Goodman

Very nice restaurant! Was able to book a table online very easily. That's something I really appreciate during a hectic work day.

When I got there I was warmly greeted then shown to my table.

Beef carpaccio starter was very nice, flavours were spot on, with a decent amount of acidity in the dressing.

I went for the Goodman ribeye - medium rare. It was cooked to perfection and tasted beautiful. Rather pricey though. I got a great sized serving of chips and veg with it - nothing to fault here either. In other restaurants they are very stingey with the sides.

For dessert I got the apple tart. I found the apple and the pastry rather on the thin side - would've like it to have been a bit thicker with some texture. But it was served with gorgeous vanilla ice cream which made up for it a little.

Overall, it was a great experience, with nice friendly staff, and more importantly the food was great.
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jembert - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, January 06, 2010

My second visit to Goodman's and although there was nothing wrong with my first visit this time was far better in almost every way.

Lobster bisque was good and my Caesar salad was the best version of this simple salad i've had for a very long time. My friends filet was a good size and cooked well and my new york strip was full of flavour and great value at £18 including my salad to start, decent chips and a very good peppercorn sauce. (This was part of the lunch set menu, a la carte prices are a lot more)

Wine list has a nice selection but could do with more options by the glass. We had a nice bottle of Chateau Batailley 2004, but at just over £70 a little overpriced, but as I have said so many times before, normal for London.

Service was good and all the staff were friendly and knew their menu.

Overall very good, far better than any of the Gaucho chain, a little ahead of Maze grill but a touch behind Hawksmoor as far as the steaks go.
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Chris - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Saturday, November 28, 2009

I must have been a bit unlucky as most other reviewers seem fantastically impressed with this place.

I went for a USDA T Bone, which was pretty tender, if a little light on flavour, but OK. Maybe the Scotch would have been a better choice. My big concern was that I asked for it rare and it came out medium, even by British standards. Given the prices, all the trumpeting around their drying room and the fact that so many people rate it as the best steakhouse in Britain I'd have hoped that they could actually cook the things to order. But apparently not. Hopefully it was a one off, but I'd not give them a second shot as if you're shelling out £150 for a two course dinner for two, on a Monday night, you have to expect them to be able to get their speciality dish right every time.
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Tony Cavaldoro
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Food 5 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Loved it! Food was amazing, service was amazing, not cheap but worth it!
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Lauren
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

On recommendation from a friend I took a good another good friend of mine for dinner. I have lived in London for a 8 years and worked in hospitality, I have also set up my own restaurants and pubs. This is my new fav restaurant in the UK. I am a huge fan of good service and would always comment when received and of course the same goes for bad service. The service here was in a word superb, not over the top, not in your face, not rushed or hurried and not uneducated. The food was simple amazing, steaks are to die for and blew away anything I or my friend had, had in the past. The wine (sure you can guess) was perfect, a NZ pinot noir @ £45.

I know I know im raving about this place but I have missed good service for so long in London and this restored my faith that with simple training and good people anything is possible. Keeping it simple, high quality produce and good location, great people. I winner in my book, go (just in case it changes!). I even debated not telling anyone and keeping is under my hat, but i guess thats just not cricket!

Oh and £145 for 2 (so 40 -50) per head plus wine. Not cheap but it is with out question worth every penny. ENJOY!
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Simon
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, August 24, 2009

Was recommended this place by my good friend, and went for my husbands birthday, along with my noisy family of 8 adults, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The starters were all lovely, not one single complaint - and they are very fussy eaters. Our steaks were cooked perfectly. The staff were excellent, even when we were the noisiest table in the whole place (bit embarrasing really, but then we can't all choose who we dine with!) We had lots and lots of booze before, during and after the meal, and it still came to under £480 even with the (huge!) service charge - how's that for value! I reckon if we calmed down on the drinks, it could have come to under £50 a head. Will definitely be going back there again very soon.
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Ellie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Top restaurant for steaks in london, really the best now and finding it hard for anyone to come close, even Hawksmoor has a way to go.

Top waiter, quite beardy, but thats what i want from a steak house. Hands on manager...lovely touch. Food 10/10.

If you can get a table. Do it!!
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Black'n'Blue - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, July 20, 2009

I was a little disappointed they couldn't tell me straight away what breeds were the cattle when they tried to show they know their beef by giving us a lecture! Anyway, i was presented with polite service and a smile on the face.

I ordered the recommended Don David Malbac by the glass. It came with no less than 2 bits of the cork in my first glass... a little careless but I forgive them because the wine was both excellent for taste and value.

Wife's 350g USDA Prime New York Strip (a.k.a sirloin) was tender and has good texture. My 700g bone-in ribeye Irish corn fed was not as tender but offered even more meat taste. Both had good smoky flavour from the real charcoal grill. It was good but perhaps a little more juice from the meat would be better (dried too long?). Chips were good too.

Lastly, the mango sorbet was one to forget. It was so sweet as if it came from juice concentrate! But the passion-fruit sorbet was fine and £3.50 for 3 scoops is great value for money!
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Ho Fai Chiu
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, July 06, 2009

This is a wonderful restaurant. Steaks are superb and cooked to perfection and the waiter was very helpful and professional in explaining the different cuts and flavours. Excellent wine list, great bar for a pre-dinner drink, decent prices. Will definitely go again soon!
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Pascal
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Just tryed the new Irish rib-eye. Absolutely gorgeous! Service was very friendly as well. Definitely will be back.
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Meat Maestro - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, May 29, 2009