Manhattan Grill

Holy beefcakes, Sunny friends! Have you been to Manhattan Grill in Canary Wharf? It’s no secret the Mr Sunny and I have an open relationship when it comes to our carnivorous loves. So, when a voucher arrived to our flat for Manhattan Grill, we were both individually sharpening our teeth on the steak house’s online menu. Move over, Dracula! There’s something meaner! American friends, that joke was totally for you. ; After my epic day long shopping trip, Mr. Sunny met me at West India Quay for our date night at Manhattan Grill. This is the third time in my life that I’ve been to Canary Wharf. Quite honestly, the first time I lived in London, people rarely ventured from Central London to this area. Well, at least not without a passport. Hahaha! However, over the years it’s become an international financial Mecca. I find it now to be a blend between lower Manhattan and Toronto. For this reason, it’s most populated during the week. That was particularly appealing to Mr Sunny and I because we like to enjoy our meat fest at a restaurant with no distractions. We both had a fairly good idea of our orders, so that didn’t take long. We started with our standard adult beverages, beer and wine. Stella and Rioja. As we waited for our starters, we loved watching what arose from the kitchen. In fact, after multiple burgers passed under my nose, I ran over to get this sneaky shot of someone’s burger licious dinner for you. And then our starters arrived. Mr Sunny and I shared the Seared Black Pearl Scallops and Baked Blue Swimmer Crab Cake. Like I said, previously, we have an open food relationship. So, this threesome that Mr Sunny and I ordered to join our Mains was not intimidating. It is the Mac ‘n Cheese with Lobster, Manhattan Onion rings, and Fries. We shoveled these comfort foods in to our mouths as we enjoyed the gorgeous views of Canary Wharf from the restaurant. I enjoyed seeing the trains pass by as the London sun began to set. Then our steaks arrived. I had the fillet from the Creekstone Kansas USDA Black Angus menu. Medium rare, of course. My thoughts on this ruby red Kansas delight is, ‘Surrender Dorothy!’ It completely defeated me. I finished it, but I was hoping that it would be possible to click my heels three times to get home. It was one of those post Thanksgiving, ‘I need rolled on to a couch, STAT!’ food coma moments. Mr. Sunny had the same sensation with his T bone steak from the Scottish Aberdeen Angus menu. In fact, at one point he said, ‘For the love of England, I have to finish this!’ We both tried some deep beef breathing exercises when our plates were cleared. And, we both dreaded the one hour plus journey back home to North London. At that point, we received a bill for around £28. This really surprised us because we had reviewed the restaurant menu in advance and knew what to order to stay within our voucher allotment. When we inquired about the charge, we learned that alcohol was not covered in our voucher. We were told it’s listed in the fine print of the Terms and Conditions. I still think Mr. Sunny and I would’ve had two drinks each regardless. However, I think Manhattan Grill could’ve communicated that alcohol wasn’t covered to us when we were seated and gave them the voucher. We did follow the guidelines and tell them we had a voucher when we booked the table. We actually never received a copy of our food bill. When I asked how much we had actually spent, I was told we had enough for one, maybe two desserts. Mr. Sunny declined. I, however, accepted the challenge. As someone who lived in New York for 12 years, I’m not afraid of pushing boundaries. So, I asked that they throw a Manhattan Cheesecake in a take away box for me. Every single morsel of food we ate at Manhattan Grill in Canary Wharf was truly fantastic. When we left, we enjoyed a short walk through the area to soak in the sights of South London. Mr. Sunny made me giggle when we passed this little area near the docks. As he listened to me yap about having to pay that separate alcohol bill, he had an idea. ‘Sweetheart, take a picture of those two, and call your title your story ‘Meat the Semi circle of Trust.’ He’s so funny sometimes. ; Manhattan Grill is located at 22 Herstmere Road, London E14 4ED

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Let's make things clear: I love a good steak. I love a good steak so much, in fact, that I never usually order steak in restaurants for fear of being disappointed. So far there have been only two establishments in the UK which I trust to serve me steak one is The Hawksmoor*, the other The Cat Inn in West Hoathly, Sussex. Now, at last, I can add another. The restaurant is empty as we arrive. It's early, but it's also a tucked at the back of the Canary Wharf Marriott, and that might have something to do with it. The competition from steak night at the local Wetherspoons is unlikely to be a deciding factor. We eschew starters in order to chew mains with a healthy selection of sides. One course will serve us fine, as long as it's **** massive. We both order the New York Strip mine rare, with no distractions; hers medium rare, blue cheese crust, port and stilton sauce on the side. On arrival, I briefly envy that crust, looking like the surface of the side of the moon that's made of the nicer cheese. But this is steak, I remind myself. Let the meat speak for itself. And it does. It doesn't yell, like the gorgeous steaks at The Hawksmoor. Rather it takes its time to slowly discuss with your tongue everything that is good in the world. It is a subtle, dignified conversation that is in no way one sided mainly because every few minutes or so you find yourself emitting a low growl, like a contented bear. The port and stilton sauce finds itself out of favour across the table, and so I gleefully nick it in the name of science. Occasionally I allow myself to dip a small chunk of meat into the sauce. It doesn't add anything, per se, but it sure as hell takes nothing away. The sides are notable in their own right. Her sweet potato fries beg to be stolen whenever she looks away (which is considerably more often than you'd expect, given that I keep pointing to the calm views across West India Quay's North Dock in order to provide myself with opportunities). My fries are crisp and require no additional seasoning though they do take to making frequent visits to the port and stilton sauce. The mac and cheese with lobster is disappointingly absent on the day of our visit. Instead, an oxtail alternative is offered (and gladly accepted). It's perfect, if not a little pricey at £8 for the bowl. I suppose, though, that were to find myself in need of a small lunch in the area, I could do far worse than ordering it as a stand alone. We have onion rings, too. These prove totally unnecessary, given the piles of food before us. They remain mostly forgotten about, tucked behind our wine glasses. We're sorry, onion rings. It's not your fault. In fact, you were the nicest onion rings I'd tasted in quite some time. It's just... steak. Good, juicy, pink steak. You were superfluous. I know you'll understand. Service was excellent but then we had the whole place to ourselves bar one couple who joined rather late in the game. The whole place felt warm and cosy, despite very modern design and distinctly classier table settings than strictly necessary for a place called Manhattan Grill. That's a feat in it's own right, though the atmosphere imbued upon on empty room. Great steak, excellent sides. The dinner conversation was excellent, too. But then I'm just really entertaining company, I suppose.

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the restaurant was very beautiful, great view and it had a nice lounge area hotel. it was incredible. it is a very quiet restaurant, a relaxed and quiet environment. the service was good, but eating, although good was not fantastic. the drinks were watered with ice cubes, so it is as if you were half a glass instead of paying a full. when I got my food, the simply sweet potato friends and wobble rings it was quite warm to go cold as hot, which I was not impressed, because that was not a short time for eating. Of course, the price is more on the expensive side, not so much fine eating, but more expensive than casual culinary experiences. Apart from that, the waiters were very nice and I will visit this restaurant again to try the rest of the menu. update: on my second visit the service was a little better. they sat on a nice table and even brought bread and butter so we could buckle in again. I ate the whole thing pretty much, as that was waiting for eating was pretty gloomy. When my meal arrived, it was and I am glad to say hot. I had baby back bands with apfelslaw and a side of macaroni cheese. the macaroni cheese was not fantastic, but this is probably my own personal opinion, as I tasted much better from different cultures, I had to dazzle it with salt to add taste. the baby back straps were very delicious, I would have liked a little more soaking on the ribs, but overall was very good. I couldn't finish my meal as I was so full, so their portions are very good. once again, I would visit here a third time. it is definitiw an idea for valentinstag also.

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They serve up USDA prime streaks or dry age Scottish cuts no bull or gimmicks just great tasting succulent meat. The dining area can seat up to 40 people and you can watch them cook your food by the open kitchen. I was taken here for the special set menu of either 2 courses for £15 or 3-course meal for £18. Overlooking the riverside of West India Quay and Canary Wharf the scenery was set for a cosy intimate candlelit dinner. We both had clam chowder for starters the portion was very generous and filled me up straight away. The USDA rib eye steak was tender and flavoursome, juicy with a buttery flavour the added garlic butter melted on top. Gave it a kick, I smothered the extra sauce all over the glossy chunk of meat. The chunky chips cooked to perfection crispy on the outside fluffy inside. As I found the starter and main to fill my belly up, I wanted to opt for a lighter dessert and choos

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after london moved recently, was quite uncertain where to go to satisfy my desire for good, tasty steaks. an amazing surprise awaited me as my man me after canary wharf and in manhattan grill, aesthetically situated in marriott. when we received a friendly and warm greeting, we sat. I had decided to a filet of creekstone kansas and he went with a rib eye of scottish butdeen with creamy meerrettich and bernaises sauce. the steaks were tender, juicy well cooked and absolutely amazing. the ordered sides were good and complicated the main. the service was good and the place felt comfortable. with a big smile on my face, couldn't help, but thank my man that I brought to this place. a must visit when they are a lover of steak!

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