Jo's Grill House Ltd
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About Jo's Grill House Ltd
Grilled chicken anchors the cooking at Jo's Grill House Ltd, a Portuguese restaurant on Bridge Street in Bolton, where everything comes off the grill fresh to order. The chicken arrives either as a whole bird to share or as thin off-the-bone steaks, with carrot rice, fries and salad alongside and a homemade chilli sauce served with the food. Among the pasties sits a Piglet Pastie, which joins shamusas and olives on a list running to some 72 dishes, and homemade desserts, both English and continental, round off a meal. The owners run the place themselves in a simple grill café format, so you can eat in or order the same food to take away. High chairs make room for families with young children. Reservations are recommended for a table. The kitchen works Tuesday through Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu · Family friendly
Menu & Prices
72 dishes · mains £1–23- Shamusas£1.00
- Bread£1.00
- Butter£1.00
- Various Pasties£2.50
- Olives£2.00
- Piglet Pastie£2.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention grilled chicken (whole or steaks), homemade chilli sauce, homemade desserts and great value prices.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention grilled chicken (whole or steaks), homemade chilli sauce, homemade desserts and great value prices.
Customer Review Summary
The flame grilled chicken is what brings people back, most often the whole chicken ordered to share, with several also singling out the chicken steaks for their flavour. Close behind sit the lamb chops, carrot rice, fries and salad, and a homemade chilli sauce one diner describes as wonderful, while others point to the homemade English and continental desserts as a highlight. Portions are repeatedly called generous and the prices low, and reviewers describe food prepared on the spot and grilled to order. The owners draw steady praise for a warm family welcome, with one visitor noting a language barrier they found part of the fun. Against that, one reviewer reports being served a raw, pink chicken steak and raises concerns about food poisoning. Longtime regulars counter that across years of visits their food has always come thoroughly cooked.
Customer Review Summary
The flame grilled chicken is what brings people back, most often the whole chicken ordered to share, with several also singling out the chicken steaks for their flavour. Close behind sit the lamb chops, carrot rice, fries and salad, and a homemade chilli sauce one diner describes as wonderful, while others point to the homemade English and continental desserts as a highlight. Portions are repeatedly called generous and the prices low, and reviewers describe food prepared on the spot and grilled to order. The owners draw steady praise for a warm family welcome, with one visitor noting a language barrier they found part of the fun. Against that, one reviewer reports being served a raw, pink chicken steak and raises concerns about food poisoning. Longtime regulars counter that across years of visits their food has always come thoroughly cooked.
Featured reviews
- emma lauryssen
“Very nice food and lovely owner! Would definitely recommend”
- Alan Robinson
“Had a delicious meal here tonight. Freshly cooked, high quality chicken, lamb chops, carrot rice, fries and salad and wonderful, homemade chilli sauce. Excellent food, cooked to perfection and fantastic value at less than £12 each including drinks! The restaurant is a simple café / takeaway grill style but we chose to eat in and were made to feel very welcome by Jo (Jose) and his son David. If you are in the area and would like some great food with a warm family welcome at an incredible price then you should visit here!”
- Nicola Horrocks
“I don't ever leave bad reviews but I have to warn people. We received raw chicken which is just completely unacceptable. We are so careful about where we eat and trusted this establishment only to be served a completely pink, wet chicken steak. It's a thin off-the-bone piece of chicken. There is no exuse for it being uncooked and raw. We are terrified of having food poisoning as we have children to look after and no help. Please see images. I don't want this to happen to anybody else.”
- Joanne Da Silva Monteiro
“Jo's Grill House is an absolute gem! As a loyal customer for many years, I can confidently say that this restaurant is a cut above the rest. The owners are not only passionate about what they do but also excel in delivering top-notch …”
- Vicki Jones
“Best chicken around! We normally order the whole chicken to share and it's always amazing. So much flavour I've also had the chicken steaks which are really nice. Lovely friendly staff and really good value for money.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family friendly
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Offerings· 4
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 1
- Serves great dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Has kids' menu
Location
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Jo's Grill House Ltd This shop | Hamzah Sweet & Bakers | Burgerise | Frank's Burgers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7(134) | 4.4(516) | 4.3(108) | 4.9(93) | |
| Price | £10–20 | — | £10–20 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 1.3 mi | 6 mi | 6 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Reservations | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
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