Chops Grill - Steak & Seafood — Restaurant in Grad Split

💀 “Worst dining experience of my entire existence (not even being dramatic)”

Came here because “TikTok said it was good.” Mistake #1.

We arrived on time for our reservation, but apparently time means nothing here because we stood around like confused chickens while the staff ghosted us for 20 minutes before even looking our way. We finally got seated at a table that was so wobbly every time a breeze hit it, it nearly spilled our warm, overpriced wine (more on that later).

We sat there waiting for another 15 minutes before a server approached us with the energy of someone being forced at gunpoint to take our order. Zero greeting, zero smile, zero acknowledgment that we are human beings who came to spend €€€ on their overpriced steaks.

Ordered the tomahawk medium rare, because that’s why people come here, right? Friend ordered seafood because they’re a “seafood person.” We got truffle mash and grilled veggies too because why not ruin more food at once.

45 minutes later: • Tomahawk came out well done. Not “oops, a little over.” No. Grey, dry, unseasoned, shoe-leather sad. I tried to cut it with the dull steak knife they gave me and it was like sawing through rubber. • Seafood was cold, shrimp unpeeled, rubbery, clearly thawed 30 min before serving. Mussels tasted like seawater and despair. • Truffle mash was “forgotten.” We had to ask again and got it 10 min later, cold with a faint smell of cheap truffle oil like a bad candle. • Grilled veggies? Burnt on the outside, raw on the inside. A metaphor for this restaurant’s entire vibe.

Meanwhile, our wine was served warm, and nobody offered water, bread, or literally anything resembling basic hospitality. Staff was too busy avoiding eye contact and hiding in corners scrolling on their phones. No check-ins, no “how is your meal,” nothing.

When we asked for the bill, it took 30 more minutes while we watched the staff hanging out, pretending we weren’t there, and ignoring the universal “help us” stares we were sending them. We were charged for bread we never got, charged for the truffle mash we had to beg for, and left there wondering if this was some elaborate prank.

Summary: • Wait forever to be seated. • Wait forever for menus. • Wait forever for overcooked steak and cold seafood. • Wait forever for your bill. • Pay way too much for mid-tier food and bottom-tier service. • Leave angry, broke, and still hungry.

Rating: ⭐ 0.5/5 (Because I didn’t get food poisoning, otherwise 0)

This place is not “fine dining.” It’s an overpriced tourist trap where service is non-existent, food is cooked without care, and you will leave with your wallet emptied and your day ruined.

Go literally anywhere else. Get a €3 burek and a cold beer from the corner shop, and you’ll have a significantly better culinary experience than whatever this was supposed to be.

Hard pass. Don’t do it.

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Chops Grill left me very impressed. From the moment I stepped in, the exceptional service elevated my dining experience. The star of the evening was the perfectly cooked steak, and the truffle mashed potatoes were hands down the best I've ever tasted. To complete the meal, I paired it with a delicious local beer.

Let's start with the food. The steak, cooked to perfection, showcased the chef's expertise and made for a mouthwatering experience. It was tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, definitely a highlight of the evening. The truffle mashed potatoes were an absolute triumph, with just the right amount of truffle flavor to enhance the creamy goodness. These were some mashed potatoes worth savoring!

The service at this steakhouse was exceptional. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure my dining experience was top-notch. They were prompt in addressing any requests and went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed. I appreciated their professionalism and friendly demeanor.

Now, let's address the location. While the restaurant excels in many areas, its location is not its strongest suit. The venue might not offer breathtaking views or a highly convenient location. However, for me, the incredible steak and overall dining experience more than made up for this trade-off.

In summary, if you're in search of a steak that will make your taste buds dance with joy and mashed potatoes that redefine excellence, this finer dining steakhouse is an...

Absolutely Amazing experience last night!

We tried going on a Fri night without reservations, as expected they were quite busy and we asked to make reservations for Sat night. I joked with the hostess on the spelling of my name, and we were set for 8pm

Say night we arrive at 7:50, and as soon as we walk up the beautiful hostess remembered us (from the teasing of my name)! Seriously I was shocked! I’m sure they have hundreds come thru every night, and that started off the night great! We were promptly seated, and were being attended to by Ante. I ordered the Ribeye aged in Whiskey for 100 days, and my wife had the Filet Mignon. For sides we had the buttered rice and baked potatoes. Ante brought over a listing of the Ribeyes aged that were available by size, and I selected one. We asked for a bottle of wine, and Ante paired it with a fantastic Red Croatian!

The steaks were AMAZING!!! Perfectly cooked, the Ribeye aged in Whiskey was AMAZING!!! Filet Mignon, FANTASTIC! We did enjoy the Buttered Rice better then the potatoes... it was like a creamy risotto - Yum!

We finished with a dessert, a warm and fantastic lil pie!

We didn’t even tell Ante that we were celebrating our anniversary or that it was our last night in Croatia, but our experience here truly made our last night here!!! Thank you to the hostess, Ante, and all the great service here! ...