Steaks in Dulwich

[jacks09]

Me and the Mrs fancy going for a steak tonight - dont want to spend the earth. Any sugestions in and around Dulwich?

[david_carnell]

Cheap steak is not going to be enjoyable.

Franklins is the best locally I'd suggest.

[jacks09]

Thanks David,

Didn't mean cheap but don't want to pay say, Hawksmoor prices.....

[Jeremy]

Andersons on Bellenden Rd sometimes open in the evening and do a "steak frites"... worth checking out.

[Otta]

Does the amount you pay for something somehow affect the taste these days then?

[jacks09]

It's a good indicator of meat quality

[david_carnell]

Otta Wrote:

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> Does the amount you pay for something somehow

> affect the taste these days then?

I meant it was a false economy to buy cheap steak. You knew that....

Although most psychological tests show exactly that. Tell someone it's expensive wine and they'll tell you it tastes nicer than the same wine described as ?5 a bottle plonk.

[Otta]

Indeed, and that's what I was thinking of.

But I think a better question here would be "where can I get a steak that isn't overpriced" rather than "cheap".

[jacks09]

Not sure I ever asked for cheap...

[Jeremy]

You'd certainly hope that a more expensive steak is better than a cheap one! You can sometimes get a cheaper cut (bavette, flatiron, onglet) etc for ?12-?15 and it can be good, but it ain't gonna be the same as a nice ribeye from Hawksmoor, is it?

[Otta]

Fair point. DC used the word and I assumed it was from your OP. My bad.

But I do think you'll find a lot of unreasonably priced food around ED, and this is not me saying "go to wetherspoons it's as good as Franklins".

Anyway, hope you get a good steak, report back.

[Otta]

Jeremy Wrote:

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> You'd certainly hope that a more expensive steak

> is better than a cheap one! You can sometimes get

> a cheaper cut (bavette, flatiron, onglet) etc for

> ?12-?15 and it can be good, but it ain't gonna be

> the same as a nice ribeye from Hawksmoor, is it?

I don't even know what / where Hawksmoor is, which rather suggests it's not for the likes of me.

[Jeremy]

If by "the likes of me" you mean people who don't enjoy restaurants... you're probably right!

[DaveR]

http://thehawksmoor.com/locations/seven-dials/

On the basis that even a cheapish steak will cost you ?15, worth spending ?30 at Hawksmoor and going half as often (whether that's once a month or once very few years). It is that good.

Closer to ED, tho still not really local, this place is excellent:

http://www.santamariadelsur.com/

Actually in or near ED I'd go with Franklins, or the Palmerston.

[Siduhe]

Palmerston for me too, or Joannas in Crystal Palace (short hop on the 363 and you can get a pretty good cocktail to go with your steak).

[Seabag]

The new place behind Forest Hill station

[Otta]

So how much does a steak set you back in the Palmerston?

[bob]

Si Manger do a good stake and home made chips with a salad around ?17 18 pounds.but book on FRI & SAT.

Bob S

[Jeremy]

Otta - depends on the cut innit. Maybe around ?20 for a sirloin, ?25 for a ribeye?

[TheArtfulDogger]

I thought this was going to be an exciting thread about vampires in East Dulwich ...but sadly proved wrong.....

noticed tonight that the French restaurant on lordship lane does skirt steak at ?12 with chips... Maybe an option especially if marinaded well and cooked properly...

[bob]

Si Manger sirloin/rump and one I can't remember.

Bob S

[Mick Mac]

A different twist is Yama Momo where you can get fantastic melt in the mouth beef, although Japanese style obvs.

otherwise I'd say Franklins or Palmerston too, but to be honest there isn't a lot of choice other than that.

where did you go in the end and how was it?

[jacks09]

we went to the french bistrot on FHR. Really decent - good price and BYO. Will be checking out Franklins and the Palmerston, si Mangia aslo over the comoig weeks.

[Mick Mac]

I saw that place last week - didn't know it was byo - might give it a go - the bonus being you can bring a good wine to have with the steak!

[annabel42]

Si Mangia fillet.