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"Comfortably self‑assured and ‘happy in its own skin,’ this Smithfield restaurant places meat at its heart—the cooking is exceptionally well‑flavoured and generously portioned—and balances that focus with a surprisingly wide, elegant wine list. The room itself is fairly unremarkable and has heating issues, the clientele skews male, and there are playful global touches (blue corn tostadas, lemongrass aioli) that could feel slightly at odds with the core concept, but overall it succeeds as a dependable, year‑round place that feels suitable for many occasions." - George Reynolds