STK Famed American steak house STK made the long journey
strong, ranging from smaller steaks for those not so keen on
across the Atlantic to reach London almost two years
indulging their inner carnivore and female friendly sizes, to
ago now and is still going strong. Loved by celebrities and
the simply outrageous cuts large enough to feed the table.
located in the iconic, former BBC Marconi House, now the
Although considering its name, the restaurant also and
stunning, contemporary hotel ME London, STK is perfectly
perhaps surprisingly boasts quite a diverse ‘mains’ menu with
located for an evening full of fun and of course steak.
other dishes including Coconut fried Halibut; Pan Seared
Priding itself on being ‘not your daddies steak house’, the
Wood Pigeon; and Roast Corn Fed Chicken.
lavish interior is the first to tell you that you’re in for a good
It is this theme of inclusion that is unusual for a traditional
time. Moodily lit with glitzy touches from the large chandeliers
steakhouse that The One Group, owners of the STK brand
to the ‘island’ bar, this is a sleek restaurant where you don’t
have been careful to push, including everyone in their
have to leave to enjoy a party
exciting dining experience. Not
atmosphere – especially at the
only are smaller steaks provided,
weekend when we are told the
but
DJ cranks up the music, guests sip
delicate
on signature cocktails and often
such as sautéed spring greens
end up dancing on the tables.
and heirloom tomato salad are
the
perfect
Still sizzling atmosphere aside,
uncompromisingly additions
on
accompaniments
offer
for
female guests.
STK is foremost a restaurant and in keeping with the interior it’s a
Of course, it wouldn’t be an
delightfully decadent one at that.
American Steakhouse if there
Starters include smoked beef
wasn’t an abundance of Mac
carpaccio with shaved daikon
‘n’ Cheese on offer, and STK are more than willing to oblige. The
and sweet soy and fun prawns rice krispies with shellfish bisque and coriander, but there is only
incredibly cheesy dish is both comforting and creamy while
one winner in the list of appetisers and that is the lil’ BRGs.
maintaining a surprising level of edibility, although I would
Delicately made with wagyu beef, these three American
suggest sharing unless you skipped lunch. A number of
style treats come with tomato, a slice of gherkin and special
inviting side dishes are available from the menu including
sauce in a fresh sesame seed bun. Possibly a little large for a
parmesan truffle fries, sweet corn fritters and wild mushrooms
starter, but then again, why else do you go to a steakhouse.
as well as an impressive steak topping list which includes foie gras, black truffle, stilton and lobster.
part of this move to the UK, however, STK London have not
If you can, try and save some space for dessert, as they
completely disregarded the idea of British Beef, and as
have also produced an extensive final flourish with dishes
a result, a select few cuts will be found on the adaptable
such as STK Ice, a mini ice cream cone sampler and the huge
menu.
fairground attraction complete with apple jam doughnuts,
However, with a number of locations in the States, the appeal of the extensive list of American cuts on offer is
salted caramel popcorn, toffee apples, marshmallows, chocolate malt and candy floss.
STK, 336-337 The Strand, London WC2R 1HA | 020 7395 3450
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Maintaining the American way has been a fundamental