The best steak I've had for a long time. Service was great and very thorough.
I had the starter of bone marrow which was more than expected and very delicious, my wife had the potted shrimp which was equally tasty.
For mains we each had a sirloin steak which were cooked to perfection and seasoned great.
We shared 500ml of the burlesque Zinfandel which was a great pairing to the meal and just the right amount.
We both left very happy and full. I would definitely recommend this place to any steak lover.
We ate here on Saturday with my parents and brother and had truly excellent lunch. In a lovely peaceful location but still only a 5 minute walk from the train station and the centre of Oxford. Lovely decor, we ate in the 'Smoking Room'. Delicious food at reasonable prices (try the beer can Poussin, it was delicious!) and very friendly service, good portion sizes too. Highly recommended and set to become our go-to place to eat in Oxford. Going to try the steak next time, it looked delicious!
Me and my hubby recently stayed here for our anniversary staff was very welcoming nothing was too much trouble , room was exceptional just could do with bigger TV ha ha � love everything about the place modern/contemporary very well done with no expense spared. Unfortunately we didn't done here as we had another restaurant booked but would love to try steaks look amazing , we did have breakfast and it was exceptional you pay for quality here and you get it very happy would definitely stay again, oh and on a lovely peaceful Street not too far from centre 5min walk!! Wish this place lots of luck � ���
Never ever eaten steak like it...amazing! I've always had mine well done but braved medium rare last night and it was to die for.
Love the staff!
Nice place, good music, superbe meat and wine, staff OK! I had launch there with my son and his girl friend, we said only a word: awesome! Let's rock eat and drink Italian wine!
Really friendly when we arrived from both locals and staff. Loads of character. Beautiful room. Not here for dinner unfortunately. Not this time anyway!!
Stayed 3 nights, well appointed on suite room. Easy check in, did not have the breakfast. Nice patio garden out back, located in a residential street and very easy to get to the train station, especially with heavy luggage. Rooms are quiet, can hear some trains at night but not loud to wake you. Friendly, helpful staff. Dined at sister vegan resto a block away.
Had a great stay for just one night visiting from London. Great quiet location to travel by train right by the station, away from the busy part of town but an easy walk to all the attractions. Comfortable, clean room with everything we needed. The breakfast was excellent. Really nice restaurant and bar to enjoy in the evening too. Thank you to the friendly welcoming staff!
Overall I liked this place. It was a little odd in terms of it's location and of course it is a converted pub, which explains the layout. This doesn't help the environment and atmosphere sadly which I found to be a little cold and sombre. However, the food and service was excellent. The price tag is hefty but the food was cooked very well and didn't disappoint. It was busy but not packed on the Saturday night I visited. I cant help but think the price and location were key factors.
Had a wonderful meal at the Porterhouse last night. We had a steak & the pork. Both meats cooked to perfection. It was around about £40 a head that was a with a glass wine, a main and a desert to share and including service charge. It seems pricey when I write this but it is absolutely value for money. You’re paying for quality. Thanks so much Porterhouse for a lovely meal, lovely setting and a great relaxed yet professional service and we look forward to returning soon.
We loved this quaint hotel, not only our beautiful room with the stunning windows and sloped floor but we liked that it wasn't in the heart of the tourist area. We also had dinner here. My husband ordered an old fashioned and steak which he said was excellent. The atmosphere is casual, elegant and they have a sister vegetarian/vegan pub a short walk away (The Punter).
Great restaurant but they take forever to bring the food. Be aware of the time when visiting, but the food was really good and the toffee brownie was amazing! I would go back.
Fantastic meal! Sharing steak was seasoned and cooked expertly and the accompanying chips, sauce and salad were spot on, too. We will be back!
We went to celebrate my husband's birthday and our steak was so amazingly delish that we're still talking about 2 days later. 🤣 The service was also fantastic.
Had a really good flat iron steak lunch special - £18 for steak chips, salad and bearnaise sauce. Every element of the meal was superb! The waitress was also really nice and helpful. The person I was with opted for the veggie main which they also really enjoyed. Lunch special and mains are really good value and would highly recommend
Deliciously cooked pork. Flavoursome, tender and juicy.
Intelligent and attentive service from Tom. Thanks for the call Ref my sunglasses!
The staff were amazing. So lovely and kind. At the end of the meal they even asked if we needed to order a taxi. Food was delicious. I don't eat meat but the veggie mushroom grill was delicious and very filling. My partner said his steak was incredible. Definitely would recommend.
Can't fault the place. The decor inside feels reasonably classy: leather, dark walls, dark wood, nice lighting. The staff are friendly and very helpful, they make you feel welcome. The menu is limited, but it's a steak restaurant, so find any steak you like, and you'll enjoy it, because the steak here is amazing. Very tasty food cooked by people who know what they're doing. Fantastic steak, excellent chips, even the walnut salad was really good, which feels wrong to type out! Had dessert too, also very nice. It's a little on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for, and it seemed like a fair price... apart from if you want a sauce with your steak - £3 for a small pot of sauce seems steep.
Overall, do visit The Porterhouse. Don't bring the kids. Eat the steak. Feel good about life. 👍
Yep, the steaks here are cooked to perfection, which is surprisingly difficult to find in the UK. Basically if you're in Oxford and fancy a steak this is the place.
An absolutely amazing place to have a meal. The steak was cooked to perfection. All the staff were amazing and very welcoming and had great knowledge of all the dishes they serve
Lovely venue, small,intimate, great service, knowledgeable staff. Great steak ,only ate there didn't stay in hotel.
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