Tuesday, 3 June 2014

The Grand Grill - The Habtoor Grand, Dubai

I first stumbled upon The Grand Grill when I was taken there on a date... 'Date?!' my boss said, 'its not really a date place, more the kinda place you go with a large group of mates and chow down on massive amounts of meat'..

Being a steak fan, I wasnt too worried and once we arrived at the restaurant i didnt get the 'laddy, lets eat a tonne of meat' vibe, but more of a chilled out, civilized (and relatively quite for a Wednesday night) vibe and for the occasion this suited me quite nicely. The Grand Grill is the first South African Steakhouse I have been too and the menu/deco reflected SA culture in nearly everything.



The indoor was decked out with mahogany brown fittings and large aboriginal-sque painting. The lighting was dim but bright enough to see and the setting was spacious with large bars taking over both sides of the restaurant. We sat outside, which was a bit more relaxed. SA colours were painted on the low white walls and the tables resembled outdoor furniture rather than dining room sets. Luckily, it was also high enough for the evening breeze to reach you, ensuring it never got too hot.



Like most Steakhouses, the wine/drink list was extensive, with a range of delicious local wines and classic cocktails to choose from. The menu, as you can image, was heavily centered around meat with favourite local dishes cropping up like ostrich, oxtail and bush chicken.



Typically, I went for a steak which was delicious (however extremely filling..), however I feel i should now go back and experience something a little more authentic as there really is so much on offer on this extensive menu.



One of the great things about The Grand Grill is that they offer weekly deals; for example, they host a 'all you can eat chicken and ribs' night on a Tuesday, Brunch on a Friday and Express lunches every day of the week. If you like the sound of any of the above, be sure to pop down and check it out.

For more info: http://www.thegrandgrillsteakhouse.com/

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