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Rated: Good
based on 9 reviews
The Only Place
Behind Museum Road Post Office, Next To Raheja Chambers, Shanthala Nagar, Museum Road, Bangalore
32718989
| Locality | Museum Road |
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| Place Type | Bar, Restaurant |
| Food Type | Multi-cuisine, Continental |
| Timings | 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Price |
Expensive
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Credit cards accepted
Offers home delivery
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first reviewed by vinay
- User Reviews (9)
Jun 25, 2008
Mixed Emotions
The only place gives you a warm homely feel. The restaurant though located in the heart of the city, is tucked away in the corner of a large plot, which helps insulate it from the rush of traffic outside.
The menu does not offer too much of a variety but what they serve is worth every bite. The food is good with sizable portions and their London fish n chips is a must try. Though primarily known for its continental cuisine the menu also offers select Indian dishes to satisfy the spicy masala craving Indian tounge. There is not much the restaurant offers for the vegetarian soul, except for salads, quiche and pasta and its advisable to stear clear of the same. For desserts the delicious cheese cakes and warm apple melt in the mouth apple pies make up for lack of variety.
The decor is minimalistic, with simple wodden benches and cane chairs. There is an open central courtyard for those who would like to hold hands and gaze at stars.
Staff is friendly and prompt. The owner takes special care to visit all the tables to ensure the customers are taken care of.
There is ample car parking available in the adjacent building so the crowded museum street with limited parking shouldn't dither you to viist the place. Be sure to call in advance if you plan to visit on weekends.
Important Note: Only hitch, we found a cockroach in the food they served and the oh so very courteous and concerned owner of the restaurant didn't even offer to make the dinner on house. This was the least expected as I am a regular customer and visit the restaurant atleast twice a month. Hence the rating 2 else a 4 is what the restaurant actually deserves.
Apr 06, 2008
Four meats and a vegetable
We found this place by accident. I happened to be visiting the shop next to this restaurant as I had heard one can get good "foreign" magazines (albeit older issues) there. It happened to be lunch time
and since I was hungry (hey! when am I not!?) we decided to venture it...
I liked the place even before I tried the food. It’s not fancy at all and if you don’t know about it, you could miss it.... but the open courtyard and the red and white chequered table cloths give this otherwise non-descript eatery a unique charector.
The food is European or what we call "Continental". From Fish ’n’ Chips to burgers and from pastas to steaks - they have it all. My particular favourite has been the Sloppy Joe and the lasagne.
I don’t remember what I ordered the first time I went there but over the past year I have been there several times and keep going back for more. I am not a big red meat eater but their Sloppy Joes are really nice. I haven’t tried the steaks but from the look on my husband and father’s face - I can assume they are good!
The portions are very generous except for the starters which I feel are a bit small....
The vegetarians don’t have too much of a choice other than pasta and veg sandwiches...
Since it is a open-air concept, one can smoke and it is also condusive for small children as they can run about. They are not supposed to serve alcohol I think but they do and bill beer as an "energy drink" hahahah
I don’t think one needs to make reservations (we never have) but it can get quite crowded at lunch at times so if you’re pressed for time, make the reservation.
The place is run by Shoeb and his cousin and they seem to be doing a good job. I once asked Shoeb how the restaurant got it’s name.... apparently in the olden days this was the only place one could get beef!
The deserts are nothing to write home about but after the scrumptious meal - who has room for dessert?huh?
I recommend this place highly. For good food, decent service and above all - value for money.
Dec 23, 2007
continental grub
good continental grub
food- good
ambience and service - good
cost- moderate
the burger was good but was a touch bland when catering to indian taste. the taste is continental and available are steaks shepherds pie, caramel and other such quaint dishes.
on the whole a recommended place
Oct 16, 2007
Nice food, sad service
I have visited this place thrice because I enjoy the food and the ambience. However, this place had us irritated the last time around. You can see an army of chefs working away in the kitchen and I must say they are doing a good job! The waiters however are just plain dazed!!! I had to call them like a zillion times before they would come over, even for a simple refill of water. We were kept waiting for 20 minutes before we could get our hands on the cheque! We finally got the cheque only after having to raise our voice to grab their attention. Too bad, we did not have the heart to tip them that visit...
Jul 11, 2007
Where's the Beef?
I went here for the first time after going almost beefless in India for 4 months, and it was awesome. The service is very good and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere. When I went, there might have even been more foreigners than there were Indians.
The steak is the best thing on their menu - I had the Chateaubriand Supreme. It was cooked perfectly and was very juicy. I actually ordered a steak and a burger because I didn't think it was going to be enough, but I was definitely full after the steak. The prices are also good for steaks, about 200 Rs each. You can also get eggs sunny-side up on your steak, which is very tasty. Way better than the steak at TGI Friday's.
Note: If you order your steak rare, it comes REALLY rare, so I'd recommend medium.
The burgers arent bad - the meat is good, but the bread isn't the best. But since this is India, this is probably the best burger you're going to get in Bangalore (and several other cities).
As for sides, the mashed potatoes are very good. The fries are also cooked well. The cheese rolls were a little weird - I'd skip those and save space for your meal.
Like someone else said, the cheesecake isn't cheesecake as most westerners would think of - it's more like a whipped cream cake with a very light, airy texture. I'd try something else.