TJ's Diner in Stirling

Now called Ben Lui restaurant. DONT GO! Diabolical. Had to ask them to take an order. After one hour 3 of 4 starters arrived, no cutlery. After chasing the fourth starter. Two main courses arrived whilst eating starters then a third then no fourth main course or cutlery. Had to go and ask for fourth main course and more cutlery. Macaroni was made with mozzarella and was most peculiar.Had to go and ask for bill. Grossly overpriced. Food below average although to be fair the pizza was alright. All tables experienced this. Over two hours for food extra. Staff ignored us and most of other customers

Food was fantastic, very clean, decor was very American and the staff were friendly. Great place to visit whilst passing through and everyone should experience this charming diner.

We Visited here just after Christmas, prior to the new year. We have visited her previously and always try to return. Firstly I would like to address the “review” by Bethany T just further down….it sounds as though they had absolutely no intention of paying to eat here and got caught trying to sneak in and use the toilet! Then tried to discredit the friendly staff by leaving a bad review. I hope that you get caught more often and learn to be more honest with reviews that can damage businesses unnecessarily. Anyway, on to my review…. It was lovely to see the staff again at TJ’s - especially Mary who seems to always be here whenever he have come in the past. Mary was cheerful and happily took our order, which was cooked deliciously and served promptly. I had bacon, fries and a lemonade, my partner had the pancake breakfast stack and a black coffee. We then shared a pancake stack with syrup and ice cream. We left feeling content and very full. It was sad to hear the news about TJ’s and we wish the staff all the best for the future. You will all be an asset to whoever employs you. Thank you for your service over the years and always looking after us.

Very friendly staff, food was excellent, hot and tasty I went for the burger and fries, best burger I've ever had. Certainly didn't skimp on toppings and not sure if the bun was homemade...but I certainly tasted like it, It was our first time in tj's and definitely won't be our last Highly recommended

Spent a total of 7 minutes here and was a complete waste of time so hoping this review saves you even going in. Initially thought it was closed as the restaurant was dark and empty. Walked in to no one until a few seconds later we see someone come over. We stood awkwardly in front of her waiting for some form of greeting or even a ‘table for 2?’ Or…anything. Nothing came so I decided to head to the toilet before sitting down. My partner had the same idea and asked the waitress ‘where’s the toilet?’ She seemed shocked by this clear inconvenience of a question and pointed towards the toilets and rudely muttered ‘right there’. As we entered the doors she said ‘well are you sitting down?’ We replied ‘yes we’ll just go to the toilet first’ she asked ‘where then?’ My partner pointed to a random seat and said there. The restaurant was empty…. It didn’t really matter at all and if it did surely she would have asked us when we entered the building and were standing in front of her. We left the bathroom (with no light so had to use a torch) to go to a random seat in the restaurant and sat for five minutes (yes I kept tracked) and no one came. I had already decided I didn’t want to get much as I didn’t want to give them my money based on that ‘warm’ winters welcome so was going for the cheapest thing on the menu. Again… The restaurant was empty. We were the only two in the building and no one came to take an order. Instead of wasting anymore time in a place we were clearly not welcome we upped and left. She heard the commotion of us leaving and finally decided to make an appearance yelling after us “I take it you’re not wanting anything then?” Clearly. Don’t bother wasting your time here. Carry on up the road to Glen Coe to The Gathering for mouth watering mains and desserts for a fantastic price!

TJ's diner was amazing, stopped off for dinner on our way to Pitlochry and so glad we did. Burgers were so tasty and so pleased they had gluten free buns and the halloumi fries were the best ones we've ever had. Would definitely go back 😃

Unfortunately when we arrived there was no chef. We had to wait half an hour for him to arrive. The food was okay but nothing exceptional. It was hot and served well. I think to be honest we all had higher expectations after reading the reviews. Maybe we just caught them on an off day.

Unintentionally ended up in the TJ Diner. (Planned to go next door to the Real Food restaurant but it was heaving and there was a massive queue for a table) Decided to try the diner and really glad we did ! We were staying near Glencoe and TJ Diner became a place we headed to after exploring for the day. Visited 3 times, and enjoyed their outstanding American Pancakes, waffles, and their gorgeous burgers which we might add are to die for!! Total Scottish hospitality, the staff in there were attentive and absolutely lovely. Greeted by a lovely Scottish lady each time who recognised us, thank you for looking after us. We wish we could take this lovely establishment and staff back to Essex with us! Thank you

2 handmade smashed patty burgers cooked to perfection. We were in a rush and they were just closing amazing service and friendly staff. Would highly recommend 👌

Needed to stop for food and pulled into a typical place to eat, staff were very friendly and food was freshly cooked and certainly really tasty and great value for money. Helpful with directions and we returned to eat on the way home and they remembered us. Thanks for the great food and hospitality

We've stopped off here a few times when traveling up and down to Glencoe. The service is usually good and the food tasty, fairly typical diner. Today we stopped off as usual on the way home and one of the waitresses was very surly. Don't know if she's new or not, never seen her before, but asian appearance, blue tinted hair and round glasses... she barely made eye contact, zero interest in interacting with any of the tables. Just awful, and in direct contrast to previous visits where staff have been welcoming and truly interested in our experience. Order was delivered fast, food and drinks up to usual standard, but this one girl needs a few lessons in customer interaction if she wants to continue to work in any service industry.

Lunch stop on our Highlands tour. The best Falafel burger I have ever had! Fun atmosphere, great for family with kids. Service was fast and servers were very nice.

Just happened upon the diner whilst driving through from Oban heading south. WoW!! What else can I say, that's the best burger I have ever eaten. The service was quick and friendly. Everyone was extremely happy in our family. West Burger = 10/10 Spicy chicken stack =10/10 Will be coming back 👍👍

Not a lot of choice where to eat in Tyndrum but this ticked the boxes after a long hike . Service friendly and efficient, food freshly cooked and tasty. It is what it says on the box … an American diner. Good , fast food .

Fantastic good wholesome food and really good price compared to others in area i like the American 80s feel I would defo come bk staff are fantastic welcoming and friendly

Had breakfast here last week to try somewhere different while staying in the area. It wasn't very busy but our breakfast seemed to take forever to arrive at out table. Infact we'd both finished our coffee before our breakfast arrived. All in all it was a decent breakfast if not a bit over priced for what it was, but that's standard for that area. Would we go back..... no. The place is a really nice idea, but just doesn't at all fit in with what people visiting the area are looking for (in my opinion).

back for another banquet worthy of a king! and oh boy did we feel like royalty when we walked in the door and we were IMMEDIATELY greeted by one of a kind MARY, enthusiastic, fantastic and boombastic as always!! the place was poppin’ and perculating AF! mary popped a squat right beside us in the booth, we ordered 2 glasses of water to drink and when i say they were THE MOST DELISHIOUS things we’ve ever had! they were so quenchy they must have been sourced from the very glacier that sank the titanic!!!! for food we ordered pancakes each and they were very accommodating to my very unusual eating habits. when the food come out let me assure the only thing fluffier than the pancakes is my cat’s lil tummy and oh boy did they pack a flavour punch and i’m talking mike tyson vs king kong in a royal rumble punch! we devoured the pancakes and left measly little crumbs. we were heartbroken and distraught to have to get the bill and leave to return back to scummy gloomy fife. TJS has such special places in our hearts, it fills us right up to the top with so much love and happiness every time we visit. Please open up a venue in fife. We are forever greatful for your custom and i wish the world could experience the joint, i feel depressed for everyone who has never been. LONG LIVE TJS. LONG LIVE MARY AND TEAM. LIVE LAUGH TJS.

From the ambiance to the service this was an amazing experience! The customer service was fantastic. The burgers were stunningly delicious! The milk shakes were amazing! You have to go there and experience this American Icon!

We are American and went to this American style diner. It was so cute. Americana for decor and license plates from some states. The food was delicious, the milkshakes were even better and the staff was so delightful. I highly recommend TJ’s!!

Couldn't fault these guys - they knew were were walking the West Highland Way and phoned us to let us know what time we needed to be in and to make sure we would get there on time as they didn't want us turning up...

We stopped on our road trip through Scotland on the way to Fort William. Ample parking. Great little American themed restaurant. I had a New York Hot dog which I throughly enjoyed.

I now set my nav for here when travelling north or south from my home in Invergarry. Always welcoming, typical American food selection and friendly staff.

This place is open-not shut down as Trip Advisor stated. This is a great place the lady that serves you is friendly and happy to chat and have a joke. The cook is great, really recommend the pancakes. If there is something that you want...

Excellent attentive and friendly service. We called in near the end of a 2 week trip to Scotland. Large portions. We have the burger which was tasty. And a milkshake.

Visited mid morning for brunch. Sat outside as we had our dog with us - shame as there seemed plenty of room inside - but didn’t bother us really. Good plates of American pancakes. Service was friendly.

Had a meal here on out stop over. Service was really good and the food was fabulous. We had the hot dogs with fries and a serving of onion rings. They were the best onion rings I’ve had in ages. Really good value and would...

Had dinner here on arrival in Tyndrum. Service was excellent and the food really really good. Would definitely recommend.

This is a must to visit and enjoy. I initially went in to ask when they served food until due to the hotel I booked into, the Muthu Ben Doran ( The Shining) hotel being a nightmare. David, who I think was the manager (if...

The good bit The food was not cold but was bland uninteresting and tasteless The rest The service was not only cold but rude off hand inattentive and above all incompetent Reception totally ignored us to talk to the the couple who came in behind...

We popped in like many of the tourists..: ordered a quick bite. The portions were very small and not particularly tasty. Then I saw a bug crawling along my plate by my salad! It was absolutely disgusting and clearly was served to me. It made...

I stopped in here on day two on the WHW (West Highland Way) for some lunch and was greeted rather quickly by David (I overheard his name being called by staff). I was at first taken aback by his quickness but seeing how he worked...

Popped in yesterday afternoon, no one at the desk to welcome or advise where to sit. once we found someone the response was lackluster to say the least. Advised of a 30 min wait for food, (thats ok, better to be warned than not) once...

Stopped off for a bite to eat! Lovely warm welcome from Mary who was the friendliest host ..we sat outside as it was glorious weather .. the pancakes were fluffy and delicious! We will definitely be back !

Stopped of here on our way to Fort William, service was quick, the place was very clean and the food was very good, very reasonably priced and loads of parking place. Will definitely call again if in the area.

Loved the food, decor and music. Good value for money. Excellent customer service and friendly staff

Our staycation included a journey from Liverpool to Inverness. Along the A82 is Tyndrum, near Crianlarich. We pulled into the car park of 2 x roadside diners and chose the one on the right, TJ's Diner. What a welcome we received by David. His warm...

We dropped in here on our journey from Balloch to Fort William. The American diner theme worked well and the diner boasts an expansive menu. Nothing was too much trouble from the attentive staff and we left knowing that our custom had been appreciated ....

where do i begin! first of all, PERFECT location on the road too the highlands, amazing for tourists! we were greeted by the fabulous and amazing mary and shown to our seats at the window, with a great view of the green welly stop. we...

We enjoyed pancakes sausage bacon eggs, like a traditional American breakfast. The service was nice and the restrooms were really big and clean. There’s plenty of room to set your hiking backpacks too. Music was a bit loud. The staff were very nice and we...

We stopped here last minute but were unsure as the outdoor decor wasnt very inviting but were pleasantly surprised inside and at how tasty the food was - we both had the scampi (so fresh) and chips plus the chocolate milkshakes. The toilets were also...

Place was pretty dead when we stopped for dinner. Food came quickly and was okay but nothing great. Prices were average. Ambiance was a bit lacking - guess it was supposed to be an old diner.

We came here for lunch and the food was terrible and very overpriced. We were served the wrong food at first. I asked for a cheese and onion toastie but didn't get any onions. The service was poor except from one female waitress with brown/red...

Let me just say if your visiting / staying or passing through and your hungry. This is the best and only place to be. I’ve been here 5 months working local in the mine and I’m here a lot. The burgers are absolutely fantastic served...

We stopped in at this restaurant for a quick bite to eat on our way to Glenco. Straight away we were greeted by a lovely lady who sat us down promptly and took our order. The food was delicious and the service was great!! The...

On visiting this most beautiful part of Scotland take time at Tyndrum to stop at this American Diner and enjoy a breakfast any time of the day. Very friendly staff, good food and music will enhance your road trip.

Went in for breakfast and food was really bad unless you like everything deep fried!! All day breakfast wouldn't recommend and won't be back. Sorry but food needs to be of a better standard, it's just not good enough.

I love the themed nature of this place. On a cold, wet February I dropped in for lunch. Loved the background music which is totally in sync with the decor and the food came fast, was tasty and good value for money. I will definitely...

It wasnt bad, mediocre food, expensive for what we got (£5.40 for a toastie). Just wish the guy serving us wouldnt have kept taking his mask off when he was talking to us.

Lovely wee eatery. We stopped in for a take away but the restaurant looked great we wish we had stayed. Great friendly service and we got our fresh cooked food in good time. It was delicious! I would definitely recommend

Visited on Saturday 15th 2022 at around 6pm with my partner. Customer service top notch from a chatty pleasant guy. Best burger this side of Scotland made with amazing tasting beef. Chips nice and crispy. Price was very reasonable considering it is in the middle...

Stopped here the other day , food was amazing as always and the tj’s sauce is very good Staff always full of energy and their customer service is of a high standard Thankyou

My friend and I always stop off here when visiting Tyndrum. The staff are attentive, friendly and the service is quick. Never had any issues. We’ve came for breakfast and on one occasion, dinner. In the height of the season it’s packed, busy and still...

I don’t really like beef burgers but being coeliac sometimes you have to eat what’s in offer. I am so pleased I chose this it was superb, absolutely delish. Hoping to come back for lunch next week in our way home! If I’m doubt DO...

Good food at a very reasonable price, we had takeaway and food was plentiful, very friendly staff and wee woman who served us couldn’t have been more helpful. Burger was still very warm wen we got home and more than enough fries :)

Best burgers we’ve had! Food was delicious, perfectly seasoned and excellent portion sizes for both adults and children. Excellent friendly service from all staff.

Good pancakes, but extremely mean with the chocolate sauce and ice cream, especially for the price, which eating them was a real disappointment.

Brilliant! I came here to eat twice in two days during my visit and the bacon cheeseburger was incredible. I can also highly recommend the blueberry pancakes. Very friendly staff and quick service, good WiFi connection, fair prices. Make sure you visit!

We stopped for dinner before checking in to our hotel. The diner is nicely themed with a good menu. The milk shakes are good and so are the pancakes.

Stopped at this diner on our way to Oban for a quick bite at 5pm. No wonder the place was empty. We were greeted at the door, great start, given menus and offered a choice of booths. We then waited for longer than you would...

We are regular visitors to Tyndrum and have had meals at all the venues. For us TJ's diner give us what we need a varied menu, so not just burgers and hot dogs, great friendly service with a smile. We tried to get in last...

Had a family lunch here and was pleasantly surprised by all aspects. A variety of burgers and salads and plentiful helpings. Great deserts but not for the calorie conscious. Worked out about £20 each for six of us main course, sweets, soft drinks and tea/coffee....

We went here as a drop off before hitting the road again we wer a hen party and the staff wer very welcoming very nice asked who the bride was the food was lovely and toy can’t go to a dinner without trying a milkshake...

Very unwelcoming and rude waitress and the food was awful. Only came here as both the pub across the road and the real food cafe were both full. Not surprised TJs were empty, I expect most people come here as no other options in the...

Chicken ceasar salad, chocolate milkshake and then pancakes and syrup. Was absolutely delicious. Lovely booth seat next to the large windows to look out over Tyndrum. Happy, friendly waitress Mary was amazing. Place is always spotless. Really recommend.

Such a shame the place is spotless and you have fabulous attentive staff , the food was really bad muffin with sausage that is of a rustlers breakfast reheat microwave , the pancakes were soggy and maple syrup was not the best . This establishment...

Stopped for breakfast here on route to Skye. Ordered latte and sausage muffin. Not sure what it was on the roll but didn't resemble any sausage I've seen. Coffee was passable but standard automatic machine stuff. Waited too long for table and food, even though...

We popped in for a quick bite. We waited longer than I would say as normal to be asked for drinks or food order. Pancakes and bacon were nice, hot, fluffy. The chips were fresh and plenty of them. The Cesar salad however was terrible....

Awful,awful,awful. How could anyone rate this as excellent. I had the bacon and sausage muffin. The bacon was extremely fatty and I don’t know what the sausage actually was. My wife ordered a cappuccino and said it had a bitter taste so didn’t drink it....

liked, food and service. i had vegan dog and fries, really good. other two had cheese burgers, they did not like the bun and did not eat much of it, but there is a great choice of food on the menu.

We stopped at TJ’s for lunch, and were really impressed with the authentic American diner look of the place. I’m a big fan of milkshakes, and the raspberry one I had here was one of the best I’ve tasted in a long time. The service...

I saw reviews of this place and thought it seamed a good place to try out, well I went 3 times in one day. I found the atmosphere great it’s light not overly American themed just perfect. The background songs are all pretty much classics...

stopped here for lunch on way to kyle of lochalsh. So good we stopped on the way back as well. It will be our first port of call the next time we are in the area. The food was good but the best thing about...

We used a place nearby to them on the 1st morning but never again the breakfast was horrendous and the drinks rancid. Our experience here absolutely amazing. Great staff, great food, superb burgers and the breakfast best in Tyndrum. Try the banana milk shakes they...

We used to stop overnight and always spend money in the village but no more!! The carpark is now a no go to overnight stops (with cctv keeping an eye on us!) So for a non welcome we will drive on and stop somewhere else...

Stopped in for dinner after a drive through the area. I had the vegan hotdog which was lovely, good portion sizes. Food was brought out quickly and the staff were all friendly. Will definitely stop in again if we are near Tyndrum in the future.

Perfectly situated, plenty of parking and a very clean surrounding. When you go in there is a very fun atmosphere, great interior with a fantastic American diner theme (obviously). The staff are so friendly and welcoming, they were very genuine and a pleasure to be...

Definitely a case of don't judge a book by it's cover. Although looked large and not homely, food, service and cleanliness were very good. Toasted bloomer sandwich with coleslaw and Nacho's were great.

Stopped off for some dinner and it was perfect. Waitress Veronica was really accommodating and lovely, so polite, funny and helpful(and she’s 20 months pregnant) Food was ace, not greasy at all. 2 year old had Kids hot dog and chips 7 year old has...

After to trying to order breakfast from another cafe, and unable to as we could not get. A signal on our phones. We thought we’d try TJs Diner instead, and so glad that we did. Lovely service and the food was great, quality bacon on...

We had scampi and hot dog meals plus a cup of tea and a milkshake. Total £25. The meal was absolutely fine. COVID-19 arrangements were v good.

Expensive and limited...we had a late Lunch here and found the place almost empty. The menu was limited and expensive. We had a hotdog and fries and burger with fries, both a bit bland and small portions and very expensive for what it is.

Dropped in for a late lunch driving back from Glen Nevis to accommodation at Crianlarich. Service was standout, very welcoming & friendly. The menu was typical of the restaurants American theme and reasonably priced. The Vegan Hotdog was a treat. Would eat here again.

Overpriced and tasteless I now understand why this place is empty most of the time. When I complained to the owner he claimed that he has a great product and there was nothing wrong with his burgers. Arrogant and in denial. Do yourself a favour...

We weren’t too sure about stopping here but I am so glad we didn’t let the pink and blue outside put us off (I know you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover!). The place was sparkling clean, staff were very friendly and the blueberry...

Just a bit too expensive, burger was just average, may go back to try other menu items, staff very friendly and helpful

Had lunch here with the kids and wasn't disappointed. Good food with good portion sizes. Staff were friendly and didn't wait long for food to arrive.

Called in for breakfast. Very clean & friendly. Food freshly cooked & very tasty. Good coffee too. My wife complimented Mary (?) on her sparklingly & spotless 'Ladies' which was gratefully received

Ordered a takeaway and it was ready in 10/15mins. Food was great. Really good fries and everyone enjoyed their burgers and hotdogs. Kids meal is great value. Family of 6 fed and happy. Will definitely be back for more!

Staying in the nearby caravan park, called to order takeaway and no answer. Headed up and it was open so went in to order. Waited 20mins and took food back to the caravan. Had bought pancakes, bacon and syrup (this is an American themed diner)...

Service and food was fantastic. Mary served us, she was polite and super friendly. Definitely would stop by here again. The environment was lovely and clean and cosy. Our nearly 6 month old was comfortable throughout our visit too.

Ordered takeaway burgers. Burgers were good quality meat, but the whole thing was very wet - I think maybe too many fillings, too much sauce, or maybe the wrong type of bun? Basically it tasted nice but was very messy! Chips were good, but needed...

Fantastic home made burgers. The best ever. The restaurant was spotless and the service excellent. It was my first lunch out since before lockdown and I was a bit apprehensive. But no need. Everyone, except one person, wore face coverings when moving around. The tables...

easy parking, clean, good decor, very friendly, good food , pancakes bacon syrup recommended, Visited twice in three days. Both times friendly and helpful

This place is a lovely American diner themed restaurant. It sits beside home of my second Favourite burger place in Scotland the real food cafe, both a great but TJ’s took home the medal this time Our server a lady was very accommodating and lovely....

We waited ages for a light snack, 3 adults in our party and we ordered a breakfast muffin each plus an extra side of pancakes to share. We’re talking 30 minutes!! Food was McDonald’s style, probably a bit nicer but nothing that the wait was...

Me and my wife popped in for a breakfast, we both had the TJ breakfast and it was very good, nice mug of tea as well. Would liked to have had beans but they don’t do them. Staff was friendly and the place clean.

We were camping at Tyndrum in the last week and we loved the food here so much that we went twice! We enjoyed the vegan not-dogs and spinach and falafel burgers. Have to admit, I was a bit sceptical about what the food would be...

The diner was empty when we arrived and I wasn’t sure what to expect. Pleasantly surprised by overall experience. Food was good and the 2 girls working were really helpful.

The food was well presented and quickly served. The waiters were attentive and interested and made the experience comfortable. The prices are average for the area with a meal for 2 and drinks ranging between £30-40 with starter etc. It's the second time we have...

We tried this place as part of a group of 15, although we turned up a few at a time over about an hour. The last few that arrived walked over to the green wellie rather than wait. I only ordered a bacon roll for...