Blacklock Shoreditch Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Steaks were amazing! A little fattier than we are used to in the states but fresh and well good."
• "The steak was cooked to perfection, and the cheese cake is out of this world!"
• "The meat platter was delicious with each meat cooked perfectly."
• "That rump cap was bloody amazing too."
• "The beef drip chips were something else, absolutely delicious."
• "The meat just melted in the mouth."
• "The food just blew my mind, we had the 'All in- Roast' with lamb, pork and beef, it was cooked to perfection."

Cons:

• "Also the pudding selection was pretty poor, which surprised me."
• "We didn't really like it. Some was fine but because it kinda sits there and gets cold it wasn't that enjoyable."
• "Steaks were just ok."
• "Overpriced!"
• "The meat options were a bit dry and hard to chew through as they were a bit burnt on the edges and overcooked for my taste."
• "The meat itself was a bit lackluster. It felt a bit quantity over quality."
• "Some meat can be a little on the dry side."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were fun and very helpful with choosing orders."
• "Service was not only prompt but consistently ensured our satisfaction."
• "The services was fast and friendly and the atmosphere was buzzing."
• "The staff's service was impeccable; their kindness and attentiveness elevated the evening."
• "Service was friendly and fun. Boisterous upbeat eatery environment."
• "The staff were fantastic... Friendly, attentive, professional, knew their food."
• "Service was very professional and friendly."

Cons:

• "unfortunately the table was still slightly dirty from the previous visitors."
• "Service slipped also as all the staff were busy eat there dinners at the bar and forgot we were even there so couldn’t even get there attention to order more drinks."
• "However, the service was patchy last night."
• "Booked for an early dinner with friends at 5pm on a Monday, expecting good food and a relaxing time. How wrong was I! Even when having an aperitif we felt pressured into ordering quickly and were reminded of the table turnaround time."
• "Also slow service (mostly due to being busy)."
• "Service was great but the environment was slightly loud so it was hard to have a conversation."
• "Service was brilliant, there was a bit of a mix up with our order and we ended up having to wait ages."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Amazing food, amazing service, and a lovely atmosphere."
• "Great atmosphere! The service was great, as were the variety of cocktails on offer."
• "Blacklock is one of our favourite places in London to eat. The atmosphere and staff have always been great."
• "Loud but had a good atmosphere."
• "Really great atmosphere to get back into eating out."
• "The restaurant's environment exuded a pleasant and friendly ambiance."
• "It feels busy, bustly and bohemian."

Cons:

• "Word to the wise, if you’re looking for a quiet spot to eat, this is not it. It’s very crowded and lively."
• "The restaurant was busy, and music was a little loud (to be honest it was a little sensory overload)."
• "Noise levels can be a bit high at this location, something a few sound absorption methods could fix."
• "The only problem I had was that we arrived with a baby and the stairs were a problem."
• "We also had a table right in the entrance way, which was a little disappointing."
• "Nice place but would recommend booking near to a window otherwise the restaurant can get pretty dark."
• "nice setting, cozy, chill workers i like how they can wear what they want but it caught me off guard."

Value

Pros:

• "The prices are great too and if you order some of the cocktails they donate money to charity 😊"
• "Great value for money."
• "Genuinely one of the BEST steak house (great value for money too) I’ve ever had in London!"
• "The butcher price on Monday is very good value for money."
• "Great value compared with some other similar places in London."
• "Super cheap cocktails all day make this overall an incredibly affordable and enjoyable dining experience."
• "They are very reasonably priced for amazing food."

Cons:

• "I would of payed £16 for this not £25."
• "Maybe a little overprice for what it is 🤔"
• "I don't believe it's worth the price it's was very similar to a cafes roast dinner apart from the meat."
• "For £44 after tax and service fee ($75 cad), I would probably not go back."
• "It's rare to find a decent roastie from a restaurant, but these were lovely. A smidge on the pricey side."
• "Not sure if it’s worth going again…."
• "My one complaint is the wine list is a little limited and I wish they had more of a choice."