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One thing I often hear when discussing dining out is that people often respond with “that they don’t do chains”. However I find the opinion that ‘independents’ are always better, slightly odd, because this is often not reflected in sales?

Is it a foodie snobbery thing? I only ask this as chains can often provide cleanliness, consistency, speed and value, which let's be honest is all you want from a restaurant sometimes.

Somewhere to entertain the family that doesn’t instantly break the bank will always have its place somewhere in the food chain.

Table Table, so good they named it twice? The Morfa Rhuddlan has established itself as something of a local institution since opening in 2008 especially in terms of promotions and price.

The first thing that strikes you from the outside is how the building looks like a new build housing development. The area itself looks a little soulless with a supermarket right in the front however it all looks clean and shiny inside with plenty of natural light flowing through its windows.

The first thing I did not expect was the queue to get in? There were a lot of customers waiting in a shuffling line patiently by the ‘wait here to be seated sign’.

However it was soon dealt with by the efficient team and again showed the popularity of the place.

As a chain, it has a genetic identikit pub design with that easy-come easy-go, flow about it, something about the space and the menus I suppose. It is a promotions heavy restaurant that has a number of attractive offers to draw in budget conscious families.

We try to order a Costa Coffee each but the machine is broken so it gives me an excuse to order a brew dog IPA whilst my mother goes for a lime and lemonade as we study the options.

Although the offers are vast, the menu is not overwhelming and pretty easy to navigate.

It has a mums eat free after 2pm offer on a Sunday with a reward card deal or two meals for £8.99 before 6pm most days.

There were plenty of healthy options along with a steak and a burger section, however I recommend you browse the website before you go.

My mum isn’t at all savvy with the internet but her “I just want something simple, none of that fancy rubbish” ethos was fulfilled with the offer of gammon steak served with a choice of fried eggs, grilled pineapple rings, or one of each, half a grilled tomato, peas and chips.

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The gammon cut was nice and salty with minimum gristle and my mum had chosen pineapple instead of egg and was more than pleased with her no nonsense classic stalwart on pub menus.

We choose from the two meals for £8.99 menu, and were very surprised to see the offer of steak and frites for a small supplement on the list.

I wasn't expecting much at that price but a beautiful 7oz minute steak topped with a melted garlic and parsley spread arrived served with rocket, half a grilled tomato and skinny cut fries.

I was offered the choice of how I would like it cooked and when it arrived it actually dwarfed the plate.

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Steak for less than a coffee and a cake in some establishments that didn’t give my jaw a workout as it cut easily with a steak knife. It had a charred flame-licked tinge with the parsley spread working wonders on top.

I scan the menu to try and find a classy pudding to review for the readers, but give in when I spot the rather tempting option of chocolate churros sundae.

A rather debauched ice cream sundae filled with all manner of sugar tooth options such as brownie pieces, chocolate sauce and cream arrived at the table.

It attracted envious glances from neighbouring tables and to add to the gluttony had two warm churros stuffed on the top like straws. There was a hint of cinnamon sugar on top of the layered spectacle.

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My mum loves a trifle so the option of a strawberry and Prosecco version was a no brainer. It had Prosecco infused sponge with sweet strawberry compote, topped with custard, a whip of cream, chocolate shavings and a sprig of mint.

The most traditional of British desserts, cheery, sweet, simple with the combination of different textures given a new bit of life with the fizz filled sponge and the satisfying gloopy noise of the jelly.

There was still a steady stream of customers waiting to get in as we leave, which tells you everything about how we all enjoy a bargain night out. There was plenty of value here as in that a bottle of wine starts at just £11.99.

Critics eh, sometimes what they forget is that whilst for the special occasion, a independent dining place will always be first on the list, its not always what you want? Table Table might not be getting the Michelin team queuing in a sweat outside but families will enjoy the various offers and mums or dads will like the price.