Miller and Carter Steakhouse
Discussion
Saleen836 said:
The one right on the big roundabout not far from Tower Park?
If so, the last couple of times I visited the service was shocking and the food not as good as the first visit
(last visit was about 10 months ago though)
Yep, that's the one. Oh well, I'll give it a go for lunch and see what happens. If so, the last couple of times I visited the service was shocking and the food not as good as the first visit
(last visit was about 10 months ago though)
craigjm said:
Jer_1974 said:
Think Glasgow must be a good example as still gets good reviews online. Was the last day of my sons summer holidays so had a boys day out getting new rugby boots for school. I was with my 13 year old son with blond hair at 1.
Out of interest was it previously a Harvester or something else? Out of all the ones I have been to, those that are ex-Harvesters, have been far the worst and the others have been good to great (and yes I have been to the London places like Hawksmore, Mash, Smith and Wollensky, Goodman etc.) I am fairly convinced so far that if they were ex-harvesters and the kitchen staff were retained that is the core of the poor food in those establishments.
Jer_1974 said:
craigjm said:
Out of interest was it previously a Harvester or something else? Out of all the ones I have been to, those that are ex-Harvesters, have been far the worst and the others have been good to great (and yes I have been to the London places like Hawksmore, Mash, Smith and Wollensky, Goodman etc.)
I am fairly convinced so far that if they were ex-harvesters and the kitchen staff were retained that is the core of the poor food in those establishments.
Think it was an old bank as the entrance to the toilet door is an old safe. They seemed to have spent a lot of money on it as it's a massive old building with big glass dome in the roof and quite fancy inside for a chain.I am fairly convinced so far that if they were ex-harvesters and the kitchen staff were retained that is the core of the poor food in those establishments.
Craikeybaby said:
craigjm said:
Jer_1974 said:
Think Glasgow must be a good example as still gets good reviews online. Was the last day of my sons summer holidays so had a boys day out getting new rugby boots for school. I was with my 13 year old son with blond hair at 1.
Out of interest was it previously a Harvester or something else? Out of all the ones I have been to, those that are ex-Harvesters, have been far the worst and the others have been good to great (and yes I have been to the London places like Hawksmore, Mash, Smith and Wollensky, Goodman etc.) I am fairly convinced so far that if they were ex-harvesters and the kitchen staff were retained that is the core of the poor food in those establishments.
rsbmw said:
It was pretty good, I still prefer Cau in Wilmslow - I'm not really a steak guy though so i like that the steaks at Cau are a bit more exotic with Chimichurri etc. Preferred the triple cooked beef dripping chips at Hawksmoor, but overall Upstairs at the Grill was very good, great drinks menu, and not many places serve haggis fritters!
The cabbage and bacon at upstairs is to die for, currently off the menu for summer. We have tried hawksmoor and like it, but prefer upstairs, we went to CAU in liverpool and it was a shambles, had to send back the rib eye twice to get it medium. Came out blue originally.21TonyK said:
Saleen836 said:
The one right on the big roundabout not far from Tower Park?
If so, the last couple of times I visited the service was shocking and the food not as good as the first visit
(last visit was about 10 months ago though)
Yep, that's the one. Oh well, I'll give it a go for lunch and see what happens. If so, the last couple of times I visited the service was shocking and the food not as good as the first visit
(last visit was about 10 months ago though)
Jobbo said:
Craikeybaby said:
craigjm said:
Jer_1974 said:
Think Glasgow must be a good example as still gets good reviews online. Was the last day of my sons summer holidays so had a boys day out getting new rugby boots for school. I was with my 13 year old son with blond hair at 1.
Out of interest was it previously a Harvester or something else? Out of all the ones I have been to, those that are ex-Harvesters, have been far the worst and the others have been good to great (and yes I have been to the London places like Hawksmore, Mash, Smith and Wollensky, Goodman etc.) I am fairly convinced so far that if they were ex-harvesters and the kitchen staff were retained that is the core of the poor food in those establishments.
Jer_1974 said:
craigjm said:
Out of interest was it previously a Harvester or something else? Out of all the ones I have been to, those that are ex-Harvesters, have been far the worst and the others have been good to great (and yes I have been to the London places like Hawksmore, Mash, Smith and Wollensky, Goodman etc.)
I am fairly convinced so far that if they were ex-harvesters and the kitchen staff were retained that is the core of the poor food in those establishments.
Think it was an old bank as the entrance to the toilet door is an old safe. They seemed to have spent a lot of money on it as it's a massive old building with big glass dome in the roof and quite fancy inside for a chain.I am fairly convinced so far that if they were ex-harvesters and the kitchen staff were retained that is the core of the poor food in those establishments.
21TonyK said:
Anyone tried the one in Poole? Location seems to hint at a previous life? It's very close to where I will be visiting pretty regularly for the next 6 years so if its any good it could become a regular if its any good.
Everytime we've eaten there one meal has to go back. Yet other M&C's always get it rightSir Bagalot said:
21TonyK said:
Anyone tried the one in Poole? Location seems to hint at a previous life? It's very close to where I will be visiting pretty regularly for the next 6 years so if its any good it could become a regular if its any good.
Everytime we've eaten there one meal has to go back. Yet other M&C's always get it rightNear miss by the sounds of it. Might trust them for a burger one lunchtime but there does seem to be a lot of better options in Bournemouth and Poole anyway.
I might have to try http://www.silkandgrain.co.uk/ its just down the road from my office
Cotty said:
I might have to try http://www.silkandgrain.co.uk/ its just down the road from my office
Been there and its pretty underwhelming. The meat is OK but nothing special, certainly not to the standard I would expect in London. The real problem is the chips that, both times I have been. have been so crunchy they are basically inedible. We had a mac and cheese side the first time and it was loaded with salt too. I have had better meals in Flat Iron.21TonyK said:
Sir Bagalot said:
21TonyK said:
Anyone tried the one in Poole? Location seems to hint at a previous life? It's very close to where I will be visiting pretty regularly for the next 6 years so if its any good it could become a regular if its any good.
Everytime we've eaten there one meal has to go back. Yet other M&C's always get it rightNear miss by the sounds of it. Might trust them for a burger one lunchtime but there does seem to be a lot of better options in Bournemouth and Poole anyway.
What other steak/Burger options are good for Bournemouth & Poole?
craigjm said:
Cotty said:
I might have to try http://www.silkandgrain.co.uk/ its just down the road from my office
Been there and its pretty underwhelming. The meat is OK but nothing special, certainly not to the standard I would expect in London. The real problem is the chips that, both times I have been. have been so crunchy they are basically inedible. We had a mac and cheese side the first time and it was loaded with salt too. I have had better meals in Flat Iron.
Visited M&C in Wheathampstead, Herts, last night. I found their quarter lettuce approach to salad a bit weird, but that aside the food was alright.
Service was average but the biggest downfall was the environment. Recently flooded, apparently, with soggy carpets and an off-putting smell. Not great when the food isn't exactly cheap.
Service was average but the biggest downfall was the environment. Recently flooded, apparently, with soggy carpets and an off-putting smell. Not great when the food isn't exactly cheap.
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