Arrives and the restaurant was really airy and well laid out. The food and wine came quickly and…read moreperfect. The steak was exactly how I'd asked for it, rare and the wine went perfectly. The peppercorn sauce was yummmmmmmy with lots of flavour and my dinner companion loved it too. It was her birthday so I went to settle the bill sneakily and the friendly staff informed that I should have told them in advance and they would have offered something on the house and brought candled desert etc. Very nice and would totally go back to get my steak hit! :)

Have regular monthly lunches here with my oldest friend, who lives just round the corner…read more The steaks are reliably full-flavoured and juicy in the Argentine manner, served with fries or salad. I'd add a special recommend for their bread and delicious marinated olives as choice for a starter. As for wine, they have a good selection of Malbecs. It would be perverse to drink anything else with Argentine steak, but other options are available. Service is friendly and efficient and the place has an overall very comfortable feel even though it's quite a big, high-ceilinged room. Overall pricing is pretty reasonable for the quality. Don't forget to have coffee, that's excellent too.

Having visited several of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants before--including Bread Street Kitchen,…read moreGordon Ramsay Burger, and Hell's Kitchen--I came into Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill in Mayfair with fairly high expectations. Thankfully, it lived up to them. One thing that immediately stood out was how intimate the restaurant is. It's probably one of the smallest Gordon Ramsay venues I've visited, which gives it a cozy atmosphere but also makes for a different experience compared to some of his larger restaurants. The service was memorable, although not in the way I expected. When we sat down, I already knew the Beef Wellington was the signature dish and was prepared for the advertised 45-minute wait, but I wasn't quite sure what else to order. Our waiter enthusiastically declared, "I've got this," started saluting us, and proceeded to recommend--and seemingly order--the Beef Wellington, T-bone steak, and steak tartare before fully confirming what we wanted. We had to flag him back down and explain that we probably didn't need an all-meat feast. After some adjustments, we swapped the T-bone and steak tartare for gnocchi, Caesar salad, and green beans. In the end, those changes turned out to be the right call. The Beef Wellington was everything it should be--perfectly cooked, rich, and worth the wait. The green beans with pine nuts were unexpectedly one of the highlights of the meal, packed with flavor and executed beautifully. The gnocchi was also excellent, with a great texture and comforting richness. By the end of the meal, everyone at our table agreed that this was the best meal we had during our time in London. That's saying a lot considering the city's incredible dining scene. My only real complaint is the restroom situation. The bathroom is tucked behind what feels like a hidden doorway, and there are very few signs directing you there. Overall, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill delivered exactly what I was hoping for: outstanding food, memorable service, and a meal that stood out among everything else we ate in London. If you're debating whether the Beef Wellington is worth ordering, the answer is absolutely yes.

It pains me to leave a low rating for anything associated with Gordon Ramsay, but this meal…read morehonestly tasted like something he'd criticize during the signature dish challenge on Hell's Kitchen. The Beef Wellington was incredibly underwhelming. The pastry was soggy and lacked flavor, the beef wasn't memorable, and the mashed potatoes tasted like cardboard. For the premium price, I expected a meal worthy of Gordon Ramsay's name, but instead it was a complete disappointment. This is now the second Gordon Ramsay restaurant that has let me down, and unfortunately it's enough for me. I can't justify spending this kind of money for food of this quality, and I won't be dining at another Gordon Ramsay restaurant in the future.

Great place for brunch right by the train. But don't get it wrong - this is much more than a quick…read morestop-off. Come here for a nice date, a drunk or sober brunch, or for a good lunch or dinner. Prices are nice - we got out for two mains at £20 total. The service was fast for weekend brunch, and the food was so tasty. Stuffed French toast with bacon on top was the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and filling. I can only dream of learning to cook French toast that perfectly in my lifetime. The eggs benedict were standard - but in a good way. Very easy to make an overly rich sauce, a bad egg, a burnt bread or a poor filling and ruin it, but they didn't. Well done. Service was kind and fast - not sure why so many have complained. All o can come up with is that there are loads of very aggressive people in Vauxhall after a 12-hour stint at the clubs. Oh, and the chocolate muffin melted in my mouth. holy wow. Last thing - the chips are solid gold. Remind me of the old Burger King chips before they had to change them for health reasons. Worth your time, and won't cost you much money. Enjoy!! See my photos to see for yourself.

Vauxhall is one of those up and coming areas with a new station being built nearby. However it…read morestill lacks decent restaurants in the area, most of them being quite quiet and empty. However with the introduction of Counter it added a bit of class to the area. It's also gluten friendly which was perfect for my gluten intolerant friend as they had at least a one dish on each each course that was gluten free. I loved the fact it was under the Vauxhall arches, rustic on the outside but had a really cool modern look inside. Seating were arranged as booths with the leather seats standing up high so you had a lot of privacy. The lady who served us all evening was amazingly friendly. My friend may have crossed a few lines with his jokes but she went along with it and kept us entertained and feeling comfortable. Excellent service. Food was a hit a hit and miss and I find it to be more for locals in the area who want a nicer place to hang out and catch up than to make travel arrangements here. We started our evening with a cocktail and we both enjoyed the Aperol breeze. It was citrusy yet sweet from the passion purée with a slight bitter note from the vodka and grapefruit . Nice for light drinkers like me who knows nothing about alcohol. Now the food we ordered included : French cheese platter It consisted of Brie, Camembert and silton served with a variety of crackers and baby gherkins. It was pretty average and the different coloured crackers were more novelty than for taste as they were all quite dry and hard. Mussels in a creamy white wine sauce. This was a starter dish. It was a shame the mussels were so small it couldn't benefit the lovely garlicky sauce. Luckily there was a nice toasted sourdough to mop it up with. Scallops I was really surprised how fresh and plump these scallops were. Also loving the combination of the sweet touch of butternut squash purée and crisps, not only enhancing the flavour but texture too. Chicken and Tarragon Terrine. Really nice herby flavours coming out from this terrine. The meat was juicy, tender and mixed well the nice contrast of textures from the other ingredients. The apricot chutney added a nice zing to it and brought it together with the given sourdough. Grilled tuna. For a main my friend ordered the tuna being gluten free. It had so much potential being cooked perfectly, still fleshy, flakey and juicy. Sadly the tuna was too salty for anyone to really enjoy which was a real shame. Cassoulet with confit duck This was also over seasoned, drowning in salt. It was the most disappointing dish of the evening yet sounded so nice on the menu. The flavour was very one noted and lacked depth. The duck itself was slightly over cooked too making it a bit dry and tough round the edges. Counter Burger I wouldn't have thought the most generic dish on the menu turned out to be the highlight dish out of the mains. Beautifully seasoned beef patty, very juicy and the bun managed to hold it all together. Cheese lovely and melted and the crispy bacon gave it extra flavour and depth. The fries were like 'Mcdonalds' fries and who's not to like it. Fried nac and cheese balls These were nice and crispy but wouldn't have been so memorable if it wasn't for the lovely Chipotle mayo sauce it came with which had a nice sweet smokiness to it. Lyonnaise Potato These were nice and cooked really well with onions, slightly crisp on the outside and fluffy in the inside. Oreo cheesecake It definitely sounds nicer than it really was with it being described to be accompanied with crispy milk. It did arrive with a small glass of 'chocolate' milk that looked more like chocolate than it tasted. The 'crispy' in the description was just some crumbs of the Oreos topped in. Hardly crispy. The cake itself was dense and the base dry and hard. A bit of a let down. Mississippi mud pie This was gigantic and very gluttonous. The cake was very dense and although quite generic, I did enjoy the vanilla cream frosting on top. The brownie pieces were a bit forgettable though and didn't need to be there. Passion fruit creme brûlée The gluten free dish in the section and probably the most enjoyable dessert out of the three. The flavours and consistency were very balanced, light, sweet, milky and creamy. I wouldn't mind having more of this. Counter did let us down a little bit but with its forever changing seasonal menu it does seem they have hope. There does seem to be creativity in the kitchen too and some potential seeing how well it succeeded in the starters. It's still a great place for drinks and a sociable environment. Until something better comes along to Vauxhall I would still give this place another shot if I'm in the area.

The food was to die for. I came here for a networking event so we had a set menu of shared plates…read more Everything was delicious. The main dishes are cook We had : VOL AU VENTS smoked Montgomery cheddar, truffle Chicken Liver Pâté parsley, shallot, melba toast Wood Smoked Mackerel green cucumber relish, sourdough crisp Ash Baked Beetroot goat's curd, bitter leaves, aged balsamic ALL SERVED WITH ROAST POTATOES & SEASONAL GREENS Slow Roasted West Country Beef gravy, horseradish, watercress & shallot salad Grilled Leeks shallot, miso capers, garlic butter Truffle Mac & Cheese gruyere, parmesan, crispy shallot Burnt Cheesecake wood roast berries Dark Chocolate Brownie and Sticky Toffee Pudding My favorite was the appetizers were the beetroot salad And chicken pate. The burnt cheesecake was ok, but the toffee sticky pudding sent my tastebuds straight to heaven- it was so good!! The beef was exceptional (goes without saying) I tried to take pics of the food but their events' room was lit too dimly. Also the glass doors don't really keep the noise from the restaurant out which made it difficult for us to hear each other, it was a bit annoying. Thankfully we were an energetic bunch so we didn't mind shouting at each other. The servers were friendly, but not super attentive. There was a time when we ran out of water and no one came to refill for at least 15 min. Not sure if this is the norm or if it was a one of because they were very busy that night.

Amazing onion soup, burger was normal, good steaks and spicy mango is good. The squid is calamari,…read moredo flag down your waiter as they are busy. Odd interaction was carded at the door. Dim light and nice bar. Recommend the rump cut that was the best.

Good place to stop for lunch if you are by St. Paul's Cathedral…read more Located on a cozy little street, this restaurant is tucked away from the hustle and bustle. Order the fish and chips - so good and such a large portion. If I was in this area I would be a regular customer here. The service was great as well. We celebrated a friends birthday on that day so we ordered a dessert. All of the servers joined us in singing Happy Birthday and were happy to do so. Thanks for a lovely experience. If I am ever back in the area, I'd be sure to visit again.

Quick glance: + great for large parties…read more+ good food + good lunch venue + traditional pub grub with modern presentation The Duke & Duchess is a stone throw away from St Paul's Cathedral and makes a great lunch spot for tourists. But perhaps its location on a side street means it's not swamped by people reading maps, which is great news for local city workers for lunch looking for either light bites or bigger meals at a reasonable price. The food itself is served in a modern way but without the pretension. The chef takes great care in the freshness of ingredients and quality of overall meal. At my last visit I had a fishcake which was mostly fish, not full of mushy potato. The venue is also fantastic for larger parties as they can push the tables together to accommodate virtually any sized group, and yet you don't feel claustrophobic even when there are several parties going on at once (as it was the case during my last visit just before Christmas). It's also a great place to catch up one on one with friends, with a selection of drinks and wine on offer.

The brunch was going great...almost a 5 star review until the server behind up dropped an entire…read moreplate of food on my partners back. Ive never had an experience where someone does something like that yet nobody apologized or made sure anybody was ok. They continued about brunch like nothing happened. Theres food and stains all over his coat, shoes and jacket. Maybe its a British thing to be nonchalant when you have an accident but that totally ruined the experience.

After reading the yelp reviews I decided to give Dirty Bones a go and I'm glad I did. The place is…read morevery throw back in the sense it has old school 90s rap playing for music and a New York City vibe to it. I was sat immediately and chatted with a few of the waitresses who worked there to see what they liked and what was popular. I ended up going for the Mac Daddy I believe it was called. I also opted for the lamb fries and thank god I did!!! I have to say those were possibly the best fries I've ever had in my life. They are covered in a jalapeño sauce that isn't too spicy, but has excellent flavor. The fries basket was also covered in red peppers and a lot of lamb. Seriously, the fries were divine. The burger was also good, but I'd recommend you ask for it cooked well...there was a lot of pink left in the middle of it (a little too much for my liking). I had a few beers that hit the spot as well. This place has great food and excellent service, I highly recommend it!

When this place opened up about 4 or 5 years ago it replaced a Zizzi - what a godsend for the…read moreneighbourhood that Zizzi left. I believe the Rotisserie chain has South African origins and is like a classier TGI Friday's (okay I have probably just insulted them). The chain has 4 restaruants located in Hatch End, Whestone, West Hampstead and here (St Johns Wood). I have been here three times and each time served by a crazy waiter who (unintentionally) made it a great dining experience. My spare ribs were good.... For the area I thought it was very good. In the grand scheme of things not magnificent - but as I said good for the area.

The service was terrible, very rude and not nice to our…read morechildren. Had the special artichoke and chicken wings - was not impressed by either. My husband had the steak and enjoyed it but we definitely won't go back.

Not sure about the bad reviews. My husband and I loved this place. Everything was expertly…read morecurated. Good selection of foods. Sizable portions. Great service. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town.

Great Mediterranean food in a British pub environment. We stuck to the small plates and was not…read moredisappointed with anything we ordered. We also stayed at an airbnb above the pub and got 15% off.