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.
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
- iamchiibz
“Visited Portway Steakhouse & Cafe with family and overall had a good experience. For starters, I ordered the Beef Bao Buns. The beef was absolutely delicious - soft, tender and almost melted in your mouth. The only negative would be that there was quite a lot of green leaf on the buns, which personally I didn’t like. For the main, we ordered the Portway Feast, and this was definitely worth the money considering the portion size. (Enough to feed 2 people). The BBQ rib was the standout for me - it fell off the bone effortlessly and was incredibly soft and tasty. The steak was cooked exactly how I wanted it and was full of flavour, especially with the peppercorn & mushroom sauce. The lamb chops tasted nice, although they were quite tough to bite and cut into. The chicken wing wasn’t really to my liking. I tried the classic mojito, it was very refreshing. Although it was very citrusy, which I wasn’t a fan of. Overall, the food was good, the portions were generous and the service was excellent. The staff were friendly and continued checking up on us throughout our visit, which made us feel well looked after.”
- 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.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Welcome to Portway Steakhouse and Cafe, a place where tradition meets taste. Our carefully crafted menu highlights the best of local produce and classic flavours, offering something for everyone. From the first bite of our appetising nibbles to the last taste of our indulgent desserts, we're here to make your dining experience memorable. Dive into our selection of steaks, perfected over the grill, or explore our variety of hearty and satisfying mains. Here's to good food, good company, and great times ahead.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Vegetarian options
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Coffee
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- Quick bite
- Fireplace
- Great dessert
- Facilities· 3
- Cocktails
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Steakhouses near Portway Steakhouse & Cafe
- ENTRÉE STEAKHOUSE4.72,9214.9 mi
dynamite shrimp, peppercorn sauce, tomahawk steak
- Grillz Restaurant4.32,3188 mi away£20–30
sirloin/ribeye steak, creamy peppercorn sauce, creamy mash
- Miller & Carter Resorts World4.74,9409.7 mi away£30–80
aged ribeye steak, lettuce wedge, triple cooked chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Steakhouse & Cafe | 4.82,713 | — | £15–30 | bbq ribs, portway feast platter, mocktails |
| ENTRÉE STEAKHOUSE | 4.72,921 | 4.9 mi | — | dynamite shrimp, peppercorn sauce, tomahawk steak |
| Grillz Restaurant | 4.32,318 | 8 mi away | £20–30 | sirloin/ribeye steak, creamy peppercorn sauce, creamy mash |
| Miller & Carter Resorts World | 4.74,940 | 9.7 mi away | £30–80 | aged ribeye steak, lettuce wedge, triple cooked chips |
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