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If you are interested in tasty yet affordable steak, then Flat Iron is the place for you! For only £14, you can get a very solid quality steak. I opted for the slightly more expensive £22 wagyu flat iron steak, which was indeed a bit more tender than the cheaper one but both were cooked perfectly and a decent portion size. These are just about as good as the normal expensive ones you'd get at other steakhouses. The sides are also great and affordable too! The truffled mac and cheese (£5.50) was cooked just the right amount, with a good amount of cheese, and some nice breadcrumbs on top. The crispy bone marrow garlic mash (£4) exceeded my expectations as the mashed potatoes were creamy, flavorful, and moist. The creamed spinach (£3.50) was also decent. Before you even get your food, they start off with free popcorn and then after your meal on your way out, there is free vanilla soft serve ice cream! Talk about good value! The restaurant itself has a good amount of seating, although it can get quite busy (we waited for about 20 min for a late Saturday dinner). There is a lively environment with upbeat music and dimmed lighting. Our waiter was super friendly and the staff are attentive. The service speed is also pretty quick. Overall, with tasty affordable steaks, great sides, and free ice cream, Flat Iron is really a clear 5 star place and a must visit for all steak lovers!
OMGOSH!! 100% the best steak I've had in a VERY long time! The flavor was exceptional, meat tender and cooked to perfection! The sides delish! Our server Camelia was helpful with suggestions which we totally took her up on! We shared the T-bone as Dana likes sirloin and I prefer filet. The garlic mash was cooked perfectly with crispy pork belly on top. The play list was off the charts (pun intended) as well. It's cozy, cute with shared tables so you can chat with others. Highly recommend this place if you are in Shoreditch!
Was going to give this place 3 stars as my flat iron steak was actually quite disappointing. I ordered it medium but it definitely came out medium rare. There was lots of stringy inedible gristle in the steak that I had to eat around too. I came in with high hopes and I was somewhat disappointed in my meal. The chips were very good, fresh and hot. The popcorn they give you as an appetizer is fine - different but not life changing. The price is good, at 14 pounds for a steak, but the steak tasted like a cheap steak. Also, maybe I should've ordered it with a sauce, I was hoping the steak wouldn't need sauce. Service was adequate, not super friendly but not unfriendly. The thing that blew me away was the complimentary ice cream. I wish they didn't give this to you on your way out, as it would've been nice to sit down at my table and enjoy the ice cream, but this may have been the most delicious vanilla soft serve that I have ever had and the chocolate shavings sprinkled on top were nice too. They make this vanilla soft serve themselves and I could tell, the vanilla flavor was just so robust. I wish I could come back just to get the ice cream, since my meal was very subpar but wow I would come back just to get that alone.
Flatiron is such a good value. Walked in around 9 on a Friday evening and managed to get a table. It was still quite crowded, and we quickly saw why. First, they bring out the free popcorn. No, I wasn't looking for popcorn, but I was thrilled to have it offered. The drinks were great, and the steak... Prepared and presented excellently, and it was a very reasonable price. Happily getting ready to leave, they hand us each a small, half-inch cleaver. It's for our free ice cream. Absolutely perfect.
Flat Iron had a delicious steak for £13. I added the béarnaise sauce for £1 extra and it was well worth it. The steak is a good size but it was best to add a side or two. I loved the truffle mac and cheese as a side; the side salad and the chips were also good options. A lite bite of popcorn and a petite ice cream cone are complementary. Both were delicious. The service was ok... at times it was difficult to get an extra water or silverware if the table did not come with any. The restaurant was very busy and lively, so that could be the explanation. Note: they include an additional fee for every steak purchased as a donation (I believe £0.10 or £1.00). The menu says if you are not interested in donating you have to specify prior to paying so that the charge can be removed.
£13 for a great steak in this economy? Sign me up. Loved the truffle mac & cheese, the creamed spinach, and the fries. Throw in a few beers and you're in for a great dinner. The portion sizes are relatively small, but it definitely fills you up and the steak is cooked exactly to order. Recommend rare or medium rare to keep the tenderness in the steak unless you have dietary concerns. Only disappointment was the cocktails, they are tiny and not worth the price. Free soft serve ice cream at the end was a nice bonus!
I absolutely adore Flat Iron! They have great service and incredible food! Their classic flat iron steak, beef dripping chips, and truffled Mac and cheese (I mean LOOK AT THAT CHEESE PULL) are genuinely some of the best food l've ever had. I love the complimentary popcorn you get to start and the soft serve you get on your way out (it's to die for). They give you the cutest little tokens for the soft serve too! Flat iron will definitely be one of the restaurants I miss most when I go back home, it's worth it to come to London for Flat Iron alone.
TLDR: Affordable steak (12 GBP at time of writing) and great service. Excellent (beef dripping) fries. This is not a steakhouse with plenty of selections. This is a restaurant for those who want the whole package (steak / burger, fabulous fries, ice cream and great beer) all at a reasonable price (around 15-20 GBP). Service was quick, perhaps in part because the menu has only flat iron steak and burger at the time of writing. The steak itself is decent but not steakhouse quality. Yet with the whole experience taken into account it will be a great meal for everyone.
One of the best meals I've had in London! When you're seated they give you fresh warm popcorn which is cool and different. I of course, got the flat iron steak which was only £13 and it was delicious, juicy, tasty, and cooked to perfection. The chips and Mac & cheese were good as well. There are steakhouses all around London that have similar steaks for double the price. Atmosphere was nice and cozy. Staff was friendly and when you're done eating they give you free soft serve ice cream on your way out! I don't have a negative thing to say which is pretty great because I can always find something negative to comment on lol.
4 months ago
8.5/10 I ordered the flat iron steak, cooked medium well, and I'd give it a solid 8/10. It wasn't the best steak I've ever had, but it was very juicy and cooked nicely, so still enjoyable. The truffle mac & cheese was on another level -- 10/10+. Hands down the best mac & cheese I've ever had in my entire life. Super cheesy, insanely creamy, with the perfect crispy crumbs on top. Absolutely flawless. I also had the Passion Fruit Collins (vodka, Aperol, passion fruit, vanilla, soda) and it was a 10/10. Perfectly balanced, refreshing, and not too sweet -- an excellent cocktail. Service was amazing and the staff was just as great. To top it all off, they do this fun little thing at the end where they give you a tiny knife, you return it, and they surprise you with a free mini ice cream cone . Such a thoughtful touch. Great food, great drinks, great service -- I'd definitely come back. read more
4 months ago
One of my favorite places - love the vibes inside and how lively and happening it is. The servers are great and check in often to see how you're liking your food. At first you are given some popcorn which is fun and then we ordered a steak and a burger and some fries and a salad. It was great and then you are given some ice cream at the end. I really enjoyed this place. read more
10 months ago
Cozy spot. Great food. Highly recommend. We didn't have a reservation. However, they were able to squeeze just two of us in despite being busy. We ordered the special for the evening, Wagu, but they ran out as it was popular. The staff was accommodating and offered replacements which were just as delicious. Favorite side dishes include: roasted aubergine, tomato and cheese bake, as well as the truffle Mac and cheese. But let's be honest. All of the sides were incredibly tasty. You can't mess up ordering any. And can we talk about the popcorn and ice cream?!?! All guests are welcomed with the complimentary popcorn. Then as you exit, you're given a token for a soft serve ice cream. Just loved it. read more
2 years ago
If you are interested in tasty yet affordable steak, then Flat Iron is the place for you! For only £14, you can get a very solid quality steak. I opted for the slightly more expensive £22 wagyu flat iron steak, which was indeed a bit more tender than the cheaper one but both were cooked perfectly and a decent portion size. These are just about as good as the normal expensive ones you'd get at other steakhouses. The sides are also great and affordable too! The truffled mac and cheese (£5.50) was cooked just the right amount, with a good amount of cheese, and some nice breadcrumbs on top. The crispy bone marrow garlic mash (£4) exceeded my expectations as the mashed potatoes were creamy, flavorful, and moist. The creamed spinach (£3.50) was also decent. Before you even get your food, they start off with free popcorn and then after your meal on your way out, there is free vanilla soft serve ice cream! Talk about good value! The restaurant itself has a good amount of seating, although it can get quite busy (we waited for about 20 min for a late Saturday dinner). There is a lively environment with upbeat music and dimmed lighting. Our waiter was super friendly and the staff are attentive. The service speed is also pretty quick. Overall, with tasty affordable steaks, great sides, and free ice cream, Flat Iron is really a clear 5 star place and a must visit for all steak lovers! read more
1 year ago
OMGOSH!! 100% the best steak I've had in a VERY long time! The flavor was exceptional, meat tender and cooked to perfection! The sides delish! Our server Camelia was helpful with suggestions which we totally took her up on! We shared the T-bone as Dana likes sirloin and I prefer filet. The garlic mash was cooked perfectly with crispy pork belly on top. The play list was off the charts (pun intended) as well. It's cozy, cute with shared tables so you can chat with others. Highly recommend this place if you are in Shoreditch! read more
1 year ago
Good price and quality of food, good service and staff, high quality of ambiance. Great environment and delicious food read more
Was going to give this place 3 stars as my flat iron steak was actually quite disappointing. I ordered it medium but it definitely came out medium rare. There was lots of stringy inedible gristle in the steak that I had to eat around too. I came in with high hopes and I was somewhat disappointed in my meal. The chips were very good, fresh and hot. The popcorn they give you as an appetizer is fine - different but not life changing. The price is good, at 14 pounds for a steak, but the steak tasted like a cheap steak. Also, maybe I should've ordered it with a sauce, I was hoping the steak wouldn't need sauce. Service was adequate, not super friendly but not unfriendly. The thing that blew me away was the complimentary ice cream. I wish they didn't give this to you on your way out, as it would've been nice to sit down at my table and enjoy the ice cream, but this may have been the most delicious vanilla soft serve that I have ever had and the chocolate shavings sprinkled on top were nice too. They make this vanilla soft serve themselves and I could tell, the vanilla flavor was just so robust. I wish I could come back just to get the ice cream, since my meal was very subpar but wow I would come back just to get that alone. read more
7 months ago
10 months ago
Flatiron is such a good value. Walked in around 9 on a Friday evening and managed to get a table. It was still quite crowded, and we quickly saw why. First, they bring out the free popcorn. No, I wasn't looking for popcorn, but I was thrilled to have it offered. The drinks were great, and the steak... Prepared and presented excellently, and it was a very reasonable price. Happily getting ready to leave, they hand us each a small, half-inch cleaver. It's for our free ice cream. Absolutely perfect. read more
3 years ago
Flat Iron had a delicious steak for £13. I added the béarnaise sauce for £1 extra and it was well worth it. The steak is a good size but it was best to add a side or two. I loved the truffle mac and cheese as a side; the side salad and the chips were also good options. A lite bite of popcorn and a petite ice cream cone are complementary. Both were delicious. The service was ok... at times it was difficult to get an extra water or silverware if the table did not come with any. The restaurant was very busy and lively, so that could be the explanation. Note: they include an additional fee for every steak purchased as a donation (I believe £0.10 or £1.00). The menu says if you are not interested in donating you have to specify prior to paying so that the charge can be removed. read more
3 years ago
£13 for a great steak in this economy? Sign me up. Loved the truffle mac & cheese, the creamed spinach, and the fries. Throw in a few beers and you're in for a great dinner. The portion sizes are relatively small, but it definitely fills you up and the steak is cooked exactly to order. Recommend rare or medium rare to keep the tenderness in the steak unless you have dietary concerns. Only disappointment was the cocktails, they are tiny and not worth the price. Free soft serve ice cream at the end was a nice bonus! read more
10 months ago
I absolutely adore Flat Iron! They have great service and incredible food! Their classic flat iron steak, beef dripping chips, and truffled Mac and cheese (I mean LOOK AT THAT CHEESE PULL) are genuinely some of the best food l've ever had. I love the complimentary popcorn you get to start and the soft serve you get on your way out (it's to die for). They give you the cutest little tokens for the soft serve too! Flat iron will definitely be one of the restaurants I miss most when I go back home, it's worth it to come to London for Flat Iron alone. read more
3 years ago
Fast service and simple menu. Great environment with dim lighting and plenty of foliage. Steak was decent. read more
10 months ago
4 years ago
TLDR: Affordable steak (12 GBP at time of writing) and great service. Excellent (beef dripping) fries. This is not a steakhouse with plenty of selections. This is a restaurant for those who want the whole package (steak / burger, fabulous fries, ice cream and great beer) all at a reasonable price (around 15-20 GBP). Service was quick, perhaps in part because the menu has only flat iron steak and burger at the time of writing. The steak itself is decent but not steakhouse quality. Yet with the whole experience taken into account it will be a great meal for everyone. read more
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One of the best meals I've had in London! When you're seated they give you fresh warm popcorn which is cool and different. I of course, got the flat iron steak which was only £13 and it was delicious, juicy, tasty, and cooked to perfection. The chips and Mac & cheese were good as well. There are steakhouses all around London that have similar steaks for double the price. Atmosphere was nice and cozy. Staff was friendly and when you're done eating they give you free soft serve ice cream on your way out! I don't have a negative thing to say which is pretty great because I can always find something negative to comment on lol. read more
3 years ago
Wow, a love a great steak and they don't disappoint. From the very first moment, it feels very cosy and inviting. The staff were very informative and helpful. I have the rump special steak, cooked medium rare. The fillet was sliced in row, see photo. I love that they had a huge butcher knife for the meal. It also came with triple cooked chips, which, tbh, I was disappointed in as didn't keep in the otherwise high standards. The waiter also recommend the fabulous orange time we had. I would recommend this place for all type of occasions. read more
After traveling for 10 plus hours to London, this was the BEST meal to satisfy our hunger. Upon arrival, the staff was very nice and let us know that the wait could be up to 45 mins. We decided to grab a drink from the bar and wait. The wait ended up only being about 20 minutes. Since we were pretty darn hungry, it was a nice little treat to see that they give every table a cup of popcorn right when you get seated. We ordered the flat iron, the special, creamed spinach and chips. Both steaks were cooked to perfection and the portion sizes were just right. The creamed spinach was probably the best we've ever had as well. Aside from the kind, fast service, the food definitely was worth any wait! read more
8 years ago
For the price, quality, and service, I'd say this place is great! Beware, there can be a long wait. Though they do use a neat app that texts you when your table is ready as well as indicating how far you are in the queue. The steak was served perfectly medium rare. I am always afraid of when a restaurant over cooks my steak but as that's all they serve, they can't get it wrong right? They have daily specials other than their standard flat iron steak, which is great. read more
The best flat iron steak I have ever had. Our friend that lives in London recommended that we get dinner here. I thought there would be more to their menu but their steaks just include their flat iron and a few daily specials. We shared a few sides which were all just ok but the steaks were magical. They were incredibly juicy and tender. If you had told me that it was a rib eye I would have believed you. My biggest regret is that I ate a little too fast so I didn't really get a chance to savor the steak as much as I would have liked. The steak is pretty small but make it last. read more
This place is some serious bang for the buck for your steak. I came on a Friday night and we waited for about 45 minutes but it wasn't too bad since there are other local places to check out or grab a drink to pass the time. The restaurant itself has great ambience and feels like a solid medium to high end place place to grab dinner. Service was great and really not much to complain about. This place is called Flat Iron... naturally you order... THE FLAT IRON STEAK! Flat iron is normally pretty rough and at only 10 pounds i didn't expect it to be great. To my surprise, I believe this is the best steak I have ever had within this price range at a restaurant. The steak was well seasoned, the sauces just right, and the sides were all great. They had an optional wagyu special that day which I tried and really enjoyed, but you can't beat the bang for the buck of the original flat iron. I ordered it medium rare and could not be more satisfied. Definitely would come back if I'm ever in town again! read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
I just got in from California, was tired and hungry and in need of a bit of info in regard to the tube. Well, I was met with a glass of water and some popcorn which was nice. I ordered the flat iron steak, with horseradish and creamed spinach. Everything was delicious as I refueled from my 10.5 hour flight. My waiter jotted down some train info for me, so Mission accomplished. Next time in London I'd be pleased to go back to the Flat Iron again, good food, good service and good ambiance! read more
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10 years ago
Well, Flat Iron certainly has this shit down, eh? Having never been to the other locations I didn't quite know what to expect. I surely did not expect this level of service AND efficiency AND great food all in one! 1. No reservations. At first I can hear you thinking -- groan -- really? In Shoreditch? No reservations? I'll be waiting FOREVER. But here's the thing -- you won't. The tables turn fast due to the speed at which these tasty steaks and sides are whizzed to your table (an abbreviated menu allows that) -- so you'll be eating before you know it. You'll also not be subjected to the utter bullshit Shoreditch host-snobbery when you turn up to a place without a booking and you get the dreaded "DO YOU HAVE A BOOKING?" sneer, as they glare at you stressed out and angry before you've even managed to cross into the dining room. RIght, none of that ok!? None of it. Flat Iron, bravo. 2. Limited menu. Steaks. Sides. Cocktails. Wine. One dessert. The options are limited, but if you want a really great steak for a tenner, you've come to the absolute right f'in place guys. The wine and drinks also lovely. The dessert was a bit of a miss for me (mousse -- but really, it was a cup of whipped cream) -- but forgiven, the rest of the meal was bonkers nice for the speed and the price. Wait, is this fast food and I've been tricked? No. No. It's not, but it's so fast you'll almost feel like it! And in some ways, that's a very good thing. Wait, all ways. 3. Shit runs in order here: VERY orderly. Everyone is with it. People are bouncing around serving popcorn starters and delivering plates and making people happy. This place is run on steak fat - meaning, the best way. Well oiled and something to grab on to. Another round of applause. 4. Location: FINALLY something in this space that doesn't SUCK. The last 2 attempts were abysmal. Flat Iron has the right recipe to spice up this somewhat dead section of Curtain Road. They've outfitted the space well, it's welcoming and nice and not obnoxious. This is a hard thing in Shoreditch sometimes. 5. PRICE. Cheap. We even splurged on the special steaks that were £15 each, indulged in a bottle of wine, ordered every side, additional fizzy non alocholic drinks -- and our bill was STILL under 80 quid. Go try doing that elsewhere near here that's not a food truck. I dare you! Well done. My only regret is now I'm leaving the area and won't get to make Flat Iron a regular haunt with friends and guests. It's a great low key spot that delivers high marks. Ps. Get it medium rare - always. read more
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7 years ago
Best steak house for me, with taste and price. Casual atmosphere is good, thanks for staffs. read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
Loved this place! Speaking as an American from out-of-town, this is definitely one of the best value meals in London. Steaks were on-point and the sides were just as delicious! The experience from the drinks to the ambiance were all worth the little ride to Shoreditch. If/when I go back to London, this will be on my short list of places to revisit. read more
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77 Curtain Road
Shoreditch EC2A 3BS
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Liverpool Street / Broadgate
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