I love their Cajun chicken burgers, always so delicious. The only thing I'm not very happy about is that they took the crème brûlée off their menu, me and my kids loved the crème brûlée. read more

This building has been empty for as long as I can remember, so it's great to see that someone has given it a bit of love and turned it into a bar/restaurant. It's described as a steak/chophouse and the smell of steak really hits you as you walk in! The bar area is a little weird - Steph S describes it perfectly as having a real hotel bar vibe, so hopefully they do something about that. It's very sparse and not very welcoming. We had a seat at a booth which was great - but we could have easily another 4 people to our party. This was the same kind of set up in the restaurant area. We were initially told we'd have to wait an hour for a table, it was more like 20 minutes and we got regular updates from the maître d who was excellent and super friendly. We ordered a couple of starters to share - my dining companion is pescatarian so we got the scallops and requested to leave off the Parma ham, and we also got the calamari. The scallops definitely needed the salt from the ham as it was a little bland, thankfully the scallops were lovely and juicy, and the pea puree was delicious. The calamari was also good and nicely seasoned with pepper - already the dishes were of a higher standard than I initially expected. I ordered a steak for a main, medium rare. There is really too much choice between cuts and sizes on the menu, the waitress couldn't really offer any guidance on whether I should order the premium Scotch or Aberdeen Angus. I also ordered an extra side of mashed potato which never appeared and I forgot to check it wasn't on the bill. That being said, the steak was really delicious - well cooked, simply presented with a generous pot of roquefort sauce and a nice addition of some roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine. Service was fine - the waiting staff seem quite young (maybe I'm getting old) and as this place is brand new, they are obviously all still working out their processes. We did get checked up on a few too many times by different waitresses but I guess it's better than being abandoned! I think this bar/restaurant needs a little time to find its feet and its crowd - I'd definitely head back to the restaurant, but I can't see myself going to the bar for a drink in its current format when there's bars like The Bungo nearby that ooze personality. read more

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Was back here for the second time recently for my birthday. The first time I lobed the food and ambiance but this time was a disappointment. Drinks order was wrong, no bug issue although I felt awkward when I was asked of I could still drink it while being watched, and it was not nice. Secondly the food wasn't that great, it was nice but I wasn't blown away. I got the lamb which wasn't a lot with small bits of potato and veg. The goats cheese bon bons are delicious though. The biggest thing that made it bad was that it was freezing, I had to wear my scarf and my hand and face were cold. My husband who usually doesn't complain was not happy at how cold it was sitting having dinner. It was clear we looked cold but no one even asked us. When we left which was quicker than normal we noticed a second section, at the opposite side of the front door which had a log fire. People having dinner in the warmest part of the restaurant. Not a good start or end!! I have recommended this place to so many people after our first visit but I am not that impressed anymore. read more

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Drinks only Review Popped in for a crafty pint with fellow yelpers, but quite quickly I found that it's not the ideal place for drinks only. Yes, they serve some decent crafty pints like Innis and Gunn's Lager Beer (£4.50), but as the main area's set up for dining you're pointed to either the 1 high table in the bar or the rather sterile separate seating area. And to be honest this area seems to take its decor inspiration from a Travelodge hotel reception. So this Strathbungo steakhouse's main bag is food and the dining area certainly looks more intimate, so I'll definitely be back to participate in some luncheon. Prices seem standard, although a tenner for soup and a sandwich initially seems excessive. But steak's most prevalent on the menu, so it's something meaty I'll be going for :) read more

The McMillan Southside - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Steakhouse menu with some modern Scottish starters. We went for the bacon cheeseburger but asked for the BBQ sauce to be substituted for bacon jam. Inspirational choice guys - this burger is phenomenal. Do it. Lovely staff and a nice relaxed vibe to the place. Definitely worth a visit read more

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I was not very hungry when I stopped here but I wish I had been! The menu was lovely, the surrounding also matched. My friend and I were seated at a cosy booth overlooking Queens Park, which even in the dreich weather looked romantic. I had the chicken skewers and chips and though they were a little late arriving my lovely waitress informed me this was due to the fact that she had seen them and didn't not think they were up to scratch so had sent them back for a fresh plate. I found this honesty quite refreshing! The food was great, the service also matched and since I live in the Southside I will be visiting again soon with more of an appetite! read more

The McMillan Southside - The bar - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Yayyy! A new bar to link the burgeoning Strathbungo to the established scene in Shawlands. The building it's in was going to make it pretty horrible I thought. Well I was wrong, I agree with my fellow accompanying yelpers that the bar area feels like a slightly uninspired afterthought, but in the main area it's pretty contemporary, shiny and spacious...and it was busy on this, it's first Friday lunchtime. It ain't cheap for a southside joint though, we were a little taken aback at the drinks prices, the food prices though seemed more reasonable. I ordered the Beef Carpaccio, and the Spiced Tweed Valley Lamb Burger. The service was fine, the carpaccio came and yes it was a little small, but delicately presented and with the salad leaves and balsamic everything was in just the right ratio. The lamb burger was lovely, the chips were good, not the fluffiest or crispest but very acceptable. My one main complaint is simple, burgers have to stay together when you eat them or they ain't burgers, this didn't, it rapidly fell into bits and left me picking it up with a fork. Star off! read more

Arranging the team Christmas Dinner is often an affair fraught with danger. A group of people you've known for over 15 years who have developed their own personal tastes, likes and dislikes. Whilst a Dominos and a half dozen cases of Blue WKD would have previously passed muster we have somewhat matured and as such our Christmas nights out have been getting progressively fancier over the last 5 years. With a mixed group of tastes varying from the adventurous to the not so, and knowing that it's just around the corner from my flat, I booked a table at the McMillan. First things first, it was amazing value at £26 for 3 courses. As anyone who's visited the McMillan will know you often do well to get a main alone for that price when you're pushing the boat out. It was busy but the atmosphere was just right for Christmas without feeling suffocating. Whilst the pianist is an oft underrated part of any restaurant ambience. Each course had four choices to pick from. For my starter I had a confit duck salad which was wonderfully lifted with some pickled vegetables. I also tried my friends grilled polenta with brie and house salsa which was also very tasty. For main I shunned the traditional turkey dinner (having already eaten 3 by that point of the week!) in favour of braised beef shin with mashed potato, picked carrots and bone marrow bread pudding. That's right BONE. MARROW. BREAD. PUDDING. It was, and my apologies for the slight profanity here, the dugs baws! I now demand I have this as an accompaniment with any slab of meat I eat. The beef shin, carrots and gravy were also spot on and as a whole dish it was really great. Not being a dessert fan I went for cheese and biscuits and whilst the selection was rather uninspiring with cheddar, stilton and brie there was enough biscuits on my plate which for some reason kitchens have great difficulty parting with when it comes to serving up a cheese course. They have a varied bar menu full of whiksy, gin, beers and cocktails and the waiting staff, bar one rather 'intense' chap, were great and joined in our special blend of nonsense when asked, I really like it in here and as Christmas dinners go it was an absolute win for me. I noticed they do a steak and wine for two night during the week for £30, if I could jsut meet the love of my life I read more

Looking for a reasonably priced, sophisticated place to eat with friendly staff? McMillan Bar & Chop House is definitely for you. When I say reasonably priced I do mean for what you get. Only £17 for half a lobster! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a delicious dinner (get the mac & cheese, it's unreal!) Also great cocktails. Good selection and strong. I'm glad the Southside has a place like this. 5/5! read more

I visited The McMillan on a Tuesday evening with in a group of 6 people. The restaurant was not overly busy but it was not empty - a happy medium. My sister had booked in advance and we were shown to our seat without having to wait at all. We were seated in a booth which was cosy and perhaps we could have used a little more room but it wasn't really a big problem. The décor of the restaurant is very fresh and modern and I noticed that they had a private room with a large table which would be good for private parties. I didn't give much thought to the bar as I just passed through it. Every staff member we dealt with was very friendly and well informed about the menu and other aspects of the restaurant. We all ordered steaks, which were delicious, and cooked exactly as we had requested. The menu did have other choices including burgers, which looked delicious, and fish and chips. We ordered wine from the comprehensive wine list which was good, too. We all got desserts to follow - my chocolate fudge cake was great and my sister's sticky toffee pudding was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this for a special treat for steak lovers. read more

First visit was a Saturday night. It was busy, but the staff dealt with everything very well. Pleasant, chatty and good conversation. I was pleasantly surprised by the food. There were some unusual elements to the menu; the fritto misto was excellent with a slightly spiced, really well seasoned batter. The steaks were great, if a little bit cool. Big thumbs up for the Mac n cheese side, which was a definite winner. Like other reviewers, I'd agree there is something slightly awkward about the layout, but it's a small point. I'd definitely consider coming back hence the four stars. read more

Little gem, couldn't fault this place. Very friendly staff, greeted with a happy smiling face which was great, Jamie's customer service was fabulous . Food was fab, couldn't fault it at all, terrifically presented, well cooked and tasted great. I was on water, as I was driving, water was served with ice, straw and a slice of lemon, just how I like it and I didn't even have to ask, overall lovely clean restaurant fab food friendly staff and clean fresh smelling toilets, would highly recommend. read more

This place has recently had an outside paint job from bright beige to daring grey, this restaurant stands proudly opposite Queens Park and is the gatekeeper of Shawlands. With easy access from Crossmyloof or Queens Park train stations and on street parking available on Titwood road the McMillan is easily accessible. Its interior is a contemporary modern masterclass for any establishment trying to attract middle class, professional types. Its unashamedly not attempting to attract any of these hispter types that have bred so furiously in the last couple of years. The lighting is probably just right and noticeably different between the bar area and restaurant. Naturally bright from the tall windows in the bar leads to a more cosy dimmed restaurant. The food and drink prices are slightly inflated compared to the surrounding area, but so is the quality. I had a starter of pate, which was lovely (if lacking enough crackers to actually spread it on, but this is a pet hate and fairly common occurrence anywhere) and chicken on a bed (nae king size mattress) of mash. It was perfectly cooked and they done a proper nice job with it!. Drink prices were slightly ambitious, but the wine was a nice quality, so fair enough. What then makes me so mean as to award only three stars? Yup you guessed it, the service was pretty p**s poor. It started fine we were shown to our table, which is always good, but no drinks order was offered and then it took 10 minutes for anyone to show up again and that was only after managing to catch the eye of one of the members of the plenty of staff. we had to ask for table water twice, no real care taken with the drinks order, and when we suggested there was corn bread missing from one of the orders the waitress seemed to take great delight in proving us wrong by showing us the menu, before we politely told her it was ordered from the Market menu, another waiter then informed us there was actually none left, but we could've been told that in the first place. Unfortunately there was also a smell from smokers somewhere. I can only guess the seats were near a fire exit and there were staff smoking out the back, but it just added to the obvious lack in attention to detail. To paraphrase my school report card- If the McMillan applied itself better, they would find themselves advancing from general to credit level fairly easily, must try harder. I would go back, probably to sit in the bar area, and I would give it another go with the food, cos it wis guid, but the service means I'm not in any hurry to. read more

Great cocktails and Fantastic Steaks Went here with my girl friend on Wednesday evening and the place was really busy a good sign. As you first walk in there is a island bar, we approached the bar and asked for a table of 2, we were then told politely by a young man behind the bar to go over to the restaurant area and wait to be seated. We were then seated immediately in a raised spacious and comfy booth. Our smiley waitress explained the soup of the day and specials - I tried the signature cut, a delicious Aberdeen Angus bone in rib eye. We ordered a bottle of the house Sauvignon Blanc wine which was great value for money and 2 spiced mojitos from the cocktail list as recommended by our waitress - wow, they didn't last long! Couldn't fault the food or service at The McMillan and we will definitely be back very soon. Thanks guys!! read more

Went for breakfast with my family last Sunday, 8 of us in total, having been 3-4 times before. We all ordered poached eggs with our various dishes but after waiting an hour for breakfast to arrive, we discovered all of the poached eggs were absolutely solid. My son then found a hair in his food. The female chef on duty was obviously having a bad day but the quality of the cooking and presentation was very poor. Such a pity as the waiting stuff were friendly and attentive. Doubt if we'll be back. read more