Nobles' café. I went for the scampi- PROPER WHITBY scampi, which was cooked to perfection along with a side salad and skin-on fries. I do love scampi when I'm in the mood, and Carson's did me proud-crispy and not oily., which happens when the oil's not hot enough. I savoured every mouthful, along with a very good Moretti 😋🍺👌🏻 Amy went for the pulled pork bbq burger which was equally delicious but which I unfortunately had to finish as Amy's eyes were bigger than her stomach. Oh dear 😳😋😂Apparently open evenings on a Friday and Saturday too, worth booking a table due to the beautiful ambience. We'll be back. Top marks to all staff for their swift, pleasant and efficient service...

Love this place, stylishly decorated throughout and staff are so friendly too, I was amazed dogs are allowed inside which is very nice as we can enjoy eating out with a drink along with our four legged family member too. They have a good menu to choose from and slways eager to oblige if there's something to take out of your order if you dont like it. They do a skinny cappuccino 👏 which I love but unfortunately that has now taken second place as I've totally fallen for the delicious Expresso Martini, even got my name on one, a nice touch 😋....

Ordered two toasties and a portion of chips toasties arrived but the chips didn't then was charged for them I had to say I hadn't received them . The person who i assumed was the chef was standing there and made a little sarcastic remark where the server quickly removed the price of the chips . I was so excited to go to this cafe as I'd heard all good things and I came away feeling deflated about the experience. I would go back as food that I did receive was lovely it was just the remark made by the chef at the time that made it feel...