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The Top Steakhouse Restaurants in London

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated 09 November 2023
It's no surprise that London has so many options when it comes to steak; the Big Smoke was where chophouses first originated hundreds of years ago. The tradition has developed since then, and now the finest cuts from around the world can be found across the city, from basement bars in Soho to upmarket bistros in Chelsea. But where will the savviest diners find the best steak in London? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. We’ve collected data from thousands of restaurants to find the favourite locales for OpenTable's most expert diners. This list has a little of everything, from Japanese Wagyu beef to grass-fed Argentinian steak, cooked to perfection and served up in surroundings from Shoreditch casual to City of London formal. Peruse our list, book a table, and start deciding on sauces and sides.
Blacklock Soho
4.7 (6037)
£25 and under
Steak
Soho
When it comes to atmosphere, Blacklock has more than the usual chophouse. Diners at this restaurant’s original location in the heart of Soho will find themselves tucking into generous stacks of charcoal-cooked chops in a building that once housed an iconic brothel! Now, however, there’s just plentiful cuts of Cornish meat, cooked to perfection and served with a range of heartily seasoned sides. Meals are best enjoyed with a cocktail or two (or perhaps even three). A raucous, unforgettable evening out.
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AndreaC
Dined 2 days ago
We visit with two friends. Great food and service. Highly recommended.
When it comes to atmosphere, Blacklock has more than the usual chophouse. Diners at this restaurant’s original location in the heart of Soho will find themselves tucking into generous stacks of charcoal-cooked chops in a building that once housed an iconic brothel! Now, however, there’s just plentiful cuts of Cornish meat, cooked to perfection and served with a range of heartily seasoned sides. Meals are best enjoyed with a cocktail or two (or perhaps even three). A raucous, unforgettable evening out.
Top review
AndreaC
Dined 2 days ago
We visit with two friends. Great food and service. Highly recommended.
JW Steakhouse London at Grosvenor House
4.5 (1953)
£26 to £40
Steak
Mayfair
JW Steakhouse head chef Paul Bates is fastidious about his suppliers. The steaks served in this elegant but laid-back eatery are sourced from a variety of local and international specialists, including Highland Wagyu—a family-run firm based in the Scottish Highlands, known for producing some of the finest beef in the world. For diners who want to pair their meat with a drink, bourbon is the tipple of choice here, with one of the largest selection of different bourbons in London on offer. Cheers!
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Victoria
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
We had such a lovely time dining here as a couple. The staff are outstanding and so polite and helpful. The bar staff are extremely knowledgeable and came to give an explanation about the alcohol choices. The food was really lovely and faultless. The feel inside the restaurant is very relaxed, we also went on a quieter evening. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would definitely visit again. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
JW Steakhouse head chef Paul Bates is fastidious about his suppliers. The steaks served in this elegant but laid-back eatery are sourced from a variety of local and international specialists, including Highland Wagyu—a family-run firm based in the Scottish Highlands, known for producing some of the finest beef in the world. For diners who want to pair their meat with a drink, bourbon is the tipple of choice here, with one of the largest selection of different bourbons in London on offer. Cheers!
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Victoria
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
We had such a lovely time dining here as a couple. The staff are outstanding and so polite and helpful. The bar staff are extremely knowledgeable and came to give an explanation about the alcohol choices. The food was really lovely and faultless. The feel inside the restaurant is very relaxed, we also went on a quieter evening. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would definitely visit again. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
High Timber
4.7 (855)
£26 to £40
Steak
St Paul's
In summer, High Timber offers dining on a sun-soaked terrace, while in winter visitors might prefer to cozy up in the warm and well-appointed cellar. Wherever they dine they’ll enjoy a palette of honest, earthy flavors… and the knowledge that all the food served here is ethically sourced and prepared with individual care and attention. The steaks come aged for a minimum of 28 days, and head chef Mircel McSween imparts everything from the sides to the soup with a touch of heady South African flavor to brighten even the coldest of winters.
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JeffreyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing wine selection and the best steak I have tasted in years.
In summer, High Timber offers dining on a sun-soaked terrace, while in winter visitors might prefer to cozy up in the warm and well-appointed cellar. Wherever they dine they’ll enjoy a palette of honest, earthy flavors… and the knowledge that all the food served here is ethically sourced and prepared with individual care and attention. The steaks come aged for a minimum of 28 days, and head chef Mircel McSween imparts everything from the sides to the soup with a touch of heady South African flavor to brighten even the coldest of winters.
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JeffreyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing wine selection and the best steak I have tasted in years.
Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill — Mayfair
4.3 (3522)
£25 and under
Unspecified
Mayfair
Maze Grill Mayfair is the most central of Gordon Ramsay’s chain of London bistros, and is a favorite for special occasions. Inspired by the grill culture of Manhattan, this relaxed but refined eatery serves up a range of rare breed steaks, along with more traditional dishes featuring fresh fish and poultry… as well as sushi. That’s right: Maze Grill has carved out a reputation for itself as a place to go for the freshest sushi and sashimi, served from its legendary Raw Bar.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 6 days ago
Outstanding, out of this world exactly what you would expect
Maze Grill Mayfair is the most central of Gordon Ramsay’s chain of London bistros, and is a favorite for special occasions. Inspired by the grill culture of Manhattan, this relaxed but refined eatery serves up a range of rare breed steaks, along with more traditional dishes featuring fresh fish and poultry… as well as sushi. That’s right: Maze Grill has carved out a reputation for itself as a place to go for the freshest sushi and sashimi, served from its legendary Raw Bar.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 6 days ago
Outstanding, out of this world exactly what you would expect
Hawksmoor Air Street
4.4 (13489)
£26 to £40
Steakhouse
Piccadilly
For anyone looking for a satisfying meal pre- or post-theater, Hawksmoor Air Street could hardly be better situated. In the very heart of the West End, this art-deco restaurant serves up a range of steaks and seafood, in most cases cooked to perfection over charcoal. Their Express menu is perfect for diners in a rush, but many of their à la carte dishes well and truly merit some lingering attention. Combined with a cocktail from their “anti-fogmatic” collection, diners will have a meal that’s both filling and exciting.
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Joseph
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience to cap my London vacation and post-play (THE SCORE) dinner with a great friend.
For anyone looking for a satisfying meal pre- or post-theater, Hawksmoor Air Street could hardly be better situated. In the very heart of the West End, this art-deco restaurant serves up a range of steaks and seafood, in most cases cooked to perfection over charcoal. Their Express menu is perfect for diners in a rush, but many of their à la carte dishes well and truly merit some lingering attention. Combined with a cocktail from their “anti-fogmatic” collection, diners will have a meal that’s both filling and exciting.
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Joseph
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience to cap my London vacation and post-play (THE SCORE) dinner with a great friend.
Hawksmoor Guildhall
4.6 (4466)
£26 to £40
Steakhouse
Bank
Steak and seafood are the staples of Hawksmoor Guildhall, prepared in most cases over real charcoal. The focus is on rich and bracing dishes, designed to invigorate as much as they are to nourish. The “anti-fogmatic” breakfast options are well worth a look, as is the generous and varied set of sharing menus. Hawksmoor isn’t shy about the quality of their steaks, which they describe as “dictionary-thick.” For once, that’s a thoroughly accurate description; even the most avid diner won’t be disappointed!
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
Always a great time. Menu always reliable and a good lunchtime crowd.
Steak and seafood are the staples of Hawksmoor Guildhall, prepared in most cases over real charcoal. The focus is on rich and bracing dishes, designed to invigorate as much as they are to nourish. The “anti-fogmatic” breakfast options are well worth a look, as is the generous and varied set of sharing menus. Hawksmoor isn’t shy about the quality of their steaks, which they describe as “dictionary-thick.” For once, that’s a thoroughly accurate description; even the most avid diner won’t be disappointed!
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
Always a great time. Menu always reliable and a good lunchtime crowd.
Gaucho Hampstead
4.7 (2429)
£26 to £40
Steak
Swiss Cottage
This Argentinian establishment transforms itself over the course of a working week. From Monday to Thursday, it’s a quiet, intimate eatery where diners can escape the hustle of North London for a relaxed and sophisticated bite to eat. Come the weekend, however, things do get rather more merry, with raucous celebrations carrying on late into the night. With some of the best steak in London, classic Argentine starters, and flavorful full-bodied drinks on offer, there’s plenty here to celebrate. Pop in for their Electro Brunch Feast for a very special start to the day.
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Toni
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Excellent food options even for the not steak eaters. Great wine and tables nicely spaced for a business lunch for 4 people.
This Argentinian establishment transforms itself over the course of a working week. From Monday to Thursday, it’s a quiet, intimate eatery where diners can escape the hustle of North London for a relaxed and sophisticated bite to eat. Come the weekend, however, things do get rather more merry, with raucous celebrations carrying on late into the night. With some of the best steak in London, classic Argentine starters, and flavorful full-bodied drinks on offer, there’s plenty here to celebrate. Pop in for their Electro Brunch Feast for a very special start to the day.
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Toni
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Excellent food options even for the not steak eaters. Great wine and tables nicely spaced for a business lunch for 4 people.
Blacklock City
4.8 (4628)
£25 and under
Steak
Bank
Blacklock is known for their quirky locations, and this City outpost is no exception. Situated in what was once the largest meat market in the City of London, diners can experience not just the signature chops for which the chain is known, but also an expanded menu of sides ranging from charred courgettes to coal-roasted beets. There’s also a large bar area offering cocktails and wine on tap. Despite the traditional location, Blacklock City doesn’t disappoint when it comes to fun and atmosphere.
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Mark
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food, service and company, highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is thinking of going
Blacklock is known for their quirky locations, and this City outpost is no exception. Situated in what was once the largest meat market in the City of London, diners can experience not just the signature chops for which the chain is known, but also an expanded menu of sides ranging from charred courgettes to coal-roasted beets. There’s also a large bar area offering cocktails and wine on tap. Despite the traditional location, Blacklock City doesn’t disappoint when it comes to fun and atmosphere.
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Mark
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food, service and company, highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is thinking of going
Gaucho Sloane
4.5 (2629)
£26 to £40
Steak
Chelsea
The Gaucho chain of steakhouses have caught on big-time in London — and considering the sumptuous array of classic Argentinian dishes, the thick high-quality steaks, and the chic atmosphere—it’s not hard to see why. Gaucho Sloane is to be found in well-heeled Chelsea, where it’s a favorite of local diners. While the main restaurant offers a relaxed hideaway from the world, the adjoining bar is likely to be lively on any given night of the week. Whether diners are seeking a melt-in-the-mouth sample of the best steak in London or a cocktail to start their evening, Gaucho Sloane has them covered.
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Jake
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
First time visiting both London and the Gaucho in 10 years; brought some friends for a birthday celebration. I ordered the Lomo (which was cooked to perfection, medium rare) with bearnaise, a side of chips and two scoops of some of the richest ice cream I’ve ever had for dessert. Our server topped off the evening for us by surprising the man of the hour with a special celebratory cheesecake complete with birthday wishes spelled out in chocolate drizzle. An extraordinarily delightful experience at the Gaucho just like I remember all those years ago that I’d happily recommend to anyone, any time!
The Gaucho chain of steakhouses have caught on big-time in London — and considering the sumptuous array of classic Argentinian dishes, the thick high-quality steaks, and the chic atmosphere—it’s not hard to see why. Gaucho Sloane is to be found in well-heeled Chelsea, where it’s a favorite of local diners. While the main restaurant offers a relaxed hideaway from the world, the adjoining bar is likely to be lively on any given night of the week. Whether diners are seeking a melt-in-the-mouth sample of the best steak in London or a cocktail to start their evening, Gaucho Sloane has them covered.
Top review
Jake
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
First time visiting both London and the Gaucho in 10 years; brought some friends for a birthday celebration. I ordered the Lomo (which was cooked to perfection, medium rare) with bearnaise, a side of chips and two scoops of some of the richest ice cream I’ve ever had for dessert. Our server topped off the evening for us by surprising the man of the hour with a special celebratory cheesecake complete with birthday wishes spelled out in chocolate drizzle. An extraordinarily delightful experience at the Gaucho just like I remember all those years ago that I’d happily recommend to anyone, any time!
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
4.6 (7255)
£26 to £40
British
Shoreditch
The original Hawksmoor steak and seafood grill in London. This venue has a stripped-back, uncomplicated feel, at least as far as the décor goes. The menu is filled with pleasant surprises, from the extra-large steaks cooked to order over real charcoal, to the impressively luxurious express menu, for diners in a hurry. Head chef Richard Turner has created a menu that brings new life to classic dishes, and an environment in which diners can enjoy comfort, calm, and first-rate service.
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MikeVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Oh Hawksmoor how do you do it? Again spot on for everything from walking in the door, attentive enough but not overly, consistently great food and always a smile. Thanks again and so pleased to return to Spitalfields after so many years.
The original Hawksmoor steak and seafood grill in London. This venue has a stripped-back, uncomplicated feel, at least as far as the décor goes. The menu is filled with pleasant surprises, from the extra-large steaks cooked to order over real charcoal, to the impressively luxurious express menu, for diners in a hurry. Head chef Richard Turner has created a menu that brings new life to classic dishes, and an environment in which diners can enjoy comfort, calm, and first-rate service.
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MikeVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Oh Hawksmoor how do you do it? Again spot on for everything from walking in the door, attentive enough but not overly, consistently great food and always a smile. Thanks again and so pleased to return to Spitalfields after so many years.
Gaucho Charlotte Street
4.7 (1934)
£26 to £40
Steak
Fitzrovia
Situated practically at the foot of the iconic BT Tower, Gaucho Charlotte Street is a fine addition to the Gaucho chain of steakhouses in London. This location is neatly tucked away down a sweeping staircase, and offers both intimate private dining and tables with a kitchen view for diners who like to be close to the action. Wherever visitors eat they’ll find themselves getting comfy on iconic cowhide-upholstered chairs, and feasting on premium, grass-fed, Argentinian steak, cooked to order, and with sides that range from the familiar to the exotic.
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CaroleVIP
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
We made a last minute reservation for our family group of 11 on Saturday and it was a great choice. The restaurant is on several levels and the interior design is lovely. The food was outstanding. Really delicious - special shout out for the empanadas ;) and the steaks were so tasty. Great cocktails too. The staff made the evening for us. We were celebrating a milestone birthday for our Mum and had been at Abba Voyage earlier so were all in ‘high spirits’ when we arrived. We were really warmly welcomed and the service was excellent. All of the staff were really good fun. We left on a high! Thank you so much for making the evening so special!
Situated practically at the foot of the iconic BT Tower, Gaucho Charlotte Street is a fine addition to the Gaucho chain of steakhouses in London. This location is neatly tucked away down a sweeping staircase, and offers both intimate private dining and tables with a kitchen view for diners who like to be close to the action. Wherever visitors eat they’ll find themselves getting comfy on iconic cowhide-upholstered chairs, and feasting on premium, grass-fed, Argentinian steak, cooked to order, and with sides that range from the familiar to the exotic.
Top review
CaroleVIP
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
We made a last minute reservation for our family group of 11 on Saturday and it was a great choice. The restaurant is on several levels and the interior design is lovely. The food was outstanding. Really delicious - special shout out for the empanadas ;) and the steaks were so tasty. Great cocktails too. The staff made the evening for us. We were celebrating a milestone birthday for our Mum and had been at Abba Voyage earlier so were all in ‘high spirits’ when we arrived. We were really warmly welcomed and the service was excellent. All of the staff were really good fun. We left on a high! Thank you so much for making the evening so special!
New Street Grill
4.4 (690)
£26 to £40
Steak
Liverpool Street
Based in a converted historic warehouse close to Liverpool Street, New Street Grill has a reputation for excellent service. Diners here will still see evidence of the building’s industrial past in the exposed brickwork and beams, but will nonetheless dine in comfort on antique leather chairs (or, if the weather is good, outside on the terrace). The menu, which features Josper oven-prepared steaks, as well as a range of seafood classics, is supplemented by an extensive wine list—over 500 to choose from.
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Ira
Dined 1 day ago
A really lovely lunch, celebrating a dear friends 80th birthday. We appreciated being in a quiet part of the restaurant, which was very comfortable. The food was delicious, and, the service both welcoming and polite. Thank you.
Based in a converted historic warehouse close to Liverpool Street, New Street Grill has a reputation for excellent service. Diners here will still see evidence of the building’s industrial past in the exposed brickwork and beams, but will nonetheless dine in comfort on antique leather chairs (or, if the weather is good, outside on the terrace). The menu, which features Josper oven-prepared steaks, as well as a range of seafood classics, is supplemented by an extensive wine list—over 500 to choose from.
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Ira
Dined 1 day ago
A really lovely lunch, celebrating a dear friends 80th birthday. We appreciated being in a quiet part of the restaurant, which was very comfortable. The food was delicious, and, the service both welcoming and polite. Thank you.
Gaucho Piccadilly
4.5 (10721)
£26 to £40
Steak
Piccadilly
Gaucho Piccadilly is the flagship restaurant of this much-admired London chain. Visitors will find everything they might expect from a Gaucho, from some of the best steak in London, to the cowhide-upholstered seating and chic décor throughout. In addition to the usual dining room and bar, this venue offers a vaulted cellar room and a covered terrace for diners to enjoy during the warmer months. Visit during the week for an intimate and relaxed dining experience, or at the weekend for something rather more adventurous.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
We were in a rush but the staff were super friendly and accommodating for our Anniversary dinner. The anniversary desert was a lovely touch also! Will be back for another great experience
Gaucho Piccadilly is the flagship restaurant of this much-admired London chain. Visitors will find everything they might expect from a Gaucho, from some of the best steak in London, to the cowhide-upholstered seating and chic décor throughout. In addition to the usual dining room and bar, this venue offers a vaulted cellar room and a covered terrace for diners to enjoy during the warmer months. Visit during the week for an intimate and relaxed dining experience, or at the weekend for something rather more adventurous.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
We were in a rush but the staff were super friendly and accommodating for our Anniversary dinner. The anniversary desert was a lovely touch also! Will be back for another great experience
Gaucho The O2
4.5 (6319)
£26 to £40
Steak
Greenwich
A visit to the O2 can be an assault on the senses, from the crowds to the noise to the hustle and bustle. For those that need an escape, this outpost of the popular Gaucho chain of Argentine steakhouses could be ideal. Set over three floors it offers a variety of sumptuously decorated spaces, including a sunken cocktail bar, and a dining room topped with crystal chandeliers. The food is no less wonderful, including some of the best steak in London and other gorgeous Argentinian fare. Whether visiting to shop or see a show, Gaucho O2 is the perfect place to dine.
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MichelleL
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
Fab time at Gaucho. We were delayed 15 minutes by train but rang ahead and it was no problem. Lovely restaurant, great service (thank you Daniel). We weren’t rushed from our table after coffee and the ambience was really good. A little oasis in the arena!
A visit to the O2 can be an assault on the senses, from the crowds to the noise to the hustle and bustle. For those that need an escape, this outpost of the popular Gaucho chain of Argentine steakhouses could be ideal. Set over three floors it offers a variety of sumptuously decorated spaces, including a sunken cocktail bar, and a dining room topped with crystal chandeliers. The food is no less wonderful, including some of the best steak in London and other gorgeous Argentinian fare. Whether visiting to shop or see a show, Gaucho O2 is the perfect place to dine.
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MichelleL
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
Fab time at Gaucho. We were delayed 15 minutes by train but rang ahead and it was no problem. Lovely restaurant, great service (thank you Daniel). We weren’t rushed from our table after coffee and the ambience was really good. A little oasis in the arena!
Gaucho Tower Bridge
4.5 (7912)
£26 to £40
Steak
Southbank
Gaucho restaurant chains can be found all over the capital, but few are as well-placed as this one. Situated just seconds from historic Tower Bridge, this venue offers unrivalled views. Diners can enjoy hand-selected Argentinian steaks and a wide range of other dishes in comfortable, understated surroundings. Perfect for a quiet lunch or a business meeting during the day, this spot gets a lot more raucous when the sun goes down. In the evening or at weekends cocktails in the lounge area are the order of the day.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
Natalia was a very kind and knowledgeable server. We also had a young woman serving the food and she was excellent as well :)
Gaucho restaurant chains can be found all over the capital, but few are as well-placed as this one. Situated just seconds from historic Tower Bridge, this venue offers unrivalled views. Diners can enjoy hand-selected Argentinian steaks and a wide range of other dishes in comfortable, understated surroundings. Perfect for a quiet lunch or a business meeting during the day, this spot gets a lot more raucous when the sun goes down. In the evening or at weekends cocktails in the lounge area are the order of the day.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
Natalia was a very kind and knowledgeable server. We also had a young woman serving the food and she was excellent as well :)
The Jones Family Kitchen
4.6 (215)
£26 to £40
Steak
Belgravia
The Jones Family Kitchen delivers perfectly cooked food served with a personal touch from a location in the very heart of London. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience some of the best steak in London (or even some lighter nibbles) before catching a show. Guests can settle in to a venue that manages to be both sumptuous and comfortable, and tuck into a signature porterhouse cut cooked the way they want it in a Josper charcoal oven. The Jones Family Kitchen aims to make every diner feel at home.
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Alison
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Lovely spacious restaurant set back from road and not far from Victoria coach station.Very welcoming and helpful staff.Delicious lentil vegetarian wellington with roast vegetables, followed by Treacle tart.Partner had tasty roast beef.Would definitely recommend.
The Jones Family Kitchen delivers perfectly cooked food served with a personal touch from a location in the very heart of London. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience some of the best steak in London (or even some lighter nibbles) before catching a show. Guests can settle in to a venue that manages to be both sumptuous and comfortable, and tuck into a signature porterhouse cut cooked the way they want it in a Josper charcoal oven. The Jones Family Kitchen aims to make every diner feel at home.
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Alison
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Lovely spacious restaurant set back from road and not far from Victoria coach station.Very welcoming and helpful staff.Delicious lentil vegetarian wellington with roast vegetables, followed by Treacle tart.Partner had tasty roast beef.Would definitely recommend.

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