Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Durham

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  Derek Booth

  ·2 months ago

  “My daughters booked a table for Father's day as a surprise. Beautiful old building with lots of character. We had off the 2 or 3 course menu which did not go over the top with the amount of choices, this meant the quality of the food was better as the kitchen staff could concentrate more on the food. The service was spot on ,attentive but not over the top, leaving you to enjoy you meals.”

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  Claire Barron

  ·4 months ago

  “I had a brilliant night out recently! The restaurant is stylish and set in a lovely old building, which adds to the vibe. The food was fantastic, especially the Chateaubriand—absolutely superb! The team were spot-on, greeting us warmly and keeping our drinks topped up without missing a beat. Overall, it was a top-notch dining experience, and I can't wait to come back!”

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  simply samtastic

  ·6 months ago

  “Booked as a valentines treat for my better half and we had a lovely time, the building itself was stunning, atmosphere was lovely and the staff very friendly and welcoming. Food itself was expensive but you definitely get what you pay for as it was all incredible, the cocktails definitely didn’t disappoint either. The only negative from the night was that service was definitely lacking and pretty disappointing with multiple wrong/forgotten orders hence the missing star.”

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  Stephen Macgregor

  ·6 months ago

  “Without doubt, one of the finest meals we have eaten. Good service, excellent menu, and first class ingredients, impeccably cooked.”

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  TST-Susie

  ·7 months ago

  “We were stunned by the beautiful architecture of the restaurant, especially by the dome shaped ceiling and generally spectacular design which gave us a very good first impression. Regarding the service, the receptionist seemed to be impatient and poor-mannered when finding our booking. She asked us to wait at the bar area before she came and delivered this request like a mother scolding her children. Her attire also seemed quite questionable, as she was wearing jeans, which seemed quite jarring considering the elegant interior of the restaurant as aforementioned. The best service exemplified by the reception area was when another very polite and friendly member of staff offered to hang the customers’ jackets in a closet. Unfortunately, when we were finally seated, we were shocked to find a patch of red sauce stain leftover on the table from the previous guests, left uncleaned. We also couldn’t help noticing the quality of the tables, which looked quite cheap. Sadly this marred our first impressions of the restaurant, and our experience only seemed to get worse as the evening progressed. We ordered: CLASSIC PRAWN COCKTAIL The prawn cocktail itself was tasty. The brown bread that came with it was dry. WHEELER'S CRISPY CALAMARI Very crispy but definitely too salty. RIBEYE STEAK (medium-well) While the menu recommended the steak to be cooked medium, we asked for medium well, and expected, given that the restaurant purported to be a ‘steakhouse’, that it would not be an awfully difficult task. However, the steak we had was burnt on the outside and overall, the texture was a bit gritty and tough. The chips were nicely done. CREAMED LEAF SPINACH WITH HORSERADISH The leaf spinach came yellowish and this, coupled with the bitter and acidic taste, indicated that it had obviously been overcooked. The drinks as below were excellent. Praise to the bar! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 P. STAR MARTINI Very tasty and not too sweet. Really loved how how the passionfruit flavour was not too strong! FROZEN STRAWBERRY DAQUIRI Very refreshing and also perfectly sweet. V. P. STAR The half passion fruit was fresh and juicy. The drink tasted great. Would definitely recommend their drinks. Honestly, this was a disappointing experience overall, especially because we had read such stellar reviews before coming. However, given the decent prices, the quality of the food is more forgivable.”

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  Niamh Fan

  ·7 months ago

  “I food was great and it was over all a good experience eating there. But when we are about to leave, we ask a servant to take one single photo for us and they all seemed very unhappy with it for no reason, the other servant were very nice tho.”

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  N Asari

  ·10 months ago

  “Over all it was OK. Steak with 3 x mini "King" Prawn was a little disappointing. I was expecting something more. …”

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  Bruce Sun

  ·11 months ago

  “To be honest, I never had much faith in having steak in the UK, as most restaurants tend to overcook it or simply don’t get it right. I’d actually given up on ordering steak here altogether. However, my friend decided to order one at this hotel restaurant, and to my surprise, it turned out to be excellent — tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, far beyond my expectations. We stayed at the hotel for three days and had several meals here during our stay. Each time, the food was consistently good, and the service was just as impressive. The waiters were polite, attentive, and genuinely friendly, which made the dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, this place really changed my impression of having steak in the UK.”

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  Stephen Spencer

  ·1 year ago

  “A steakhouse in a spectacular setting, inside the Indigo Hotel’s historic dining room. Steaks were good, but my medium rare was closer to medium, and had a lot of fat. The absolute stars here are the staff who made it a very special place and went to great lengths to ensure there were no issues with a dietary request. There was a decent selection of wines by the glass and plenty of options even if you’re not a steak lover. It’s a cut above your standard hotel restaurant and perfect if you’re staying at the Indigo, but prices are high for the standard of the food here.”

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  Sheba Kurian

  ·1 year ago

  “Came here for afternoon tea. The place is beautiful – the architecture and interior really stand out. Service was quick. …”