I Went to IAN'S The MOST EXCLUSIVE Restaurant in BENIDORM where you have to BOOK WEEKS in ADVANCE!

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  • I Went to IAN'S The MOST EXCLUSIVE Restaurant in BENIDORM where you have to BOOK WEEKS in ADVANCE! Is it really worth the hype? Let's find out...
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  • @chrisgrange4460
    @chrisgrange4460 Před 15 dny +11

    Looks nice but I must be old fashioned and would never wear a cap in a restaurant

  • @waynekaminski5438
    @waynekaminski5438 Před 14 dny +5

    What is impossible to translate into print is the flavor and texture of that meal. For those that slag off that the chicken was on steroids, go back and listen to how the Chicken Kiev was prepared. The breast is pounded out. The fact that the chicken was not at all dry is a testament to the chef's technique. All the comments about this restaurant being no better than pub food, there is no accounting for lack of taste. If I would be in Lee's position, I would have dropped whatever the hell I was doing for the experience of getting into this restaurant knowing that otherwise there would be no way of gaining entry. Excellent video!

    • @robtok1968
      @robtok1968 Před 7 dny

      @@waynekaminski5438 comment of the week 👏👏👏

  • @louisstennes3
    @louisstennes3 Před 14 dny +4

    Hard to vicariously taste the food however the nicest thing about this dining experience is that you basically own the table for the night. I am sure the prices have to be considered when you have the entire table but to me that is so rare and wonderful.

    • @Simon-50gtf
      @Simon-50gtf Před 13 dny

      @@louisstennes3 yeah own it for the night ..that being 2 hrs only! 🤣
      Apparently they open evenings 7pm.to 9pm only..

  • @petermaher7182
    @petermaher7182 Před 15 dny +10

    You get a invite for a meal and let the couple pay for themselves tutoring tut tut

  • @roody59
    @roody59 Před 9 dny +3

    Looks like a slightly fancier version of my dog’s dinner…

  • @callumellis3505
    @callumellis3505 Před 14 dny +4

    Youre good company Lee. No wonder they asked you. Fair play to them.

  • @davidambiguous4650
    @davidambiguous4650 Před 15 dny +5

    Now that is my kind of holiday , chilled , relaxed , fine food 10/10🌟

  • @ianm2170
    @ianm2170 Před 11 dny +3

    The finished products look like they're from an episode of the Galloping Gourmet, circa 1968.

  • @fishtigua
    @fishtigua Před 15 dny +3

    That menu was pretty much the same we were cooking at the bistro in the 80's. Not knocking it, it's good food, but love Spanish food, and you may notice from my knick-name, love fish and seafood. £50 a head was a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. A good evening like that makes a holiday.

  • @tonydunn3559
    @tonydunn3559 Před 10 hodinami +1

    Visited Ians Restaurant last year just the 2 of us ,booked straight away for july this year for 5 this time all disappointed this time ,and won't book again ,staff are brilliant, none of us enjoyed our food ,and the portion of veg for 5 people no different from years previous for two ,definitely worth a visit.

  • @joeking4206
    @joeking4206 Před 14 dny +1

    We were in the Canfali Hotel in early June which is a 2 minute walk from there. I guess it wouldn’t have mattered because of the waiting list, but thanks for the tip. Having been snobby about Benidorm for years I now love it especially the old town and the poniente side. Great video.

  • @user-eb9go4nu5s
    @user-eb9go4nu5s Před 15 dny +3

    Best vlog I’ve seen of you where you looked chilled and relaxed and really looked like you were enjoying it.The food looked delicious and that is what you expect from such a highly rated restaurant. Hope you finished the night off well.

  • @carlchapman1773
    @carlchapman1773 Před 15 dny +5

    Do a regular vlog where you get viewers to buy you a meal….

  • @ali5on
    @ali5on Před 15 dny +3

    Circa 1980, blast from the past, the menu, the décor. However it did look pretty amazing, and a chicken on steroids. What lovely owners.

  • @thechatterguys
    @thechatterguys Před 14 dny +3

    Lee that was an AMAZING reveiew, you looked so relaxed. Michael and Mary were brilliant guests and fair play to them for inviting you, one of your best reviews in a long time. We are booked in for a week on Sat and I've now picked my choices. Kiev and definitely that Cheese cake, my mouth was slavering. It looked an amazing experience. Been before but ages ago. Ill say hello to Adam for you 😂 Thank you. Hope you enjoyed your quick break

  • @robblack7560
    @robblack7560 Před 14 dny +4

    We ordered the soup in the basket but it didn't last very long.

  • @forgottencas2272
    @forgottencas2272 Před 12 dny +2

    I must say I'm a bit surprised the focus is on British food and not Spanish, but that said.....wow, that is definitely my sort of meal. Big, hearty portions with proper, good quality ingredients. The chicken kiev looks amazing. This sort of food might be old fashioned, but there's a reason it's popular.

  • @lynnerowlands5052
    @lynnerowlands5052 Před 15 dny +3

    They were a lovely couple. and to invite you to eat with them .fantastic place and lovely food xx❤

  • @gasrwe
    @gasrwe Před 15 dny +2

    great vlog food looked amazing so nice of the couple to invite you along hope you had a great time

  • @BOATLUXE
    @BOATLUXE Před 15 dny +10

    Did you actually let that couple pay for the bill after they allowed you to join them and you made a video out of it? LMAO

  • @ruthyb
    @ruthyb Před 14 dny +1

    Ians is the best! The food is amazing and so is the service. Such a friendly welcome and lovely surroundings! Lots of laughs too! Have been many times and it's a must do each time we go to beni! And yes the chicken kiev is like no other. Incredible!

  • @ashleyberry1116
    @ashleyberry1116 Před 13 dny +7

    Is this a joke? 😂😂

  • @helgabullabong
    @helgabullabong Před 15 dny

    What a great place. Proper food, proper portions, great value. I'm so impressed you could relax and take your time. Ian 2 was lovely too. Makes me want to book a flight to Benidorm just to go there! Cheers

  • @karlsmith25
    @karlsmith25 Před 15 dny +1

    well presented food :) will have to try Ians when i next go :)

  • @davidwalters313
    @davidwalters313 Před 14 dny +5

    Looks somewhat pedestrian food. I suppose the reviews depend upon the local opposition.

  • @kevinmott6205
    @kevinmott6205 Před 15 dny +1

    The food wow! lovely place. Would defo go there. Great presentation, good sense of humour from Ian and co. Not being up themselves. I just got they loved serving their customers. Loved the vlog Lee thankyou.

  • @shedman123
    @shedman123 Před 13 dny

    Book your flights then book your table at Ian's.
    Top spot, everything is cooked fresh, you have your table for the evening, and the guys there are fantastic...we go everytime we're in Benidorm. Already booked for September and Xmas...love it!

  • @stephaniewhite9526
    @stephaniewhite9526 Před 14 dny +1

    So pleased to see you back in Benidorm. It looked a wonderful restaurant.

  • @peterjeffries75
    @peterjeffries75 Před 15 dny +1

    What a lovely video, Lee. I'm stuck in hospital on the Isle of Wight after a major op. That's given me the impetuous to get well and go there. Thanks again for the enjoyment. 😉👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @TheMacMaster
      @TheMacMaster  Před 15 dny

      Hey Peter!!! Just want to say hi and get well soon and keep your spirits up. Big hugs my friend. Lee. 🕶️

  • @user-qp7ws5sn3i
    @user-qp7ws5sn3i Před 14 dny +3

    Hilarious Lee, your mum would have been pleased to see you eat your greens!! cant believe you didnt pick up the tab

  • @philipgubbins9485
    @philipgubbins9485 Před 9 dny +1

    Hi Lee looks like you really enjoyed that steak and cheesecake. I'm in Benidorm in October so wanted to book a table for 4 .... OCTOBER FULLY BOOKED!!!! Can you recommend any other nice restaurants, it's the 1st time in BENI. We are stopping for a week at the Regente hotel in Rincon area. All the best Lee ...

  • @imagseer
    @imagseer Před 15 dny +2

    That's a review we can believe from the atmosphere alone. I wonder if Benidorm has an equally good real Spanish restaurant?

  • @Carol_in_Spain
    @Carol_in_Spain Před 15 dny +1

    Nice one Lee.
    We used to live nearby and often ate in Ians.

  • @loneranger5928
    @loneranger5928 Před 14 dny +1

    Lee is having the life of Lee in Benidorm.
    The food looks delicious and at a reasonable price. The chicken Kiev is huge. You'd think it's a turkey .
    The cheese cake yummy yummy
    I can't believe that you can have the table all night, It's great, as it makes it a compatible eating experience .
    Chicken Kiev would love to tast it . Next time going to Benidorm will try a book a table.

  • @Britishworld-UkBailey9361

    Love your video hope you enjoying your foods lol but anyways keep up the great work:)

  • @barryvincentredmond3973
    @barryvincentredmond3973 Před 12 dny +1

    Watching this from Cairns Australia Lee.Havnt seen your travel vlogs since you visited these shores in march this year.Cheers.

  • @kersfieldhousertmcoltd5425

    1970's English food, Chicken looked well undercooked, veg like my gran used to cooked - boiled to death 🤣Don't really think its exclusive, just another English cafe in Benidorm.

  • @Stevieboy481
    @Stevieboy481 Před 13 dny +8

    Looks bog standard to me.overpriced looks like a rays chippy

  • @DamoDrives
    @DamoDrives Před 15 dny

    We went 2 weeks ago and booked again. Really good food, lovely atmosphere and more than anything the staff are lovely. My daughter had the chicken Kiev and could not finish it , the video and your reaction still does not get over the size of it …. It’s like an entire chicken

  • @Shazzoley
    @Shazzoley Před 15 dny +1

    Hi Lee glad to hear you have had a good time at Ian’s as the good look lovely and delicious. ❤️❤️

  • @JB-Thatisme
    @JB-Thatisme Před 14 dny +3

    The 1970's has just called and asked for the menu back 🤦🏻‍♂️😆 Benidorm > Blackpool in the sun. You couldn't pay me to go!

    • @catharine1108
      @catharine1108 Před 14 dny

      😂

    • @robtok1968
      @robtok1968 Před 7 dny

      @@JB-Thatisme I'm sure the tourist board will be saddened Marco Pierre White won't be joining them ffs

  • @clairedavies6898
    @clairedavies6898 Před 15 dny +1

    Great vlog Lee, we love Ian’s, already booked for October 🥰

  • @steven1515
    @steven1515 Před 14 dny +1

    Hi Lee, I just watched your latest vlog in that beautiful restaurant. I have to say it looks very homely and friendly and not overcrowded. The steak looked amazing👍 medium spot on, saute potatoes, my favourite. The only thing I would say is obviously it's not a cheap place to go to but it's great for something special 👌enjoy your vlog👍🍺🇪🇸 ps one of the best food reviews👏

  • @anthonyrobson9791
    @anthonyrobson9791 Před 15 dny +2

    Love the look and quality of the food , it's the people who make the place what it is , and no shouting or angry chefs in there I hope 😂, I always like to sample local cuisine when away but that looked ooooooooooooh 😮😮😮lol 👍

  • @robertthrossell4321
    @robertthrossell4321 Před 15 dny +2

    Gr8 vid Lee, I think you were battered like the Kiev 🍺🍷🤣

  • @malcolmpritchard4882
    @malcolmpritchard4882 Před 15 dny +1

    Lee glad you had a great time food looks amazing and great seeing you so relaxed, what a great couple and nice of them to invite you really all we want if a good meal better than we can make at home 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @tracyblyth
    @tracyblyth Před 14 dny +1

    Going in October booked the restaurant this morning thanks Lee looking forward to it ❤

  • @stanpilok8656
    @stanpilok8656 Před 14 dny +1

    Wow....Wow...Wow! Now that is MY KIND of restaurant. Filet Mignon looks spectacular.

  • @DarrenSkirrow
    @DarrenSkirrow Před 15 dny +1

    Hope they’re open end of January when we’re there next. Will try and book. Although a well done steak is sacrilege. Bet the chef was well upset. Medium rare to medium all the time 🥩 👍

  • @charlesnash8441
    @charlesnash8441 Před 15 dny +1

    What a lovely couple, Lee. Ian's looked awesome, I was eating my tea while watching this - no contest 🤣.
    Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

  • @jcfallows
    @jcfallows Před 14 dny +2

    Hi Lee not commenting on your latest video yet I just watched the car wow guy test the new hybrid 911 Carrera GTS. He also is taken around a race track with a pro driver! Wow what a machine! I would like you to buy one of these as a last hooray to petrol!

  • @tonydunn3559
    @tonydunn3559 Před 10 hodinami +1

    The bowl of veg same size for 5 of us ,and the potatoes really flat portion for 5 ,all 5 of us disappointed, steak full of fat ,waiter said no red ,but 3 steak all red .

  • @jmfarrell5
    @jmfarrell5 Před 12 dny +1

    Good food… good company… great laughs 😋👏🏻👏🏻

  • @OL_VLOGGS
    @OL_VLOGGS Před 14 dny +3

    How much wine did you drink loool you look merry by the end

  • @NNC93
    @NNC93 Před 15 dny +2

    A fillet has to be cooked rare or mid rare at most anymore is criminal…
    You was absolutely hammered 😂😂

    • @peterryan-kj4qh
      @peterryan-kj4qh Před 15 dny

      Why, just because you say so, rubbish, I eat Fillets all over the world and I like them medium and I enjoy them, people like you make me mad

    • @BigGamePlayer-hi9lu
      @BigGamePlayer-hi9lu Před 15 dny +1

      @@NNC93 blue rare medium well
      The only way to order a steak…
      Blue or Rare for a fillet steak simple ❤️

    • @NNC93
      @NNC93 Před 15 dny +1

      @@BigGamePlayer-hi9lu I’d take rare but I don’t mind seeing someone having it medium rare but cooking it anymore I just don’t understand and having any stake more than medium is crazy all the taste is gone

  • @simonlyons4511
    @simonlyons4511 Před 15 dny +2

    Got to agree with you all it looked absolutely amazing 10+ all day long

  • @user-ww8vg9ie9z
    @user-ww8vg9ie9z Před 14 dny +2

    Looks great 😊

  • @craigwhitworth2597
    @craigwhitworth2597 Před 15 dny +1

    We made the vlog!!!!!! were at 10.27 (Family at the top table at Sherrys) & walking past the window at 13.33, dont forget to try Sue's Darts bar for the best burgers and unique bar set up

  • @terrilongden275
    @terrilongden275 Před 13 dny +1

    Im going to benidorm next friday. I said to my fella "oohh im looking forward to some good food" my fella replies "me to" i said "whats the first thing we should eat?" He replied with a clap of his hands "a ham and cheese toastie" 😂 i was like "wtf...are you actually being serious" he said "yeah spanish ham and cheese toasties are ace"😂😂.

  • @Superbokka
    @Superbokka Před 15 dny +1

    Looked great Lee. I'd definitely have a meal there for sure.

  • @spike7101
    @spike7101 Před 14 dny +1

    I've been to Ians twice and brilliant both times, that pate is to die for!

  • @foxechef51
    @foxechef51 Před 14 dny +2

    And the new word of the week is 'phenomenal'.

  • @debbiesheila5002
    @debbiesheila5002 Před 15 dny +3

    That was us sat behind you. We watch you all the time. Husband was like that’s him with electric car that’s a load of crap lol. Love watching your reviews brilliant

  • @simong7539
    @simong7539 Před 14 dny +1

    If your travels in Thailand take you to Pattaya try to get a table at Harlan's. You won't regret it.

  • @SimonM-63
    @SimonM-63 Před 14 dny +1

    The place looks fantastic 👌

  • @sarahillingworth2718
    @sarahillingworth2718 Před 14 dny +1

    Watching from Fleetwood Wetherspoons lol.. there's also currently alot of people from the Midlands in Blackpool . Food 9 ❤️

  • @emmashub05
    @emmashub05 Před 15 dny +1

    I love a Baileys cheesecake… It’s one of my favourites.

  • @robtitheridge9708
    @robtitheridge9708 Před 15 dny +1

    What a loverly couple.and the place and food looked fantastic ,i can see why they get such great reviews,

  • @jonhigginson4096
    @jonhigginson4096 Před 15 dny +1

    Shandypants! You were hammered! Looked fab, just booking for October so could well give em a call and see about getting a table.

  • @HelenShort-xt9jl
    @HelenShort-xt9jl Před 15 dny +1

    The food at Ian’s looks absolutely delicious.

  • @waynekaminski5438
    @waynekaminski5438 Před 14 dny +2

    Benidorm was built to cater to the English. That is where all the money draw comes from. Cheap airfare, less than two hours to escape the crappy English weather and still enjoy all things English. English breakfasts, Sunday roasts, Fish and chips abound. A section of bars for the rowdies. Brilliant business strategy.

  • @stethemeterman1968
    @stethemeterman1968 Před 15 dny

    Really enjoyed this video everyone looked so happy

  • @christinehodge3608
    @christinehodge3608 Před 15 dny

    What lovely looking food, and good company, a nice evening had by all,

  • @colindarroch4022
    @colindarroch4022 Před 14 dny +2

    I have got to say that food looked absolutely delicious.

  • @mcscootie
    @mcscootie Před 14 dny +2

    must be eating Findus crispy pancakes at home if people are booking 5 weeks ahead for this

  • @user-fj5jp8zu8f
    @user-fj5jp8zu8f Před 15 dny +1

    Food looked amazing

  • @mikewest2428
    @mikewest2428 Před 15 dny

    Great video and what an amazing resturant you guys were great together😂

  • @kevinsmoother
    @kevinsmoother Před 14 dny +1

    Hammered at the end there lol!!! Looks like Berni Inn circa 1986 not in a bad way, in a good way

  • @issachunt3418
    @issachunt3418 Před 14 dny +2

    Is this near Tapas Alley Old Town? And it looks really good but I like Spanish food in Spain.

  • @rachelshonahague5718
    @rachelshonahague5718 Před 14 dny +1

    What a gorgeous little restaurant Lee. Quality over quantity for once. Xx

  • @gillianbarlow-livinginthew6318

    The food looks amazing. That steak cut like butter. Nothing worse than a tough chewy steak. I would love to try the chicken Kiev as it’s one of my favs.

  • @ErmintrudeRissole
    @ErmintrudeRissole Před 14 dny +2

    Menus a bit 1970's but if it works it works, and I'd rather have good hearty portions like those than this tasting menu malarkey that's popular now where you are paying good sovs for food that you need a magnifying glass to see on the plate. Gets my vote.

    • @hongk0ngfu3y
      @hongk0ngfu3y Před 12 dny +1

      i associate chicken Kiev with frozen findus pancakes. As a 70's kid they were the fridge fillers along with fish fingers, ice pops and if you were really posh, A Vienetta

    • @ErmintrudeRissole
      @ErmintrudeRissole Před 12 dny

      @@hongk0ngfu3y I was being polite 🙂Findus frozen pancakes, I used to like them! I wonder if arctic roll was on the menu?

  • @MartynCampbell-ib5gr
    @MartynCampbell-ib5gr Před 15 dny

    That will be a restaurant I will book when take family next year great review Lee 🌈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️ I love Benidorm also Palma nova xxxx Tenerife is too samey it all looks the same been there so many times now I just love Benidorm and Mallorca flight times are perfect like that restaurant x great review with lovely couple 🌈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

  • @waynekaminski5438
    @waynekaminski5438 Před 14 dny +1

    How many hours in total did you occupy that table? Arrive at 7 pm and leave at 10 pm? Looks like the people in the tables behind Lee were gone by the time the deserts arrived.

  • @keiranhyre750
    @keiranhyre750 Před 14 dny +1

    Brilliant vlog

  • @michaelwalton4118
    @michaelwalton4118 Před 14 dny

    Great vlog pal, food looked great. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  •  Před 15 dny +1

    The food looked amazing

  • @davidmalarkey1302
    @davidmalarkey1302 Před 15 dny

    Fantastic food fantastic company great restaurant what's not to like.

  • @karlm2k8
    @karlm2k8 Před 15 dny +3

    Price for 6 coronas is incorrect. Well over charged I'm afraid??

  • @mdk5112
    @mdk5112 Před 13 dny +1

    Fantastic video Lee,a pleasure meeting you

    • @TheMacMaster
      @TheMacMaster  Před 13 dny

      You Too.

    • @user-tg7ei6tb9x
      @user-tg7ei6tb9x Před 11 dny

      @@TheMacMaster@mdk5112 great you had him along and great video. Now guys - where did you go for drinks and what did you have ? 🍺 🍹 ? Reveal all

  • @redleather100
    @redleather100 Před 15 dny

    Awesome

  • @ghost70
    @ghost70 Před 14 dny +1

    Looks amazing food, just worried about the portion sizes as i could easily polish off the steak , entire tray of veg and potatoes , plus the bread and a starter. As its pricey food i would be missing a course , probably starter so think i would be looking for macy D or local kebab house on way back to hotel.

  • @DrCMac-hp3wk
    @DrCMac-hp3wk Před 14 dny +1

    Nice one ❗️ I'm buying some peppercorn sauce at the grocery store tomorrow ❗️ I have 6 beef shish kebabs & 4 lamb shishkebabs in the fridge. Gonna try cooking them in the peppercorn sauce ❗️Yummo 👀👍❗️

  • @carlbailey12
    @carlbailey12 Před 15 dny

    Made my mouth water that food looked amazing

  • @user-cp5ff6rk5p
    @user-cp5ff6rk5p Před 15 dny

    Brilliant video Lee really enjoyed that one ❤

  • @Elsie-uy2kl
    @Elsie-uy2kl Před 14 dny

    That food looked divine. So much so that my mouth was watering. 😀

  • @paulwright6056
    @paulwright6056 Před 14 dny +1

    That looked like a meal from the 1970's,however the fried Brie did look nice.I would have had the swordfish as it is not easy to get these days.The place is only for nostalgia purposes (i am in my 70's)

  • @paolopuzzetta4642
    @paolopuzzetta4642 Před 14 dny +2

    Thanks

  • @andrewsnooks9077
    @andrewsnooks9077 Před 15 dny

    Nice one lee enjoyed you're vlog 👍

  • @davemulready
    @davemulready Před 11 dny +1

    Nice One Guys .