Stick to the cheap eats ... their steak is underwhelming at best ... also the atmosphere varies greatly based on the time of day and how many ill-mannered kids are present ... the cocktails are also underwhelming given the price ... read more

Grill Shack is a brand new American diner style restaurant in Soho on Beak Street. It officially opened today, but I swung by there last night as they had a soft opening. Grill Shack straddles the boundary between fast food and a family friendly/casual restaurant with table service. Indeed on the Tuesday night there were several waiters milling around, however, unlike practically every other restaurant, these waiters do not take orders or wait on tables. Instead these friendly waiters where there to explain "the concept." And it's a 4 step process at that! First, you are seated by a hostess and given menus. Second, you then order either at the counter, or at a kiosk, or on their iphone app---the later was still being worked on. Third you pick up your drinks and/or sauces. Lastly, (and only a few minutes later) your food appears. Maybe these waiters do more than explain the concept after-all. I'm still not bought into the wonky concept, however, I did like the prices.... Speaking of which, Grill Shack is remarkably affordable, Try £4.95 for a burger or about 9 quid for a rump steak with fries. There was also a tasty looking 1/2 chicken for just under £8. That's practically fast food prices but with the quality you'd expect at more up-market chain like Byron. Soft drinks come in under 2 quid and come with 1 free refill. The food was actually good especially considering the price. My burger came on a nice brioche bun (I ordered bacon as an extra). It was cooked medium and was on par with what I've had at GBK and Byron. However, Grill Shack is much much quicker and a bit cheaper. They also have ice cream cookie sandwiches and carrot cake for dessert. All in, despite the unusual ordering system (it's never great when they have to have staff explain how to order food in a restaurant) I liked my experience at Grill Shack and would be back. It's priced right, the food came out ridiculously fast and was rather tasty. read more

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So to top off a brilliant Yelp event night, me and Yinnie C teamed up with Teresa C, Jane G, Isabel F and of course Alex S to pig out on juicy burgers in Soho. Where else could we pick? Especially as they had a cheeky deal on, 'Grill shack on the house!' got us some cheeky free drinks and dessert. If you want good value burgers, quick service and amazing staff then this is the place to be! Obviously popular, we were looking for a table at 9pm and managed to squeeze 7 onto a 6 person, good thing we're so friendly! £5 for a damn good burger + £2 on fries is a super deal. Also try their special sauce (ooh err missus), it's a bit of a BBQ/ hp cross and totally works, Pudding, ice cream cookie thank you very much. Who can resist? Fast good without the fast food negatives, mmm read more

Grillshack - American Near Me - London, XGL

How this place consistently gets four stars I do not know. The decor's cool (a super trendy European take on an American diner, if a little over designed), the staff's friendly but when it comes to food, all I can think is.. MCDONALDS + general disappointment / this is pretty sad guys :( Fair enough, I came for brunch and didn't get to try the burger everyone raves about but there's no way I'm coming back. Ordered the cinnamon french toast and it came all (seemingly) deliciously golden brown on the outside, liberally dusted in cinnamon sugar. Promising! But hey hey, I cut into it and it oozed a milky yellow goo, like runny pancake batter. The semi-solid bits didn't even have the consistency of soggy eggy bread, just undercooked mush. That was bad but the eggs were even worse, and not just bland with no hint of butter or milk. They *looked* fluffy, like real scrambled eggs but something wasn't quite right. The friend I was with hit the nail on the head - liquid eggs! Yknow, the kind they use at mcdonalds. Exactly the same in texture and taste. (In all fairness I don't know for a fact if it's liquid eggs but if they taste like it, that's bad enough!) BOO. Same with the bacon!! It initially tasted great, smoky and a little sweet - I was quite enjoying it till halfway through my first piece. It just started to taste so synthetic. My mind went straight to that 'how it's made' video - mass-produced bacon being doused in liquid smoke to give it flavour. Nasty nasty shizz that I could get in a supermarket for next to nothing. I don't dine out to put this rubbish in my body! read more

Grillshack - American Near Me - London, XGL

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I disagree with most reviews praising this place. I went on a chilled Sunday afternoon after a lengthy debate to decide where we'd want to lunch at. As we were walking down Beak street, Grillshack turns up and I'm like so totally excited as I'd heard about it but hadnt been yet. So we went in, surprised by the low prices at the door. So the basic burger is cheap, but it really is basic. I topped mine with cheese and got some chips and corn on the cob on the side. All in all, it came up to something like 12 pounds each (burger + side + side + drink) which was OK. For that same money I could've had much better burgers at Honest Burgers or Patty & Bun down the road. The burger tasted like your average frozen burger, lacked texture and flavour. I got bored halfway. The chips were alright, again, frozen, deep fried etc but lacked the crunch other offerings seem to have (and the rosemary from honest burgers) The corn was a winner (you can't really go wrong here). I did like their topping sauces but I don't think I'll go there again when for the same money I can get a much better fare down the road. read more

Grillshack - American Near Me - London, XGL

So been meaning to check this place out for a long time, and thought I'd take my friend for their happy birthday promotion. The shack is their staple and was the bargain price of two pounds, so my friend opted for that and for me, I went for the vegetarian halloumi cheese burger with fries. The burger itself was quite nice, but a little bit too much relish for my liking and could have used more flavourings in there.. Like sweet chilli sauce.. The fries I was less keen on, as were too salty for me, and definitely needed the ketchup to go on top. My friend loved her shack burger and the fries and polished them off in no time. The menu impressed me and definitely want to try out some of the other choices, and the desserts, they looked amazing. Next time it has to happen. The meal ended kinda disappointingly as we were given the bill and then waited for an age for a card machine, before going up to the till and waiting for a while again to pay. I think this was more due to how busy they were than anything else. All in all, I quite like the feel of this place and will return again to try out more of the menu. read more

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Grillshack has more seating space than your eyes would initially be led to believe, with tables both upstairs and in the deceptively hidden downstairs area, where we were seated. Drinks were ordered, and I went with my classic choice of Camden Hells! The most prominent part of the menu was the foodstuff that seems to have taken London by storm over the past year or so - the humble yet ever-reliable burger. I went for the Shack Attack - beef patty, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, salad and mayo. Keeping it pretty classic, really. All burgers also come with a (pretty generous) portion of fries, which wins brownie points from me as I hate having to add on another three quid just to up my carb intake. Grillshack's burgers are certainly a good size and very meaty and juicy, with the wide beefy patty spreading out beyond the confines of the soft brioche bun, and served up in a new-cool enamel bowl that reminded me of my Scout camp days. The lettuce was crisp and fresh tasting, and the cheese and bacon complemented the patty rather than overpowering it. I stuck to just the burger and chips but there are also plenty of sides for the bigger appetite - I did almost order a side of the buttermilk onion rings as they sounded pretty tasty. From the non-burger side of the menu, the Chilli Mac & Cheese also sounded like something I'll be going back to try out another day. Coming in at under £15 for my main and drink, I'd say Grillshack is pretty good value. The menu is definitely a well-selected affair with a great choice of options, and it's definitely the kind of place that would be perfect to refuel at during a hard day of city shopping. And, if you come in the daytime, you can take up their 'Beat the Clock' offer - with burgers at just £4 from 4-5 or £5 from 5-6. TOTAL BARGAIN. read more

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Tried here for tea - mainly as I fancied ribs and I was passing! Tried the buttermilk chicken nuggets for starters - was very nice! Crisp but succulent! For the main event I had the BBQ Ribs. A full rack appeared and they simply fell off of the bone. The fries accompanying them were gorgeous. Had some form of addictive flavouring on them. To wash it all down I had a strawberry milkshake. Service was very attentive. Reasonably priced. Would definitely go back and would recommend you give it a go! read more

Grillshack - BBQ Ribs and fries - American Near Me - London, XGL

London is overrun with burger places. It's hard to actually pick one out, but that is why, at Yelp, we go above and beyond and actually painstakingly go through some great burger places to provide you with an educated opinion. (Aren't we nice, it's SUCH hard work!-also, we're totally sacrificing our waistline.) So how does Grillshack measure up. (It totally made me think of WORD MASH UP- Daniel P, you know what I meaaaan: of GRILL on the market (Steak) and Shake SHACK, and grillshack is just a delicious monstrous baby of the two.) Price wise, it's actually much cheaper than GBK and Byron, a cheese and bacon burger comes to less than £6 IN SOHO. (SO GO!) and the patty is juicy and dripping down the bun. But compared to other patties I've had, it's a lovely taste, but I feel like there should be an extra depth of flavour thats just not there yet, but whack some of their specially made bbq sauce on it, and it's a beautiful combination of burger, patty, cheese, and bbq. Like I said, BATHE ME IN THAT BBQ SAUCE PLEASE. We also sampled their ice cream sandwich, which were really good, if a little too sweet for my liking. (Love the ice cream, the cookie was TOOOOO sweet. Started to be sickly after a while... The shoestring fries were moreish and if you scream 'grillshack on the house' whilst ordering, you get a free drink! In the words of Daniel P: So Much Win, It hurts. read more

This place rocks! As soon as you walk through the door the smell of delicious food hits you! there are so many lovely little touches, such as a sink in the restaurant, glasses and tap water easily accessible, and the sauce station. The staff were all lovely, helpful and full of menu and sauce suggestions. Soft drinks include a free refill, which is great. The menu is just right, simple enough to make ordering easy but there are plenty of ways to personalise your order. I had a burger, and I am glad I did. It was delicious, cooked just right and the brioche bun was soooooo good. I had the French fries as suggested by my waiter, which were really nice, but also nicked a few shoestrings and can vouch for them too! The ice cream sandwich was really nice. I will definitely be back, and am hoping to try the breakfast sometime - cinnamon French toast I am coming for you. The only problem I had was deciding between the fries, maybe they will introduce a half and half option one day. I had a brill time, with good food and great company!! read more

Cue sad trombone sound. Oh man, I had such high hopes for Grillshack when I saw their brunch menu. Declaring itself a proper diner, I assumed it would be but no it's just another Soho wannabe. It so misunderstands the concept of a diner that it doesn't even have filter coffee or coffee refills. Why even bother calling yourself a diner... oh to screw money out of people, of course. We had come here for breakfast and so ordered the steak and eggs and the Big Shack breakfast. I'm pretty sure the only way they make it look big is that they pile it all on a small plate. Fail. It was fairly substandard. The pancake had barely any syrup, the toast came with no butter, there was a paper cone of beans and the rest was average full-English fare. Pretty blah. My friend's steak and fries wasn't much better looking. Just a minute steak slapped ontop of some fries. She ordered a millkshake specifically asking the waiter if it was a proper thick milkshake and not thin. He said yes, of course. But it wasn't. It's a glorified glass of chocolate milk with oreos in it for £4.50. Jesus. So pricey. Meh, this place is so average, I mean it's fine, but I wouldn't bother coming back. read more

Grillshack are one of the latest burger-selling kids in town and they're pretty good, particularly for the money. The burger is smallish but still good value for £5. In fact I can't think of a cheaper burger amongst the serious burger chains (Maccy Ds doesn't count). I opted for the shoestring fries which were pretty ordinary (the French fries are likely better) but the side salad wasn't bad. For dessert, we both opted for the ice cream sandwich - wow. I've only tried one other such sandwich, at Fire and Stone, and Grillshack's was much better. But there's more to Grillshack than just the food and excellent prices. It's possible to order in three ways, including via an app you can download to your phone - innovative. The interior is benches and white-panelled ceilings akin to those found in 80s-era open plan offices. I never thought I'd see the day when they were 'cool'. The music was a mixture of hip-hop and Americana. In all, it's an interesting offering. Right now, I think the combination of the low prices, decent-enough food and quirks (the app, the ice-cream sandwich) make it worthy entrant into this highly-competitive food category. But this market doesn't stand still, so I'll be curious to see how it adapts to stay in the game. read more

Dearest Grillshack. Beloved Grillshack. Holy Grillshack. After weeks of anticipation, I finally paid my first visited. Excitement was high, tummies were empty, and hearts raced with the prospect of what awaited our palates. My friend was joining me as I was treating her to a birthday lunch. I told her to meet me at 12 o'clock sharp to beat the rush, but typically, as I hovered outside, gazing in at hungry lunch-breakers already taking their seats - she was late. By 12:05 I was positively enraged and could feel my inner Jack Bauer begin to fizz. I wanted to grab the next passerby by the scruff and scream "DAMMIT CHLOE! WE'RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME!" (NB. My friend's name is actually Emma.) Praise be! She eventually arrived and we were shown to our table by a lovely waiter, and let me tell you, this was a sign of things to come. From the moment we entered, everything was fan-bloody-tastic. Being the giant nerds that we are, we were slightly concerned that Grillshack would be pretentiously trendy - but noooooo! The staff were so friendly and helpful, but not that in annoying, over-compensating way that makes you want to facepalm yourself repeatedly. We also thought the ambience was perfecto. I think this is partly due to the AWESOME SOUNDTRACK. Honestly, I rarely notice what music is playing when I'm stuffing my face, but clearly, DJ Grilla Shizza has amazing taste: Tegan and Sara and Thurston Harris' "Little Bitty Pretty One" on the same playlist? Not to mention Emma's favourite song "Move on Up" (Curtis Mayfield)! We were actually bobbing whilst burgering. And that brings me to the grub. I was dubious that the extremely reasonable prices would equate to less-than-reasonable food. Chandler Bing couldn't BE more wrong. The burger was juicy, beefy and cooked to perfection with a satisfying smattering of mayo and toppings - all nestled betwixt that heavenly brioche bun. So sweet, so soft, so smooth, like a well-moisturised bald head. I noticed some reviewers saying the burger is small; I admit, the patty is thinner than the likes of Byron, Meat Liquor etc., but for the price and overall taste, it really is spot on. The fries (both shoestring and French) were crunchy sticks of potato precision: not a soggy chip in sight and excellently seasoned (maybe the French Fries just pip the others to the post - lush.) And the corn. Jesus wept. Juicy and buttery with a chipotle tang and cheesy surprise. Amen to that. And finally, the pièce de résistance: the ice cream cookie sandwiches. The sugary behemoth that had us giggling with glee. I had the oatmeal raisin special, and whilst I thoroughly enjoyed tasting Emma's choc-vanilla combination, mine was like a Christmas party in my mouth - such chewy cinnamony goodness. The only thing that could improve the menu would be the addition of a veggie burger - there's a lovely looking halloumi salad, but I reckon a veggie burger would seal the deal with our nation's animal lovers. Finally, and somewhat bizarrely, I was also very taken with the toilets. They are extremely cosy and the sinks are ace. An inspired choice! I mentioned this to the manager (?) near the door - he politely indulged me but I'm sure he thought I was some sort of toilet-fetish lunatic. And so it was, our first trip to Grillshack came to end. And what a time we'd had. From that euphoric peak, my day quickly troughed as I roamed Oxford Street looking for the (definitely non-existent) Holy Grail that is a comfortable strapless bra. In an ocean full of overpriced, overhyped and overhipstered diners and burger joints, this place is a shining beacon, bobbing upon the How-It-Should-Be-Done Sea. Grillshack, I salute you. read more

Grillshack - American Near Me - London, XGL

Mediocre would strain the imagination. The all day breakfast menu stops at 1130. So it isn't really all day. The fried chicken was a soggy mess covered in dimples of fried batter. It's much closer to a funnel cake which I was never find of particularly at lunch. Away is the place to stay. read more

We ended up there after Flat Iron said there was a 2h30 queue (I mean who would queue that long for food?) From the outside the place looked like a very nice/trendy diner and the menu looked good. Food was a bit disappointing though. Not that it was not good but I wasn't impressed at all. I tried the barbecue ribs and meat was ok but not what I expected from a diner (I wanted tender melting in your mouth meat). My Dad add the steak and fries which was litterally 0,2 inches thick. He asked for well cooked but it was so thin that it was really dry. Every dish comes with its sides, but it looked more like decoration to me: 5 fries, 1 leaf of salad and one teaspoon of slaw. Waiters were really nice although they forgot to bring our starter and it took a good 30min to get our meals. They did offer us a discount which I really appreciated. If you're desperate for somewhere to eat without a booking on a friday night, walk to covent garden and go to five guys. read more

Unlike everyone else's reviews, I didn't think this place was very good, apart from the friendly concierge dude who was really funny! It's all about ordering your meal in different ways, from the self service kiosk to the iPhone app... Which is all well and good but you get a tiny sized portion (admittedly at a very reasonable price) but its not very tasty. My burger arrived practically raw when I wanted it well done and my friend was vegetarian so had a choice of halloumi salad or staying hungry. The menu is limited and although the place has a nice atmosphere I think it fails as a modern version of an American diner. I wouldn't go back when there are so many other choices in the area. read more

"Grillshack on the house!!", yo! When hunger strikes, you've got to tackle it. It was right at that moment when I saw a check-in made by Robyn J at Grillshack, something about ordering from your phone. Considering I was sat at the a Yelp Social Media Week London event, this idea was very exciting and I suggested this place to the group. With the combined efforts of Jane G, she found this month's promotion on their website. "Grillshack on the house" for a free soda or dessert (when everyone at the table orders). This definitely sold it for us and we made our way after I called to let them know almost 10 of us were to be there in 30 minutes. The person on the phone said they don't take reservation but will try to put some tables together for us. Located in the heart of Soho, they are open until late. The burgers are £4.95, served with mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce. You can also add cheese and bacon (75p each) or even an extra patty (£1.50) to build your perfect burger. On the side? I opted for shoestring fries because last time I had some was at a GBK and that didn't go well, I was determined that there ought to be a place that knew how to get them done. Low and behold, they were perfect! The food came quickly and was delicious! So they also have an app you can use to order your food, but you can't get the special promotion. Go have some great food and enjoy some fun with some friends! read more

I'm sitting in Grill Shack at the moment, stomach regurgitating the burger and shoestring fries I've just had. London's newest contribution to the burger scene is a mix of both traditional and modern. The outside park bench like seating combined with inside American school chair'esque decor reminds me of a couple places I've been in New York whilst I still lived in the states. Having used to live on this street, I love how it continues to change and evolve as time goes on. Lets start with the good points. 1. £4.95 for a burger is dead cheap for a nice sit down environment, and straddles the London chasm between fast food joints and the burger elite. So, one really can't judge this place against the mighty Honest, Meat Liquor or Byron. 2. Shoestring fries were dead on. Crispy and utterly delicious, they came a tad bit on the salty side, but holy cow they were good. Ask your waiter for a sauce dish that you can dip your heavenly fries into. 3. The SAUCES! OMG the homemade sauces. The place has 3 different types in their arsenal: A Jalapeno and Tomatillo green sauce, a Grill Shack BBQ and a Chipotle. The Jalapeno and Tomatillo have a sour tangy flavour that doesn't pack a heat-filled punch. The BBQ is pretty standard, and flavours the burger very well, but combine that with the Chipotle and you have a saucy dance explosion you're sure to want to keep dipping those shoestring fries back into time and time again until you realise there are no fries left. Ok, so it's good, yes. But the burger had some downsides which are masked by it's price. The meat isn't as flavourful as some of the other burger places in the city. The patty size is great and the meat is cooked medium rare (which is better than many of the other places I've tried), but that being said, even though it's cooked correctly, the meat lacks some oomph. The bun is also a little on the sweeter bread side of a bun, which is flavourful on its own, but detracts a little from the flavour of the burger itself. So all in all, a little disappointed in the burger, but hey, it's £4.95. I'd be paying £2 extra to walk down the street to Byron for something just marginally better. So, all in all, the experience has been good. But with Byron down the street, and Honest burger around the corner, I'd be happy to pay a couple quid more and get something a lot more spectacular than here. Good burger, good experience, but there's better in the area. read more

Deeply disappointing. The menu somewhat resembles an American menu, but the breakfast dishes are really mainly English breakfasts with baked beans and such. The pancakes are alright, but the blueberries served with them are those tiny canned blueberries that Americans only use for baking. The fried chicken breading was soft, soggy and falling off the dry chicken. All of it was in desperate need of seasoning, it was terribly bland. The fries tasted like they were fried yesterday and then thrown into an oven: starchy and tough, inedible. The coleslaw was really only two tablespoons of coleslaw on some lettuce. I would hate for anyone to think this represents American food. If this is where Brits get it, then I can see why they think American food isn't good. The only good thing here is the service, which was exceptionally friendly. read more

Grill shack is amazing! Okay, so it does the usual exposed brickwork thing that's everywhere and getting boring. But you get really great, friendly service and food at an affordable price! Add to that the fact you can order your food in advance. Or you can tap it into a computer screen by the door instead of going to the counter. Oh, and they do take out. The only down point, is that being a piscetarion, I didn't get much choice. I had the halloumi salad, but it was delicious. Up point, however, in return for checking in on Twitter I and a guest get free pudding next time I go! Result! Grillshack rules! read more

I walked past here the other night and asked about the all day pancakes. The reply I got to my unusual question was friendly and I resolved to come back. I followed through on my resolution last Sunday. I had been for a long run and had a craving for some tasty and filling food. It was a scorching day and we were pleased to have a pick of the tables deep inside the restaurant, in the shade. I found everyone to be attentive to us but without making us feel rushed. A few times, they seemed to know what was on our minds, like when they asked if we wanted some other sauces with our lunch. Easy going and not fussed. My wife was tempted by the Oreo milkshake while I was weighing up whether it was crossing the line of reasonableness to get a 2 pint jug of craft beer just for myself. In the end I went for it, but asked for an extra glass for my wife under the pretense that the beer was for both of us. For our meals, my wife chose the Big shack, which was a breakfast fry-up. It came with a pancake which impressed my wife. The bacon was delish. I went for the buttermilk chicken which came with fries and coleslaw. The chicken looked nice and it was tender to eat. However, the batter was a little undercooked once you got beneath the crispy outside. The bill for the lot was just under £40. It is a reliable place for diner style food and friendly staff. read more

Grillshack is a 'hit or miss' on Beak Street. The very colourful, modern off-diner look adds to its charm, which the smells and cursory sights of the food beckons the passer-by. I was a bit ticked off, when my medium-rare steak came out borderline well done. But then I tried a slice of the buttermilk fried chicken (breast) and it was some'n else. Hopefully someone will tell me what this buttermilk fried chicken is, until then I will revel in my new found experience that chicken breast could taste reasonably delectable. The English breakfast was like anything else, and the pulled pork bun didn't hit the spot. Overall, while this might be another Caring restaurant, adjectified heavily, adorned with stylings to beat many of it's neighbours, the food is not extraordinary or cutting edge. read more

I feel the 5 and 4 star reviews are to much and the 1 star reviews just ridiculous. So have gone in the middle where I think grill shack belongs (ideally 2.5 stars.) The venue it's self is nice looking with clean tiling on the walls and a simple but nice decor and seating. Good service albeit the pre ordering at a checkout or a touch screen if you prefer not to interact with people. The food is competitively priced and is nice. But unfortunately that's as far as it goes. In my opinion the burger patties are way to small and you end up eating loads of bread. Overall it is distinctly average. Would I go again? Yes if no other burger places existed but fortunately there are plenty popping up all over the place. Would I go read more

I'm just going to say it, right at the start; the best burger in the UK list has just found a new winner! Last night I was invited down to try the brand new Grillshack on Beak Street in Soho, and after reading the menu there was no way I was going to pass on this event! With cool decor that transported me back to a diner in New York, I felt instantly comfortable, and with three ways to order your meal, the excitement grew! If you like tradition then head over to the counter and order from one of the amazing staff members, they are more than happy to recommend and help! But if you're into trying new things then you have two pretty cool options; ordering from the customer order bay on a touch screen computer, it's super basic and I'm sure even my dad could make sense of it! Lastly, for those of you, who like me, never put their iPhone down, there's an app!! Yes you can order your food without leaving the table and without making small talk with a waiter, perfect hangover venue... I think so! After using both the customer order bay and the traditional service option our food arrived; queue lots of happy faces! Trying a single patty, cheese and bacon burger (pictured is the double patty that was also at our table) I was far from disappointed, in fact I was so overwhelmed with flavour it has shot to the top of my burger list! It will be quite a task to beat it as well! I also tried their steak, chicken, shoestring chips, hot garlic roll and corn on the cob! Safe to say to stomach was a very one last night! The food was all incredible! I literally can't want to go back when it opens! Despite being a little too full up, we did have to try the deserts as the staff spoke so highly about them. I opted for the Ice Cream Cookie sandwich, and despite not being able to finish it all, it was perfect!! I felt like a kid again! This has to be the best burger joint to come on London in a very long time. It deserves a lot of hype and for you all to head over and try their delights! read more

Come here for the desserts. Main courses are mediocre. On a previous visit we had the buttermilk pancakes, brownies and ice cream sandwich between a party of 4 and these were all good to excellent - really worth a try. Yesterday we had the cheese and onion bites which are actually very tasty and not oily at all, but everything else was disastrous - my burger was insipid and everything tasted of vacancy, the Mrs got really greasy and unseasoned buttermilk fried chicken. The fries had been forlornly dusted with some type of Cajun seasoning and my oreo milkshake tasted like a Nesquik with oreo crumbs wiped in from a side plate after someone else ate the real thing. The décor and menu conjure up imagery of the idea of Americana which is fine if you haven't been or are yearning for that feeling BUT if you are actually after nourishment and flavour this is a mis-step especially with so many superior options in the vicinity - Vinoteca and Polpo to name but two The extra star is for the dessert but I wont be back for anything else read more

This place is clean, quick, and relatively empty on week nights. It feels more like a diner imitation chain than an actual restaurant, but the food is decent enough. More of a stop gap than a destination. read more

4* for cheap, quick and reliable food. This place is not a patch on Bodean's or Honest Burger, but it doesn't necessarily need to be. For me, this place helped me and my boyfriend out when we were in a rush pre-Book of Mormon for some quick grub central. I always loved the Alphabet bar, so was at first really disappointed it had been replaced with yet another grill-type restaurant. Anyway, time wasn't on our side so we jumped in and were pleasantly surprised with the food. I had the halloumi burger with a side of pulled pork (warning: super spicy!) and Ned had the buttermilk chicken which he confirms hit all the right notes. Will come here again when I need food served in record time! read more

Grabbed a burger and fries here today...well it's not been open that long and already the outside has had a makeover...the stencil type black grillshack logo has disappeared and a softer look and colour taken over. The food was okish...burger had nice brioche type bun, but the meat patty was way too thin..taste struggling to come through..I didn't eat the fries..they were really naff... Would I come back? I'd give it another chance.... read more

American dinner. Ran out of pulled pork so gave us extra burger patties instead when we ordered the player. Everything was just meh. The onion rings were stodgy and horrible - much better onion rings from Byron. Chocolate brownie was yum though! read more

Grillshack - Grillshack platter of mediocrity - American Near Me - London, XGL

Ate here last night and loved it! We had cheese & onion bites and buttermilk chicken nuggets to start with which were both really tasty. We followed those with really good burgers topped with tasty pulled pork served with crispy fries and a side of onion rings - delicious. Great service, a really good atmosphere, good size portions and very reasonably priced - I can't wait to go back! read more

What can I say - it was just great. These guys know how to make burgers. Tha staff is really friendly and they make your visit worth while. Burgers from 8£ and a cosy atmosphere. A bit noisy, but ok for a "shack". read more

Now that I've come to Grillshack a few times and tried a few dishes I can say that, actually, I'm really not impressed. Each time I've visited I've felt either underwhelmed or disappointed with the flavour of the food, and the service has always been adequate or very slow. Most recently I've tried the chicken nuggets (which were dry and oddly bland) and the hallumi salad (which was very oily). On more than one occasion there were items that didn't belong on our bill. I keep ending up here with colleagues and friends for lunch or an easy post-work dinner, but I wouldn't be actively recommending this to friends looking to dine in Soho. read more

Very American in the good sense if the way and the rooster is delicious. It is a burger place ok, but with a little something more. Say the atmosphere. read more

Nice lunch spot in soho doing their own take on American diner food for an expensive audience. Speaking as an American this is not the diner experience, but was still enjoyable. My chicken sandwich was great and I LOVE seasoned fries. But they need fountain drinks and refillable coffee and more to be accurate. read more

We ate here for breakfast. The Big Shack Breakfast is excellent and has everything you would want in one breakfast. My husband is a breakfast snob and always looking for a full mug of American coffee. Found it here and good prices, too. I had the carb free breakfast... Great bacon and sausages, fried eggs, grilled tomato and mushrooms. Waiters were friendly and attentive. They play an eclectic mix of music, too, making for a fun, light hearted atmosphere. read more

Went for afternoon coffee and cake, which was a great choice. Coffee was decent but no complaints considering the price. Foodwise the Brownie was delicious and absolutely to be recommended, apple pie also very tasty and the ice cream really smooth and creamy. The staff was somewhat unattentive but quite friendly. read more

The burger's tasty, not greasy, and between a fresh and grilled bun, self-served with a selection of homemade sauces. And it's cheap: £4.95 for a hamburger. Add some Old Bay popcorn for a pound more and you've got a good meal. Add wicked friendly staff and you've got a great lunch joint. read more

Found this little restaurant on a whim! It's full of different food, all of which is incredibly tasty and is all good value for money as well - especially for London prices! All the staff are really friendly and the food all comes out quickly as well. Very cute, nice diner perfect if you don't want to eat at a chain! Been twice and will definitely be going again! read more