Coast to Coast, Riverside, Norwich

Happy New Year! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to sampling lots of delicious food in 2015!

After over-indulging over the Christmas period, it seemed only fitting that I started 2015 as I mean to go on, with some lovely food!

Intending to make a trip to the cinema on Friday night, we decided to grab some food nearby.

Coast to Coast is my favourite place to eat in the Riverside complex - slightly higher priced than the other chain restaurants, but definitely better quality. With a nice atmosphere, booth seating in dark leather, it's definitely a better quality place to eat than some of the other options.

We walked in around 6.30pm, forgetting it was a Friday night and the restaurant was particularly busy. After waiting around 5 minutes at the bar, we were taken to a table. I took the opportunity to get my favourite non-alcoholic drink; homemade lemonade. Coast to Coast's pink lemonade is made on site and is delicious. I drank it before I had the opportunity to take a photograph, but I definitely recommend! A sweet, refreshing, non-fizzy thirst quencher.

I'd already decided I wanted to try one of their Chicago-style, deep dish pizzas. We decided to forego side dishes and opt for a couple of starters to share. The Sea Salt Pretzels (£3.45) with a garlic dip sounded perfect and Mr NF opted for Cheese and Chive Loaded Skins (£5.95).

The pretzels were a big winner - a saltier version of the Dough Balls, soft and doughy with a crispy bite and perfect with the garlic dip. Excellent value for money too, particularly when compared to the price of the Potato Skins.

Sea Salt Pretzels, £3.45

The Skins were lovely, coming with a sour cream dip - crispy exterior with soft potato filling and plenty of cheese on top. 

Loaded Skins, £5.95

We were advised (as repeated on the menu) that the deep dish pizzas take upto 20 minutes to make - but these arrived straight after we finished our starters.

Mr NF went for the Cajun Chicken (£12.95), whilst I finally decided on the Californian (£11.95), with goat's cheese, peppers, mushrooms, onion, pesto.

Cajun Chicken, £12.95

I instantly regretted dough for starter, as was already a little full from the pretzels!

A crispy, thick crust full to the brim with the combination of toppings. I would definitely recommend the pizza - the Cajun Chicken definitely being my choice next time.

Californian, £11.95

I was defeated less than half-way through, so the remainder had to come home with me...! 

Doggy bag for me!

Coast to Coast is more of an American theme, but has a really extensive menu selection, definitely something for everyone. I've also sampled their ribs previously, which are another delicious option. The staff are courteous and friendly, nothing is too much trouble and is definitely one of my favourite places for a pre-cinema treat.

Total bill for soft drinks, starters and main meals for 2 came to around £41.


Food - 8.5/10
Service - 9/10
Atmosphere - 9/10
Value for Money - 7.5/10