After a little confusion over which restaurant in princess square we were eating Easter Sunday lunch at. The Restaurant bar and grill is in fact it's actual name!! Firstly it is huge inside and the decor is very nice and relaxed but not too relaxed. It was pretty empty when we arrived but was pretty full by the time we left. As it was Easter Sunday we were opting for roast dinners all around. £25 for 2 for a full roast with all the trimmings. I had the lamb which was delicious and cooked perfect. I normally would always go beef but time for a change and my goodness it was for the best. Served up with little roast potatoes and some veg. Washed down with some lovely red wine! The service was outstanding.a group of 10 people including kids and the staff were so good every little detail was covered. Excellent and a must for a lamb roast! read more

The Restaurant Bar & Grill - Lamb roast to share - Brasseries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I am definitely guilty of judging this restaurant on its name, and for that reason I'd never been before. I figured that dull name = dull food, but I was definitely wrong. It's located towards the top of Princes Square and is absolutely huge when you get inside - there's a bar area and a massive restaurant, as well as a private dining space. And not forgetting the terrace which seems like the most popular space on a sunny day. We had a drink at the bar and then moved to sit in the restaurant which was empty - but it felt like being in an exclusive private dining rather than weird, which was nice. The back of the restaurant looks over the courtyard behind Princes Square. I opted for the 2 course quick lunch which is £15. While the rest of the menu sounded quite tasty, I couldn't resist the chargrilled asparagus with poached egg and hollandaise, followed by the baked goats cheese and beetroot salad with walnuts. Both these dishes were exceptional and I was really pleased with just how good they were, especially on a quick lunch menu. The asparagus was delicious (although I always love asparagus) and had just the right amount of hollandaise. While you can't see it in the photo, there was a massive portion of goats cheese - I was in total heaven. I felt a bit virtuous for ordering a salad but I'm not sure that counts when most of it is cheese. That being said, the leaves of the salad were delicious and I managed to finish off the whole plate. Service was friendly and helpful, and there was a decent choice of drinks. While it was pretty quiet when we were there (Thursday lunch + sunshine), I'd been keen to head back for Friday night drinks. They even have their own sneaky express entrance from the rear entry to Princes Square! read more

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Back again and this time it easily gets its 5th star. Do not be put off by the name or location. The food is fantastic and the service during our visit yesterday was faultless. We were in for a family lunch and were treated really well. The staff were very attentive and every tiny detail was looked after. The food was delicious. You get a roast to share for 25 quid. We had lamb with sauce, roast tatties, vegetables and a huge Yorkshire pudding. The portion size was massive and we left absolutely stuffed! This place is aiming to be a bit upmarket and swanky and for me it does a good job, but at the same time remains welcoming and friendly. Great food, nice location, top class service. If you ain't tried it yet. Why not?!! read more

I've read raves about this place. The staff was very attentive and patient as I explained my sleeve gastrectomy and the dietary restrictions I face on food portions. I ordered the 170g fillet, which came with a "hash brown" (a mashed potato in a circular form) and a layer of spinach between the steak and potato. Not a fan of spinach and could have done without the "hash brown" potato, as it was just a mashed potato. The steak though, is nowhere to be found. Well, it can be found in my stomach. Cooked medium rare, to near perfection. The only fault I can think of is that the edges were over seared and tasted burnt, but that's just minor nitpicking. I would come here again. read more

The Restaurant Bar & Grill - Brasseries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Stumbled upon this place, and so happy we did. The staff were lovely and on their recommendation we ordered the cote de boeuf (steak dry aged for 35 days) superb! And the char grilled broccoli with chilli and garlic was delicious. read more

The Restaurant Bar & Grill - Brasseries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

From the review of the Yelp Progressive Dining evening... I admit, I was expecting burger or pulled pork or something American BBQ based here. What we got was steak. A selection of three different cuts, and sides. I opted for a medium cooked fillet. While we waited for the steaks to be prepared, the chat was flowing and an awesome fun was had by all and sundry, topics veering from tattoos, couches, engagements, Alice Cooper and Wayne & Garth. You had to be there... The manager - I think? - had introduced the steaks and given us a short intro chat about the venue and the food and made absolutely everyone feel at ease and more than welcome, as did every member of staff we encountered this evening. The steak, you say... WHAT ABOUT THE STEAK? Well, dear reader, it was GLORIOUS. It may be the food highlight of my year. Seriously. Presented with 3 sauces on the side, I opted for pepper sauce, for that is the one true steak sauce and everything else is a lie - and a side of chips as well. The fairly evil looking steak knife wasn't needed, as the steak just fell apart when you cut it. I absolutely adored this meal. I will return, and they may need to wheel me out if I was allowed to eat as much as I desired. Seriously, peeps. You like steak? Come here and rejoice. read more

This is a great venue for after work drinks or a meal. The decor is simple but classy, service is always great, and the food is pretty nice too. I've been a few times, and have found they've catered well for vegan me, and everyone else has always enjoyed the food too. There's a nice atmosphere, and it's so handy too, being smack bang in the middle of town. read more

The Restaurant Bar and Grill has been a long time favourite of mine right from the days when it was a Terrance Conran restaurant called Zinc. I was surprised by the mixed reviews that the restaurant has received over the years and all I can say is that I have found it consistently good. There are many things that I like about the restaurant and perhaps they can be best summed up by the single word variety. The restaurant is extremely large though it never feels impersonal and it can be divided into 4 principal areas, the ever popular balcony over looking the shops and other restaurants in Princes Square, the bar and lounge which provides a much more informal relaxed area to drink and eat and then of course there is formal dining area at the back of the restaurant with its views out over the buildings at the rear of Princes Square, finally between the formal restaurant and the lounge there is a private dining area and unlike so many private dining rooms which are hidden away this one is in full view with glass walls. As for the food the menu is extensive and varied offering everything from a simple snack to a full three course meal. My own personal favourite is the king prawn tempura with chilli jam, the oysters are excellent too and they make a mean dry martini! Finally, of course there are the staff who always give a great level of service, always there but never intrusive. Yes it's not the cheapest place to eat in town but it's not the most expensive either and it is consistently excellent value and the Club Individual loyalty scheme is a real plus and very worthwhile joining! All in all you will have guessed that I am a fan and while I write few reviews I was prompted to write this one in an effort to restore the balance as well as by way of a thank you to the staff who allowed me to take a series of pictures at the pass for use in the kick-off meeting of Yelp's Glasgow Gallery and a couple of examples of which I have posted here. read more

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I went through for a wee Christmas Shopping trip to Glasgow with my mum, Aunties and my older sister. After wandering around John Lewis and Buchannan Galleries for a few hours we all started to feel peckish. We decided to head to Princes Square as they have a good choice of places to eat and it is a lovely centre! My sister had been to the restaurant bar and grill before so we ended up choosing it! The menu is extensive, and they do 2 course lunch for £15. When we first arrived the man who greeted us was very welcoming and quickly got a table big enough for us. But we were left sitting for quite a while before our order was taken. I only had one course, but the starters the rest of my family ordered did take quite a while to come out I must say. And the young girl that was taking our order was actually a little rude, seemed very taken shocked that one of us wasn't having a drink, 'not EVEN a glass of water?' No, thank you...... to which her response was- alright then. Not what we were expecting at all!! The food was good, I thought my portion of smoked haddock risotto with poached egg was a little small for the price I paid. We finished our meal, got our bill, and first I was shocked that they add on a 10% service charge. Places that do that infuriate me..... especially when I started inspecting the bill to discover it was not even right!? They had tried to charge us £168 instead of £115!? When I went back over to point out this was not right they barely even apologised! How can you even get it that wrong!? Not what I was expecting from somewhere that looks like a good establishment. All round I won't be in a rush to go back. read more

Steak. Say it slowly, it's almost like... salivating? I do love a good steak so when the waiter started to tell us about our steak options, speaking with confident knowledge, my expectation started to rise. And thankfully it was met. Argue if you will about which cut is the 'best' I say each to their own and so I usually go for a fillet, a soft succulent and tender piece of meat which melts in the mouth. Which is exactly what I got, medium rare, cooked to perfection with a good, well seasoned, sear on the outside, with a nice pink inside. It fell apart under the knife, and delivered bags of flavour. The accompanying chunky chips and bearnaise sauce were spot on (a good bearnaise is a thing of sharp tangy beauty) and I loved the chargrilled broccoli, served with slivers of chilli and garlic. What a great course! Now I just need to find a reasonable excuse to go back... how about "Hey, it's a day of the week ending in 'y'..." that works, right? read more

While its name rings generic, The Restaurant Bar and Grill exceeds expectation. Located on the 3rd floor of Princes Square Shopping Centre, it fits the theme with grace. Everything inside is glossy and black, with shimmering glasses and wooden tables. Its modern edge sets it apart from your typical bar and grill style, adding a chic edge that suggests you will get what you paid for. Getting what you paid for at the Restaurant is, in my experience, true of the food but not of the service. While I understand the concept of gratuity on tables of 6 or more, this time they did not deliver service worthy of our 15% forced tip. The bar service was better, with a good cocktail selection. The bar itself is comfortable, the music isn't too loud, and big tables are available for larger parties. The food itself is great value for money. Prices are mid-range, with various set menus for the time or price-conscious. The set menus are varied with some excellent choices, my personal recommendation being the mushroom paella on the party menu. Between my party of 10, we must have sampled everything on the menu and there wasn't a single disappointed soul. The lay-out is tasteful and chic with plenty of decorative walls and alcoves so that, even on busy nights, you feel like you have the entire restaurant to yourself. The Restaurant Bar and Grill is excellent for larger parties for mid-price dining. read more

Just the nicest food and ambience l have had in a long time. The staff were all very courteous and professional. Not cheap, but great value. The USDA steaks where amazing. We will defiantly return. read more

Just eaten here with an itison voucher - fantastic. Gorgeously thin and tender (and lots of it!) steak with lovely wilted spinach and creamy mash, and a delicious peppercorn sauce. Great service, lovely surroundings and seriously good food - I will return with bated breath. Yummmmmmmm. read more

"Grills" are popping up over Glasgow right now it seems to be a new sort of marketing ploy to lure customers in. The word "Grill" certainly has the right connotations: mouth watering steaks, succulent lamb chops come to mind add in some fresh bread while I'm at it, but it's always best not to judge a book by it's cover and certainly not a restraunt by it's name or for that matter it's surroundings. The Bar and Grill in Glasgow is located in Princess square, which I'm quite sure was built in Glasgow by accident but I digress. So what's it like??? The fact is, it's not terrible, in fact the food is quite nice I had a mixed grill the steak was excellent and even the lamb was nice and the chicken, well it's chicken there's not much you can do with chicken is there? Having said that it's quite expensive and I certainly don't think I got my moneys worth. If you decide to go avoid the currys and get a bruger or a steak. Here's my main complaint though, they ask you for a 15% service charge which I personally think is a bit cheeky no matter how good the service is, and you guessed it: the service is atrocious, I had to fetch the waiter to get some drinks fifteen minutes after we first arrived and our plates from the first course lay on the table as we ate our main course. Not only that but they weren't exactly friendly we had to ask for a dessert menu and there was a big drama when we worked out they had got their sums wrong with our bill. It really put a downer on the food which like I've said was actually ok. Would I go back? Not if I was paying, but if anyone wants to buy me lunch then I'll give it another go. read more

We were in before 5 and managed to partake on the special menu which I have to say was superb. The duck salad just set me up nicely for the second course of steak and fries. The steak was cooked to perfection - my only negative comment was that there was no offers of a side of vegetables (I'm nit picking really). The staff were attentive. I'll definitely return. read more

This is the newest addition to Princes Square and, although pricey (fortunately I wasn't paying), the food was very good. I don't know if I would describe it as value for money, but it's a lovely setting and very nice for a special occasion. The kitchen is open, which is nice. Always good to see what the chefs are getting up to. There's a selection of classic dishes, but I recommend trying something from the woodburning oven. I had the sea bass and it was beautiful and moist. Side dishes for most things do have to be ordered separately, which adds to the cost. However, I don't want to keep going on about the price as everything in Princes Square is overpriced, you pay for the location, and the food was indeed very good. We had an excellent evening so I cannot complain at all. read more

A bit pricey but the brilliant staff more than make up for it. Very child friendly too.

Pretty expensive if you're going a la carte, but the pre-theatre menu is exceptionally good value for money and exceptionally tasty too. Great decor inside, but it's nice dining looking across Princes Square too. Loos are exquisite, don't ask, just go! read more

One of my favourite places to go for lunch in Glasgow. Great menu. My only complaint would be their 'hand cut' chips. Tiny portion, extremely over priced. read more