Blue Jay Kitchen - Cardiff

The food is amazing! Only a single problem, plates were cold, so the food would have warmed longer if they had been heated. Maybe the cook could start improving... read more The food is amazing! Only a single problem, plates were cold, so the food would have warmed longer if they had been heated. Maybe the cook could start improving the experience. ? Good varied menu.

Having looked at the extensive menus online, including a children’s menu, we arrived to be presented with limited menus (because there was an international on W... read more Having looked at the extensive menus online, including a children’s menu, we arrived to be presented with limited menus (because there was an international on Wal v NZ) and they were looking to capitalise. The choices were very limited (no children’s options at all) and the prices were inflated by about 50% of the ones online. Despite most other restaurants being full, Blue Jay was very quiet and lacked any ambiance. We were led to a table behind a very large TV which was showing football matches with loud yet muffled commentary… decided to try our luck elsewhere and were accommodated by a very busy ‘Bill’s’ with swift service, a good atmosphere and un inflated prices.

Long waiting time, food arrived cold and was not very nice at all. Staff were friendly enough but food was awful and really slow service. Wouldn't be returning... read more Long waiting time, food arrived cold and was not very nice at all. Staff were friendly enough but food was awful and really slow service. Wouldn't be returning and would not recommend

The restaurant itself was quite quiet for a Saturday night, but we were there early (6ish) so maybe that's why? There is a lot of variety on the menu and everyo... read more The restaurant itself was quite quiet for a Saturday night, but we were there early (6ish) so maybe that's why? There is a lot of variety on the menu and everyone enjoyed what they had, what a table of 13 is quite impressive. The service was not very fast and we decided to go to the bar for drinks. The booking by the fork gives a 20% discount that they do not know, but cancel the bill, but it removes all the fixed prices that the tapas fall under so instead the tapas of the 20% that they charged full price that is quite much more expensive. The online menu also differs from the fees, so take different from the printed menu that has worked out what everyone owed a little more complicated. I sent a message about the bill the day after and although it was read, it was not answered to which a little disappointing customer service is wise.

As soon as we arrived, the waiter made us feel unwelcome and then took 5-10 minutes to bring us the menus. He then informed us that the establishment is a bar a... read more As soon as we arrived, the waiter made us feel unwelcome and then took 5-10 minutes to bring us the menus. He then informed us that the establishment is a bar and kitchen for patrons over 19, but is still family-friendly. I, being 18, was surprised and frustrated as I have never encountered such a policy in a pub before. There were no signs or clear indications of this rule.