Grosvenor House Hotel<\/span><\/a><\/span> situated on Park Lane in the heart of London. The restaurant overlooks Hyde Park, although not with the same aerial views enjoyed from one of the hotel’s bedrooms. The restaurant is open and airy \u2013 natural light coming in through the large windows on one side makes it feel even larger. Walking into the restaurant you immediately feel a certain buzz about the place. Seating is a mixture of comfortable booths, large tables and smaller\u00a0set ups\u00a0offering a more intimate experience, while a private dining room for up to eight guests is also available. At night the restaurant is dimly lit, even though large and busy \u2013 you can still zone into your immediate conversation and company.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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After getting seated and being introduced to our waiter for the evening one thing is immediately apparent \u2013 the staff are very knowledgeable about the menu but also hugely passionate about the food. If you\u2019re not careful you might end up discussing all manner of culinary delights with your waiter without eating anything! Not for the discerning gent though, it\u2019s great to talk about good quality food but even better to eat it.<\/p>\n
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The menu is made up of a selection of classic meaty and seafood dishes with a heavy American influence put together by head chef Paul Hallett. This is after all an American steakhouse with signature dishes. After some thought and discussion with our waiter we decided on the fried calamari (\u00a312) and the Maryland style lump crab cake (\u00a314) \u2013 both dishes coming with old bay tartar sauce. However, before even setting eyes on our starters we were presented with a beetroot, walnut, orange and goats cheese surprise appetiser to share. It was the perfect way to\u00a0set up\u00a0the appetite with its fresh flavours \u2013 a great touch.<\/p>\n
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Before long the starters arrived that the table \u2013 as the saying goes you eat with your eyes and if this was the case the plates might have been cleared without touching the table. Thankfully we got to enjoy the dishes – the calamari smelt so fresh while the light batter had a crispy bite, working very well with the tartar sauce. The crab cake was succulent and juicy, again great with the tartar sauce. Both were substantial in portion size too. If\u00a0you’ve\u00a0ever been to America you\u2019ll know that their portion sizes are a touch bigger in comparison to their European cousins. To compliment the meal we were recommended a bottle of house red (cabernet sauvignon) which tasted delicious and was to get even better with main course.<\/p>\n
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The Main Event<\/b><\/h4>\n This is what the JW Steakhouse is about \u2013 meat and plenty of it. There is a bewildering array of steaks to choose from including American USDA beef or Aberdeen Angus. With so much to choose from, a decision can be tough, so to make it easier there\u2019s a large blackboard on the wall detailing each cut and highlighting characters of the meat. Although very American in approach, this should be welcomed by any meat aficionado whether experienced or novice \u2013 revel in the plethora of options or use the guide to steer you towards your ideal cut.<\/p>\n
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We opted for the 12 hour braised short ribs with buttery mash (\u00a317) and the 700g American USDA beef T-bone steak from the specials menu (\u00a327) with sides of roasted vegetables (\u00a36) and au gratin potatoes (\u00a34). Again service was pretty speedy \u2013 they don\u2019t like to keep you waiting here so if you feel the need for a breather between courses then just let your waiter know.<\/p>\n
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This was a meat feast to savour and enjoy \u2013 the wine now at the perfect temperature to compliment each mouthful. As a wildcard the \u2018Oscar-style\u2019 sauce was chosen to accompany the steak \u2013 lump crab and asparagus topped with b\u00e9arnaise (\u00a36) and worked a treat with the T-bone if you like the idea of a played-down version of surf \u2018n\u2019 turf. Again portions are on the very generous size \u2013 this is the place to come if you have a real hunger to satisfy.<\/p>\n
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After such an epic feast surely there\u00a0couldn’t\u00a0be any space for desert? On most occasions this rule would prevail but we just\u00a0couldn’t\u00a0leave without experiencing the \u2018best cheesecake this side of the pond\u2019. We were recommended the cheesecake (\u00a310) at the hotel reception and even our waiter insisted this was something we just had to try. Such billing deserves our attention and it would have been foolish of the discerning gent to decline such an invitation. The slogan for the cheesecake claimed \u201cyou may not want to share but you should\u201d which built up excitement and anxiety in equal measure.<\/p>\n
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Arriving at the table the cheesecake looked like a fortress of crumbly biscuit encasing a lake of creamy cheese and sweet topping. We can say that this cheesecake certainly lived up to its billing. Sadly we only managed to devour half of the desert between the two of us. However honour was restored in some part when the waiter mentioned that he\u2019d only ever witnessed the finishing of this desert on two occasions during his lengthy employment at the restaurant. If you come to the JW Steakhouse you must try it too!<\/p>\n
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Verdict<\/b><\/h4>\n The Park Lane location and grandeur of the Grosvenor House Hotel add to experience of dining at the JW Steakhouse, but in truth it\u00a0doesn’t\u00a0need it. The food is top notch with Paul Hallett and team providing a mastery of steak cuts and flavours that work very well together. The restaurant is large enough to cater for all types of diner \u2013 large social groups, business dinners or an intimate meal for two. The prices are very reasonable for the location and perhaps demand you leave the confines of the city to enjoy a meaty plate of American sumptuousness. Just make sure you come armed with a hefty appetite!<\/p>\n
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Food: 5\/5 stars<\/p>\n
Ambience: 4\/5 stars<\/p>\n
Venue: 4\/5 stars<\/p>\n
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Style:<\/b> American\/Classic<\/p>\n
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Contact:<\/b> JW Steakhouse, Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel, 86 Park Lane, London, \u00a0W1K 7TL \u2013 Tel. 020 7399 8460<\/p>\n
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The food arrived at the table and was a spectacle to behold. The ribs were so tender and fell away with the lightest touch of the folk due to the slow and extended cooking. Each mouthful was full of flavour while the mash was the perfect accompaniment to catch all the juicy gravy deliciousness. The T-bone steak arrived at the table looking more like a cut from a dinosaur it was so big \u2013 about 2 inches thick and perfectly cooked to order. The great thing about a T-bone is enjoying two different cuts of steak \u2013 the buttery tenderloin on one side of the bone together with the juicy loin on the other.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8391\/8526932581_7aa60b06a2_z_d.jpg\" "\\"The")
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