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TheAmusedQuail · 2025-08-29T21:03:10+00:00

What is all the hype about? Some of the mums at school rave about it and a couple of friends suggested it for a meal. I checked out the menu online and it was quite pricey I thought (for what it is). Went today anyway, because it'd been suggested by the friends. I was SO underwhelmed. Basic chain restaurant food. Nice steak (not fabulous, just OK) but the rest of the food was very average. I definitely won't bother going back. Anyone had a better experience? Is it just me (although friend wasn't wowed either)?

Gladysknightjustwalkinmyshoes · 30/08/2025 19:41

RaraRachael · 30/08/2025 19:21

@Gladysknightjustwalkinmyshoes it's the Aberdeen one I've been to. We had a very annoying waiter who seemed to think we wanted to hear his whole life story although others thought he was amazing.

I've thought about what I asked, probably best not to answer could be outing to person that works there

Satisfiedwithanapple · 30/08/2025 19:41

TonTonMacoute · 30/08/2025 17:22

Agree, completely underwhelming.The sort of restaurant chain that gives British food such a bad rep among Europeans

It’s like playing food snobbery bingo.

I can never wait to get back to British food from anywhere in Europe because I like vegetables. But each to their own!

The idea that food in Britain is worse than the heavenly continent is just fantasy. I assume you’ve never been anywhere Germanic for a start.

Gladysknightjustwalkinmyshoes · 30/08/2025 19:22

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RaraRachael · 30/08/2025 19:21

@Gladysknightjustwalkinmyshoes it's the Aberdeen one I've been to. We had a very annoying waiter who seemed to think we wanted to hear his whole life story although others thought he was amazing.

Gladysknightjustwalkinmyshoes · 30/08/2025 18:36

Aberdeen one is popular don't see the attraction myself been four times (gift vouchers).
The fish chips on last visit was awful between 17 and £18 definitely not worth it.

RaraRachael · 30/08/2025 18:30

Been twice. Wouldn't rave about it although my kids think it's amazing.

Instinct1 · 30/08/2025 18:30

TheAmusedQuail · 30/08/2025 07:35

Yeah! It was exactly that. The majority of the male customers looked like they would enjoy painting red and white flags on roundabouts.

There were a couple of bouncer type men, punch first, think later. The younger women had inflated lips. To be fair there were also a lot of families with tween aged children too.

Exactly like a pub chain. It was clean and tidy, but defo NOT my idea of a nice restaurant. I'm not a snob though, if the food had been good, it would have been fine. But it wasn't.

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Aye you're not a snob(!). Read this post back to yourself!

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TheAmusedQuail · 30/08/2025 18:23

Ineedanewsofa · 30/08/2025 18:15

DC (10) loves a steak so we’ve been to M&C a few times - there’s two locally, the one in the more ‘upmarket’ area is fairly crap, the one in an awkward location in the ‘downmarket’ area is always very good (guess they have to make up for the bloody nightmare parking!). M&Cs days are numbered however, one of the local pubs has started doing a brilliant steak night for £15 a head…

I dunno, they might be OK. I think Wetherspoons aren't doing steaks / mixed grills anymore (disappointing the hard-core carnivores) due to costs, so maybe they'll just move across to M&S. It's a very similar customer base.

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Ineedanewsofa · 30/08/2025 18:15

DC (10) loves a steak so we’ve been to M&C a few times - there’s two locally, the one in the more ‘upmarket’ area is fairly crap, the one in an awkward location in the ‘downmarket’ area is always very good (guess they have to make up for the bloody nightmare parking!). M&Cs days are numbered however, one of the local pubs has started doing a brilliant steak night for £15 a head…

ginasevern · 30/08/2025 18:12

Satisfiedwithanapple · 30/08/2025 18:07

They bring it before the main course usually. But I’ve always thought it was meant to be a side dish, although DH tends to eat his while waiting, so it’s kind of up to you. They don’t collect it before the mains arrive.

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Oh yeah, I'd forgotten that. They do usually bring it out first and ask you what dressing you want. I always eat mine as a side dish to the main, unless like your DH I can't wait!

Satisfiedwithanapple · 30/08/2025 18:07

ginasevern · 30/08/2025 17:49

Yep, my favourite too. I haven't been for a while but other posters are saying the wedge is served between courses. It used to be served alongside your main course, like a side salad. Has that changed?

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They bring it before the main course usually. But I’ve always thought it was meant to be a side dish, although DH tends to eat his while waiting, so it’s kind of up to you. They don’t collect it before the mains arrive.

dancingbymyself · 30/08/2025 17:53

It’s the Baylis & Harding of restaurants…

ginasevern · 30/08/2025 17:49

Obsesetits · 29/08/2025 22:34

They are the best bit! I bloody love a wedge.. the blue cheese one to be exact. Absolutely fabulous dribble

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Yep, my favourite too. I haven't been for a while but other posters are saying the wedge is served between courses. It used to be served alongside your main course, like a side salad. Has that changed?

MrsR87 · 30/08/2025 17:43

gingercat02 · 30/08/2025 17:40

We went to Cow Shed, because Gaucho was full. It was amazing!
M&C is fine, we have 3 locally, and have been to Edinburgh (Cramond Brig) and Aberdeen. They are pretty consistent I think and I love steak. It does annoy me you have to have the extras because they are often wasted.

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Yes! We went to cow shed and really enjoyed it. One of the few places I will go for steak.

gingercat02 · 30/08/2025 17:40

DisgruntledPelican23 · 30/08/2025 00:43

Are you in Liverpool by any chance? If so, try Cow Shed.

We tried Miller and Carter in Aughton a few months ago. Shite steak and even shitter chips.

We went to Cow Shed, because Gaucho was full. It was amazing!
M&C is fine, we have 3 locally, and have been to Edinburgh (Cramond Brig) and Aberdeen. They are pretty consistent I think and I love steak. It does annoy me you have to have the extras because they are often wasted.

GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 30/08/2025 17:35

The one near me is good and they do have a special lunch menu (except Sunday) which is very good value…

LhudeSingCuccu · 30/08/2025 17:26

We went to one for a work’s lunch. It was exactly like I thought it’d be. Cheap, not great but edible. Exactly like the Beefeater steak houses I remember from my childhood.

TonTonMacoute · 30/08/2025 17:22

Agree, completely underwhelming.The sort of restaurant chain that gives British food such a bad rep among Europeans

CoastalCalm · 30/08/2025 17:15

It’s pretty crap really , just a glorified harvester but people love to post their date night photos of the sharing board. We sometimes go for the lunch deal as my mum likes it which isn’t bad value but I would pay the full prices

Crikeyalmighty · 30/08/2025 17:15

I don’t like steak so wouldn’t rush there , but my son tells me it’s perfectly ok but not amazing - bit like the old Berni inns -

Crikeyalmighty · 30/08/2025 17:15

I don’t like steak so wouldn’t rush there , but my son tells me it’s perfectly ok but not amazing - bit like the old Berni inns -

Satisfiedwithanapple · 30/08/2025 17:12

TheAmusedQuail · 30/08/2025 09:27

I'm a judgy twat, but am happy to go to Wetherspoons. I just don't like being mugged off. Don't pretend to be something it isn't.

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The lunchtime menu mugs no one off, it’s really good value.

BettysRoasties · 30/08/2025 17:12

InveterateWineDrinker · 30/08/2025 10:45

I've never been to one, but they were once described to me as Harvesters for people with Range Rovers on PCP. That's enough to put me off.

It is harvest just under a different name.

NoSoupForU · 30/08/2025 17:09

Its quite shit. Pub food at steakhouse prices. Aside from the steak, its frozen. The lettuce wedge and the onion loaf are good but I wouldn't thank you for anything else.

CherrieTomaties · 30/08/2025 16:45

TheAmusedQuail · 30/08/2025 07:35

Yeah! It was exactly that. The majority of the male customers looked like they would enjoy painting red and white flags on roundabouts.

There were a couple of bouncer type men, punch first, think later. The younger women had inflated lips. To be fair there were also a lot of families with tween aged children too.

Exactly like a pub chain. It was clean and tidy, but defo NOT my idea of a nice restaurant. I'm not a snob though, if the food had been good, it would have been fine. But it wasn't.

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“I'm not a snob”

😂

In the very same post you’ve judged a bunch of complete strangers on their appearance in an incredibly derogatory way. Gross.