Restaurant Review – Hawksmoor
Words: Violet
Hawksmoor – where a gentleman can find something to sink his teeth into.
Welcomed into the bar with cocktails, the delectable Sinking Spritz and the infamous Hawksmoor Collins each with their own take on the the classic aperitif with hints of elderflower, ginger and a subtle bitter twang.
With a suitable introduction to the evening ahead we were led to the bustling restaurant floor, with a prior anticipation of what was to follow, our hopes were confirmed after a glance at the menu. Meat. But that was not all, starters included the impressive baby Yorkshires with potted beef and bacon. A seemingly simple dish each flavour marred in the perfect combination, washed down with a delicious onion gravy. On the other hand scallops, served in a pool of butter, white port, garlic and herbs resonated with its subtle flavours and perfect cooking, which showed off the chefs more delicate cooking style.
The Steaks. Hawksmoor’s steak selection definitely lived up to its reputation with us ordering a sirloin on the bone and a ribeye – one rare one medium rare. The steaks were complimented by three sauces – peppercorn, anchovy hollandaise, and stilton hollandaise. The rare Sirloin oozed juices and flavour with the hint of chargrilled taste, the Sirloin was the perfect combination of tender and chewy which was deliciously complimented by the peppercorn sauce. 400g of rib-eye proved a challenge even for a ravenous gentleman, but again the simple cooking of the steak emphasised its high quality and unmatchable taste. The two flavours of hollandaise were the ideal dipping vessel for the crisp, hot and completely moreish beef dipping fries. We were unable to resist the allure of lobster mac and cheese, bubbling with cheese and generous chunks of delectable lobster it was served with a lobster bisque to infuse it with an intense lobster taste, making it an even more sumptuous side.
To finish of the meal we indulged in the famous salted caramel rolos. A thin, dark chocolate shell bursts revealing buttery, thick, salted caramel providing just the right burst of sweetness to leave us satisfied.
For more information vision thehawksmoor.com
By Ted Maberly
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