Green's Steakhouse - Loughton

3.9
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£25 and under
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Steakhouse
Green’s is so called because it was founded by Brad Green. Brad dropped out of school when he was 15 and began working in kitchens. By 2009 he was working for the illustrious Il Bottaccio in Mayfair, the venue which hosted Paris Hilton, London Fashion Week Closing Parties and private events for Chanel. In 2012 he made the decision to sell his home to buy a tiny, derelict pub in North London. The decision was fraught with many complications. It took every penny to restore the tiny pub to its former glory and beyond. “We started with a menu offering a choice of six starters, six steaks and six desserts, that was it” remembers Brad. “We don’t have much more on the menu today, but I don’t think huge choice is great, I think quality is, also if people want great noodles for example, there are some amazing places for that, but if people want great Steaks they should come to us, you should be excellent at a few things not alright at loads of things”.
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3.9based on recent ratings
3.9
food
3.8
service
4.3
ambience
3.6
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68% of people would recommend it to a friend
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LF
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
Overall2food1service2ambience4

Worst restaurant experience I’ve had in a long time. Food was all over cooked and bare. Could not even cut through a medium fillet steak. Very unorganised and slow, had to wait 1.5 hours on an empty sunday night for food to show up. Very disappointing overall

LM
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
Overall3food5service1ambience3

An expensive meal should have warranted 5* service. Alas service was slow, had to wait half an hour for main course, had to wait 20 mins for table to be cleared, had to ask for dessert menu and then to order and then another long wait. Over 21/2 hours for a meal that although was fantastic was small on portions. Husband also cut his head on light fitting above the table. Didn’t appreciate service charge being added, which we asked to take off and then left a tip. If you the time and money give it a try.

D
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2019
Overall3food3service4ambience3

The overall experience was ok, however, the steaks were not the best quality. The staff didn’t know the difference between each steak or know the wine list very well. I would suggest the staff understand each cut and be able to advise customers in detail as well as know what wines are best with each cut. it was obvious that staff were new to the job.
On arrival we sat at a table for two with only one wine glass. It took some time to get served and after requesting bill we waited ages for the bill to arrive. I would visit again but maybe go for a burger or ribs as steaks were poor quality. this is no Goucho or Hawksmoor!

MB
Dubai
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2019
Overall4food5service4ambience4

Food was good , we were party of three and had chicken skewers , fillet steak and sticky chicken , only criticism is that fries were a bit soggy and undercooked , it’s good value for the overall quality of food, the servers were all friendly , polite and helpful but service felt a bit disorganised and if the team are still finding their feet as a team but I’m sure that will happen in time

OT
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2019
Overall5food5service4ambience5

All good , steak was excellent

LB
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2019
Overall5food5service5ambience5

The place has been refurbished to a really high standard
Food was lovely the only thing I would say is
The service was a bit slow as there weren’t many people on the day we went also
The salmon was served with fries which I didn’t want so asked for mash instead and was. Charged extra for it which I thought wasn’t very good
Other than that
Very nice 👍

DW
Essex
2 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2019
Overall4food5service4ambience5

Great atmosphere & food. Would love this restaurant to succeed. If it doesn’t the High Street will lose a good value steak restaurant.

SR
London
6 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2019
Overall2food1service4ambience2

To start with do not touch the wood walls as you will be covered in soot.
I was wearing cream and and not so cream when left .
For a steak house restaurant not to know how to cook steak is shocking.
The backed potatoes are microwaved , small and hard.
The houlumi kebab was floating in oil and the vegetables not cooked.
The staff are lovely especially Angie and the restaurant is stunning but no rush to go back.
The wine list needs to change , I would say especially the rose .

CL
London
4 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2019
Overall2food3service2ambience3

We came for our family lunch on Boxing Day, arrived 1.15pm. There were perhaps 3 other tables occupied. Within a few minutes of sitting, my brothers arm was covered in black from the wall as was his bag. Our drink order was taken, I’d asked for orange juice ‘its from a box’ said the waitress. When it came it was horrible, almost like squash, I complained and she said ‘I told you it was from a box’. Our food order was taken at 1.40pm, it didn’t arrive until 2.45pm. I’d questioned the delay and was told that the staff were tired and hungover from Christmas Day. The onion rings were crisp but bland and the onion inside not properly cooked on some, the fries were limp and greasy not crispy. The steaks were good quality. My daughters (she’s 3) child meal was 2 canapé size burgers with a mountain of salad leaves which she immediately pushed away, I said I’d requested fries with it not salad and was told it doesn’t come with fries - I pointed out that the menu states fries as an option. ‘Oh!’ Her veggie dippers came with a portion of ‘whipped double cream’, I was told when I questioned, which she also pushed away.

As you’ve probably gathered it wasn’t the experience that I expected, or wanted, especially with it being a special family day. I asked for our bill to reflect this, and the service charge was taken off plus 15%.

LF
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2019
Overall5food5service5ambience5

Beautiful decor. Fantastic service and food outstanding.

CC
London
4 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2019
Overall5food5service5ambience5

Great front of house!

NB
London
2 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2019
Overall4food5service4ambience4

Greens is a lovely restaurant where the food was very nice with steaks cooked as requested. We will definitely be back.

BG
Oxford
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2019
Overall5food5service5ambience5

Wonderful decor, amazing service and incredible food. Fantastic restaurant. We will be back....many times.

u
London
3 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2019
Overall1food1service3ambience4

Was looking forward to this new restaurant as it looked quite classy, with it's nice deco and chandeliers but so disappointed in the food. It was very basic food with salad and chips with any meat and my meal was tasteless. Very expensive for what it was. will not be going again . Would not recommend.

LF
London
5 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2019
Overall4food5service3ambience5

I made a last minute reservation for my birthday meal. The restaurant wasn’t too busy as it was a Wednesday night.
Restaurant decor is lovely and you don’t feel too close to any of the other tables which means you can relax and enjoy your conversations.
Our starters came out, and before we’d finished, our mains came out so we had to have all of the food on the table together so it became quite cramped on the table for space.
I asked for my steak to be cooked a little longer and when it came back it was perfect. Food was lovely!
But then our plates werent taken from the table until maybe 20 mins after we’d finished our food. We stayed and talked after our meal but no staff came back to see if we wanted another drink after the plates were taken.
On paying the bill and just as we were about to leave, the waitress said ‘Oh isn’t it someones birthday today? Happy Birthday!’ and that was it which was a bit disappointing too considering we were just leaving!
The food was really good (highly recommend the scallops starter!) but the service, considering it wasn’t very busy, let it down.
Will definitely return though as they’ve nailed the food!

YV
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2019
Overall5food5service5ambience5

I love this place and so do My 3 daughters. It is what Loughton High Street needed and a plus for me, is that I can finally jump in a cab to go and eat a quality meal that's only 5 mins away from home.

KB
Essex
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2019
Overall5food5service5ambience5

Lovely new restaurant, with very welcoming and friendly staff. We all thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

D
London
6 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2019
Overall5food5service5ambience5

Had a table for 11 - great restaurant very good service.

Owner / manager was very attentive and went the extra mile.

Definitely worth a visit.

RM
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2019
Overall5food5service5ambience5

Lovely fillet steak and sticky toffee pudding, staff were friendly. Can't complain, will be back!

GF
Essex
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2019
Overall5food5service5ambience5

Our last minute reservation was easily accommodated. The elegant setting and very friendly service made our evening special.

OT
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2019
Overall5food4service5ambience5

Great service and nice venue.

OT
Essex
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2019
Overall1food2service1ambience4

Such a great shame. Many of us who work in Loughton were looking forward to

IS
London
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2019
Overall3food3service3ambience5

I knew I booked on an opening night
Some ‘teething’ troubles which I am sure they will sort out

Very friendly, competent General Manager

DW
Essex
2 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2019
Overall4food4service3ambience5

Excellent first night. We’ve rebooked for the 27 December . Highly recommended. 👍

ML
Essex
2 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2019
Overall4food3service3ambience5

Ambience is the best thing here. tables with 'fire' coming out of them!
Featherweight steak was disappointingly tough
mushrooms too salty.
Music too loud
and vat confusing on the 'paperless' bills