Never quite understood the fuss around steakhouses. It’s not like steak is difficult to cook at home. If I’m going to drop a ton of money on a restaurant meal it’s going to be for something either too difficult or too fussy to make on my own.

    Jules72 hawksmoor at number 1…. Laughable

    Angus Steakhouse nowhere to be seen either, jokes.

    None of those Steakhouses mentioned are in the same league as Keens in NY. Their Porterhouse for two or Mutton Chop are spectacular.

      Just had a look at Keens, the terrible branding aside, it looks ace.

        alistair Their Porterhouse for two or Mutton Chop are spectacular.

        Do they taste any good though?

        Keens is my fave chop house in NY. Tremendous dining rooms and the place is steeped in city history (est 1885). Peter Lugers, Gallaghers and Smith & Wollensky have also been top notch. Generously sized so need for starters in any of them, although I would never turn down the jumbo shrimp cocktail

        Smallman1 went to Gaucho in Richmond today… a chain and bloody expensive perhaps, but it was pretty damn good and a great location all the same

          More like Oucho when the bill comes.

          That one’s for Dave!

          Jules72 Richmond is lovely when the sun is out. Were all the seats white leather?

          The seats at the Goucho I went to were cowhide.

          Very elegant I thought.

            Smallman1 must all be different. Only one I went to near Spitalfields market was faded white leather.

              I’m with JYW, steak is difficult to fuck. Congratulations to all these incredible restaurants who’ve located an excellent supplier.

                alistair cowhide…. The cheese breads are seriously addictive … and the wine menu pretty decent… 250 quid for me, a friend and 2 kids 🤦‍♂️

                RichM has hawksmoor changed their menu in 5 years? I just think it’s a bit stale….

                Personally like Roxies in SW London… great rib eye and bbq ribs

                Along_the_Wire New York restaurants try too hard

                Same could be said for London. We have our fair share of poncy restaurants in San Francisco but I swear only tourists go to them.

                  RichM No mention of a Berni Inn?

                  A great steak is all about preparation, timing and seasoning, not to mention the quality of the cut