Portway Steakhouse & Cafe
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About Portway Steakhouse & Cafe
Portway Steakhouse & Cafe is a halal steak house and cafe on Alcester Rd in Birmingham, covering breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert through the day. The Portway Feast, also called the Portway Sampler, brings sirloin, ribeye, rump, fillet and chicken together on a sharing board with a choice of sides and sauces, including chimichurri and peppercorn. Other dishes include BBQ beef tacos, boa buns, lamb shank, lamb cutlets with rice, and BBQ ribs, with sides such as Angus brisket loaded fries, mac and cheese, and sautéed mushrooms. Mocktails and mojitos round out the drinks list. The room seats families with young children with high chairs, and a step-free entrance serves visitors with mobility needs, alongside outdoor seating for those who prefer to dine outside. Reservations are recommended, though the restaurant is open daily and takes walk-ins too. On-site parking is available for anyone driving in.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Menu & Prices
156 dishes · mains £2–110- Full English Breakfast£12.95
- Desi Breakfast£12.95
- Eggs Royale£9.95
- Eggs Florentine£9.95
- Shakshuka£9.95
- Chicken Tikka Panini£9.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bbq ribs, portway feast platter, mocktails and sirloin steak.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bbq ribs, portway feast platter, mocktails and sirloin steak.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently center their praise on the sharing steak platters, whether called the Portway Feast or the Portway Sampler, describing a board of sirloin, ribeye, rump, and fillet or a mix of chicken and beef that arrives generous and meant for the table. Close behind, individual cuts draw repeated mentions, with several noting steaks "cooked to perfection" and the beef rib and BBQ ribs singled out as standouts, alongside lamb shank, lamb cutlets, and BBQ beef tacos. Sides and drinks come up often too, particularly the Angus brisket loaded fries, boa buns, and mocktails like the Passion Luxe Mojito and mango mocktail. Service is repeatedly called attentive and welcoming, with several regulars naming staff by role as consistently friendly. One reviewer, however, describes a distinctly negative experience: a steak ordered medium arriving medium-well, unsalted and inconsistently seared across cuts, plus a table-salt substitute when more seasoning was requested and an unappealing sticky toffee pudding. A couple of reviewers also flag the prices as on the expensive side, though they add the quality justified the cost. Multiple diners mention returning repeatedly or being treated to extras like free gelato scoops for their children.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently center their praise on the sharing steak platters, whether called the Portway Feast or the Portway Sampler, describing a board of sirloin, ribeye, rump, and fillet or a mix of chicken and beef that arrives generous and meant for the table. Close behind, individual cuts draw repeated mentions, with several noting steaks "cooked to perfection" and the beef rib and BBQ ribs singled out as standouts, alongside lamb shank, lamb cutlets, and BBQ beef tacos. Sides and drinks come up often too, particularly the Angus brisket loaded fries, boa buns, and mocktails like the Passion Luxe Mojito and mango mocktail. Service is repeatedly called attentive and welcoming, with several regulars naming staff by role as consistently friendly. One reviewer, however, describes a distinctly negative experience: a steak ordered medium arriving medium-well, unsalted and inconsistently seared across cuts, plus a table-salt substitute when more seasoning was requested and an unappealing sticky toffee pudding. A couple of reviewers also flag the prices as on the expensive side, though they add the quality justified the cost. Multiple diners mention returning repeatedly or being treated to extras like free gelato scoops for their children.
Featured reviews
- Safia
“We had a lovely experience at the Portway Steakhouse. Our steaks were cooked to perfection and the steak chips were delicious. The atmosphere was lovely, it was calm and pleasant. The service was equally phenomenal, especially the service from Khushdil, he was attentive, respectful and friendly. Will definitely be visiting again and recommending to our friends and family.”
- Ferhana Antikhab
“Absolutely delicious meal. We had the Portway Feast platter and the speciality sirloin steak. Cannot fault it. Staff were so friendly and hospitable. A very relaxed atmosphere. Definitely would recommend this restaurant.”
- Meg Hodgson
“Fantastic food and great service! Thank you to Baz who was fantastic and recommended great options!”
- Kafi Osman
“Very nice experience, had the tbone steak, service was good too, brother Amir looked after me well and was very courteous. Also Fifi was very courteous.”
- Hatun Bumba
“Walk in on Saturday- no reservation - seated quickly - brisket was lovely - clean and busy - plenty of parking. Will be returning to the the steaks (saw other tables with them and looked amazing)”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
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- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Family friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Bar on site
- Casual
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Service options· 1
- On-site services
- Offerings· 5
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Portway Steakhouse & Cafe
- The Golden Goose4.32,0874.2 miWheelchair accessible
carvery, eggs benedict, pub burgers and chips
- Namaste England4.0574.6 mi£10–20Good for kids
butter chicken, gulab jamun, vegetarian thali
- Desco Lounge4.41,5704.8 mi£15–30
dietary-friendly menu options, brisket birria toastie, big vegan breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Steakhouse & CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.72,326 | — | £15–30 | bbq ribs, portway feast platter, mocktails |
| The Golden GooseWheelchair accessible | 4.32,087 | 4.2 mi | — | carvery, eggs benedict, pub burgers and chips |
| Namaste EnglandGood for kids | 4.057 | 4.6 mi | £10–20 | butter chicken, gulab jamun, vegetarian thali |
| Desco Lounge | 4.41,570 | 4.8 mi | £15–30 | dietary-friendly menu options, brisket birria toastie, big vegan breakfast |
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