It was a sunny day when my aunt and I went to Steak of the Art at Bristol’s Harbourside, so naturally we sat outside. The next time I visit I will have to sit inside though, as passing through to visit the toilets I realised how unique the restaurant-come-art-gallery is on the inside too!
“The restaurant is a piece of art in itself”, the restaurant reads. And you can even order and buy the very seat you park your buttocks on for the duration of your visit (or any other seat, for that matter).
While there are many other choices on the menu other than steak, my aunt and I were both craving steak, so both ordered the Rump 200g Steak (£14), and paid £1 extra for sweet potato fries. But I’d be very intrigued to see how their risotto performs, for example, among others.
“The restaurant is a piece of art in itself”, the restaurant reads. And you can even order and buy the very seat you park your buttocks on for the duration of your visit (or any other seat, for that matter).
While there are many other choices on the menu other than steak, my aunt and I were both craving steak, so both ordered the Rump 200g Steak (£14), and paid £1 extra for sweet potato fries. But I’d be very intrigued to see how their risotto performs, for example, among others.
So the sweet potato fries were as crispy and delicious as they look, granted. And the steak was tender and flavoursome as the menu suggests; "considered to have more flavour than other cuts". I hadn't had a steak in a very long time, and I was no disappointed. Neither was my aunt, who is a great chef (and a keen follower of my blog!), so that definitely says something.
I was, however, somewhat disappointed by the presentation of the food which felt half-hearted and lazy, I suppose. I'm not sure what I was expecting, a bit of fancy dressing or a dip, perhaps. But the food itself did not disappoint, as I have said, and that really is all that matters in a restaurant when it comes down to it.
We both ordered dessert too, naturally.
I was, however, somewhat disappointed by the presentation of the food which felt half-hearted and lazy, I suppose. I'm not sure what I was expecting, a bit of fancy dressing or a dip, perhaps. But the food itself did not disappoint, as I have said, and that really is all that matters in a restaurant when it comes down to it.
We both ordered dessert too, naturally.
As you can see, the presentation of the dessert was neither half-hearted or lazy in contrast to the mains. They were also equally as delicious.
The meal as a whole (including desserts) wasn't overwhelming, and neither of us felt horrible or stuffed - just nicely fed! The setting was great, tucked away a bit behind Millennium Square , the bustle of post work chilling on the sunny evening it was. As I say, next time I will be sure to try an inside seat. Not because there was anything wrong with the outside, but because the inside was so unique and intriguing and I want that experience too.
My aunt and I went for a small wonder around the art gallery that runs adjacent to the restaurant area, both a part of the area and separate at the same time. There was a wide range of art which is ever-changing and available to buy.
I can't say I've come across a restaurant-come-art-gallery before, at least not in Bristol, and I'm ashamed that it's taken me this long to try Steak of the Art out! The experience is definitely worth a visit, even if you're not an arty person but can appreciate some exciting interior décor when you see it.
The meal as a whole (including desserts) wasn't overwhelming, and neither of us felt horrible or stuffed - just nicely fed! The setting was great, tucked away a bit behind Millennium Square , the bustle of post work chilling on the sunny evening it was. As I say, next time I will be sure to try an inside seat. Not because there was anything wrong with the outside, but because the inside was so unique and intriguing and I want that experience too.
My aunt and I went for a small wonder around the art gallery that runs adjacent to the restaurant area, both a part of the area and separate at the same time. There was a wide range of art which is ever-changing and available to buy.
I can't say I've come across a restaurant-come-art-gallery before, at least not in Bristol, and I'm ashamed that it's taken me this long to try Steak of the Art out! The experience is definitely worth a visit, even if you're not an arty person but can appreciate some exciting interior décor when you see it.