It's no secret that I love a good burger. My love stretches far and wide, and hell I'm even obsessed about meatballs, and really, a patty is just a big flat meatball, no? The answer is yes. End of. Anyway, my number one burger joint in London thus far is Byron Burger, but everyone's been going on about the Hawksmoor burger and the Goodman burger and which one's better manana. Having always come from the school of I-want-to-find-out-for-myself, last week I hit up Goodman Restaurant and ho'd into the Goodman burger. I'd been to Goodman in their pre-burger days, so I already know the meat's good. But how will their burgers fare? Well, you know what, Goodman puts up a damn good fight against Byron, and I'm scared to call the odds but that brioche bun, a classic towering fluffy brioche bun, almost pushes it over the edge, straight into the winner's circle. Almost. Goodman's patty is also bigger, fatter and juicier and cooked a deliciously perfect medium-rare, better than Byron's 6 oz patty. But Byron has that pickle, which I adore and Goodman, well teeny tiny pickles and sometimes, boys and girls, size does matter. Aside from the pickle, Byron's burgers are also circa £7 which even with chips is a few pounds less than Goodman's £12 (with chips). sigh Maybe I ought to love them all equally. Like my little burger babies. Yep. How about this: If you're just after a simple burger, nothing fancy and possibly not even chips, then definitely go to Byron. But should you be after a schmancier meal, like you kinda wanna impress someone with a swish dinner but y'know showing you're all down to earth and stuff and you eat burgers, Goodman is probably the way to go. But I do hate to choose I mean, they are my burger babies now and I love them equally! Honest! read more

For photos see Greedy Diva @ http://greedydiva.blogspot.com/2010/03/goodman-all-hail-great-goodman-burger.html Should we go for a burger at Goodman?". Despite my better instincts, this was apparently not a rhetorical question. I almost did not bother to answer, thinking the affirmation so obvious that I could just turn up. In any case, my tardiness in reporting back on the Goodman burger has more to do with a hectic schedule, cleverly belying my utter raving enthusiasm for what was a sensational evening. Goodman is essentially a steak house. Not of the tawdry, checkered table cloth and grey chewy steak variety you see around Leicester Square - often frequented only by hapless tourists and dodgy stag doos - but a real, classy, clubby New York style steak house (but still with no frills like, say, tablecloths) widely reputed to serve some of the best bits of grilled beef in London. I'm salivating just at the thought of it. However, my visit to Goodman was of a different kind. I had teamed up with some other like minded bloggers and we had one thought in mind (some might even suggest we had but a single thought between us [how cruel]). Our mission: to devour the Goodman burger. A good burger in London is a thing of rare beauty. Hawksmoor's is lovely (more on that in an upcoming rave) and Byron's is also good. But my absolute favourites are both in New York - at Little Owl and Shake Shack respectively. What would Goodman have to offer? A bloody good burger, so it turns out. The hefty 1/2 pound beef patty is thick, dense, rich and smokey. The finely minced patty is nestled nicely in a glistening bun along with the essentials - pickles, tomato, onion and lettuce - I added cheddar. There are optional extras like egg (a la the Aussie burger), fried onion and mushrooms (but why detract from the glory of the top notch beef?), and we shared a side of Bearnaise. The thick cut fries (which some bemoan, but I adore) come as a package deal with the burger for £12. For a price comparison, Byron's (very good) 6oz cheeseburger with fries will set you back £10. This makes Goodman's rather upmarket and sizeable burger, in a classy steak house setting, something of a good deal. (I know some will not see the value in paying 12 quid for a burger and fries, but they're probably unlikely to read my blog too often.) We also shared some delicious creamed spinach with Gruyere, lest our heart rates might be taking it too easy. I am not going to launch into a rating comparison with the Hawksmoor burger, since they are the apples and oranges of the burger world - and to do so would burden me with something of a Sophie's Choice type dilemma. Hawksmoor's burger is a looser and gloopier, unabashedly UK burger, including marrow in the mix. Goodman's half pound patty is extremely dense, finely ground and more uniform. It's more like a thick set version of a traditional US style patty. I loved it, and ate it all (naturally), but not without a subtle popping of the top button. If you can bring yourself to visit Goodman and not have a steak, you're going to be happy with your burger. But the end product is not the only reason I fell head over heels in love with this place. The intense passion for their product, detailed back to front knowledge of it, and dedication to serving their customers the highest quality was the clincher that really won my heart. Although we were not invited to dine, and booked without blogger ID disclosure, the Goodman crew caught wind that we were coming. Under the hospitable eye of manager David Strauss, they prepared for us a starter of beef carpaccio (creamy, melt in the mouth) and a couple of surprise In-N-Out (West Coast USA burger chain) style burgers to divvy up between us (knowing the current moans about the need for someone to adopt and perfect a basic US style greasy burger in London). What absolute champions. This one was layered with 2 thinner patties and oozing slices of melted "plastic" cheese (not Kraft, but along those lines). It was also delicious and was sided up with oodles of thin fries smothered in fried onions and thousand island style sauce. Yeah baby. Although potentially heart stopping, it was of course still of the Goodman quality and had less of the grease factor of the greasy US chain burger (which you may or may not view as an ideal thing). A fascinating tour of the kitchens with chef extraordinaire, John Cadieux, revealed the Josper charcoal grills at work, where gigantic, thick steaks were being grilled to perfection at the coal face. Inside the Goodman dry aging room, enormous sides of prime beef lined the shelves, some aged and decayed to the extreme. Walking into it was something of a "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" moment and I was feeling more like Augustus Gloop by the minute. There's both USDA beef, and Scottish grass fed varieties. I would love to back for the steak as soon as possible. John's knowledge of and passion for his read more

I love a decent steak, I decided to try this place along with couple of friends. I been going to Gaucho and I thought try somewhere new. I found this place on Yelp and saw very good reviews. The place definitely did not disappoint, awesome selection of meats along with wide range of tasty sides to go with it. Definitely recommend this place if you are into your steak! read more

I have a top 3 of steakhouses in London and this is my no 2 , My standards are above high so either way it gets a full 5 stars and you are guaranteed to have one of the best steaks of your life. As well as very warm friendly professional service, Have been to both Mayfair and the one in the city, The one in the City can get quite crazy but it's a very good kind of crazy, Where as Mayfair can be a Romantic Setting if need be. There is also always a great choice for meat lovers, from Aberdeen Angus, to Irish to USDA and Australian Kobe (Wagyu) so is fun going as a group and tasting a bit of cattle from different parts of the world. read more

I had just arrived in London, I asked a taxi driver to drive me to some other steak house (can't remember), but he said: You want steak? Go to Goodman. And well : best steak I've had in my life! Excellent, friendly service (we sat at the bar). Interesting wine list, very diverse, unique. Great lively atmosphere. Loved it. read more

And they have a good selection of wines. The service is really great, and the staffs are all friendly and attentive. Surely satisfying and fulfilling experience. It is a best spot for a date or even for a business meeting. I will definitely go back here again on my next visit. read more

Delicious meat. It is actually one of my favorite steakhouses in London. Try it with the foie gras on top..... it is to die for! Only downside is the noise if the place gets packed. read more

Excellent steakhouse. Had the ribeye with both Stilton sauce and au poivre. Stilton is a red wine and blue cheese sauce that is very interesting but a little rich for me. The au poivre could have used more poivre. Steak was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Beer selection is a little thin but there is a very good wine list and an excellent whiskey selection. read more

Went here for a pre-board meeting dinner two or three months ago, and followed up a week later with Saturday lunch. It's very simple, but v. good quality steak - Irish, English, Australian, Japanese beef. I had the Irish fillet - done perfectly and good flavour for a fillet. Knowledgeable and engaging wait staff. Good wine. Delicious food. Dark wood, comfortable interior. Busy after work, but a veritable oasis on a Saturday. Reasonably pricey, but worth it. read more

THE BEST STEAK I've had, any where! They aged the meats themselves. The staffs are so very friendly and helpful. A MUST for steak lovers... read more

This was my favorite steakhouse in London. Ordered the 800 t-bone. It was huge and very tasty. I got the "American" style one - go with that. Service was excellent and so was salad, sides and apps. On par with Ruth Chris. It wasn't cheap but I knew that going in. Highly recommend- you won't be disappointed. read more

Both my husband and I agreed that we had the best steaks of our lives! We live in San Francisco, but I'm from DC and he's from New York, so we've had our fair share of quality steaks. Not only was the steak cooked to perfection (we later learned many of their steaks are from the U.S. and Scotland), but the sides were incredible...not dripping in butter, but extremely fresh and flavorful. The cocktails were amazing, and as we were celebrating our anniversary (sort of, but a little late), they brought us complimentary champagne! We made friends with some locals who introduced us to the chef, who then took us on a tour of the kitchen. What can I say, this was the ultimate experience and if/when I go back to London, I will make it a point to come here! read more

If you want a really really delicious steak that's also really expensive with a great cocktail, glass of red wine and some expensive side dishes this is the place to come. The service was extremely attentive, the quality of the meat was impeccable. The atmosphere was low key and probably really good for a business meeting. I took my mum and sister here for a treat. They both loved the food. We even ordered desserts which were delish. Well worth the money but only for a special occasion. It's probably as good as Gaucho. read more

I had dinner at Goodmans last night after a friend recommended I try it. I am so glad I gave it a go as the food, service, location....everything was pretty much perfect. When I first saw that it was just off Regent Street, I was a little aprehensive as it is a touristy area but luckily, it is just "off" enough that it is in a quiet area. Once we got in, we were walked through the different cuts of meat and given plenty of time to decide. The meat was AMAZING. I had the filet cooked to a perfect Medium Rare. The star of the show, however, is their sides. They have a seletion of triple fried chips, TRUFFLE chips, garlic and lemon spinach and, my personal favorite....LOBSTER MAC-N-CHEESE. It was so rich and tasty...we couldn't finish it. For dessert, the brownie icecream Sundae will change your life. It is AMAZING!! Stacks of icecream with caramel, chocolate and little cubes of BROWNIE!!!! Order it...I promise...you'll be a fan!!!! As far as steakhouses go in London, this gets 5 stars for me. I'm sure better ones exist out there...but for a range of amazing starters, meat, beautiful sides and dessert to boot...you really can't get much better than this! read more

With all the fantastic restaurants in London why would you settle for an expensive American style chop house. Agreed there are some good cuts of meat in huge American super-sized portions but it is all completely predictable in decor and menu. While I wouldn't say there is anything bad about it, the quality of the food is very good and the prices reflect that, I just can't say there is anything exceptional to recommend. Even the sides such as truffled chips, well they were fine, but I've had better. Much better. And tastier That's pretty much how I feel about this place. read more

Packed with a lot of people , it was so full that that gave a us a seat outside , but before our meal came they said tables left a little earlier and let us sit inside .. this place is a must eat .. everything we ordered were on point , ribeye steak , truffle macaroni and cheese , fries , lobster bisque and ravioli , we literally ate everything .. read more

Yelp is now in the UK and France. Fantastic since I'm in London and Paris five or twenty times a year. I have so much love/hate for English and French cuisine, I look forward to mad-dogging all things euro. Goodman is actually around the corner from my flat. I recommend having a reservation, even on a Tuesday night. I was there a week ago. Nothing out of the ordinary. Same old, same old. Five stars because I was having dinner with my top guy from the office, and Goodman's had his father's wine on the menu. Good stuff! read more

Great steaks(barley and grass fed)..Know that the different grain fed steaks taste different (grass,barley,corn)...Skip the shrimp tempura appetizer..Also, stick to beer and wine as cocktails are not batenders' expertise...Save room for the brownie sundae. read more

Great steak (especially the one with foie gras!!), burger, sides. Have no complaints. Great cappuccino too!! Service was impeccable. Will definitely go back whenever we're in London! read more

This steakhouse is the best I've ever tried. The staff was so accommodating in changing our reservation to an earlier time. The meal was delicious, especially the mac and cheese with truffle and gruyere cheese. Definitely a must try if you're in London. read more

Great steak. Nothing over complicated just fantastic meat cooked really well. Few places do medium rare the way it should be done but this was expertly done. read more

First time in the UK, wasnt sure what to expect at a steak house outside of the reviews we read online. We chose this one over the rest because they had good reviews, were located well and they took reservations. Three really important things while on vacation! The one cool thing was that the server was also your own personal steak chef so not only could the answer questions about the meat and cooking style, but they had to face you when they brought it out to you! The disappointing thing was that the steak was only OK... It was more of the quality than the cooking because the flavors were delicious. It just was not a pleasure to eat.. When I go to a steakhouse that charges upwards of $30 per piece of meat, I expect quality meat.. just sayin...!!! The server seemed to disappear once the food came, probably because he knew we were not feeling the food.. The atmosphere was cool, their wine list was OK, but a little overpriced for the selections. I was in a beer mood that day, which apparently sent the message that I perhaps didnt know what good meat was since I preferred that to their underqualified pretentious wine list. Oh well, wont be back, but here is my two cents. read more

The meat menu will blow your mind. And confuse you terribly. All good though.

What a steak! Definitely I enjoyed dining here. I loved the food, the meat, the place, the service,... A friend said this place had the best meat in town, and I think that must be true. Next time I'm in london I will repeat here for sure. Very recommended! read more

Ate here tonight and had maybe the best steak i have ever had. I sat at the bar and one of the bartenders recommended the bone-in ribeye. It was cooked to perfection. I also had the caesar salad with white anchovies, which was also delicious. Great service (at the bar at least) and great food. Highly recommended. read more

The lobster soup is plain, and the lemonade is not good. Only the steak is OK. Just OK. I had too much expectation. And when I don't even finish, many waiters use their hand to touch my plate and ask me if they can take it away. If I don't finish it, they should not use the hands to touch it. It is not polite. read more

This is a very good stake house. Excellent atmosphere and service. It is good both for stake hose newbie and and expert. They show the meat parts and explain in detail what the options are. I think this is a very nice restaurant for a date...it gets your juices going :)...I mean you start thinking about the food even before it arrives. read more

Without doubt in the top two steak restaurants in London, along with Hawksmoor. Steaks are big, well aged and charred to perfection by the Josper grill. To maximise enjoyment order a selection of steaks for the table, getting some corn fed USDA, some grass fed from these shores and, if you can, a mix of dry (on the bone) and wet (off the bone) aged. These bits of beef really are special. On the topic of beef their burger is arguably the best in London, made from the same aged meat as their steaks, incorporating fatty offcuts from the joints. It's big, bloody (if you order it right) and smoky. The price doesn't change when you add toppings so for £12 you can get a cheese and bacon burger with chips, something many of the gourmet burger chains won't do for that price. Sides are good too, ranging from chips, through truffle oil macaroni cheese, to rich, creamed spinach. The wine list is big with some really nice stuff at the cheaper end, at around £26 the Don David Malbec is perfect with the red meat. read more

We had lunch at Goodman (Mayfair) last Saturday. We went there early, before they become too busy. Service was fantasic, food was amazing order the truffle chips! steaks a huge here. I loved this location and would highly recomend it for a nice night out. If you feel like a steak go there. read more

Steak is good , but if you order wine you have to make sure that you get what you order , ordered 175ml, but I think they did not serve the correct amount. Which is not right , especially if you are going to pay 12.5 £ for the glass, and really do not know how they measure their steak , but we have to get what we pay for. read more

Of the 3 in london, the one in mayfair is defiantly the best! the steak was cooked to perfection and full of flavour! i had beef dripping fries which were amazing too! the staff were polite and friendly and i would defiantly recommend. read more

I've eaten at quite a few steakhouse, but this one was really good. Went there last week with my girlfriend and my first impression was that the waiter was really friendly and kind. We ordered the 450 grams steak and I swear this is the best steak I've ever had. I absolutely love this place. read more

I simply recommend you to try the tempting meals. You won't regret if you go there. The interior is not so welcoming, but this is my own opinion. It is true that you might find the place cosier than me. read more

I always take my mom to Goodman when she comes to visit me in London. We both just love the fine selection of wine the place offers and the menu is full of delicious meals to go along with the drinks. Definitely in my top 3 Mayfair steak houses. It's not the cheapest place around but it is worth every penny. read more

Steak was great. Ever have great food that's spoiled by terrible service? I generally think of myself as someone who doesn't care about service as long as food is good, but we all have our limits. I'm a tourist in London. I can't help it if my family and I look and act like tourists. But to discriminate so badly was hard to understand. We never got presented with the board of meat selections or the specials chalkboard - the staff just totally skipped us to go to the table seated before us then after us. The service for the rest of the evening was cold and desultory. It just screamed "hurry, eat fast, and get out". The tables next to ours, clearly locals based on accents and clothing? Treated like royals compared to us. Look, the good people of Goodman - you're off Regent Street, minutes from Piccadilly Circus. Face it - you're gonna get tourists. Might as well treat them with some decency. I came with high recommendations about your steak and your mac and cheese, and left with a sour taste. Again, steak was great. So if you're English and/or live in London, go and enjoy. If you're a tourist, stay away. read more

Good steak, however and as a young female I felt the restaurant was more suited to the middle age man. It had a definite gentlemans club feel - ideal for some maybe but not for me. read more

Amazing experience for my son and brother's birthdays!! Best steaks in London!! Service was outstanding. Very friendly and attentive servers!! Highly recommend ! read more

Goodman is an experience in eating steak. We had an amazing meal with some amazing wine. I want to be clever but plain simple, it was great.

This isn't a review about the food as we've not yet eaten there (we will in two days time). It is, however, a review of our unfortunate experience with the dull-witted woman who answered our call and my frustrating attempt to make an extra effort to provide some feedback. We travelled from overseas and Goodman called us to confirm the reservation we made on opentable. After confirming at a cost of 50 cents a minute, I said, Me: you know, those of us who reserve electronically would find it easier to confirm electronically if you require confirmation. We don't have a local phone and this call is not free. Her: we call everyone. Me: I know, but I'm just trying to help you out since your future guests might also find calling you back to be a hassle. Her: would you like me to out a note in your permanent file that you don't want a call? Me: no. I just thought I'd tell you that not everyone has a local phone and maybe others with reservations made electronically prefer them to be confirmed electronically and not by phone. Her: we call everyone. So, awesome, right? read more

I hate leaving a negative review because I so wanted to love this place. The staff was friendly and helpful, but when a steakhouse overcooks your meat it's hard to evaluate them on anything else. I ordered my filet rare and it came back a solid medium. My wife ordered hers medium-rare and it was about the same as mine. Had we not been on a tight schedule to get to a show, we would've sent them back. If I find myself back in London I still might give them another try with the hopes the cook was having an uncharacteristically bad night during our visit. On a positive note they had a great wine selection! read more