The Herd Steak Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The trio of meat, fillet prime & sirloin, was tasty, tender."
• "The food was very good and my husband said the steak was the best he had ever eaten."
• "The chefs certainly know what they are doing and certainly one of the best steaks I've ever had."
• "The pasta was amazing and my partner's rib eye steak was perfection."
• "The char-grilled chicken was beautiful and the porterhouse steak was just mouthwatering, both dishes were tender and full of flavour!"
• "Absolutely incredible steak, the best I've ever tasted."
• "The tasty steaks were stunning."

Cons:

• "Menu online is not accurate."
• "The steaks are cooked nicely however their sauces are not worth the money."
• "I don't think the style is worth the money."
• "The carpaccio was good enough but calamari was a little bit flat."
• "The level of the steak is what any steakhouse can produce, and some of the thick beef even tastes of ox blood."
• "Rib eye very 'fatty', inconsistently cooked and just not very good."
• "Unfortunately found plastic in my food which was a great shame."

Service

Pros:

• "Friendly greeting, great service."
• "Lucas and the young lady on duty were helpful, warm and friendly throughout the entire evening."
• "The staff were brilliant, very attentive and friendly."
• "Outstanding helpful staff and we were very well greeted and accepted by the manager."
• "The staff were very friendly and helpful."
• "Staff were very friendly and very efficient."
• "Staff were amazing, friendly and personable."

Cons:

• "The waiter, who was pleasant enough, forgot to give us menus then later forgot to bring the ketchup we'd asked."
• "During this hour, there was a blonde waitress in the restaurant who would ask people loudly and smiling about their dining experience... but she didn't ask us."
• "Cheese took over an hour to arrive and the request for coffee AND the bill produced coffee only."
• "When serving us seemed distracted, not sure if it was because it was busy."
• "Absolutely terrible experience. To avoid at all cost!"
• "Waited 15 minutes after being seated then had to go and ask for drinks."
• "The real downside was the service, which was very slow, we waited 20 minutes for someone to take even a drinks order and there was a long gap between the starter and main course."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Unusual restaurant in a basement but the atmosphere is nice and cosy."
• "Inside, the warm lightings were welcoming and easy on the eye."
• "Cozy atmosphere."
• "This is a fantastic little restaurant with quirky decor."
• "A nice, cozy, independently owned (sadly a rarity here in Bath) little restaurant."
• "A small cosy restaurant that is hidden from the main busy street."
• "Quaint basement restaurant."

Cons:

• "It's located deep underground so not super accessible."
• "The building has a very very odd main entrance which is a bit like a labyrinth/maze spiralling down staircases."
• "It was very datey when we went which sometimes can kill the atmosphere."
• "We went there expecting a warm family run steak pace but it's actually a fairly bland restaurant."
• "The atmosphere inside the restaurant is quite cool - dining in a cave experience."
• "It’s a small space downstairs and there were a few birthday parties in there that night. The sound was very reflective off the walls and I really struggled to hear anything being said at our table the whole time."
• "Just a bit dark inside but I think that's just their vibe."

Value

Pros:

• "For a steak house the prices are reasonable."
• "Overall excellent value as well."
• "Very reasonably priced considering high quality of produce."
• "Highly recommended place with good prices for what you get."
• "Not the cheapest meal by any means but well worth the cost."
• "£90 for three courses and drinks for two was very reasonable."
• "Enjoyed quality steak here at reasonable prices."

Cons:

• "I had to pay extra for chips. Not a cheap place."
• "Food is nice but way over priced."
• "Also thought the portion was quite small for the price."
• "The food was fine but not worth the nearly £50 for two steaks, chips and one bowl of seasonal veg."
• "Lovely steak but not worth the money."
• "Expensive for what it is and on top they add a 10% service charge without asking."
• "They also have the cheek to add a service charge (tip) onto the bill when it should be voluntary."