Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Lincoln — Restaurant in Lincoln

I haven’t reviewed anywhere in quite a while but I feel there is a fair amount of discourse about the quality of MPW Lincoln.

From my personal experience, I was pleased, if you’ve got the cash in your pocket I think it’s definitely a viable option definitely if you’re wanting a steak.

I opted for the goats cheese salad that is seemingly very popular and the steak au poivre.

The goats cheese salad was very light and tasty. It was only 3 main things, candied walnut, beetroot and goats cheese. Simple and actually very nice, earthy beetroot with quite a creamy goats cheese. Offset with the walnut, the sweetness was a really nice addition.

The steak - about as good as you can get, medium rare fillet with some lovely mushrooms which came together really well in the peppercorn sauce. I couldn’t get the sourdough with a knife and fork so just had to go in with my fingers, and admittedly it was very nice, I would’ve had no objection to a tomato on my plate but it is no deal breaker. I think both dishes were made of classic elements executed very well and for that I am absolutely pleased.

Though there is a couple of counters which may be deal breakers for many, justifiably so. Portion and price, even with a starter unless you’re going for all 3 courses, it isn’t enough food if you’re hungry. And a stinger the massive price, whatever you anticipate to pay you will undershoot. I found it very easy to add massive extras to the bill.. sit down and accidentally spend £5.50 on water when they ask “do you want water” and then a weird encouragement to add extras to the already exorbitantly expensive mains. I went with another person, we both had water, I had a starter and they didn’t.. £75! Admittedly you can waive the service fee but it can often feel wrong especially when service really is quite good and they’re very attentive. But if you want to spend big it is definitely highly enjoyable in my mind.

Staff undeniably very attentive, I hear mixed reviews of this but in my visit they were very good.

Overall. Impressively enough I don’t feel ripped off, undeniably it was massively expensive and you can feel a bit silly paying hand over fist but it is massively pleasurable and despite being undersized the cooking and ingredient are top end, at least in Lincoln.

Would I recommend? Yes. Under the condition that if you fully commit to a 3 course meal.. even if you share a bottle of water it’s around £50pp+. Definitely get a steak, obviously I haven’t tried the entire menu but to me the burgers looked a little sad and I think everything else didn’t sound hugely enticing. It’s a steak house and they definitely know how to cook a steak.

I liked the venue too, nice place and the electric bar is nice to stop in as well. Being high up is not as exciting as it may look but I like it.

I think I...

Had dinner tonight at the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse in Lincoln. The setting, with its splendid views of the water juxtaposed against the direct and stark charm of a local car park, provided an oddly satisfying backdrop to an extraordinary meal.

I decided to go mostly because of the name on the steakhouse. Marco Pierre White, is a culinary titan renowned all over the world for his intense passion and pioneering skills. As the youngest chef to earn three Michelin stars, his restaurants like Harvey's, The Restaurant Marco Pierre White, and The Oak Room are food folklore.

I adore his stylish and fiery curmudgeon vibes and am acutely aware of his influence and mentoring of other chefs including Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal. I didn’t really watch him on Australian "MasterChef" but his role as a pivotal figure in global cuisine meant I thought on my one night in Lincoln, his name and brand earned him my time, money and focus. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, most of the water front is chains and while this is also some sort of franchised place, it was phenomenal.

The steak was cooked perfectly to specifications. It was succulent and tender, the garlic prawns on top were delicious and elevated the dish with their flavours and presentation. The bearnaise sauce with the steak was very well done, and paired with the steak which was medium rare.

The roast lamb was impeccable, the saltiness of the gravy provided a well considered balance. This dish shone exquisitely for me, it had a harmonious understanding of how to do right by the lamb, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to you.

The sides we ordered were the cabbage and bacon, mac and cheese, and onion rings - these quintessential steakhouse staples were executed with finesse. The cabbage and bacon offered a delightful crunch and a smoky depth, the mac and cheese was a creamy, indulgent delight. The onion rings were golden and crisp and the sides added to and provided good flavour and textural contrast to the main meals.

The Australian wines on the list were not our best offerings, by a long stretch, so we opted for the rosé, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Malbec by the glass offerings. Each paired well with our courses, enhancing the flavors as we chatted and enjoyed the meal.

To conclude, we shared the Cambridge burnt cream, after I’d googled to read it is an English version of a crème brûlée. The presentation in the bowl was rustic, but it was delicious and was great to share. We paired it with a glass of port, and it was the perfect ending to a meal that proved the perfect ending to a long day. Definitely worth a visit if you find your...

We had very big expectations from this restaurant it being celebrity chef owned. However we came home disappointed. The food was lovely although the apple crumble was the most basic dish of apple wedges with slapped crumble on top. Anyway the 3 stars I'm giving isn't for food but mainly and sadly the service. Upon our arrival we were greeted by a young gent who we assumed was the floor manager on the shift. He then took us to the table and reassured us with the words 'if you need anything at all we will do our best to deliver' (or something alongside these lines with same meaning)... Well it ended then and there and turned into mouth service only. As soon as we sat down we were brought menus and we were offered olives... After 30 minutes waiting for olives (still!) I pursued a staff member to remind about the said olives and after apology the waiter sped off to what we thought was getting the olives.. No, we proceeded to wait further 10-15 minutes and needles to say after reminding staff numerous times we then received our olives after our starters arrived which was at that point defeating the whole point of having olives as a nibbly snack BEFORE food of any sort arrives. Secondly all 4 of us had 3 course and our table was NOT checked up at any point to ask how the food was. As a manager of front of house myself in many establishments I couldn't stress enough how vital this little gesture is! It's the opportunity to correct any issues that may occur with the dish and avoid either complaint or refund but we saw 3 staff members, two wearing black which suggests they were supervisory on the shift and very often the would stand by the till chattering and no attention to the tablez was given. Nobody also came to ask if we would like more drinks either. It really felt like chasing goose here for attention and service. I have dined in numerous venues throughout the area and sad to say I won't be returning. The service lacks sense of urgency and attention to detail. I hope this review can be a guide to retraining the floor staff...