The Cambridge Chop House

Absolutely lovely food, one of the best meals I've ever had. The portion sizes for the price were more than enough. The food itself had lovely complimentary flavours and the dishes themselves were presented lovely. Waitresses checked often to make sure the food and everything was okay but not too much we felt harrassed.

One of the most famous steakhouse in Cambridge, is it worth the hype? Sharing chateaubriand was tender and juicy, cooked to the right temperature however flavour was not very strong which is understandable as it’s from tenderloin but even without chargrilled flavour it tastes bit bland. Ribeye was better, cooked to the right temperature and great flavour and still tender enough. Nice chips and salad, sauces were okay but red wine sauce was bit watery as the seasoning was not strong enough. Very quick and friendly service, foods arrived in good time, cool and cozy interior but some chairs and tables felt bit uncomfortable. Overall, great service with average food, not sure if it’s worth the price as I can think of good couple of other steakhouse in Cambridge that has better value and quality of the steak

Absolutely delicious meal. Steak was cooked to perfection Service was excellent. I would certainly dine here again

Large Portions The restaurant is always busy whenever I pass by this restaurant. Looks like a popular place. Feel gutted when reading the menu, as it's quite expensive. Now I understand why it's more expensive. Because it has the largest portion size than other town centre pubs. You get what you pay for. Food tastes nice though. The pie was full of tender meat inside. It's a well made pie with quality meat. 100% fool proof pie. While the pie of The Bridge( at the Waterbeach) has only a little bit of meat and a lot ofvegetables with a puff pastry on the top. The Sunday roast had quality beef slices. The vegetables were well cooked, no overdone issue. The potatoes were crispy outside and soft inside, not hard. Spot quite a lot of customers failed to finish their plates. I wondered how much food waste the restaurant creates everyday? Oh no. I strongly suggest you go if you have a serious appetite. Or with empty stomach. Busy restaurant, busy staff. The staff misheard me that I do not want to have a look on their dessert menu. Nevermind. We were too full to have dessert anyway......

Excellent place for meat ! We had the Chateaubriand and it was cooked perfectly, nice side dishes and a decent wine list. The service was so friendly and atmosphere like a French brasserie. The view out the window is of Kings College which isn’t too bad !

We had an excellent meal at the Cambridge Chop House yesterday. Food was top notch as was the service. Beautiful and comfortable atmosphere with a view of Kings College. The star of the show was the Black Angus T-Bone steak. I would argue this is the best steak available in Cambridge. Thank you to the team there we will be back soon

A MUST GO. The staff are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble, they really made us feel welcome and comfortable and their knowledge on the menu and drinks was exceptional. The food is outstanding, we will definitely be back. Thank you so much chop house

First time visiting and I have found my new favourite restaurant in Cambridge. The food was outstanding the staff were all very friendly and the service was quick and efficient. The prices are on the higher end but the quality easily made it worth it, will definitely be back Addition - Been back for our second visit to the Cambridge chop house and revived the same 5 star service and food as the first time, cannot recommend this restaurant enough if you are happy to pay slightly higher prices but the quality and service justified the prices!

Had the Sunday roast here. The meat was cooked medium rare and it was SO delicious. The restaurant is very spacious. They served the meal super fast.

If you're looking for a fantastic, high quality, meal in Cambridge look no further! Our meals were excellent as were the drinks and service! We ordered the trout and rib rye and both were cooked and seasoned to perfection! We sat upstairs near the bar and the ambiance was very nice! We did arrive during off-hours (around 3pm). There are a bunch more tables downstairs but when I walked down there it did feel a little chillier. Would highly recommend for a fancier dinner!

Service here is hit or miss.. some are attentive and some aren't. The food likewise is hit or miss. I had the vegetarian pie, which was pretty good. The vegetarian gravy isn't as good as I assume the meat gravy would be, but that's to be expected. My friend got the mussels. First it came with no sauce. They took it back and returned it with sauce but without the bread. Finally she got the bread on a side plate. It was tasty, however the last few mussels tasted off and she ended up sick all night. Do not get the sticky toffee pudding. The cake was too soft, crumbly, and buttery. It was not sticky at all. Don't waste your calories on this dessert.

My son & I came in for lunch and the food was very good! I had the butler steak and my son the beef burger, we both loved it all. The Picpoul was delicious!! I just wish it was a little cooler indoors, It was very warm inside. Besides that everyone was nice and attentive! Beautiful views too!

I dropped by for Sunday brunch. I chose the lamb, which was decent; however, the baked potatoes were likely prepared either earlier or the previous day and had been reheated. They were rather tough on the exterior and almost dry inside--not the best of flavors, so I didn't finish them. Also, I do prefer my greens crisp, but the carrots were overcooked, and even though I had a sharp knife, they were quite difficult to slice! I wouldn't return for Sunday brunch as we've had better meals at other spots in Cambridge.

At the corner in the Main Street, the ladies here are very nice and friendly, have gave us very good recommendations.

Excellent steak house good for romantic or corporate dinners. I spent the evening on the latter with my team. Fantastic dishes and wine variety.

Good but not great No bar area Wine sections ok Seating upstairs and down Menu good Butter steak was cooked perfectly Service nice Prices a bit too high

A great end to a fabulous day. After walking around Cambridge, visiting unlimited colleges, the Botanic Garden, the Fitzwilliam Museum, we had to find a nice place to end our journey and satisfy our hunger. We came across The Chop House and seeing from outside the dishes being served, we were sold for it. The place from outside looks small, but they have a big space downstairs, so don't be put off to go in if you see the place full. I decide to try something different and new. While their menu is not too varied, you have where to choose from, We started our meal with crackling pork and cheese balls. This is not for anybody, but it is worth trying if you are adventures. My dish was a Beer Braised Ox Cheek. Never had Ox before but been told that it should be really tender. And than the dish came. And I had a taste. And suddenly I was in heaven. The meat was so tender that it was melting in my mouth, it was heavenly. I would recommend to try this dish. Two things did not agree with: 1) the meat comes fully covered in gravy. While I like gravy, I would rather have it separately served so I can put on the meat as much as I like. 2) the salad that it comes with it, while by on its own its really tasty, it does not go with the Ox. But this is only my personal opinion. :) As a whole, I enjoyed the meal and would definitely go back there if I will be in Cambridge again.

Great location across from King's College, but the food was subpar for a "chop house." Ribeye was very small, thin, and overcooked, only thing that made it better was the herb butter on top, and the fried Brie app and bread. Not a repeat on my next trip to Cambridge.

The food is amazing. We had the the sea bass, honey pork and chicken. All were fresh and delicious. In the perfect location with great service. Fairly priced as well. A must if you're in the area. It is a little crowded as most places in Cambridge.

Cute little place. The cauliflower appetizers were yummy. But I was disappointed in my 8 oz steak. It was very chewy. And the slaw is very mayonnaisey.

Great drinks and food. One of my favourite restaurants in Cambridge. Rather cosy inside. Great during winter, not so great during summer.

Literally my favourite place in the whole of Cambridge to eat out! if friends visit, I take them here. If people as for a place to eat out, I recommend here. Booking is definitely recommended but not always required, the specials are ALWAYS good. If you've never eaten here, you are missing out!

We have a group of 7 people. We ordered different steak, but all of them are tough to eat, with just tiny bit marbling. the fiber of the meat is to thick, hard to chew. Not good meat for that price in Cambridge.

This place is so amazing. Everything about it is great, so I recommend booking a reservation because otherwise you will not find a table. Upstairs or downstairs seating is equally amenable. With upstairs, you get the beautiful view of the street and King's College plus lots of natural light, and if you're downstairs, it's very cozy. The staff is helpful and constantly swarming due to the sheer amount of people always in the restaurant. My water glass was never empty, and when I finished my cider, the waitress saw in no more than sixty seconds and was over asking if I would like another. This is not to say that they rush you. They only come over if you gesture for them, have an empty dish on your table, or in the beginning to get you settled in. The food is a little more expensive for the area during dinner, but lunch is fine pricing. I paid 14 pounds for their Sunday roast, and it was a great size. It was also fantastic. It was pork with butternut squash, potatoes, red cabbage, and applesauce. I would say "Just like Mom makes," but this was BETTER. Definitely will be returning.

Whilst the food was lovely the service wasn't Seems they have a lot of new staff waiting and it becomes very frustrating to have to wait over 20 minutes to get a drink. Oh sure we got water fairly quickly. But I noted we had been sitting for over 20 mins and my husband's beer and my wine had still not arrived. Waiter asked if I was ready to order my main course. Geez get me my drink first please then come ask me. We ordered an appetizer in the hope it may bring out out our drinks faster. The muscles were bloody good and finally yes my wine arrived. Way too warm. It tasted like it's been sitting on the stove warming up. Very unpleasant. But I drank it anyway and tried to order another but they ran out of that style. Smh. I ordered a different brand wine. Same issue. Was terribly warm and so not how red wine should be drank. The wine makers would be furious knowing it's being served up at that temp - now that's the managers fault Get the meal and whilst my wine was warm my meal was not. And half of it was missing. Finally my other half of my meal came a good 10 minutes later, but by this stage I was so disappointed I felt we were guinnie pigs for training days but still required to pay top dollar - our wine glasses sat empty and no one seemed to notice let alone bother to ask if we wanted refills?? My suggestion is to go somewhere else. Not worth it. I'm sure the servers tried their best but they need training and it shouldn't be 'on the job' in a restaurant of this Caliber Manager could be given a course in food and beverage skills too.

This is a 'special occasions only' type of place for me and it's always a treat to go. The steak is always wonderful, sauces are spot on - there are non steak options but I'm not one to go to a steak restaurant and not have steak... We've also been always been recommended great wines, ports and rum.

Great old venue. Very good food. Try the Butler Steak. It's excellent. Also the salad and the tomato soup. I bravely tried haggis for the first time. It must be an acquired tast

We had a wonderful dinner here after a day in Cambridge. This small place, overlooking Kings College, had a nice aged atmosphere. We stared with the soup of the day, which was a carrot and cumin soup that was delicious. Next was a Coley fish on top of fingerling potatoes. I never had Coley before and was delighted with the choice. To top off dinner the desserts were also very nice - a chocolate tart and sticky pudding. It was nice that the staff gave us time to finish our meal and linger with our friend. We were not rushed out

Solid place to satiate your steak cravings. We went for lunch, and I ordered the two course set menu. I really enjoyed my stated of haggis fritters with beet root and goat cheese salad on the side. My main, the minute steak, was good, though I didn't think it was a stand out. I wished their steak has a bit more personality. Service was generally good. Ambience was cozy and good for intimate meals. The low ceiling underground floor was a different experience, and I enjoyed it. Felt a bit like having steak in a cave. All in all, a solid experience.

When in doubt, I tend to ask the waiter/waitress for their opinion on what I should get. I was desperately torn between what could surely be good - the Sausage and Mash - and something a little bit more out of my comfort zone - the Braised Ox Cheek. Waitress recommended the Ox-Cheek. All right... Let's do this... It. Was. Amazing. One of the most tender cuts of meat I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. That, alongside the perfectly flavoured horseradish mash... I might've died, it was so good. If I'm ever up in Cambridge ever again (and at this point, I feel as if I might just go to visit this place again) I know where I'll be going for lunch.

This place is awesome! The restaurant looks very small at first, but the top (ground level) floor is only the beginning. Most of the restaurant is downstairs through a series of tunnels. The staff was great. I don't remember the waiters name, but he remembered all of our orders without writing them down (we had a group of 11), and didnt make a single mistake. The food was delicious and unique. I had a Seared Wood Pigeon salad and Mint Shank of Lamb. We all got something different and passed it around and it was all delicious. You can tell the ingredients are fresh. Although the prices were a bit steep, this place is definitely 5 star. More restaurants in the U.S. need to operate this way.

My second time in Cambridge in two months and my part once again gravitates toward The Eagle. Not that we didn't stop at more interesting places along the way, but there's something to be said about having a non-challenging tourist-y place in the middle of a foreign land where you can sit down and have a beer while you think of better things to do. One of those better things is right next door. For as much as the neighborhood is littered with stores selling postcards and other stores selling fudge (side observation: does anyone every voluntarily eat fudge when they're not on vacation?), the Cambridge Chop House is a decidedly un-touristy place, featuring modern takes on British food that go a long way to breaking whatever stereotype might still exist about British food, and whichever nearby establishments might continue to perpetuate it. The menu is littered with odd and interesting words, and I did my best to try as many of them as possible, beginning with the grazing plate to share with the table. The star of the plate is perhaps the haggis fritters, though the name was still a little too much for the more trepidatious of our table to indulge. More for me. The fresh pork cracklings were another pleasure, though really nothing on the plate, from the smoked duck breast, to the beetroot cured salmon, to the local cheddar, went to waste. Pork collar, like pork jowls, is a part of the animal that sounds like it shouldn't be very good, but with enough time and care can be made delicious. Served with colcannon and roasted beets, it was a straightforward dish, but one that was hearty, well-prepared, and true to its heritage. It was an excellent way to end a day trip to Cambridge peppered with plenty of walking and imbibements. I don't know if Cambridge Chop House is the best restaurant in the city, but it by far exceeds what I otherwise expect to find in that part of town, and is an excellent place to try some contemporary British cooking while in the area.

A good restaurant right in the heart of town in Cambridge. The food is nice and the atmosphere is friendly. Service is good.

I've been trying for ages to find a nice restaurant in Cambridge, that's not just another chain. Having found this place on Yelp, we gave it a try. The food was just delicious. I had the slow roasted pork, the portions were huge and the meat was so delicious it just fell apart. My husband had the steak and ox tail stew which just melted in the mouth. The food was all local sourced and tasted really fresh, especially the perfectly cooked vegetables. The beer was locally brewed and tasty (so I'm told, I was driving) The prices were London prices rather than Cambridge, but it is in the main tourist drag, so that's to be expected. The food was so worth the money. The service was excellent. When I next visit my home town, I will be going again. But next time I'm not driving and trying the beautiful selection of wines.

Stopped in for dinner. Had the Barnsley Lamb Chop. The lamb was very mild tasting but very tender. Centrally located and easy to find.

My bf and I visited UK in August and our hotel concierge recommended Cambridge Chop House. We checked out the menu and decided to give it a try. We loved the ambiance - very warm and comfy. The service was great too. Our server was very helpful in suggesting some traditional English Dishes. Food was excellent too.

Excellent food, wine, service and view. I really can't fault this place as time and time again they reproduce the same perfect experience. It's great food at reasonable prices. I won't get steak anywhere else in the city. Highly recommended if you love your steak.

This is one of the best, if not the best, restaurants I have been to in Cambridge. I have eaten here twice in the span of three years and I was impressed both times. Their meats are excellent quality, their house brewed beers are great, service is professional and elegant, and the place has a very charming rustic atmosphere (especially in the basement). During my first visit I believe I ordered the pork tenderloin with a mushroom sauce (they ask for your sauce preference upon ordering) and one of their beers. It was amazing. During my second visit I ordered the venison steak and an ale. Again it was great. While pricey I find that it is one of the few places in Cambridge that's worth the price. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone!!!

My first visit here since it transformed from tea rooms to chop house and it was a pleasant one. I wasn't knocked out by the food, decor, service or drinks menu, but neither did they disappoint. I went for the sausage and mash (with the chance to select your banger, mash and sauce - I opted for pork, bacon and cranberry, a cheese and chive mash and a mushroom sauce) which was tasty and not too heavy. Followed by a very respectable sticky toffee pudding and all washed down with some Samuel Smiths lager. It enjoys a great location and seems to be thriving, but if pushed, at this price bracket I would probably still opt for D'Arrys or Browns and my instinct is that you can get food of the same quality and a little bit cheaper at pubs like the Free Press.

We visited Cambridge to do some shopping and decided a leisurely lunch was in order to start the day off. We've walked down Kings Parade many times and I have never seen this place before. It caught our eye and we stepped in for a table. Apart from the waiter who greeted us who seemed to want only those who had booked to enter, we were treated to good service. The Chop House was busy but not packed. The menu is varied and obviously created for meat lovers with dishes such as chops (duh!), roast dinners and suet puddings. We had three courses and everything we ate was lovely. I had Carrot and Coriander Soup followed by Half a Roast Chicken with traditional Roast (I couldn't eat any more). My other half had Ham Hock, Lamb Suet Pudding with Horseradish Mash and Sticky Toffee Pudding. First off I have to say that the food is brilliant - it is so well cooked, wonderfully presented and you can tell only the best ingredients are used as every course is packed with flavour. Secondly portions are rather large. Probably not a problem for the table of American Academics across from us but we struggled. The portions are generous but not grotesque. Depending on where you sit you could be at ground level or in the basement in the old kitchens or the cellar. We were seated at the back in the old cellar and it was very cool and intimate - especially on such a particularly hot and busy day in Cambridge. The service was excellent - nothing was too much trouble for our waitress. She was polite and very helpful throughout - something that earned her a good tip. If you find yourself hungry in central Cambridge I can highly recommend the Cambridge Chop House... now we need to check out the other restaurants that are part of the "Cambridge Food Company".

Probably one of the best english restaurant I tried. Service is friendly and smart as well, presentation of meals is well done. I took beef cheek which must be one of the speciality of this restaurant. As a french I would have note cooked them as they did, but I must recognize the test was good, I just regret meat was a bit to dry. Desert (fruit crumble) was absoloutly great, served warm with its custard. Its a restaurant I would recomend as I recomend to visit this gorgeous city where I would have loved to be a student.

I followed other reviewers' advice and simply asked my server what she recommended. While I did not order her first choice (a steak that would have set me back nearly 30 pounds), I did get her second suggestion, the lamb chops. Amazing. Not only have I never had lamb as perfectly prepared, but the ambiance on a summer night is fantastic. If you go, consider asking to be seated outside. These tables are rarely occupied, and they give you a lovely view of King's College with students getting ready for that night's festivities.

The best restaurant I've been to so far in Cambridge. I got the seafood soldiers and corn as a side, both were very flavourful and well-balanced.

Amazing steak. Great quality. The sides are nice too. Part of Cambs Cuisine company, which has a great reputation for British food in the area. Get a table in the basement for dinner - has a nice atmosphere.

Came here on a quick stopover for a quick early evening dinner. Lamb chops were cooked to perfection, the fish dish (whiting) was satisfying. Only gripe was the kids minute steak was a bit cold probably because it cooked quicker than the others.

We visited on Sunday for Father's Day and the food was incredible. As a group of 5 we all decided to have the special Sunday roasts: pork, beef or chicken. All of the meals looked and tasted incredible and came with a beautiful red wine gravy which complemented the nicely cooked meats. We were seated downstairs and as we arrived early it was quiet at first but soon began to fill up to a nice atmosphere. The service was fantastic and the price was very reasonable for the amount of good food we had. The desserts were also incredible with the chocolate pot being a personal favourite! I would thoroughly recommend as it was the best meal I have had in Cambridge and will no doubt be eating here again in future!

I was excited to have found a chop house in Cambridge. I made reservations and drove almost 45 minutes for this meal. Unfortunately, the meal started with an very unhappy greeting at the door. Next, we were seated by an individual that had so much cologne on that it burned your eyes: lucky for me, he choose to sit at the end of the bar (next to my table) and enjoy his dinner after he finished his shift. You could smell him more than the food in front of you, and he stayed at the bar for the entire 2 hours I was at the restaurant. Ona positive note, The Brie bites are really good and I recommend them as well as the bread, the chicken butter was delicious. Although, I recommend asking them to warm the bread before serving. Now on to the negative, the fillet was not good at all, It tastes like spoiled blood, even when dipped in the peppercorn gravy. I ordered the fillet medium rare, and the steak was rare, the center wasn't even warm. The server never returned for me to even have an opportunity to send the steak back. My son had the rib-eye and it was mostly fat, and tasted odd. He wouldn't even finish the steak! The chips were amazing as well as the mashed potatoes. The peppercorn gravy was also good, just make sure to order it on the side.

We ate here twice and each time of fabulous. The staff really wants you to joy your dining experience! Cannot wait for our next trip to London!

Wonderfully romantic experience. We reserved a table online and were given warm and friendly service from when we walked in the door all the way through dessert. The scallop appetizer and rump steak were perfect. Pass on the meat plate because it's over priced for what comes on it.

Yummy! Had a sharing meal of half shoulder of Suffolk lamb - it absolutely fell off the bone! Staff v friendly and the real ale is very good too.

It's now called Cambridge Chop House http://www.cambscuisine.com/chophouse/

Mmm what can I say about this restaurant, just opposite King's college is this hidden gem. I went there for a friend's birthday and boy! were we well catered for. I went on the day the it was being filmed for promotion,so cheeeesse as you might see me on their local advert lol Right! let start with the decor; this restaurant has a mixture of french and italian quirky design, well laid out tables with low beam ceiling if you dine down stairs. Great service and polite staffs. As for the food,I think it is about average, nothing spectacular but very filling I have to say! My starter of seared scallop (£8) was beautifully cooked, with a less adventourous main of Grasmere Farm' Thick Cut Bacon, Duck Egg and Chips costing £9.50. I decided to share desert with one of my friends as my pocket was starting to sing.An average dinner will cost about £35,which isn't overly expensive unless you go in a group.The price means it is not an everyday sort of restuarant, but I give my 4stars for great service and atmosphere.

Have been back a second time, and still 4 stars. The food was again really good, and the sticky toffee pudding and the end was enormous and fantastic. The staff were also very helpful. I lost the receipt, which I needed for expenses, and they got a copy mailed out to me within a day.

Great menu, decent service, excellent beer. I have tried both locations in Cambridge. Both are different, but both are very good. Good variety of meats, some very unique. All fairly flavorful for British food :) This is my go to restaurant when I'm in Cambridge. I have never been disappointed and many times have been pleasantly surprised. There's a great bar just around the corner from the central location (don't remember the name, but you can't miss it due to the crowd). Drop in for a post meal pint or two.

Lovely place! Nice view of King's College.

It may have been storming and pouring rain in the middle if summer, but the Sunday roast I had at this place was enough to make me forget all of the problems one has while vacationing in England. The real ale was smooth and delicious, and the service was excellent. Our server offered cracklin' as a starter (so yummy and with homemade applesauce). My boyfriend had smoked salmon, but he ate his main so quickly I cannot even remember what he had. For my main, I had roast lamb with young vegetables, and potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly and beautiful. After the main dish, I couldn't help but order the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. I couldn't finish it, but it was well worth it! We each had a little espresso and used the restrooms (which played the audio from Black Adder episodes) before heading back into the liquid sunshiny day of Cambridge.

We went here for a celebratory lunch (it is not really a cheap option - but given the results it represented great value) and were very impressed. As you'd expect from the name the food is simple and traditionally British, but executed expertly and served with a choice of different mash'es and greens. I had a steak and stilton pudding and it was, without hyperbole, the finest I've ever tasted with a rich gravy. The service was excellent, not too rushed and they made sure that I was back at work in good time. Overall the recipe is for simplicity itself which is carried through into the decor of dark wood and crisp white tablecloths which can be seen from Kings Parade. There is also plenty of room downstairs in the cellar which isn't as gloomy as it sounds. We're already planning the next visit!