Cow & Sow (Clifton)

I find that steakhouses can be underwhelming, and this wasn’t an exception. To start on a positive note, the chips, alongside the oxtail croquettes, were amazing !!!! Both the stars of the show. The other sides we ordered, Mac and cheese, broccoli gratin and the sauces were also good. The caramel tart dessert was 10/10. On the other hand, the pork belly starter was not good. The meat was very dry and there was a ‘crispy’ layer sprinkled on top but whatever this was did nothing for the dish, it seemed like it was just hard pieces that were hard to chew and not crispy at all. My partner and I both ordered medium rare ribeye, unfortunately my steak was overcooked a level or two above his despite us ordering the exact same. As I usually order, rare but the waiter recommend I had medium rare due to the type of steak, this was quite disappointing. The service was also rather disappointing as we did not receive adequate attention or care throughout our meal, with dirty dishes left on our table for a while. This is not something I would usually complain about however the restaurant was quite empty at this point. Our dessert was also forgotten about for over half an hour. Side note- I went to use the bathroom and when pulling up the lid the entire seat fell clean off on to the floor… I just think for a restaurant as expensive and prestigious certain standards should be upheld.

I was travelling for work and managed to get a same evening booking on a Monday. I was seated by Marius, and looked after by Beca and Jamie. Becs recommended me a wine based on my taste which was lovely. I had the cow and sow Malbec, which paired brilliantly with my steak. The chips in beef dripping are not to be missed. Loved the music and atmosphere. I’ll definitely be returning.

Wow! So good! Came here for a birthday dinner and had the best time. I’d highly recommend. The food was impeccable, my partner is a vegetarian and had the most amazing dining experience, we usually spend our time in restaurants talking and talking but we were totally silent for about half an hour as we ate. Everything was incredibly delicious, my fillet steak was to die for! However, our favourite part was the incredible service. From the minute we stepped in the hostess was welcoming and friendly, she was so lovely and set a high standard of high quality. Our waitress Meg was incredible. She was very kind and friendly, she really made the night for us. A big thanks to all the staff working tonight, especially the woman who recommended our wine, as they truly made the experience wonderful. We will definitely be back! The staff really do work hard and it shows, everyone was so so lovely. If you’re in the Clifton area PLEASE go to this restaurant you won’t regret it. 10/10

Amazing place for an exceptional meal. Staff all fantastic. We was celebrating our son’s graduation 👨‍🎓 he received a glass of bubbly on arrival. Lovely atmosphere very busy which is good to see. Chef is amazing!! best steak cooked to perfection . We had the porterhouse for 2. Taste amazing and we are a family of butchers so we know our meat. Highly recommend this place. 5 stars from us

Had an excellent Sunday roast here. The meat was perfectly cooked, the roast potatoes were crispy, and the veg and gravy were full of flavour. Staff were friendly and attentive without being pushy, and the atmosphere in Clifton is warm and relaxed – a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Highly recommended, we’ll definitely be back.

We chose this place to celebrate my birthday because my husband and I are true meat lovers. The staff were extremely polite, attentive, and always smiling. They showed us to our table and surprised us with a glass of champagne for my birthday – such a lovely touch. For starters, we had the beef bone marrow, which was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious – a must-try! We also enjoyed the sea bream ceviche, which was refreshing, light, and full of flavour. For the main course, we chose the single cut fillet, cooked medium. It was perfectly tender, juicy, and packed with flavour – we loved it! On the side, the onion blossom was fantastic, and we would 100% recommend it. We also ordered the smoky sweet potato, which paired wonderfully with everything. For sauces, we had the beefy blue cheese and béarnaise, both of which were excellent. For drinks, we tried the Peach Spritz and the Raspberry Nojito mocktails – both were amazing, but the Peach Spritz was my personal favourite. A huge thank you to Asa and Meg, who looked after us so wonderfully and made the evening extra special. Also, many thanks to the chefs and the whole team for such an unforgettable experience!

We were visiting Bristol and stumbled upon this restaurant. The food was great and we were served by Becs and Asa who were both incredibly attentive and friendly. Thanks for making us feel welcomed and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this lovely city :)

Lovely setting, smart decor and delicious steak and chips. Finished it off with caramel tart and ice cream. It was a very rare lavish lunch on a weekday afternoon but I'd finished work and was heading for the weekend! A great experience, made to feel welcome and had a chance to relax. Will definitely be back.