The best restaurants serving American food in County Durham North East

Now has been turned in to big joe steakhouse food was beautiful price was good staff were helpful and polite will definitely return ribs were falling of the bone bbq sauce was to die for and the steak looked beautiful they also do a burger challeng whitch looked massive not sure if anyone will be able to beat it

Came here with a friend whilst it was a little quiet and got two lovely bagels! Couldn't help but get a hot chocolate as well, and a slice of red velvet-the slice was absolutely massive, and waiters very friendly. Nice spot!

Ok let me just say the burger patties are excellent top quality and delicious buuuut the main problem for me is the use of brioche buns for burgers they were flabby and greasy they shouldn't be anywhere near a burger this could be easily remedied by adding bun options and would easily be best burger in the area till then i wont order again in a hurry....sorry

Food was unreal. Will be ordering again

Always a great atmosphere with some good singers on the times I have been , Guinness not the best which is a shame.

Realmente gran servicio de Russell, ayudó con mis alergias y en general fue fantástico, el servicio solo es suficiente razón para volver!

First time here easter sunday. Had been to visit at carehome just down road. Very helpfull as we had not booked found us a table. We had sunday lunch it was very nice will call again and try the other menu

First visit and will certainly be back again and again. Everything was great and not too much trouble for the staff or too expensive.

When I first ordered, I was given a delivery time of fifty minutes. However, it then changed to an hour and a half. The actual delivery process took ten minutes, it just took them that long to start cooking my order. Not impressed.

Staff were really friendly and helpful along with my full English breakfast being beautiful and more than enough food along with large drinks.

I have had brunch here before ( all good) booked a table for lunch, had to find staff for our seats! Then seated took 15 minutes for our drinks order! Then drinks were ordered when they arrived all good! Then I asked can we order food..a small delay ( asking kitchen) a delay ordering food but waiter said kitchen was busy ( all good as he had said) then 15 minutes later someone else apologised for wait. A friend had to go out and extend car park... but when food did arrive it was good... The table next to us left as they waited too long and were going to watch the sunderland match. The young staff waiting tables were good and friendly

First time I have visited since they moved to the old Bill's restaurant. Great decor and staff. Lovely menu and nice service.

UNFORTUNATELY Cape to Cairo Shildon is closed now. Totally unexpected find in Shildon. Very interesting and different menu cooked by one of the owners who is from Sierra Leone and therefore had her own take on all the dishes on the menu. Both the chef and her husband are extremely friendly and made the visit even more memorable. We were fascinated to find that the first passenger railway in the world started outside the restaurant (which was a pub in those days) and passengers bought tickets actually in the room we were eating in. Well worth a visit and we'll be back soon

Great Sunday lunch, from the two course menu. Cheese soufflé starter was really nice and the lamb main meal was delicious. Staff were fantastic, providing brilliant service. Lovely ambience. Had such a nice meal and experience I wouldn’t hesitate to return. Portions are very big, and it’s not like me to leave delicious food on my plate !

Great live music venue on a Friday night. Good beer, great bands and friendly folk to chat to. Never tried the food there so can't comment on that