We enjoyed our meal at a motorway service station Hippopotamus on the way down to the South of France, so we deliberately planned a trip back via a Hippopotamus. This was a great location for a late lunch near to Calais for our return Eurotunnel journey. The restaurant was very quiet as it wasn 't lunchtime (we had called ahead and they said they were open all day). Morgane was our waitress and she was friendly and attempted to speak some English and was nice about our French attempts too. Food was delicious. Especially love the 'A volonte ' sides. The mashed potato was to do for and the chorizo rice was a hit. The kids chicken nuggets were great- in fact the whole kids menu was tasty and gr...
My husband and i have been coming here every year around the neginning of december for the past years but im not sure we will be coming here ever again after today. We came here for lunch and ordered french onion soup. Surely a...staple here in France especially as the clue is in the name. We got half a bowl of soup at It was good but not worth the money. My burger was missing it's bacon and tomato whilst my husband's was under cooked and missing the onions. Surprising as we had waited an hour between the starter and main course. Dinner is even worse although our bowl of soup was full we got the wrong way undercooked steaks and an hour and a half after arriving are still waiting for the reco...
This is a group, so this is particulary unpersonnal food. The carte is the same in every restaurant. Nevertheless, the staff is particulary helpfull with clients, the terasse is nice when sunny. Prices a la carte are a bit expensive, but menus are good value...for money.
This is a group, so this is particulary unpersonnal food. The carte is the same in every restaurant.Nevertheless, the staff is particulary helpfull with clients, the terasse is nice when sunny.Prices "a la carte" are a bit expensive, but menus are good value for money.
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This is pretty much the same as most Hippo's around France. The service was very friendly, The meat was tender enough -sides fine (fries and green beans). No surprises here.
This is pretty much the same as most Hippo's around France. The service was very friendly, The meat was tender enough -sides fine (fries and green beans). No surprises here.
Really enjoyed our meal. Service, Food and cost were excellent.
Great food and good service will come back for sure
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Food and service was great. Beer was better.
Tasty food, good beer, nice staff
