The best restaurants in Rushmere Ipswich East of England

This was organised by my local U3A and a group of 20 or so of us gathered for our monthly dining evening, which visits venues all over East Suffolk. There was a bit of a hiatus when more of us turned up than they had prepared for which meant them squeezing in everyone into a far too small a space. Quite why they didn't move an isolated couple at the end of our long table, I have no idea, but it must have been pretty unpleasant for the couple and horribly squished for us. Having pre-ordered our meals, apart from the unexpected arrivals, there was no apology for the long delay of nearly an hour before our, mainly burger, meals arrived. The burgers are normally £16.25, but most of us took advantage of the Thursday '2 for £22' offer, which worked out at £11 each, including trimmings, sauce and skin-on fries. I watched the kitchen assemble our meals on a high counter, which was such a slow process, my food, apart from the chips, was tepid when it eventually arrived. Everyone found the char-grilled sweetcorn tough and difficult to eat. Had I not been in a group, the food would have been sent back. It was not satisfactory for a venue whose website claims 'takes pride in delivering an exceptional dining experience'. This was distinctly average, at best. The burger itself was clearly of good quality, ditto the toasted brioche bun. One of our group sitting near me opted for the grilled lamb salad which, at £20.45, was so enormous, a huge doggie bag was willingly wrapped up. Several folk opted for desserts including the 'Black Forest brownie sundae (spelt Forrest on the menu) at £9.95 and a 'Mini cheese and port' (£7.75) which was most certainly a very small fromage indeed. Except it was cubes of Black Bomber and Suffolk Blue. This venue is geared up for large wedding parties, so why they faffed about so long for a group of just 20 unimpressed me greatly. I will not be rushing back.

Ordered a takeaway for my wife’s birthday. Ordered at 7pm and was given an estimated delivery time of 8pm. I called at 8:30pm to see where the food was and was very abruptly told that the food was on its way. I called again at 8:55pm and was told that the driver had broken down but that another driver had been sent to collect our order. I called again at 9:24pm and they said they would get in touch with the driver to see what was going on and call me back immediately. Of course, nobody called me back, so I called again at 9:39pm. Now they seemingly had no idea what had happened to the two ‘missing’ drivers (or our food) but I was assured that yet another driver had been sent with a “new” order they had just cooked for us. At 9:51pm I get a call - apparently the latest driver had also broken down - by my count, the third driver that night; the 10 min drive from the restaurant to our house is either the most treacherous road in the UK or maybe, just maybe, they were lying. I was told that if I wanted the food, I would have to come get it myself (they obviously didn’t want to lose a 4th driver into the Bermuda Triangle that has apparently opened up in Ipswich). I politely declined. Luckily I ordered through Deliveroo who processed a full refund immediately - I wonder how many times my refund would have gotten ‘lost’ if the restaurant was processing it….. One to avoid if you like to actually receive your food

As usual the food and service were excellent.Waiters and time for food to arrive were excellent. Highly recommended for either sit in or home delivery.

Llamé para escapar del clima y tomar un café. Este restaurante estilo Vintage American Diner es una sorpresa encantadora para entrar, fuera del sombrío clima escocés! El personal era absolutamente encantador. Nuestros cafés eran de excelente calidad, servidos desde una máquina de café muy impresionante, que encajaba perfectamente con el tema American Diner. El ambiente era muy relajante y el servicio fabuloso. No probamos la comida, pero desearíamos haberla encontrado antes para que pudiéramos haberlo hecho!

Great menu choices, good service

First time visiting here and the food was absolutely delicious, could not fault it. Enjoyed a 3 course dinner. The service was second to none, very friendly and attentive. Will most certainly be returning again. Highly recommend a visit.

Fantastic food and good value. 1st time using this Chinese restaurant and ordered online for collection. Was greeted with a smile and piping hot food. Will use again

The breakfast was cooked to perfection. The portion size was perfect. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. Would highly recommend going here. Prices are fantastic too.

Every time we go here they keep putting battered sausages in the order when we haven’t asked for them! Mum went and requested sausage and chips amongst other orders, got home and it was battered not normal. I went and requested 2 sausages and chips , thankfully noticed they were putting battered ones in the wrapping as I was stood at the counter. Said ‘no, I want and asked for sausage and chips not battered sausage’ the reply was ‘you didn’t ask for UNBATTERED!’ ?????? I don’t have to, I asked for sausage not battered sausage. If I wanted a battered sausage I’d have said battered sausage. Son went last week and I specifically said to him to ask for UNBATTERED sausage as I know what they are like. Guess what, he walks home and yes I open my orde to find a blooming battered sausage:( Why they are obsessed with battered sausages is anyones guess, but I’m writing the order down next time and handing it to them on a piece of paper in the hope they can get it right.