Service was great. A great atmosphere and general nicely finished restaurant. As to the food..steak review...I ordered the premium ribeye and it was very lame. I cook better steak at home for 1/3 the cost. Ive had some amazing steaks around the world at some exclusive restaurants and this wouldn't make the top 1000...the side of vegetables tasted great if that helps? read more

Blackhouse - Menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Leeds, XWY

Had a marvelous dinner at Blackhouse. It was our 2nd night in Leeds and this place did not disappoint. Food was delicious not 1 issue. Replaced my mint mushy peas (shhh don't tell the English) with a OMG Devine salad. We had a spot of tea, a sundae and a cup of coffee after dinner. Just a quick walk from our hotel. Recommend 100% read more

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Appalling service. Went onto their own website to book a table for myself, sister & our children to celebrate mothers day. Then at 4pm they called to say they had cancelled my reservation due to over booking. Being it was cancelled so late in the day, we couldn't get a booking anywhere else and so decided to book a takeaway via their website and within 2 mins we got a message to say order had been cancelled due to having no driver. I then proceeded to try call them 9 times to ask if they could send the order to their BD4 restaurant then I could collect rather than deliver and each time they answered and instantly hung up, then they called me back asking if i was calling about a missing order, i said "no but" and he hung up!! Now i understand mothers day is a busy day but that doesn't excuse such shocking service or lack of any service, the very least they could do is answer my calls or allow me to speak when they called me back thinking I was a different customer. Is all i can say is thanks for ruining mothers day for 2 mothers who never make time or effort for themselves and keeping hold of our £50 spent on your taking away service for 5 days meaning we now don't even have the funds to purchase a takeaway elsewhere & here I was repping Internationals food to my sister who had never tried your food. Seems opening a 2nd restaurant has ruined your service and I shall never be using them again!! read more

located in the heart of the city, this restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience with its diverse menu and impeccable service. From the moment you step in, the warm ambiance and welcoming staff make you feel right at home. read more

Excellent steak and service. Was a quiet night in the restaurant - Bank Holiday. All food was prepared meticulously. Highly recommend.

Having previously visited Grill On The Alley, their Manchester based sister restaurant, my Other Half and I were hoping for a similar level of quality when we visited Blackhouse. Sculpted shrubs frame the stairs leading up to the restaurant, which boasts a balcony for al fresco eaters and smokers the year round. When entering the restaurant, there are a number of booths next to the glass front of the building which provides an airy place to eat, with light pouring into the space. The bar area is a visual treat, decorated with a mixture of wire and exposed light bulb fixtures suspended from the ceiling at varying heights. It is an aesthetic success, and for that reason Blackhouse should also be considered for the sole purpose of drinking on a night out. On our visit, we were guided to the darker booths towards the rear of the restaurant, but on a miserable Sunday in January, that suited us. The only disadvantage of being placed there is the view outside. Although a few large ferns have been erected in an attempt to disguise the concrete office blocks, their brazen ugliness is apparent. This is not the fault of Blackhouse however, I blame the architects of the 1970's. Still riding on the self indulgent and gluttonous bandwagon of Christmas, we decided to push the boat out as far as it would go, and then maybe take a little holiday on it. To start, we shared the Blackhouse platter. I enjoy selecting dishes which the restaurant has attached its name to, it suggests a certain degree of pride. The first element of the dish were some fish cakes with a sweet chilli dip. They were unrecognisable from the insipid, inferior versions served up in bad pubs nationwide. The salmon was wonderfully spiced, and was the primary flavour. The secondary part to the dish was the skewered peri peri chicken served with a chilli infused satay sauce. I thought the length of lemongrass used to skewer the meat, ensured it remained wonderfully moist. Finishing off the platter was some lamb kofta with a mint yogurt dip. The meat packed a big punch in terms of flavour, and tasted like a healthier version of the much maligned snack. The entire dish was a satisfying and promising start to the meal. Onto the main course. I can not convey my love for steak. Any cut, any sauce, I could eat it for breakfast. Due to health and hygiene reasons, I don't. We both opted for the 10oz fillet steak, with jugs of peppercorn and red wine sauce. The meat was delectable. Char grilled perfectly on its exterior, and beautifully pink throughout, this was fillet at its exquisite best. The steak knives were rendered redundant, the meat was so tender. A mound of golden chips, and some steamed broccoli and green beans with shallots completed our selection. With enthusiasm akin to Henry VIII, and with a couple of breaks, we devoured the whole feast, deeming it all far too tasty to abandon. The service we received was excellent, very attentive without being invasive. There is often live music in the restaurant, hinted at by the presence of a piano. The meal was a gastronomic triumph. We completed out indulgence with a few pints of Guinness, an exemplary Sunday! I would highly recommend Blackhouse to my fellow steak appreciators. read more

Blackhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Leeds, XWY

Well if you're feeling rather affluent then this place is perfect for you! There's only really the price that I can be critical of Blackhouse for, although I do only seem to go there in January when they do their half price food offer. There were 6 of us on this visit and everyone commented on how great the food was, and between us we sure sampled quite a bit of the menu! The staff are clearly above minimum wage and they seemed genuinely happy in their jobs. The venue is well presented, and had a gorgeous view of the snow during our time there. If someone else is paying, then I'd happily go back, but otherwise I'll be waiting for my next yearly visit in January 2014! read more

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I was invited back to the Blackhouse by the management team to hopefully right the previous wrongs and restore my faith back in what I'd heard was a really good place to eat. This visit was more like what I'd initially expected. Being as it was a meal also for our 2nd Wedding anniversary I was so hoping for it to be better than I expected and I'm glad we took that chance. We arrived for our 7.30pm reservation and received a warm greeting into a very bustling atmosphere. We were consulted on where we would like to be sat and found a nice booth tucked away at the back which gave a great view to watch all the goings on and once again, appreciate the excellent house Piano player. The restaurant was very busy and the number of staff reflected this as was more than I'd seen on my previous visit. Our initial drinks order was taken by a very enthusiastic waiter, we were advised of the specials and what they had ran out of (always good to get that in early as I'd be so disappointed to select if off the menu and then be told it's gone!) and then we were given time to choose our food and wine. Again, the waiter was very attentive- suggesting accompaniments and sauces to compliment the dishes. As I'd already told the Mr, I had to try the oysters again as they had been my highlight from my initial visit, I opted for 6 Oysters and he the Calamari. The tastes for both were spot on. My Oysters were big and juicy looking and the platter they were presented on was lovely. I ate them alternating with the shallots and the Tabasco, they slipped down nicely. The Mr agreed they were good. Light and crispy batter for the calamari with it being cooked to perfection and a lovely aioli to dip them in pleased him and we wasted no time in polishing the lot off. Our dishes were cleared in good time and we were able to take in what was going on around us. All the tables seem to be dealt with just as well as us including the 15 people in the party nearby. I did ask one of the women her thoughts on the place while we were in the ladies and she said she was very happy with how things had gone- all food out on time, all orders correct and all enjoyed very much and she'd definitely recommend and come again. Our main courses were presented promptly and were visually delicious. I'd opted for the 'special' which was a rump steak in a chicken liver reduction on fondant potato with a side of asparagus and the Mr had posh surf & turf with fries. My steak was cooked medium- to perfection just as I'd asked. Nicely brown on the outside while maintaining it's juiciness and the sauce and potato were excellent additions to the dish- the asparagus was excellent but I felt 3 spears was a bit of a mean portion :-( My Mr was a tad disappointed with his dish, not the quality of the food, he just felt it didn't work well together for him but he didn't waste any of it!!! The scallops were nice and juicy and the steak was exactly as he wanted- rare. The chips were good and he was very generous in giving me all the crispy ones to soak up my sauce. We cleaned our plates between us, everything was delicious. Shamefully, we decided to partake in sampling the dessert menu. I opted for the sticky toffee pudding and himself the creme brulee, both were delectable. Irish coffee and an Earl grey T polished off a rather fine meal and we left with very full belies and faith restored. For the quality of the food alone i would have given 5 stars and highly recommend you visit there- especially for a special occasion or treat as it's a little pricey. Just a few things niggled me though- Mean portion size on the asparagus We had to ask for the background music to be turned off so we could appreciate the piano player We had differing servers for the wine/starters/mains being brought out which was a bit confusing as to who was ultimately looking after us. It felt a tad like the staff were overcompensating this time to make up for the prior visit. Overall I was happy to have gone back. Thank you Blackhouse. read more

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Went for dinner last night (Tuesday)....I was worried that being a weekday there would be no atmosphere. I was wrong! The restaurant was packed! The live music was great and the food and drink were all 5*. Can't recommend this restaurant enough, never fails to deliver top food and service. Well worth the money! read more

Blackhouse - Fillet & chips - Steakhouses Near Me - Leeds, XWY

Great steakhouse in Leeds. Hannah was an excellent server. I would recommend for anyone coming in without reservations. How luck were we!! We had the Argentine rib-eye w/ blue cheese sauce. very good, tender and cooked perfectly. read more

The Blackhouse does one thing right, steaks! Personally I thought the starters and also the deserts just didn't make the cut! However, main course was amazing! We had an 11oz rump steak, medium rare, which was great served with homemade chips - which were equally good. If you are buying sauce I have to say you get enough sauce to float a battleship! So only buy one sauce! Good range of beers, cocktails and wine. read more

Blackhouse is all about meat, in particular beef. Reading the menu must be a carnivore's delight - the is not only a host of cuts of beef on the main menu but a few (high end) specials as well. At lunch there is a good value set menu which is worth considering if you are in town during the week. When I last visited in the evening, there was so much beef to choose from, it would have been wrong to opt for anything else and a perfectly cooked medium rare slab of rib eye was swiftly brought to my table. It tasted as good as it looked - perfectly seasoned succulent beef. The Bernaise sauce on the size was delicious as well. I accompanied my meal with some fab cocktails - I would imagine that coming here for a few drinks would therefore be a good option as well. read more

The oesophagus is an evolutionary marvel. A muscular tube, controlled by a sphincter muscle at its southern end, it transports food from your mouth to your stomach in under a second. However if, like me, your sphincter muscle is prone to failure you can find yourself with a lump of (very expensive) steak stuck in your gullet, watching other people eating while you are unable to even drink your water. So, this review is partially impeded by my sphincter, which catastrophically gave up the ghost halfway two bites into my main course and ultimately led to hospital later that evening. However, my experience of the restaurant was most assuredly not. The setting is eminently suitable for this part of town - for this is Leeds' financial district and (the fleshpots of Greek Street notwithstanding) fair brims with granite headquarters and brass plaques. Suitably, Blackhouse feels expensive the second you walk in. The decor is dark and heavy, without being oppressive - airy and Mediterranean it is not. As with many restaurants, the increasing confidence British chefs seem to have found in mixing their own native cuisine with international flourishes feeds into the fayre. Steaks and seafood are really the order of the day here - and you will struggle to find anything avant-garde or overly Frenchified bothering the menu. I began with the carpaccio - beautifully sliced raw steak, served simply with parmesan and rocket in the classical style. I suppose there's a sense that you can't really mess up something you don't even have to cook, but it was delicious nonetheless. Being the piggy little swine that I am, I sampled everyone else's starters too - the fried chicken livers, chicken skewer and goat's cheese tart were all just perfect. And so the main. Ordinarily my black Yorkshire heart would feel a keen sting at even the *thought* of stumping up £56 for a main course - even to share. However, Blackhouse ran a 50% off voucher throughout January so I was able to order the chateaubriand to share with my wife without having to sell the family silver (read: IKEA cutlery) Rather bizarrely, it was presented atop a stand that placed the thing at eye-level. While it was undoubtedly a masterpiece of the art of burning bits of cow, I would have much preferred to be able to see people on the other side of the table instead, and we had to ask for the stand to be removed. But boy - what a piece of steak! The best steaks manage to capture the intensity of a blackened outside with a perfectly moist pink interior. The bigger the steak, the more difficult this becomes. Chateaubriand is a bit of a whopper, so it speaks to a very skilled kitchen that it was perfect. Perhaps slightly disappointing was the meagre boat of sauce that came with it. While I can eat dry meat all day long, someone with my wife's tastes - "drown it!" - would probably prefer a little more juice. It was at this juncture that the aforementioned oesophageal accident happened, so alas that I only tasted a fraction of this stupendous meaty thing. But it was also here that our waiter got to show how superb restaurant service can be. For a brief second, I think he suspected that I was going to die at the table, but swiftly he moved into fetching me water, extra napkins and the like and showing genuine concern (as well he might!) My dad followed me outside while I tried to get myself into shape, and when we got back to the table, not only had they taken his steak to be kept warm, but they had served up fresh chips and vegetables. So. Although my own meal was interrupted, the family were smitten like hell with the dining experience there (even if they had to endure my slavering, unrequited glances at their puddings). Now. Blackhouse ain't cheap. And it isn't a place for culinary adventure. But for atmosphere, service and quality you would be hard-pressed to find better. And now the happy ending. unlooked for, the waiter saved the rest of my steak for me, wrapped in foil. A brilliant little thing: he knew this was too expensive and nice to go to waste and he acted accordingly without prompt. Later, returning from hospital, I was still able to eat my half straight from the foil. It was *still* delicious. read more

We went to Blackhouse after not being able to book a table at Riverplate. We were seated at a table right next to the kitchen and while at first the atmosphere was great the volume of the staff shouting back and forth soon drowned out any conversation we were having. A table became available by the windows and when we asked if we would be able to move there they instantly said yes and moved all our stuff there. From then on the night just got better and better. Being with 3 steak eaters when I don't eat beef is always stressful as many restaurants don't cater as well for non beef eaters when they are known to be a steak house. However, as my favourite thing is seafood we were all really well catered for. I had the scallop linguine and it was one of the most delicious things i have ever eaten. The 3 steaks went down very well too! The live music was an absolute joy and it was just the right volume to be enjoyed but not prevent conversation. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was fantastic. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was due to the initial problem with the table by the kitchen. read more

I'm pretty sure that when I started Yelping, this fine restaurant was one of the first I had read about on here, and I've been dying to visit ever since. Promises of meaty expeditions, classy interior, live piano playing and a snazzy bar had all been made mention of, and that alone is enough to entice my carnal desires for a good feed. But, like the one ring, thoughts of steak and sustenance fell by the wayside for aeons, forgotten, lost in time. And then, the implacable call of 50% off in January wooed me back, a siren's song one cannot ignore. For deals such as this, you must book online. Let me tell you how easy that is. It's easy. It took less than five minutes, the booking confirmation was delivered straight into my inbox, and I was set. Table for two, 9pm, meat would be had. We arrived at about 8.25pm, in time for a warm up drink at the bar and ascended the steps to a bustling restaurant. The service was welcoming and relaxed from the get-go, and we were shown to the bar for a pre-dinner drink. They've a number of classics cocktails, wines and other sips to enjoy, and we opted for the classic Bellini. Made freshly before our eyes, it was the perfect pre-cursor. (I know, it's not a complicated drink, but it looked pro.) Whilst the music and the chatter inside is perhaps a little louder than some might enjoy, it wasn't difficult to talk and hear ourselves, and provided a lively atmosphere. Shortly after we were shown to our table, and given menus to peruse. And then I realised the chap serving us was an old friend! I'll point out, at this moment, that this had no effect on the service received; he was as attentive to us as he was to every other table, as were all the staff. It's clear that this is a quality machine, and the folks that work here are dedicated. In fact, every member of staff we spoke to were fantastic, friendly, and couldn't do enough. I particularly enjoyed the random outbursts of song from varied staff members, as they went about their business! Going by the recommendations, I ordered a large Malbec to accompany the Chateaubriand for two. It is one of the more expensive on the list, at £52.50, but remember you're sharing it. Let's get to the meat of it. 30 minutes of chatter later, and our delicious steak arrived. It comes complete with two little fryer baskets of chips, a dish of green beans, mushroom and béarnaise sauce. It sits on its own special raised wire platform, which makes it feel all the more enticing, and the instant it was placed before us I knew we'd been taken care of. We'd asked for medium, as my dining partner was wary, and I suppose if I were to have one niggle it might be that this was clearly rare. As it happens, I was overjoyed, as I love a rare steak -but would my friend cope? Turns out, she absolutely did. It was the best steak she'd ever had in her life, and I think I come close to seconding the notion. Everything you desire in a hunk of steak -warm through, beautifully seared at the edges, and melt in your mouth. The chips, beans and mushrooms (ordered as an extra side) all matched in perfect harmony to sing songs of flavour and taste on my tongue, and the béarnaise sauce, which I'd not tried before, was delectable. I can see what Tammy said about the skin on the sauce, but I'm not sure if that just occurred after we'd had it a while. In any case, the flavour was as good throughout. We were offered desserts, but to no avail, for even such a steak shared between two was enough to fully sate my pre-starved stomach. (I'd saved up room over the course of the day.) I opted for a dessert wine, again taking recommendation, and it was spot on. I can't recommend the Maury Grenat enough to settle you after a session here. We took one final tipple outside after paying, and sat under the heated parasols to round off a perfectly wonderful evening. Why not five stars? Well, I do wish I could have heard the piano player a little more clearly, but understand that it was a busy restaurant, and people like to chat. The atmosphere was a touch loud, but that does go toward proving it's a popular place. In any case, it was a first visit, so it gives me an excuse to return! In summary, for service and sustenance, this place is top notch. I highly recommend. read more

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I went to Blackhouse recently with a more switched on friend who had found out about a 50% off deal for January. I had been once before with work and it was quite dear so it seemed an excellent opportunity to sample the more extravagant end of the menu. Sadly we weren't the only people thinking that so we had to book at 9 on a Tuesday. A school night! I was very brave though and hoped the food would be worth it. Initially I was a little concerned. Other greedy individuals had swept the menu like rabid locusts and there was a list of items not available. However, there was still chateau briande steak available. Usually £52, it is shared with a companion and comes with two sets of chips, french beans and bearnaise sauce. Having availed ourselves of delightful bread and a cocktail to start, we decided not to waste time on an unnecessary starter and plunge straight in, plugging any potential holes with a side of mushrooms. I'll utter my one word of caution at this point; we ordered the steak medium but in my opinion the meat that came was definitely on the rare side. Luckily my dining companion much prefers her steak on the bloody side so we were happy, but you may wish to bear this in mind for your own excursion. Regardless of the blood, I thought the steak was absolutely fantastic. I find steak can be a bit hit and miss, and consequently a vastly operated dish at times, but this was outstanding. It finally made sense to me that people describe steak as melting in the mouth. As I said, usually I'm not a fan of blood on my plate, but in this case I can certainly make an exception. In any case, it didn't bleed directly on to the plate as it came on a nice raised wooden board. The chips were also really good, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It didn't look like a giant portion on arrival but I was absolutely stuffed afterwards. As it is quite dear, you'll probably want to save it for a special occasion, but it definitely won't disappoint. read more

I have to say I really do not opt for the pretensions prices of some restaurants in Leeds especially being let down on a number of occasions by overtly priced cuisine. However Blackhouse has had many a visit from me. Ok firstly because I like to use vouchers and go to restaurant's which have foody deals. This is so that I can splash out on getting thoroughly inebriated on expensive wine. Usually on a deal you get pretty ripped off in my opinion.. I believe businesses generally opt for cheaper fare on the deals and you generally end up getting portions which might only just fill the little bony stomach of my 11 year old brother. Or on the flip-side a mountain of overly cooked chips to compensate. Blackhouse shines - I usually go for the 50% off sale in January and for the past 2 years has not disappointed! With fillet steak that really does awaken my senses .. you know when that mmmmmmm kicks in. They also have some really beautifully cooked fish dishes like scampi made from langoustine which was a real treat even at £20. I recently went on a Sunday lunch deal where the sharing roasts were 50% off. I was wowed by the beautiful bloody cuts of meat presented on a tripod and wooden board which made is really edgy. With home made horse radish to boot.. I mean I love horseradish but I think it's only ever quite right when the hairs in your nose frizzle and you struggle to breathe slightly this was the real thing! At £35 for the full price however, I'm not sure I'd go that far for the pleasure. There are quite a few delights in Leeds for Sunday lunch at a lesser price. They don't scrimp when they have a deal on and you are treated just as friendly and as equal of other full paying customers.. we all know that "there only here on a deal" treatment - well this is definitely not the case. I would pay full price here and I have on a couple of special occasions... I once went completely overkill and spent a whopping £180 for two! The only let downs are the tiny veg portions and the fact that you may well get served by 3 people in one sitting. read more

My review of Blackhouse, or Grill on the Square as it now seems to want to be called, will come in two parts. Firstly, I shall review the food, and then I shall review everything else. FOODWISE... Blackhouse is in my opinion fairly middle of the road with most things. I myself had the duck spring rolls for a starter and having been undecided about the unweighted £55 wagyu steak or the 230g English special fillet, plugged for the Special having been told that the wagyu was the same size... a £25 price difference seemed excessive, whilst my companion had fried calamari and the house rump steak. The duck spring rolls, with hoisin, tasted like they'd been picked up as part of an M&S meal deal and heated through on a grill. As both quality and value for money went, they were a 1 star. The calamari looked like bad onion rings, even though I was assured they tasted okay. The rump, at medium rare, looked like a good piece of meat and was cooked well, with my table partner enjoying his steak. And finally, the special fillet was exactly that ... special. Tender, tasty, the perfect pink inside, supported by some of the best bearnaise sauce I've ever had, and sided with some of the worst restaurant chips I've ever had too... The food at Blackhouse is so all over the place in terms of quality that I could never honestly recommend it - while you might get one of the best steaks you've ever had, you can easily I'd imagine walk away with the exact opposite of that and end up paying over £35 for trash. In terms of everything else... the restaurant was baking hot, the toilets were messy, the staff were amongst the worst I've ever had the displeasure to be served by, almost throwing plates onto the table... All in all, bar one exquisite steak, the entire experience was one that I wouldn't want to try again soon - you can't have a venue like this that is so completely open to massive differences in service and quality from meal to meal and course to course, you just can't. read more

Like with many good restaurants, I have a keen sense of hearing, and heard some good things about this place. My ears prop up if I hear the word 'steak'. That's not an exaggeration. So after much consideration of when to go, I finally made a visit with my eating buddy on a Sunday afternoon. I knew what I was going to order, after browsing on their website - I wanted a big piece of steak. After a long working week, I needed a treat, so decided to go full out. I really liked the decor inside - maybe it was personal preference but it was modern and oozed class, which added to the whole dining experience. We were in a corner close to the window, and provided menus. A simple menu with steakhouse favourites always wins me over, and shouldn't be cluttered. If you want to serve good food, then specialise in a few things! As I knew what I wanted, I needed to decide which size steak I wanted to devour and I chose the 310g rib-eye steak, which is just shy of 11oz. I also chose the duck spring rolls as a starter, but requested it to be served with my main. After a reasonable wait, my food came with steady hands, and it looked really good just sitting there waiting to enter my stomach. I must say it was a fabulous steak, cooked medium, so had a little pink inside. There was a crisp exterior with soft interior, packed with meaty beefy flavour (as expected!), and I took the time to really enjoy it. The spring rolls weren't that great though. Too much pastry and not enough filling. After the steak, I decided to have a dessert. My all time favourite is warm chocolate cake with ice cream and there it was on the dessert menu, so I ordered it! The dessert was ok, chocolatey and warm, but there was something about the cake that didn't seem right to me. It was bitty. It didn't say on the menu that it was bitty. The vanilla ice cream was nice and complimented the cake. Overall it was a good experience. The service was also good and friendly and the waiters looked smart. Although it was a great main, the starter and dessert was average, so this barely managed 4 stars! If you're a meat lover, then having a steak at this place is definitely well worth it. I'll definitely make another trip and try out the other dishes on offer and maybe prop it up to 5 stars if I get a good starter and/or dessert. read more

I visited this restaurant with friends and really enjoyed it. The food and atmosphere were great there was a guy singing and playing the piano which really made the place special. The waiter was really friendly and helpful and I would defiantly recommend this restaurant. The only reason I have given this place 4 stars and not 5 is that it is a little pricey! But if it's a special occasion why not splash out! :-) read more

My fiancee and I were going to Leeds to watch Les Miserables on the opening day, January 11, 2013, and we decided on dinner in town. We had already had a less than satisfactory lunch in town at another restaurant that we usually frequent, and were unsure where to go. Then I remembered Blackhouse, which I had walked past on occasions yet kept forgetting to go to. We chanced it and didn't reserve a table, and we were lucky we arrived just before 1900, and a table was free, despite the place being quite busy. Firstly I want to say that the decor inside, the layout and the atmosphere are truly amazing - the bar in the centre of the room is a hive of activity, and the open-plan kitchen near where we were seated was not only a nice touch but sent many pleasing aromas in our direction. We each had a drink - the Long Island Iced Tea I has rarely been bettered, the peach Bellini my fiancee has was equally as nice. Because of time and money, we decided to forego a starter - something I promise to remedy on our next visit as there were so many tempting delicacies! The steak I had was amongst one of the finest I have ever, ever had in 32 years. Utterly, utterly beautiful. Perfectly done at medium rare, the taste was unlike anything I have had before - a kind of oak-smoky richness that enhanced the quality superbly. My fiancee had the home-smoked salmon and was equally as impressed. We both had a side of skin-on chips served in the frying basket - a simple but pleasing touch. Our bill came to just over £50, which for the quality of the food, drink, music and atmosphere, was very much worth it. Blackhouse, we take our hats off to you. Thank you for starting what turned out to be a spectacular evening. Credit to all your staff and the effort they put in! I can only apologise for not trying you sooner! read more

Awesome atmosphere! Great to see the staff enjoying themselves. Who wouldn't enjoy working whilst listening to such amazing live music! Great steak too. Couldn't ask for more! Big thank you to all the team at Blackhouse for a great night out! read more

What's better than a juicy, melt in your mouth steak? Nothing! Unless you're a veggie/vegan/any other sort of non-meat eater, in which case you too can enjoy the pure delights that Blackhouse has to offer. Prided on their locally sourced ingredients and freshly sort meat and Seafish, Blackhouse is synonymous with the highest standard of food that Leeds has to offer. As far as starters go, Blackhouse offer the crème-de-la-crème of nibbles with their Blackhouse Platter full to the brim of fish cakes, Peri Peri chicken, lamb kofta and a selection of dips, which for a starter is enough to get you loosening your belt buckle. The vegetarian options likewise promise hearty selections of cheeses, vegetarian kebabs, Thai asparagus with truffle oil, the list goes on! Although the salads sound delicious, you would be a fool to pass up the steak Blackhouse is so famous for. They range from your typical Rump 11oz to their Wagyu 'Kobe' Fillet, which comes in at a whopping £55. To accompany the steak is a range of divine sauces, home cut chips, French beans, mushy peas...you get the idea. I recommend Blackhouse as one of the best places to hit in Leeds. Price wise you really do get what you are paying for, however it is not pocket friendly. A 2-course meal would come in at around £24 and then there are drinks to add! The ambiance is great; the staff are very friendly and useful with menu choices (I once couldn't decide between a steak and their Yellow Fish Curry in turn the waiter brought out a sample of the curry to aid my choice). Must have: Any of the steaks, or the Yellow Fish Curry is to die for. The delightful range of cocktails will also have you ditching your New Years alcohol related resolutions. read more

Blackhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Leeds, XWY

I can't recommend Blackhouse highly enough for a special meal out. Yes, it's expensive, especially if you go for the £50 Kobe steak, but the atmosphere, service, and choice on offer makes up for that. If you go for the Kobe burger, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. It has the taste of Kobe meat, with the best chips you've ever had in your life. Drinks come quickly, service is friendly, and the food is amazing. The highlight of the decor has to be the huge fishtank. As long as you're prepared to pay at least £50 for a meal for two, you'll have a great night out. read more

It's too darned loud. It was a Friday night - and maybe they aim for the post work or pre club crowd, or maybe just me... But having to talk loudly to a person you're knee-close to just isn't on. Combine that with really noisy staff and the great food and decor is forgotten by a generally stressful experience. Will I be back? Probably not. read more

Love it, one of my all time fave places to eat in Leeds - service is excellent, food is great although a little expensive well worth it ;) waiters / esses are just wicked always up for a hoot a must go if you in leeds read more

Went here with our couple friend in jan when its half price. I got ylthe T bone and it was very nice. Can say I am glad I didnt pay full price though. My wife got a sirloin which was cooked perfectly and was full of flavour but the real winner was our friend who got the fillet and it was sensational. Melt in your mouth good. For a steak house in leeds I haven't found a nicer one. It has lost a star due to the T bone being over priced if I had had to pay the full amount. Next time I will stick with the rib eye and garlic prawns which is fantastic. read more

This is a restaurant with a beautiful interior and a pleasant enough atmosphere but I found the food a little bit lacking. Don't get me wrong it was passable but the steak I had just lacked that extra bit of succulence I'm used to elsewhere. The staff very smartly dressed with emphasis on uniform presentation. On to the real reason I am writing this review, I felt a little bit insulted when I complained about the time we were waiting, instead of an apology all I got were various unrelated excused about why my food was taking so long. Next time I won't be ordering a well done steak, and perhaps I won't even return again at all I haven't decided if its worth another try. I hope the management can learn a lesson in humility and accept complaints a little more graciously instead of responding with excuses. read more

Lovely atmosphere, particularly when they have their live music of a pianist. The food and cocktails are also superb! I really recommend the beef fajitas. Cannot fault. read more

Great atmosphere and very nice food and the acoustics lets you be intimate with even bigger parties. Will warn you recommend the muscles in cider and chorizo! read more

A very nice restaurante, where Est Est Est used to be. They specialize in steak, but they also have sea food. It is expensive, especially the Kobe steak, but quite good value for money. Service here is very good, although it does get busy the staff keep on top of it. If you are willing to pay a little bit more you should try this restaurant. read more

Absolutely love it. One of my favourite restaurants in Leeds (and I eat out quite a lot!) Great food, awesome ambience and good service too. They have live music ever night which makes it very special. The restaurant needs to be booked especially if you are more than 3 people. I have not been disappointed with the food there (apart from the one time when I had Mackerel). Think it may have been my fault though as I don't like Mackerel too much. Highly recommend: - the prawns, the fish cakes or the sticky beef salad (to start) - the fillet steak, the Wagu burger or the Tuna steak (for mains). - Creme Brulee (for dessert) Great 'first date' / romantic dinner place. Good as a place to go with work colleagues too - nice and chilled. read more

Came here in a rather large party this evening. On behalf of myself and my partner we were quite frankly disappointed with various elements of the evening. In saying this, the atmosphere in the place and the staff were fantastic. Very accommodating indeed. The food was tasty, my steak in particular was beautifully cooked however some of the other diners in my party had asked for theirs cooked in various manners (in particular two friends had the same steaks and asked for them both medium and both came cooked completely differently) The main complaint from our party was that although the food was lovely, you really don't get much at all for your money. Even with the puddings there was a teaspoon of cream that came with the chocolate torte as tasty as it was. We went with a 50% off voucher and even then the bill was more than we'd pay in some more upmarket restaurants, it made me wonder just how much markup there is on the food. A nice meal but I don't think we'll be coming again, sorry read more

When you have the 50% off deal it's a fantastic night of delicious food and fully worth the money...but I wouldn't go if I had to pay full price. Not that it's not great food...but I just can't justify the prices. But if you aren't a poor sod like me-check it out! You won't be sorry. Also...perfect for a first date, very impressive atmosphere amd quite romantic. read more

Went there last night fantastic place staff and food can't wait till next time menu is superb I choose the chateaubriand the best Iv ever tatsted read more

what a lovely atmosphere in this place, i took my gilrfriend for her birthday and i was really happy at how nice the place was. the food is superb, its mostly grilled stuff. i had the steak and it was proper yummy yum yum! service was top end too, well done read more

Everything we ordered but the Chateaubriand was quite delicious. The Chateaubriand was a bit dry and hard. Didn't have much flavor to it. Overall, nice atmosphere. Great wine selection. Service was good. Bread was pretty tasty but this place has nothing on Gaucho. read more