Mad Cow Wine & Grill — Restaurant in Phú Quốc

When I hear "all inclusive," I correlate it with bad food, but that's not the case here. We aren't on an all-inclusive pass, so some items we had might not be part of the all-inclusive.

Aesthetically, this place says beef and not in a secret deal boys club like most American high-end steakhouse. From the name Mad Cow to the beef looking marble, it screams steakhouse. What didn't fit was the kimono folded napkins.

We order 4 items, so I'll list them out from the worst to the best items.

Worst is the tuna tartar. The best thing about that dish is the sesame chip. The tuna was on the dry side and could use better seasoning.

Next up is the A5 Sirloin. While the presentation was great (see smoke video), it took way too long to serve. We ordered a medium rare steak. It was great to see that the steak was cooked medium rare. (The last steak place we went to had it as medium well.) The pieces melt in your mouth and due to the presentation, which has a smoke smell to it, which we thoroughly enjoyed. While the meat and presentation were of great, I would have used a different technique. For a grilled steak, I expected a crisper crust. Also, there was quite a bit of inedible fat, which should not have been served. Thus making 1/6 of the steak inedible. The mash potatoes were quite good and had the smoke aroma as well. Despite all the negatives, I would still order the steak again. This time with a red wine pairing.

Almost a winner is the Summer Chill. This dish is very refreshing and tasty. The sweet, cold, and soury mixture made me feel like I was eating a dessert dish instead. There are two main reasons why this was not the best item: (1) it's not vegan-there is feta(?) in the dish. If you are vegan, make sure you ask it without. (2) vegans need protein, and I felt there weren't enough quinoa and chickpeas in the dish. There are also raw onions, so if you are like me and raw onions give you I stant gag reflex, I would ask the kitchen not to include it.

Old Town Road (whisky cocktail). If you like old fashions but wanted a sweet twist, this is a great alternative. As a former bartender, I honestly can't find anything wrong with this other than you need to order two because it's very small.

Overall worth the price. I would eat...

Place was empty. Yet service was bad. Expected more after seeing the reviews. We stayed at the Pullman. Full review:

What’s good:

1. The truffle burger was very good. The fries that came with it were outstanding. The highlight of our meal.

2. The yuzu chimichuru was very good and refreshing.

What’s bad:

1. This is a premium place with premium prices, we had the picante. It was tough and had a lot of sinew. Had to spit out the bits. It’s easy to make a juicy rib eye. I judge a premium place on tougher cuts. It was very mediocre for the price we paid 👎🏼

2. The service was very cold and transactional. Not attentive. We actually booked this place for a bday dinner with the reception, the receptionist told us she’ll make sure the restaurant is aware of it. No such acknowledgment was made. We had to ask multiple time for forks, spoons etc. The waiter also told us picante will come after the burger since it would take 20 mins. But he brought both together despite us telling him we wanted it after the burger. The staff seemed very disinterested in tending to us when the rest of the Pullman resort staff were more than warm. Did not feel like a premium...

After an exhausting day of snorkeling, we decided to indulge at Mad Cow Wine & Grill, perched atop the Pullman Phu Quoc Resort—arguably one of the island's finest steakhouses. The steaks here are masterfully prepared over a wood fire fueled by locally sourced mango and rambutan wood. This unique technique imparts a subtle fruity aroma and a distinct smoky flavour that sets their steaks apart. Sourcing premium beef from the United States, Japan, and Australia, the restaurant caters to all tastes with options for both dry-aged and fresh cuts.

A delightful surprise was the sea urchin pâté, a rich and creamy mousse that paired beautifully with the toasted sourdough. Adding a touch of drama to the meal, the theatrical preparation of crêpe suzette was as impressive as it was delicious. Equally stunning was the vanilla ice cream luxuriously wrapped with gold leaf. The 360° views from the rooftop are magnificent too! Fantastic value after applying our 50% discount as an Accor...