Bar + Block Steakhouse Glasgow

Bar + Block Steakhouse Glasgow offers a steakhouse dining experience with a focus on meat specialties, receiving mixed reviews that reflect both strengths and areas for improvement. The restaurant has received praise for its food quality when executed well, though service consistency and food temperature issues have been raised by some reviewers.

The food at Bar + Block receives positive feedback when quality standards are met, with dishes described as lovely, absolutely delicious, fantastic, and incredible. The mixed platter with different meat specialties receives particular acclaim, with everything described as absolutely delicious. Specific items like prawns and brisket burnt ends are described as incredible, and desserts are described as fantastic. The small plates receive positive feedback for their portions, and starters are noted as very well priced.

However, there have been concerns raised about food quality and consistency. Some reviewers have reported issues with steak temperatures not matching requests, with one reviewer noting a steak came rare/blue when medium was requested, and another noting a medium-rare request came between medium and medium-well. There have been reports of food temperature issues, with starters described as tepid and the overall temperature described as insanely cold. Portion size concerns have been raised, with one reviewer feeling short-changed on a 16oz Chateaubriand that didn't seem like 16oz. Side dishes have received mixed feedback, with garlic mushrooms described as lovely, but triple cooked chips described as tasting like any other home fries, asparagus described as well overdone, and potatoes described as obviously frozen. Some reviewers have found the food all right at best, suggesting inconsistency in quality.

Service at Bar + Block has been inconsistent according to reviewers. When service is good, individual staff members like Andrew and Dina receive exceptional praise, with Andrew described as incredible and Dina described as professional, proactive, and helpful with translations and travel tips. However, there have been significant service issues reported, including very slow service with 20-minute waits just to order and 40-minute waits between drinks and starters, even when the restaurant wasn't busy. There have been reports of staff standing around chatting rather than working, with one reviewer noting there was enough staff but not enough actually working. Some reviewers have found the service style over the top and quite fake, with practices like asking for first names feeling weird in a restaurant setting. Service has been described as attentive if slow, and there have been issues with getting bills and having incorrect bills that needed correction.

Value perception varies among reviewers, with some finding prices right and starters very well priced, creating a balanced feel for multi-course meals. However, others have noted that prices on steaks are a little up there, and some feel that the food and service don't match the prices. One reviewer noted it's fine if you can get a deal or voucher, suggesting value may be better with discounts.

The wine selection has been noted as an area that could be better, though prices were described as right.

For those seeking a steakhouse experience in Glasgow, Bar + Block offers potential for good meals, particularly when service is operating well and food quality is consistent. The restaurant's ability to deliver absolutely delicious food when standards are met, combined with excellent service from specific staff members, demonstrates its potential. However, the inconsistency in service speed, food quality, and temperature control suggests that experiences may vary. Reviewers who have had positive experiences highly recommend the restaurant and plan to return, while others feel there may be better options in Glasgow, particularly at full price without deals or vouchers.