Bottom Line up front, if you want steak and a great experience sit here and be ready for the culinary experience to follow. I was walking originally to get something else when the place caught my eye. I decided to go in and eat a steak and man it did not dissapoint. The front and back kitchen staff are lovely, attentive, and passionate. I ordered a rare 600g Wagyu Strip which was cooked to perfection. As I was waiting for my steak to finish I enjoyed watching the staff, as a team complete orders. When my steak came out it enjoyed the buttery experience bite by botenqs it harkened me back to experiences that reminded me of great steaks consumed during Memorial day and New Year's Eve parties. I was invited back to see where the magic happened and gained a further appreciation of the artwork that took place within. I finished the evening with two espresso martinis that capped off my this far perfect night. I highly recommend this place and I cannot wait to stop in and enjoy it again. p.s. Apparently the Short Rib is to die for! read more

This was a short walk from my hotel. It had great reviews and I was excited to try it. It was loud and the waiters were fun and friendly. The Moscow Mules went down easy. The BBQ was very good and the brisket was my favorite. Saw the smokers they use too which was cool. The brownie ice cream was OK. read more

We went for lunch with a friend visiting from out of town, and all of us had an absolutely fabulous experience. We ordered a starter of oysters, followed by a shared platter of briskets, ribs and chateaubriand. We also had a side of truffle fries and topped off the meal with both a brownie with vanilla ice cream and an apple pie with vanilla ice cream. I thoroughly enjoyed the oysters -- possibly the freshest I've ever had, including those I've had at proper seafood restaurants. Needless to say, all the meat dishes were astounding as well -- briskets were perfectly tender, ribs were mouth-wateringly flavourful and chateaubriand were impeccable. Service was excellent as well. Our servers were prompt and friendly, and they even let us enjoy our own tea (our friend had brought a few flower tea items to try) by providing us with hot water. Ambience was hip and nice. Perfect for a casual meal with friends or for a big party. I would definitely return! read more

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This rating is just over 4 stars, might be 3 if I was harsh. I loved the inside. Bigger than I realised and darker than when Rex and Mariano the fish restaurant (they owned) was like. No booth seats but we were seated right at by the kitchen overlooking the chefs! Great. We knew what we wanted and were encouraged with friendly and informed staff. They certainly knew how to sell! Two good beers on tap and we wants (dirty) lamb chops special and a 50 day aged special of Irish steak. 600g. A charred cabbage too. The lamb. Nice. Very nice with the chimichurri especially. So get it with that. Not the best lamb chops I've ever had. I prefer my chops with sown spice too it. The steak was good. Just needed a bit more seasoning on it, and maybe a little more resting. The juices were on plate after cutting. The way it was cooked was faultless. Hot and charred on outside and pink in middle. Special mention for the charred cabbage with anchovies and chilli. That was an an outstanding accompaniment to the meat. Really great that. And good portion. Overall it was good but wasn't great. All came to about £50 per head. I'd be interested to see their lunch special of brisket roll. Better value I feel. read more

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Excellent service, delicious food, and fun vibe- Zelman's at Soho is a great spot. The truffle chips were perfectly cooked-- crisp on the outside/soft on the inside, and covered with a generous helping of truffle (not truffle oil). The portion was large, and the dish was satisfying. The charred cabbage side was surprisingly tasty-- it had a flavorful, spicy, rich dressing with a lot of depth. If you're not afraid of vegetables, try it! Now to the main attraction- the meat! As someone who keeps halal/zabihah, it's rare that I can go out with my buddies and have a nice steak... Zelman's makes that possible. They had two halal meat options. I had a beautiful Australian wagyu, perfectly cooked, and lightly seasoned with salt shavings. I can't wait to go back for high quality dining, in a laidback setting. read more

My favourite steak restaurant is Goodman, so my hopes for Zelman were high-It didn't disappoint! Plan to visit kept falling through, but finally I found myself sat trying not to dribble of the menu whilst I decided what to order! The menu is simple, which I love. We opted for two of the starters (ever changing). First up was the Prawn Tempura with chill mayo. It was amazing, fresh, no grease on the tempura and the perfect amount of chilli kick to it! Alongside the prawns we went for the Tagliata, which I won't lie-I had to Google! Its cold sliced fillet. It was good, but this one didn't blow me away. The main event was what we were all waiting for, so we opted for all 3 meat cuts and sauces! Sliced PICANHA Sliced CHATEAUBRIAND Smoked SHORT RIBS SAUCES: Béarnaise, BBQ, Chimichurri The Chateaubriand was the most expensive per 100g, but to be honest was our least favourite across the board (4 of us). Again it was lovely but nothing compared to what else was on our plates! The Picanha was delicious, nice and thick, melt in the mouth and full of flavour. I was craving more as soon as I had finished my final bite. The highlight was the rib, the meat as that tender you barley needed to chew it, it fell of the bone at the slightest touch and the flavours were amazing. Again we were all craving more at the end! Sauces-BBQ and Bearnaise were good, but rather surprisingly the Chimichurri stole the show as far as sauces go! Add some triple cooked chips, which come in a good sized portion-one between 2 is fine, and you have yourself a top class meal at a pretty reasonable price. I am already counting down to my next visit! read more

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Oh the revolving door of St Anne's Court... I remember it being a Zebrano, Revolution, Rex and Marino and now Zelman Meats. Granted R&M were owned by the same folks who own Zelman Meats this large space has seen many a change in the last four years. My dinner buddy and I were feeling a little carnivorous after an hour long swim at Marshall St, so Zelman Meats was a welcome new addition to Soho's already carnivorous tendencies. A walk into the restaurant finds well appointed and decorated booths and an exposed bar with cabaret style low walked booths for casual walk in clients. Really where Zelman clearly shines is its meats as very little is available for the veggie (besides some sides). The waiters must be well trained but slightly over enthusiastic as ours seemed to try to sell us on the fact that we needed more than 400 grams of meat between us. The Picanha was decent, well cooked but the fat was yet to be rendered right, but the short ribs were the event of the night. Some fattier parts seemed to just melt in your mouth where others burst with BBQ flavor. All in all a great evening, though over enthused waiters and too busy of a service left me just that little bit less impressed. 4* and would definitely return. read more

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Great dinner in this restaurant which specializes in meats, would you she cooked on an open fire in the kitchen. The cooking of the meet is quite a process, you actually see the chefs throw the meat on the hot coals to see year it and keep the juices inside. Quite an experience if you like to barbecue We had a set of appetizers, in which their battered shrimp with the holy fuck mayonnaise really stood out. We then had some lamb chops and picanha meat cuts. The picanha was very tasty and perfectly cooked , really to die for, the lamb chops were a bit overcooked. The waiter took care of us was great, overall I'll come back read more

The Goodman group never fails to impress. This place is their remake of Rex and Mariano (which was not doing well catering for the lunch crowd but was a popular seafood haunt for dinner). They have turned it into all meat galore and I was lucky to try one of their brisket sandwich for free while they perfect their techniques. The brisket really melts in your mouth, and coupled with a nice tasting salad, my mouth waters just thinking about this. This was on the first day and my comments were that there was not enough brisket and salad and the bun was too small for lunch. However, on the 2nd day they did another free taster for Soho-ites and my colleagues returned. I am happy to report that (although I did not eat it the second time round - letting other people get a sample), they have upped the amount of brisket and they were also giving out free portions of fries! Well done Zelman Meats, you really listen and you improve within 1 day! read more

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You may not know the Zelman name, but he's behind some of London's most popular restaurants like Goodman steaks, Burger & Lobster, and Beast. In the latter two restaurants, Zelman basically started the no-menu, limited repertoire approach to dining that's so popular in London now. Zelman used to have a seafood restaurant called Rex & Mariano at this site. However, Rex & Mariano didn't last long. So along came Zelman Meats following Zelman's tyical approach: no menu and just four typical offerings with the occasional special. Short ribs, sirloin, rump, and chateaubriand. All sold by the 100g. All served either medium rare or medium well. Zelman Meats churns out tender, juicy and flavorfully cooked slabs of beef. We ordered several hundred grams of the chateaubriand and several hundred of the dirty sirloin. What is dirty sirloin you ask? It's a sirloin that is cooked directly on the charcoal. This fuses the smokey, charcoal flavor directly into the meat and caramelizes the outside of the steak. Overall, I've got to admit, I love this place. It isn't the high-end steak experience that you get at Gaucho, Hawksmoor, or Goodman. But it is a fun family atmosphere, loud and unapologetic, as massive stacks of meat ordered by large parties go past your table. 400g of each cut, when shared in your group, won't eat a massive hole in your wallet either. Add to that the excellent cocktails from the aluminum-lined bar and you've got a raucous good time on a Friday night. I write more in depth on my blog here http://beeffanatic.com/2016/03/12/zelman-meats/ read more

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My brothers and I had a great afternoon in Zelman's. The food is excellent, well priced and gives you a chance to try a load of different cuts of beef without the expense of buying full steaks. The side orders are big, the truffle chips and roasted cauliflower were lovely. The beers at £4.50 a pop for not even a pint is my only gripe really. Service pleasant, perhaps a little overbearing for some but still nice enough when we were there. It's the old Rex & Mariano spot and there are remnants of that place, plates/water bottles, which tarnishes what is a lovely setting. Really enjoyed it. read more

Zelmans has the perfect interior for the food that is to follow. Comfy red leather fitted out seating, dim lighting and the odd piece of art. Easy going than that of Goodmans, and the food can be ordered in a hey-lets-share-and-pig-out style. Well, that's what we did anyway! We went for a selection of oysters, and prosecco. Good combo for a great start to any evening. They did have "holy f**king" baked oysters, which sounded fun but in the ordering we somehow missed out on them. We did get to try the infamous "holy f**k" hot sauce which definitely lived up to its name, so beware! This is definitely a meal best had with a group of 4 or more. There was 6 of us, so we had the ribs, both Chateaubriand and the Pichana beef - about 600g of each. This was way too much meat, but a takeaway back and good 2nd pig out when you get home from a drunken night. The meat had a smokey flavour throughout, which I loved. Pichana, which was a fattier piece of meat, was my favourite. The ribs fell of the bone and the meat was oh so tender. The bearnaise sauce to accompany the meats was creamy and just how it should be. BBQ and the chimichurri were not that tasty as they could've been. For sides, you have to get the parmesan and black truffle chips. Yes, rich is flavour but oh so good. You could only eat so many but it is definitely worth trying just for flavour sake. The mushrooms ordered as a side was soggy and left uneaten pretty much. All in all, feast out with a big group, that way you get to have a meat overload and try all the types. Wash it down with their prosecco or better yet, red wine. Then move onto their cocktails. T'was a drunken night, but lining my stomach with the smoky meats was a good choice! I will be back! read more

A must have. The best place for the meat lovers. Excellent service, great taste. If you are looking for sharing , this is the place!! read more

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I tried the Japanese wagyu and the Australian one is really nice but it's really expensive. (Ps: I have the dinner at Harvey Nichols )I hope they would tell me the food is enough for 2 people so we didn't have to take away. It's cost me more than £400 for dinner. It's way too much. read more

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Excellent food. They know how to cook meat !!! The ribs: extremely tender and flavorful The picanha: how do they make it taste so good? The chateaubriand: mmh mmh tender Dirty lamb chops: the best lamp chop ever read more

Zelman Meats has replaced Rex & Mariano, but it is still part of the Goodman group. Instead of seafood the new restaurant specialise in beef. I took the opportunity of the soft launch to try it out. The restaurant has been transferred in to an atmosphere more like a steahouse, but being slightly rustic and casual. There is no menu but just a blackboard of dishes available that day. We started off with the raw Sicilian red prawn which is actually a dish from their previous restaurant Rex & Mariano menu. However, you had the option to choose it to be serve cooked or raw. I actually prefer the cook version. I thought the raw ones were fishy which could be due to the prawns not as fresh that evening. The Holy Fuck Oyster (oops did I say that!) was gorgeous that we ordered a second portion. One portion comes with three baked oysters and each one has a kick of The Ribman famous Holy Fuck sauce, finished with a bake crumb top. There was three cuts that evening and I tried all three. The best had to be the chataubriand which was at a nice price of £9 per 100g. It was so tender, like a melt in your mouth beef. The pricanha was £6 per 100g and had a chewy texture, smiliar to a rump steak. Both cuts had a minimum order of 200g each. The beef short ribs was meaty but I thought it was dry. It was nice with the BBQ sauce which gave it more flavour. The was a variety of sides to select including Portobello mushroom, salad, mash etc.The black truffle chips in terms of flavour was better than the triple cook chips but Im not sure at the price tag of £8 even with a few shave of truffle. I would rather have chips with melted cheese for a cheaper price tag. That's my type of chips! The concept of Zelman Meats as explained by them that all dishes is for sharing, which means even if you order different cut size around the table, it will come all on one plate. As it was the soft launch then that was the lack of staff training to tell us that before placing our order. I would expect now that staff better trained and would be explaining to diners before placing order. Staff explained that the cuts are expecting to change daily. So if you are not sure what's on thr menu always best to call the restaurant to confirm. read more

The food here is amazing!! Both ribs and steak were the best and it was really good value for money. If you are in the area you must go you will not regret it! Also has a good selection of craft ales and cocktails. read more

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Fantastic. As an American visiting London, I was thrilled to hear about this "barbecue-esque" carnivore joint. I can never pass up good barbecue, so I was curious to see how it fares across the pond. In a way, I would consider the food here to be an upscale and more sophisticated barbecue. I had the chopped salad, short ribs, and black truffle chips. The food was really delicious. I absolutely loved the salad, which came with fresh greens, chick peas, some sort of cheese, and was perfectly dressed. The meat however was the star, super tender short ribs on the bone, which went beautifully with their house made BBQ sauce. The chips came with parmesan and black truffle, a perfect side dish. The food is very simple and straight forward at Zelman, but it gets an A+ in the flavor department. Service is excellent, and I loved the vintage looking yet classy decor. Easily one of my favorite places to eat in London. read more

First impressions was that this restaurant would be a one time event. They claim to not have a menu as such, just one on the board but they still hand out a menu and then (as nice as the waiter was), he spent about 10 minutes explaining everything that wasn't actually on the menu - too much time. When the food arrived, then that changed our view on coming back. The meat was amazing, we mostly had the Chateaubriand which was tender and tasty but we also had the Picanha, a cheaper cut but with the extra fat, the flavour was fantastic. For sides we had the normal fried, the truffle fries and the cauliflower, all good. With 2 bottles of wine and service, it came to about 50/head, perhaps a bit more expensvie but certainly worth trying out. read more

The team behind Goodman has once again nailed it. Simply put, Zelman Meat is perhaps the best value for money steak joint in London right now, the quality is outstanding at such an affordable price, you can't go wrong with it. This is the kind of restaurant I would keep on going back as it ticks all the box for a restaurant: Great location, bookable, well priced, great service and excellent food. This is the place for me to go from now on whenever I need a good dose of meat treat. read more

We started with the truffle Parmesan chips. Excellent. Added the beat ricotta salad. Dressing was very tasty. Had the baked oysters which had a slight kick to them but excellent. Had the portobello mushrooms which were also excellent. Special of the day, cauliflower, was a huge portion. I'm a vegetarian and had plenty of options. My husband really enjoyed his short rib and steak. Service was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend. read more

We just stumbled into this place tonight and where we delightfully surprised at how incredible it was. It looked amazing for me outside so I knew it had something going on but I had no idea the level deliciousness we were about to experience. It's one of those places where you select the cut of meat and they bring it and you share and then you order sides and you sure those as well. Everything was beyond delicious. Can't wait to go back. Next time of the reservation. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the service was incredible. read more

Best meal yet in London! We ordered a handgun of different meats as well and the truffle fries, both were delicious. The homemade apple pie and ice cream was great. The service really deserves six stars.. the staff was knowledgeable, polite, and gave us the perfect balance of availability and space. We will definitely be back next time we're in London. read more

I've made a booking 6 weeks in advance for a Saturday evening, they are so popular. Friendly staffs, quite attentive! Meat were cooked to perfection! The cauliflower side dish were chargrilled, tasty! Definitely one of my favourite steak house in London! read more