Gillray's Steakhouse - Lambeth

We decided to grab a bite at this bar while waiting for the rest of our group to experience the London Eye. I was really looking forward to the ride, but unfortunately, it didn't work out.

The food was mediocre. We spent a lot of money and the steak was not cooked properly. Unfortunately, there was no lobster available, which was disappointing. Despite these issues, we still decided to give it a try.

The food was terrible and the service was the worst. We were served old, dry fruit for breakfast, cold and stiff waffles, and a dry, not fresh omelet. We even had to get up...

My wife and I had lunch here on Monday August. We had a table with a view (well, she did The welcome was warm and the seats comfy, and the location is very close to the embankment but away from the noise and crowds. We started with a cocktail each which were superbly made and delicious, followed by fantastic calamari served with black squid ink mayo. So tender with a beautifully crisp coating. My wife opted for a fillet steak and I had the sirloin. Both steaks were cooked to perfection and were so juicy and tender. She loved the red wine sauce and I too loved the béarnaise sauce. And the truffle cheese triple-cooked chips were out of this world! So much truffle flavour! The wines we had paired nicely with the meal she had the merlot and I had the malbec. The white chocolate bomb for dessert was good too which we shared. Attentive and friendly service from everyone. And a special thanks for George who we booked with. Looking forward to returning very soon for what has to be the best steaks in Central London!

During a stay in Marriott County Hall we ate at the in-house restaurant. As with breakfast, dinner was very good. Staff and service were friendly, efficient and excellent. Food was very good. Starter of a cobb salad (lettuce, avocado, egg, blue cheese and bacon) was delicious would have it again, honey and chilli ribs were also excellent and tasty. Mains were fillet steak (only complaint it was cooked with black pepper which wasn’t on the menu and I am sensitive to it) beautifully cooked a little over done for medium rare but really good quality beef, triple cooked chips and vegetables (creamed spinach and beans with lemon and garlic) and spatchcock chicken was huge, stuffed with what looked like a whole onion, fall off the bone meat and very moist. Very good food overall. Chips weren’t great, but very nice. Shared “marathon” chocolate bar for dessert was delish VERY rich. Over all a very nice meal and wine (champagne and Malbec) not mind-blowing (Gaucho has mind-blowing steak). My husband thought the Malbec was excellent, I liked a lot, good bubbly. Very relaxed laid back restaurant. Overall well worth the visit. Would go again, would totally recommend.