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

Poor serving sizes. £9.40 for Salt & Pepper Chicken loaded Fries. A few fries with some chicken on. Not what I was expecting for the price. Very disappointed

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

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

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

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

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

We went to this restaurant for a lunchtime pizza and a couple of drinks.The pizza when it came was beautiful with three chosen toppings on a thin crispy base.The beer was nice and cold and the atmosphere relaxed on new years day. The service was prompt and friendly and we shall return again this year.

Sarah was such a lovely waitress!! we had such a lovely time x

Absolutely amazing! The food is to die for! Lovely place and great service too. The nachos to start were so tasty especially the cheese. As for the burgers, they are the best around and beat their very worthy competitors in the area. Can't wait to return.

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