
Monster Burger BBQ & Grill House Ilford
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About Monster Burger BBQ & Grill House Ilford
Monster Burger BBQ & Grill House Ilford is a steak house at 34 Cranbrook Rd in Ilford, built around Angus beef burgers and BBQ, with the meat hand-processed halal. The menu pairs steak and chips, ordered medium or medium rare, with mushroom sauce drizzled over the steak or Naga chilli sauce alongside. Burgers include the Monster Beef Burger, and chips are ordered separately with some of them. Half chicken is a main, and starters run to Mac & Cheese bites, nachos and chicken bites. Mains come with Cajun fries and a salad dressed in garlic and oyster sauce, and rice is offered as an alternative to the fries. The dishes are pitched at big appetites. Seating is walk-in only, no bookings are taken, and guests may have to wait to be seated. The restaurant also has another branch.
Good to know
“We launched Monster Burger to give our customers the best burger and BBQ experience. Our beef patties are made from Angus beef. Angus cattle typically creates more tender, juicy and flavorful meat than other breeds. Our pre-formed premium angus beef burgers are sure to be a hit! season, grill and top as you please for a mouthwatering everyday favorite. All our cattle are hand processed halal , raised humanly, meet strict standards requirements for quality and transparency. WARNING! Our food is strictly for monstrous appetites! If you're ready to conquer one of our dishes, step right up to the feast of champions.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and chips, monster beef burger, mushroom sauce and half chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and chips, monster beef burger, mushroom sauce and half chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Steak and chips is what reviewers return to most, with diners describing it as tender and cooked as requested, and several singling out the mushroom sauce, the naga chilli sauce and the Cajun fries. Close behind are the Monster Beef Burger, called juicy and full of flavour, and the half chicken, described as smoky with crisp skin. Reviewers repeatedly call the portions generous and the price fair, and a few praise the salad and chips. Opinions on the steak and sauce vary: one finds the steak a little chewy and the mushroom sauce bland, another would prefer the sauce on the side. Service draws mixed accounts. Some call it quick and friendly, while one describes staff as miserable and moody. The harshest review describes squashed seating, sticky tables and noise, a starter salad left in despite a stated allergy, and a server who laughed off the mistake. That reviewer also notes that chips arrived ten minutes after the burgers, and that the restaurant doesn't take bookings.
Customer Review Summary
Steak and chips is what reviewers return to most, with diners describing it as tender and cooked as requested, and several singling out the mushroom sauce, the naga chilli sauce and the Cajun fries. Close behind are the Monster Beef Burger, called juicy and full of flavour, and the half chicken, described as smoky with crisp skin. Reviewers repeatedly call the portions generous and the price fair, and a few praise the salad and chips. Opinions on the steak and sauce vary: one finds the steak a little chewy and the mushroom sauce bland, another would prefer the sauce on the side. Service draws mixed accounts. Some call it quick and friendly, while one describes staff as miserable and moody. The harshest review describes squashed seating, sticky tables and noise, a starter salad left in despite a stated allergy, and a server who laughed off the mistake. That reviewer also notes that chips arrived ten minutes after the burgers, and that the restaurant doesn't take bookings.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Ilford Branch is quite big, a good number of seats. The food is definetely worth it I tried both the steak Burger and Steak and chips. Both tasted really good. It is quite a nice location and affordable choice. Portion sizes are just the right amount - fills you up and it’s not too much.”
- Google user
“Absolutely fantastic. Can see why this restaurant is packed out. Steak and fries was excellent. Steak was cooked to perfection as requested - medium and medium rare. The mushroom sauce was the best I’ve had and their naga chilli sauce was the best. Cajun fries were cooked perfectly offering the perfect crunch. Their salad drizzled with garlic and oyster sauce was divine. Travelled from Luton and what a pleasant experience it was. Very good value for money. 2 starters, 3 steak and fries and 6 drinks came to less than £25 each - it doesn’t get better than that. Will happily visit again with friends and family no doubt.”
- Google user
“Amazing place in Ilford. I didn’t try the burger, but the chicken and steak meals were amazing! The 1/2 chicken was Smokey and crisp skinned. The steak was melt in your mouth. The salad that came with both was scrumptious. If you like a little spicy try the rice instead of fries. I’ve eaten here three days in a row.”
- Google user
“Had a great meal at this BBQ and grill restaurant. The burger was juicy and full of flavor, and the T-bone steak was cooked perfectly—tender, well-seasoned, and delicious. The food was fresh, the portions were generous, and the service was friendly and welcoming. A great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. I would definitely recommend it and will be coming back again.”
- Google user
“This place seems a bit overhyped.. firstly they don't take bookings because and I quote "we can't promise to reserve a table for customers" - isn't that the point of booking in advance(?). Then when we arrive the seating was very squashed and the tables were sticky. It was difficult to have a conversation in there because it was so noisy. The food was ok but it could be a lot better. I liked the starters (Mac & Cheese bites, Nachos and Chicken bites), good portions , very flavourful. The mains needed some improvement - we got Chicken & Waffles (mid), BBQ Ribs (good ribs, rice was awful), Monster Burger (basic), Steak & Chips (it was edible after it was doused in sauces), Half Chicken (flavourful), Pulled Brisket (good), Corn on a cob (standard) and Coleslaw (standard). Service was poor - we told the server that one person had allergies so we asked if we could swap the salad for Coleslaw but apparently they couldn't do that and we had to order it separately so we did. But then instead of removing said ingredient from our order or advising us that it couldn't be removed from certain dishes, he still kept it in. Thankfully there was no major incident but it could have been if we wasn't vigilant. Instead of admitting to the mistake and apologising, they laughed it off and dismissed it. According to them it should be fine because salad wasn't included in the main dish but the point was that the starters did. This was their error they couldn't own up to. It's already bad enough that chips aren't included with the burgers but even so we ordered them separately anyway. However when it came serving, food was all coming at different intervals so we were getting half orders for each person. One person got their chips ten minutes after they were given their burgers. The timings was so off - either serve one person at a time or wait and bring them all to the table in one go. Would I recommend? Probably not. There are a lot more places in Ilford with better food and high quality service”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Steakhouses near Monster Burger BBQ & Grill House Ilford
- Steakout Stratford4.32,9623 mi£20–30
steaks cooked to order, onion rings, nachos with cheese
- The Coal Shed London4.41,6377.5 mi away£30–90
scallop starter, steak cooked perfectly, mac and cheese
- Black & Blue4.21,9827.9 mi away
ribeye steak, sticky toffee pudding, truffle fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Burger BBQ & Grill House Ilford | 4.5838 | — | — | steak and chips, monster beef burger, mushroom sauce |
| Steakout Stratford | 4.32,962 | 3 mi | £20–30 | steaks cooked to order, onion rings, nachos with cheese |
| The Coal Shed London | 4.41,637 | 7.5 mi away | £30–90 | scallop starter, steak cooked perfectly, mac and cheese |
| Black & Blue | 4.21,982 | 7.9 mi away | — | ribeye steak, sticky toffee pudding, truffle fries |
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