Cathedral Walk, Bristol, BS1 5LN
http://www.steakoftheart.co.uk
As part of my pledge this year to try and visit a new restaurant every month, Steak of the Art was the choice for March.
Booking was easy using the contact form on the website, but I had to ring the restaurant to confirm the reservation as I didn't receive any confirmation. They did explain to me they had replied to my reservation, but when I said I hadn't received it I got given a long drawn out defense instead of a simple apology and resolution.
Steak of the Art prides itself on being half steakhouse, half gallery with quirky tables and artwork. Its located slightly out of the way in the harbourside complex and easy to miss if you don't venture down that way very often. We were pleased to be seated in a booth which had suspended paint pots and a two-tone table. I loved the artwork on the walls of the booth, it was beautiful and colourful. There are about 4 booths which are all decorated but the rest of the tables on the main restaurant floor are all the same. We did see a group booking out in a separate area which was nice to see as the restaurant is a good choice for a group. The really off-putting thing is the amount of television screens in the restaurant screening a promotional film about the restaurant on repeat.
We decided to try the veg board for starters which came with hummus, guacamole, grilled hallumi and tomato kebab, borek, tempura veg, marinated olives and pitta bread. This was a big starter for one but a small starter for two. It came with only one hallumi kebab which was cold but the rest was nice.
We decided to try the signature steak which comes in a variety of cuts and sizes. We couldn't quite equate the amounts listed in the menu as it's listed in metric rather than the more traditional imperial measurements so we ordered double fillet steak each (seeing as the extra steak was £9) with hand cut chips and a portion of the béarnaise and peppercorn sauces. The steaks are pre-cut so if you order a double you actually get two 7oz steaks.
The steaks came delivered on a wooden chopping board with an eyeful of fat chips - 8 to be precise. I ordered another side of chips to share as I was convinced that the steak to chip to sauce ratio was off!! The steaks were delicious and perfectly cooked. The chips although not very many were lovely (we did end up eating most of the side order) and the sauces spot on.
The service was friendly and swift and wine list was good. We had a look round the gallery on the way out and they had some lovely pieces for sale, it would be good so see some more pieces which are more affordable, perhaps prints from local artists.
I would have like to have seen the chip to steak ratio improved slightly if you order the bigger steak option and I would have also have liked to have had a sauce included in the price like other restaurants as these little extras soon add up. It was great to be able to order double steak though and we were so stuffed there was no chance of pudding. The restaurant is a cool, unconventional place which is great for some wow factor if you get a booth.
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