I've been desperate to try this place for the longest time - everyone I knew who has come here has absolutely raved about it. Now that I've finally tried Miller & Carter for my partner's birthday, I finally understand all the hype! This place is FANTASTIC!
Yes, it's going to be pricey, but the food is definitely worth it and it's fine for a special occasion such as a birthday of Valentine's Day. Steaks are around £20 - £25 but they do come with plenty of sides so you do actually feel full afterwards.
~ Atmosphere:
I'd highly recommend booking before you attend because this place can get very busy. I barely saw any empty tables so yes - I would definitely book ahead to avoid any disappointment. The atmosphere inside is fantastic though; they have an open kitchen with the smell of the steak wafting through, making your mouth water as you're waiting for your meal! The decor is on the higher end, but whether you're dressed up or more casual you won't stick out like a sore thumb either.
~ Customer Service:
Great! Our server was really attentive and really knew her steak; she was happy to give any recommendations and answer questions as well.
~ Food:
The highlight. We started off with the Sharing Platter (£13.50) that came with smoked BBQ ribs, baked cheddar mushrooms, dusted calamari, smoked chipotle & honey wings, sweet potato fries, and garlic bread. The portions weren't huge, but a good size for a starter since the main meal was the come anyway. I would say this is more like a small tasting platter with a little bit of everything for you to try. The highlight for me were their smoked BBQ ribs (which you can also order as a main!) - so tender and juicy!
-- THE STEAK --
All of their steaks are served with parsley butter on top, fries, onion loaf, tomato, and lettuce wedge. They have a list of sauces you can choose from for your lettuce and steak. I opted for the 12 oz ribeye off the bone - (£20.95) with bearnaise sauce that came on the side and blue cheese for my lettuce dressing. I ordered my steak medium and although it came more like medium rare, it was still really delicious, tender, and juicy! I also had a try of their lobster mac and cheese (£4.95) that came as a small side extra. SO GOOD! It was my first time trying lobster mac and cheese though it has been on my foodie hit-list for a while so I don't have anything to compare it too, but it was really tasty here at Miller & Carter. They definitely didn't skimp on the lobster either as you got to have a good lobster chunk with every bite! Their sauce was also really good and there was plenty of it so I ended up dipping my fries into it - perfect!
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I highly recommend Miller & Carter to everyone. Yes, the prices are a bit steep (We ended up paying a little over £60 for 2 people) but for a special occasion it's definitely worth it. The food is great and the portions are huge as well so you're guaranteed to be stuffed by the end of the night.
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