Damon's Restaurant
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About Damon's Restaurant
On Doddington Rd in Lincoln, Damon's Restaurant serves steaks and pub standards, including prime rib, in a sports-themed dining room, with a menu that runs to 119 dishes. Ribeye steak comes with chunky chips, battered onion strips, garden peas, and coleslaw, and ribs and combo platters also appear on the menu. Guests are greeted at the door on arrival. Birthday guests eat free as part of the meal, and hotel guests receive a discount on their bill. The restaurant opens daily, covering breakfast items such as bacon and eggs, sausage and eggs, and a veggie option, served with thick cut toast and preserve or a fresh white bread roll and butter, alongside garden or mushy peas. Bread service has shifted over time from warm fresh bread and malt loaf to a plain white bap or mini rolls.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Good for kids birthday · Has changing table(s)
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
119 dishes · mains £1–19- BACON & EGGS£12.00
- SAUSAGE & EGGS£12.00
- VEGGIE£13.00
- THICK CUT TOAST & PRESERVE£7.00
- FRESH WHITE BREAD ROLL & BUTTER£2.00
- GARDEN OR MUSHY PEAS£2.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free birthday meal, ribs, ribeye steak and battered onion strips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free birthday meal, ribs, ribeye steak and battered onion strips.
Customer Review Summary
The birthday freebie is the recurring draw, with several diners noting the birthday person eats free, one even pairing it with an over-60 or before-5pm discount for a total around £28 with a pint. The ribs come up again and again as a favorite, alongside a ribeye steak with battered onion strips and coleslaw that one visitor called the best meal out they've had, and a burger enjoyed at another birthday visit. Former Sheffield regulars return specifically for the nostalgia and decor since their local branch closed. The recurring complaint is that small touches have faded over the years: warm fresh bread or malt loaf replaced by a generic white bap or mini rolls, the birthday pudding gone, and the after-ribs wet wipes no longer offered, though reviewers still call the ribs and the free birthday meal worth returning for. One visit closes on a host greeting guests at the door and holding it open from the moment they arrived.
Customer Review Summary
The birthday freebie is the recurring draw, with several diners noting the birthday person eats free, one even pairing it with an over-60 or before-5pm discount for a total around £28 with a pint. The ribs come up again and again as a favorite, alongside a ribeye steak with battered onion strips and coleslaw that one visitor called the best meal out they've had, and a burger enjoyed at another birthday visit. Former Sheffield regulars return specifically for the nostalgia and decor since their local branch closed. The recurring complaint is that small touches have faded over the years: warm fresh bread or malt loaf replaced by a generic white bap or mini rolls, the birthday pudding gone, and the after-ribs wet wipes no longer offered, though reviewers still call the ribs and the free birthday meal worth returning for. One visit closes on a host greeting guests at the door and holding it open from the moment they arrived.
Featured reviews
- Lillie Palmer
“Great meal all round! Myself and my partner love coming to Damon’s, it’s always been a celebration favourite for both of our families for as long as we can remember. Jacob really stood out to us on our visit, he was incredibly hospitable, …”
- Deanna
“Came here on our way home from Skegness to Sheffield, with us not having the one in Sheffield anymore we take every opportunity to come here. Food is amazing and the staff are lovely. Can’t wait to come again!”
- Kathryn Hall
“Damon’s has been the staple of my childhood. When you spot the iconic building you know you’re back home. I’ve come to Damon’s on and off for many years now. I came to eat here for my birthday, and from start to finish everything was great. The ribs are as tasty as ever and my burger was very nice! Melissa was a fabulous host. It was a very nice gesture to have my meal free to celebrate turning 36! Damon’s comes highly recommended!”
- Chloe Littlejohn
“Came in with my partner on an impromptu date night - and we were not disappointed to say the least! The service was impeccable - from the moment we walked in, there was a gentleman greeting us on the door and holding it open. When we went …”
- Brendan Flinders
“Absolutely brilliant, being from Sheffield. I've been craving Damons since November 2019 when the Sheffield one shut the doors. Walking through the doors nostalgia kicked in very similar decor and the smell 🤤. Super smashing great”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Bar & restaurant chain serving prime rib, steaks & other pub standards in a sports-themed setting.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 11
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Highlights· 6
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 5
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Damon's Restaurant
- Bistro Polonia4.73193 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsGood for kidsReservations
generous portions, rolled beef, potato pancakes with goulash
- Gastronomico4.91833.1 mi£20–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
garlic mushrooms, meat platter, ham hock croquettes
- Turtle Bay Lincoln4.86,6503.5 mi£30–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
bottomless brunch, dumplings, rum cocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon's RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.03,756 | — | £20–40 | free birthday meal, ribs, ribeye steak |
| Bistro PoloniaVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.7319 | 3 mi | £10–20 | generous portions, rolled beef, potato pancakes with goulash |
| GastronomicoVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.9183 | 3.1 mi | £20–30 | garlic mushrooms, meat platter, ham hock croquettes |
| Turtle Bay LincolnOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.86,650 | 3.5 mi | £30–40 | bottomless brunch, dumplings, rum cocktails |
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