Flat Iron

It’s been around a year since @flatironsteak landed in Brighton and it’s fair to say it’s been a massive success and having been a few times now, I can completely see why

If you haven’t been, the concept is pretty simple: a well cooked Flat Iron steak at a really reasonable price, alongside a small menu of just three other changing dishes. It’s not trying to be a huge steakhouse menu with endless choices, it’s about doing a few things, and doing them really well

And the sides are a serious highlight. Everything they offer are delicious, but the Crispy Bone Marrow Garlic Mash and creamed spinach were my personal favourites. Honestly though, I don’t think you can go too wrong with any of them

There are no starters or desserts to order from the table, which is all part of the concept. Instead, you’re greeted with beef fat popcorn when you arrive (yes, it’s as good as it sounds), and when you leave you can grab a little ice cream from the soft serve machine. It keeps the whole experience moving, meaning tables turn quickly and the restaurant has a much more casual, relaxed and faster-paced feel than your traditional premium steak restaurant

And that’s probably the biggest thing to know before you go. You’re getting a much more reasonably priced steak than you might expect from a premium steakhouse, but you’re also getting a smaller menu, fewer choices and a more casual dining experience. And personally, I think the concept works brilliantly. A must visit if you love steak… although perhaps not the obvious choice if you’re vegetarian 😂🥩