Steak house · Southampton
Roomier since the move next door, this Southampton grill room handles a family table better than most steakhouses — high chairs, a kids' menu, space to park a pram beside you, and a few seats outside when someone needs air. Portions are the headline: the rib on the bone is built to share and arrives with three sides, two pots of peppercorn sauce, salad, mushrooms and roasted garlic cloves you squeeze over the meat. The slow-cooked feather blade and the Sunday roast draw the same praise, and there's a vegetarian option if not everyone eats steak. It comes in cheaper than a lot of steakhouses for what lands on the plate, though the odd steak turns up underseasoned. The team are warm and happy to recommend. One parent, first meal out after a baby, called it "melt in the mouth". Street parking or a car park two minutes away.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Warm, welcoming Southampton pub with kids' menu, high chairs and quick hot food — calm by day, lively cabaret nights at weekends.
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Laid-back Southampton steakhouse with house-aged meat, a kids' menu and high chairs — warm staff, though service can be slow at busy times.