Portland Steakhouse & Cafe

One thing we carnivorous always miss from our travels is the lack of well-cooked red meat in India. Take steaks for example, the epitome of carnivorous heaven and sadly not many chefs know how to perfectly cook a steak anywhere in the country. However, all that is about to change. Few of the restaurants have taken upon themselves to introduce Indians to the beauty of a nicely cooked steak and restaurants like ‘Portland Steakhouse & Café’ are the frontrunners of this culinary evolution. One of the handful authentic steakhouses in Bengaluru, the idea behind Portland Steakhouse & Café is to indulge the well-travelled palates of Bengaluru to this iconic dish. Let your search for the perfect steak lead you to Brunton Road, 1st Crossing, MG Road, Bengaluru.

The star of the menu is obviously steak so if you’re in mood for a terrific rare rib eye then Portland Steakhouse & Café is a must stop on your itinerary. Besides this classic American dish the restaurant also focuses on a variety of other cuisines like Italian, Continental and true-blue American, with wholesome burgers to give steaks a hearty company. Wine is all they serve to wash down the steaks. Order yourself a glass or go for the whole bottle, it will be reasonably priced. There are several vegetarian dishes on the menu as well. We suggest just this once to skip the appetizers and head straight for the steak. The restaurant offers fantastic cuts such as, prime rib steak, Porterhouse T-bone, double fillet mignon, to choose from. Opt for a sauce of your choice to slather that perfectly cooked steak.

If you are uncomfortable with beef then pick a chicken or lamb steak as a compromise. Whatever they cook, seafood, lamb, beef, is all beautifully prepared. Order a crème brulee or one of their famous pies to round off the evening. Kids get a separate menu. Foodies not interested in a steak or even meat can settle happily for a pizza or a pasta. The open-aired setting of this restaurant makes it an ideal destination for couples or foodie friends. The dining area is sprawled in an indoor-outdoor fashion so those wanting an al fresco setting should ask to be seated towards the garden. Sturdy wooden tables painted in white is bestowed with a lantern in the evening, transforming this place into a dreamy paradise.

Keywords: Steak, Al Fresco, Wine, Italian, Kids Menu, MG Road, Dreamy, Couples, Authentic, American.

Summary: For best steaks in town, head over to Portland Steakhouse & Café on MG Road and enjoy perfectly cooked hearty steaks in a charming open-aired setting.