Busters Diner
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About Busters Diner
On Mounthoolie Pl in Kirkwall, Busters Diner serves an American menu that runs to 82 dishes. Starters include the Soup Of The Day, Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks, and Traditional Prawn Cocktail alongside Spicy Breaded Prawns and Battered Chicken Wings. Burgers are on offer too, from a pulled pork version to a double burger, and the kitchen also turns out hot dogs, including a chili hot dog, and pizza such as a Meat Feast. The diner opens daily but for evenings only.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
Menu & Prices
82 dishes- Soup Of The Day
- Nachos
- Mozzarella Sticks
- Traditional Prawn Cocktail
- Spicy Breaded Prawns
- Battered Chicken Wings
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger, chilli hot dog, pizza and lasagna.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger, chilli hot dog, pizza and lasagna.
Customer Review Summary
The burger draws the most attention from reviewers, though opinions split sharply: one diner praises a double burger described as the biggest burger ever eaten, while others describe it as an unseasoned, squished patty, and one recounts a cold burger with unmelted cheese and undercooked meat, that reviewer also reporting an unpleasant odor from staff. Close behind, the chilli hot dog and chicken and veg soup draw praise, and a pizza and Strawberry Sundae are singled out as good value. Several reviewers, especially since a change in ownership, complain food arrives bland and under-seasoned with small portions, one describing a lasagna as a disgusting blob of fat missing pasta entirely. Service is generally called friendly and prompt, with several noting food ready on time and one advising that booking is essential.
Customer Review Summary
The burger draws the most attention from reviewers, though opinions split sharply: one diner praises a double burger described as the biggest burger ever eaten, while others describe it as an unseasoned, squished patty, and one recounts a cold burger with unmelted cheese and undercooked meat, that reviewer also reporting an unpleasant odor from staff. Close behind, the chilli hot dog and chicken and veg soup draw praise, and a pizza and Strawberry Sundae are singled out as good value. Several reviewers, especially since a change in ownership, complain food arrives bland and under-seasoned with small portions, one describing a lasagna as a disgusting blob of fat missing pasta entirely. Service is generally called friendly and prompt, with several noting food ready on time and one advising that booking is essential.
Featured reviews
- Agnieszka K
“We ordered three different dishes, and all of them were poor. Small portions, low quality, nothing enjoyable about any of them. The lasagna was genuinely awful: a disgusting blob of fat and poor‑quality meat, completely missing any pasta. …”
- Miss B
“Take-away order. I heard all the rave about this place since new ownership, so I had high hopes for Busters! Staff were friendly, and food was ready for stated pickup time. Good Service. Atmosphere was cosy and unique although the front door is a bit hard to open, so I dont think it would be wheelchair friendly. Food, unfortunately, wasn't great. I ordered a burger - it was a sad, slightly squished ball of unseasoned mince. Hopefully the new owners will try the menu, see what works and fix what doesn't. They need to bring the passion to the plate.”
- Mr. G
“I had hoped with all the buzz on social media about this place and its new ownership that things would have really improved. Sadly it hasn't. Everything we had was bland, no salt, pepper or other seasonings. Poor portion sizing and …”
- Jörg Hilse
“Der Hot Dog ist gut. Für mich kann die schärfe im Chili ein "klein wenig* mehr sein. Die Pommes sind sehr gut, knusprig und perfekt gesalzen 👍🏼 Vom Burger erwartete ich reines Pulled Pork Fleisch. Das Paddy war etwas zu fest. Das Pulled Pork auf dem Paddy war angenehm knusprig undgeschmacklich seht gut. Das Busters ist dennoch sehr empfehlenswert !”
- Lee orbinson
“I ordered a 14" pizza with 6 toppings as a treat before i started a new job, and ended up paying about £24 for pickup (which i wouldnt mind for a good pizza). …”
Hours
- Monday
- 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
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Serves spirits
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 1
- Serves great dessert
- Parking· 1
- Paid parking lot
- Offerings· 2
- Serves small plates
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
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