Dem Shish Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Reviews Summary
Category: Turkish restaurant
Address: 85-87 South St, Eastbourne, BN21 4LR, United Kingdom
Phone: +441323724656
Rating: 4.6
based on 162 reviews.
Atmosphere & Setting
Pros:
"The place was very lively with a DJ and lovely atmosphere."
"It was a Monday night, and the restaurant was pretty busy."
"The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere about it, friendly staff very helpful."
"This restaurant is always full which is why we were tempted to try."
Cons:
"However, they are not disabled friendly so we had to sit outside with my service dog."
"If you want a quiet meal this is not the place for you. A very noisy atmosphere."
"The loud music, to some, provides an atmosphere, but to us, it was like dining inside a nightclub at times."
Food Quality
Pros:
"The food came promptly and we had their special which was a mixed grill for three. It was fantastic and more than enough for the three of us."
"The food was absolutely gorgeous and you can tell it was made with heart and cooked perfectly."
"The food was well presented unfortunately mine and my friends' chicken shish was only slightly warm by the time it came to the table. But overall, it was lovely food."
"The food is superbly delicious. Fabulous chefs creating such tasty food."
Cons:
"The food was only slightly warm by the time it came to the table."
"Food took an hour to arrive and some of our party had very burnt inedible salmon."
"The main part of the dish was very salty which ruined the flavor and both the rice and the chicken were just warm."
Service
Pros:
"Service was excellent, both waitresses and the owner himself made sure everything was okay."
"The service was great very efficient."
"The staff here are absolutely lovely - the manager came and greeted us personally even though this was our first time here."
Cons:
"Service wasn't very good. The waitress was argumentative and rude over prices."
"Service poor as our waiter didn't understand our drinks order. Had to repeat it several times."
"Waited for dessert menu to no avail after about 40 mins so we got up & asked."
Value for Money
Pros:
"Highly recommend going on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday for 20% off the entire bill."
"The portion sizes are massive and the food was quite good!"
"The food and cocktails were delicious, and the service was fast."
Cons:
"Bill was more than prices on menu, charged extra for swapping rice for chips and service charge."
"Very nice food, good service, but quite pricey. Average main course £15 including grill dishes."
"The menu doesn’t specify if rice, bread or chips are included."