Steakout Meat House Overall, I wouldn't say I was satisfied—but “disappointed” feels a bit too harsh. My visit to Steakout left me with a sense of what could have been. There's promise in the name and setting, but the delivery fell short. Starters: The onion rings were overcooked, with a batter that tasted burnt and disintegrated upon touch. The onion itself lacked freshness, giving the dish a stale undertone. The buffalo wings were coated in an overwhelming dose of Tabasco, which masked rather than enhanced the flavor. Instead of a bold, balanced bite, it felt one-dimensional and rushed. Sauces: I ordered both the mushroom and pepper sauces to accompany the main—but neither lived up to basic expectations. The mushroom sauce was simply sliced mushrooms soaked in a sour, acidic base that clashed with the meal. The pepper sauce lacked both richness and presence—no peppercorns, no depth, just an undercooked, forgettable liquid. Main Course: My 340g rib-eye steak (well done) arrived sizzling, but without the marbling that brings balance. It was lean to the point of being dry. I sliced around the cut trying to find fat—but there was none to redeem the texture. I had hoped the sauces would bridge the gap, but they only made things worse. Service: The restaurant wasn’t busy, yet my request to serve the main course after the starters was not honored. It arrived early, making the meal feel rushed. The server did check in twice, and I did raise feedback about the sauces, but no action or gesture followed. Beverages: One notable omission for a steakhouse setting—no alcoholic beverages are served, as the restaurant adheres to halal service. While I respect that choice, it does take away from the full dining ritual for guests who enjoy pairing their meal with wine or a spirit. It’s not about alcohol—it’s about ambiance, completion, and tradition. That absence left the experience feeling slightly incomplete. Dessert: I kept it safe—a scoop of chocolate ice cream. No errors there. It was simple, cold, and the only part of the meal that gave what it promised. Final Thoughts: Steakout has the visual energy and branding of a great meat house, but the food and service execution need improvement. If the kitchen refined its approach to flavor and pacing—and if there was an option for guests to enjoy a beverage pairing—it could truly live up to its potential. Rating: 3/5 – For the brand, the service effort, and the hope that next time, it steps up to the plate it...
Read moreVery disappointing. More than 30 quid for steak and fries. Ordered the Porterhouse and it's probably the t-bone I've ever had. Like worse than breakfast cafe quality. Can't even say it was cooked well done, it was more like congratulations. Absolutely torched and cutting it was painful. Way too much salt, badly balanced against the marinade. Had a few bites and stopped. I last tried Steakout years ago in a different area and it was pretty bad (but their chicken was good). This was an even worse experience on my return. An insult to the braai; if they served this in Johannesburg they would be kidnapped and shot! Can go Morrisons, buy an aged sirloin for 5 quid and I guarantee you it'd probably turn out better than what you buy here.
If you really must go and get steak - go to Miller and Carter. For the same price you get a humongous 16oz dry aged rump, fries, a wedge and beef dripping sauce to go over it and they actually know what they're doing.
It was so bad Deliveroo who normally only part-refund actually refunded the entire cost of the steak when I showed them a photo of it. They'll probably try and defend this and say 'well eat in the restaurant, steaks are hard to deliver'. There are two other decent steakhouses in Harrow, one doesn't deliver anymore at all (only did during Covid) - the other is Miller and Carter. Miller and Carter take over 20 minutes to drive to my house from the other side of Harrow, Steakout are 6mins away in Harrow town. M&C doesn't get the cook as evenly as they do in the restaurant, but they also account for travel time where the extra resting will cause it to cook more. Arrives pretty much above satisfactory every time. It's...
Read moreVisit this branch and if it wasn’t for the fact I was invited, I would have walked out. We had a reservation and when we got there, we had to wait, which was understandable, it was a bit busy. Eventually we got seen and shown to a table. After sitting down, we were handed the menu and waited quite a while before we were able to order. We ordered and again sat there a quite some time before the drinks arrived at the table, eventually I had to ask a member of staff about the drinks and she went and checked and came back and said the drinks would be there in the next 2 minutes, me being me I decided to time it, it took a further 3 minutes for them to arrive at the table. Three of us sat at the table, we all ordered wings and two of us ordered the same wings so they decided to put all the wings on one plate and when we asked why, we were met with “because they all fit”. I ordered the Tandori chicken burger and all I could taste was the charred edges which at times left a bitter taste. The rest of the food seemed alright however I did not enjoy mine. After the table was cleared we were not asked if we wanted to order dessert, though at that point we just wanted to leave but nevertheless, it...
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