Hungry Monk, Langbank

While on holiday in Puerto Rico in Gran Canary my granddaughter was having a steak and said 'This is the 3rd best steak I've ever tasted.' When her dad asked her where she has eaten the best steak she said The Hungry Monk at Langbank. She usually has steak every time she goes out for dinner so is quite a connoisseur. She is however only young. It was just before Christmas when we visited the restaurant and was a cold wet night. We dined in the conservatory which was really lovely. A very enjoyable experience.

I found the Hungry Monk hugely disappointing. I'd have been better going for a steak at a wetherspoons, it would have come with the same embarassingly 70's onion ring and tomato combo, and I wouldn't have had to pay a ludicrous £2.95 for a creamy, tasteless gloop masquerading as pepper sauce. Over ten pounds for a penne arrabiata that had seen about as much chilli as a new born penguin and fajitas that, to me, screamed out MR BEN'S.

The starters, to be fair, had an air of invention about them. Who would have thought of the majesty of haggis gateau? A gelatinous brown sauce keeping some haggis and smash potatoes prisoner, while leaving the potatoes looking orange.

I think anyone who thinks the prices here are reasonable is either from another planet or a member of the owner's family, looking forward to another ill earned sojourn on the costa del sol. I felt the prices were, frankly, ludicrous. There's nothing untoward about paying high prices for a meal, but not when the food is sub pub standard.

Asked for chicken and mushroom pie. It was chicken and leek with two whole mushrooms hidden at the end of the pastry not too keen on leeks and the description didn't say leeks in the dish. Thought the food and wine was overpriced.

Wouldn't rush back mainly because of the cost

I always enjoy my meals at the Hungry Monk. I eat there once a month with my partner and we always receive a first class service and enjoy our food. The restaurant is always spotless even when busy. I think that the place is great.

The Hungry Monk gives Pub Grub food, but at double the price. Most pubs would do better quality than what we had. I would say that one course out of the four we ordered was pretty good, but still way overpriced. I read the other reviews and only wished I heeded them. Don't know what the prices are like on their lunch menu, but the evening menu is way too expensive. Once bitten...

This restaurant has to be one of my favourites, I read the reviews from other people last night prior to my meal and wondered if the standard had dropped, I was very glad to find they were both wrong and ridiculous. We arrived 30 mins early and were seated at the bar with drinks till the table was ready, our drinks were taken to our table for us and we received excellent service throughout the night, and were pleasantly surprised with the bill. For 5 adults drinking wine and 3 of us managing dessert as well as the starter and main course the cost was only £164.

In regard to those who complain about value for money, I feel I should say that this type of establishment does not promise chicken and chips for a fiver, but a beautifully cooked meal in lovely surroundings with very pleasant staff, and unfortunately this doesn't come cheap.

over priced food and not cooked well.2 other couples complained at the overcooked food and the manager did little to resolve the situation.wont be back and certainly will not recommend to friends.The owners need to get a grip on the managers and staff

I have dined here on a number of occasions (though never again) and have been consistently disappointed with the either over-fussy or inattentive service. There are too many different members of staff involved in dealing with each table so you never know who to ask if you have a problem. When we asked the wrong person, the staff could be quite off in their manner.

I personally find the food is mediocre in quality and has a tendency to be over-cooked as if it has been sitting around for a while. The food quality is certainly not worth the prices they charge.

Finally, we were not happy with our meal, but were expected to pay regardless and fill in a comment form - though no-one I know who has followed this procedure has ever received a satisfactory response other than a standard acknowledgement letter. I recently dined there with 9 other professional people (pilots, business owners, senior management etc). 2 were given the wrong type of steak and 4 complained that the steak was completely over-cooked (2 were completely inedible!). The response from management when we asked for an alternative means of resolving the complaints other than the useless comment card - we were all thrown out and told never to return. Rather an over-reaction given that we had been very polite, had only complained after being asked if everything was okay and had tried to deal with the matter quietly. Other customers looked on in absolute shock and disgust! Not how a reputable place treats their customers!

This Restaurant had a nice atmosphere but the prices of the food is off putting ..such a shame .. Won't be returning sorry ..!!

No way was the chicken portion worth £16 at the Hungry Monk restaurant in Langbank. I did raise the issue with management and was told that the surrounding food made up the difference. But in my opinion, a half tomato, small bowl of rice, small portion of chips and three onion rings did not make up the difference. We will not be returning.