This restaurant has only just opened last week. A small mainly London based chain until now, the selling point of this restaurant is good steak, sourced directly from suppliers to cut down on price. Prices are honest, there are no hidden cover/ service charges (more of a problem in London I guess) and they are family friendly by the look of the children's menu and changing table in the loos.
I wanted to have a steak because that is what the restaurant is known for however I saw the burgers and I couldn't resist. I went for the brie and caramelised onion topping and had to order chips separately (but they come included if you get a steak).
The food came out quickly. The burger was huge, the cocktail stick holding it together had got lost in the bun, loads of nice salad and loads of cheese.
The twice fried skin on fries were good and crispy. I was slightly disappointed at first with the burger as it was well cooked and I really like rare meat but as soon as I tasted it my doubts were dispelled- the meat was really tasty and juicy and I realised that this was a really flippin good burger.
No reinventing of the wheel here, just a basic done well at a good price.
Cattle Grid
*Tasty food
*Competitive prices
*Laid back environment.
Unit 1,
Waterloo House,
Assembly Street,
LS2 7DE
0113 242 1872
Website
*UPDATED 07/09/2011* Last night I was lucky enough to go along with Culture Vultures for a free blogger dinner at Cattle Grid.
As I had already done this recent review I felt a bit 'off duty' and didn't pay as much attention as others who were going for the first time.
We shared the regular and piri piri ribs for a starter which I can honestly say were the best I have ever had and my steak was great although there were mixed reviews on this.
Here are some other accounts of the night that give a more rounded view.
Just for the record, I think the chips must have been done in batches as my chips were crispy in comparison to others on the table.
Dave from Northern Food
Penny from Bronchia
5 comments:
£13 for a burger and coke, reasonable?!?
Simon, I agree that you could pay much less elsewhere but this was premium burger in a steak house. GBK charge £12 for about the same and their service/ experience is not as good.
I saw this the other day when I walked past it. Wasn't sure about it, but will call in for a burger after seeing yours. And the other burgers on the menu sound really nice!
Have been there recently. Put off by the smell of butchers counter in the market when walked in. Had ribs as a side and steak. Nice chips. Worst steak I have ever had plus was sick all night after that. Meat had very strange taste. Never ever again. On the plus side - the staff were excellent.
I have never had a problem with the food at Cattle Grid, the steaks are wonderful & cooked to perfection, i also have had the lunchtime meal deal which is either pork or beef in a bun with fries, this is just £6.00.
Also starting today 16th October 2011 the restaurant has started opening sundays offering sunday lunch at a fantastic price of £10.00 FOR 2 MEALS...there was the choice of beef or pork, served with roast potatoes, 2 yorkshire puddings, peas, carrots, cauliflower cheese & gravy, the portions were huge with plenty of meat, & was absolutely gorgeous.
I certainly wont be cooking sunday lunch again
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