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DINING in CARDIFF Cardiff Life’s selection of the best places to eat out in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan AMERICAN GOT BEEF 83 Whitchurch Rd, Cardiff CF14 3JP; 029 2061 7534; www.gotbeef.co.uk Burgers made from the best Welsh Black beef – try the full-on 'Hangover', with bacon, American cheese and bloody mary ketchup. HANG FIRE SOUTHERN KITCHEN The Pumphouse, Hood Road, Barry CF62 5BE; www.hangfiresouthernkitchen.com No-one does American Deep South-style barbaecue food – cooked 'slow and low' – like HF's Shauna Guinn and Sam Evans. SEAFOOD SHACK 5A High Street, Cardiff CF10 1AW; 07900 424644; @SeafoodShackCDF Themed restaurant based on American surf shacks, serving fresh seafood dishes in an open theatre kitchen, with over 100 wines to choose from, plus cocktails, craft beer and more. THE SMOKE HOUSE 77 Pontcanna Street, Cardiff CF11 9HS; 029 2034 4628; @SmokeHausWales Authentic, family-friendly American barbecue restaurant in Pontcanna, with amazing dishes made from local ingredients.
ASIAN CEN @ CELTIC MANOR Coldra Woods, Usk Valley NP18 1HQ; 01633 410262; www.celtic-manor.com/cen Fresh, exciting and inspired contemporary Asian cuisine, created by 2013 MasterChef finalist Larkin Cen.
BRITISH/EUROPEAN ARBENNIG 6-10 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna, CF11 9NR; 029 2034 1264; www.arbennig.co.uk Family-owned restaurant in Pontcanna – fine dining for people who love real food. ARBOREAL 68 Eastgate, Cowbridge CF71 7AB; 01446 775093; www.arboreal.uk.com Award-winning boutique café/kitchen/bar, serving seasonal, honest and tasty food. 60 I CARDIFF LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
BARLEY & RYE 2 Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff CF10 3AD; 029 2034 5051; www.barleyandrye.co.uk Huge beer and whisky selection, served alongside inventive European dishes. BILL’S 27-39, Wyndham Arcade, Mill Lane, Cardiff CF10 1FH, 029 2023 1524; Pilotage Building, Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay CF10 5BW, 02920 499 957; www.bills-website.co.uk Contemporary European chain, dishing up crowd-pleasing food from breakfast to bedtime. EPICURE BY RICHARD DAVIES Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, Usk Valley NP18 1HQ; 01633 413 000; www.celtic-manor.com/epicure Exquisite, modern fine dining experience created by award-winning chef, Richard Davies. CHAPEL 1877 Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2WF; 029 2022 2020; chapel1877.com Swish restaurant and bar/bistro, located in a restored, exuberantly-decorated and ornate former chapel. THE CLASSROOM Dumballs Road, Cardiff CF10 5FE; 029 2025 0377; www.theclassroom.wales Cardiff and Vale College's unique restaurant, serving modern European food, with a focus on regional Welsh produce. Great city views, too. THE CLINK HMP Cardiff, Knox Road, Cardiff CF24 0UG; 029 2092 3130; theclinkcharity.org Stylish, award-winning fine dining restaurant run by prison inmates, championing fresh, organic local produce. FISH AT 85 85 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna; 029 2023 5666; www.fishat85.co.uk British-caught fish, expertly cooked to your liking in a bright, modern space. There's an extensive on-site fish counter, too. FFRESH Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL; 029 2063 6465; www.wmc.org.uk Quality cooking and seasonal menus showcasing the best Welsh produce, with stunning views of Cardiff Bay.
LAGUNA KITCHEN & BAR Park Plaza, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff CF10 3AL; 029 2011 1103; www.lagunakitchenandbar.com Sleek, modern restaurant serving Welsh/ international cuisine, plus bar with terrace. LOCKE AND REMEDY 18-19 Trinity Street, Cardiff CF10 1BH; 029 2167 6982; lockeandremedy.com Bar/restaurant, serving wood-fired pizzas, burgers, adventurous cocktails and craft beers. THE MARKET PLACE 66 High Street, Cowbridge CF71 7AH 01446 774800; the-marketplace.co.uk Cosy and welcoming, this upmarket restaurant serves beautifully presented, cheffy dishes. Popular for Sunday lunches. THE POTTED PIG 27 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1PU; 029 2022 4817; www.thepottedpig.com Located in a former bank vault underground, expect modern British food, ever-changing seasonal menus, and wonderful gins. The whole suckling pig is amazing.
FINE DINING JAMES SOMMERIN The Esplanade, Penarth CF64 3AU; 029 2070 6559; www.jamessommerinrestaurant.co.uk Michelin-starred destination restaurant, serving highly innovative food. The tasting menu offers a bespoke menu created for each and every table.
FRENCH BULLY’S 5 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff CF11 9NP; 029 2022 1905; bullysrestaurant.co.uk Using seasonal and local produce, with a unique French wine list sourced from small, passionate growers. CHEZ FRANCIS 185 Cowbridge Rd East, Cardiff CF11 9AJ; 029 2022 4959; 21 Glebe Street, Penarth CF64 1E; 029 2070 2429; www.chez-francis.co.uk Cosy French restaurant, serving rich, bistro-style seasonal cuisine.