Aj's Diner Crossgar - Down

I have been to AJs several times and have found the food and the staff to be great. I had occasion to visit on a Tuesday night with some friends and we arrived at 7pm but it was busy so had to wait by the door. The floor staff scowled at us when we came in and said we had arrived very late! This restaurant is open until 8pm so I couldn' t understand the reaction. When I questioned this I was told that they had been very busy all day surely that is a good thing is it not? After all, if you don't have customers, then that is not good for business or staff. The staff member pointed us and the others who were waiting to the stairs and told us to go up and mentioned that she would not get home tonight perhaps said in jest but really not very professional. If we don't come in, you may not have a job eventually. While upstairs the other waitress banged and thumped cutlery down and was quite unpleasant when taking the order with no conversation. While the food was good, the experience was somewhat soured by the staff. With those attitudes, I think I will go elsewhere

Soup was bland and tasteless although the wheaten bread was thick and tasty. Chicken gougons were really greasy and left a heavy, sick feeling after eating, especially as it was August and the place was so hot with no air con on. So made for an uncomfortable sitting and i left most of the food on the plate as i didnt eat it, which says it all that a customer didnt enjoy the meal. Only reason I gave 2 stars was due to the service being really prompt and didn't have to wait long to be served and receive my food. But wouldn't go back nor recommend.

Called in today (13th of august) to grab some lunch. Menu had a good selection, we decided to go for the Roast beef lamb special. Food was beautiful, service was good too. Will definitely call back again. Looking forward to it already.

Family meal 8 of us had an excellent dining experience. A variety of meals were ordered. Without exception, everyone was delighted with their meal. The food was delicious, generous portions, piping hot. The service was excellent. Very good value for money I would highly recommend that you try for yourself.

Called in for Sunday lunch. Ordered the roast lamb dinner special. Exceptional long wait for food to come and when it did , the portion of lamb was ridiculously small. If you can’t serve a proper portion of lamb at £13.95 you would be better not putting it on.