
Jo's Grill House Ltd
Quick info
About Jo's Grill House Ltd
On Bridge St in Bolton, Jo's Grill House serves Portuguese food with chicken grilled on-the-spot and finished with a homemade chilli sauce. The menu, spanning 72 dishes, includes shamusas, bread, various pasties, olives and the Piglet Pastie, alongside lamb chops, carrot rice, fries and salad. A whole chicken can be ordered to share, and homemade English and continental desserts round out the options. The setting is a simple café-style grill, with both eat-in and takeaway service available for those wanting the food off site. High chairs are on hand for families with young children, and free Wi-Fi is available in the dining area. Reservations are recommended. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and stays closed 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 whole grilled chicken, chicken steaks, lamb chops and raw undercooked chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention whole grilled chicken, chicken steaks, lamb chops and raw undercooked chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the whole chicken, ordered to share, praising its flavour alongside the chicken steaks and carrot rice with homemade chilli sauce. Close behind, many single out the desserts and the low prices, some citing full meals under £12 including drinks. Several describe a warm welcome from the owners and an authentic Portuguese atmosphere, with one noting a language barrier taken as part of the fun. Regulars mention eating there for years, often calling meals thoroughly cooked and generously portioned whether dining in or taking away. One reviewer, however, reports being served a raw, pink chicken steak and describes worrying about food poisoning given young children at home. Aside from that account, the recurring theme is freshness and value, with diners repeatedly ordering the whole chicken for family dinners and returning for the desserts and grilled specials on subsequent visits.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the whole chicken, ordered to share, praising its flavour alongside the chicken steaks and carrot rice with homemade chilli sauce. Close behind, many single out the desserts and the low prices, some citing full meals under £12 including drinks. Several describe a warm welcome from the owners and an authentic Portuguese atmosphere, with one noting a language barrier taken as part of the fun. Regulars mention eating there for years, often calling meals thoroughly cooked and generously portioned whether dining in or taking away. One reviewer, however, reports being served a raw, pink chicken steak and describes worrying about food poisoning given young children at home. Aside from that account, the recurring theme is freshness and value, with diners repeatedly ordering the whole chicken for family dinners and returning for the desserts and grilled specials on subsequent visits.
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!”
- Mbah Sclafani
“Tolles Ambiente, ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt.”
- Luis Cardoso
“Great place to have authentic Portuguese chicken!!!”
- 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 …”
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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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo's Grill House LtdGood for kids · Reservations | 4.7134 | — | whole grilled chicken, chicken steaks, lamb chops |
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