Frankies Diner - South Tyneside

Just what a local chippy should be. Lovely staff, great food, generous portions took me right back to my childhood. Highly recommended

We noticed this place while in Shields a couple of weeks ago and Monday Entertainment was advertised from 1pm to 3pm. We decided to come through to check it out and were very pleasantly surprised. We all had mince and dumplings which were delicious and home cooked. We had mashed and roast potatoes and a choice of 2 veg. I had turnip and cabbage. Portions were good and the Staff serving were lovely and very friendly. If you bought a main meal you could get a dessert for £1 and I had a sponge with custard, which was lovely. There was a raffle and a game of bingo and 2 sets from a fabulous entertainer, Paul Skerritt. He did a range of songs from Bobby Darrin, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Dean Martin and Jonny Mathis. Plus loads of other classics. He cracked jokes with the audience and we had a great time. The atmosphere was very welcoming and we would love to go back next time we manage to get time off from work on a Monday. They are also having an entertainer this Wednesday. There was also a bar so you can have an alcoholic drink too. I would definitely recommend this diner for great home cooked food, entertainment and fun

This restaurant should be shut down. I brought my children here and was appalled to see one of the waitresses cleaning the toilet, then 5 minutes later she was serving food. I was shocked and asked the owner how this could happen. I was told that if I didn't like the place, I shouldn't come back. It was a horrible experience and I will not be returning. I will be reporting them.

If visiting South Shields you cannot get a better meal deal than at Frankies !(opposite the museum/old library) also without doubt the best English food take away in south Shields even take away puddings with custard. The staff are outstanding and 100% clean. Beware portions are enormous so my wife and I share a meal deal or make it last over two days if we choose the takeaway. Also free entertainment at times. Brilliant venue.

I visited the restaurant quite late, around 3pm. The staff was very friendly, the food was fantastic, and the prices were reasonable. I will definitely be returning on a Monday when they have entertainment.