Dinos, Llandudno

TOWERING high above Llandudno, the Great Orme occupies one of North Wales most spectacular sites and views. I was hoping to find a similar rugged, foreboding pinnacle on Gloddaeth Street in Llandudno, as someone had told me that Dinos served mountains of meat which were just as difficult to conquer.

- MARK WILLIAMS

Dinos Llandudno is a big and brash American diner and takeaway, which offers deluxe burgers bigger than your head. So, if your eyes are bigger than your stomach, then this could be the place for you.

Dinos ranks high in the Trip Advisor ratings, but surprisingly has no American stars and stripes' theme with the inside decor. Instead, it is simply decorated with basic turquoise and pink walls. Despite its central location, the venue was relatively quiet when we visited.

Dinos is obviously burger barmy, but the saliva-inducing menu has various other options from across the pond such as chicken wings, shakes and pizza. There are lots of turkey rashers and barbecue sauce on the menu as you might expect, with toppings drawing largely on American Ranch influences, with enough cheese to sink a ship.

Every type of burger is listed here. From simple American-style burgers with gherkins and American mustard for £11, to a massive Welsh dragon burger food challenge which involves two x 16oz Welsh lamb burgers and enough chili sauce to blow your socks off for £34.

There were about 23 burgers listed on the menu, with all kinds of strange names such 'Heart Attack,' 'Angry Bird,' 'King Kong,' or the patriotic 'Snowdon Mountain' burger.