The Beef Restaurant & Pub

Mar 29th, 2024

This was one of the worst restaurants I've ever eaten at. I ordered wine, it tasted very old. I asked to try the other brand, equally awful. I said I didn't want the wine and asked for a mixed drink instead. No problem. We each ordered French onion soup. It was as if it was made with dried minced onion and was gelatinous in texture. Not good. I ordered an 8oz demonico while my partner ordered the prime rib. Both were poorly seasoned, we make better steaks at home. I was shocked to see the bill of $115! They made me pay for the wine I didn't drink and, well it was just am awful meal. Not to mention it wasn't a very clean restaurant. I suggest finding a franchise steakhouse in lieu of this disaster.
Mar 20th, 2024

I came to The Beef with a coworker on a work trip and found it via Google search. It was an excellent choice! The service was fantastic, food was great, and the pricing was surprisingly affordable. It's a perfect spot for business travelers keeping an eye on their budgets. We had the 6oz filet mignon and the baked haddock. The only "con" was a 20 minute wait while we could see open tables. That was a bit confusing, but we had a beer in the bar area while we waited. Not an inconvenience. Parking: Parking is behind the building and is a very small lot. It seems to be shared among surrounding businesses. There is also street parking nearby.
Feb 24th, 2024

There has been so much hype for this place over the years and I wanted so badly to love it but I just dont get it. I love a local spot, try to support only local restaurants as much as possible, but this just confused me. Why does everyone say it is so good? Is it just nostalgia? You enter into a lively bar area. Looks like any townie bar. Host was lovely - she seated us quickly and was very nice. Decor is dark, low ceilings and looks like it was done decorated by someones grandmother once and never touched again. I suppose its nostalgia for a moment in time - basement club feel maybe - but it all looks a bit run down. Our server was fine but kind of rushed and we felt like he didnt listen to us. Menu is quite small but I love a place that knows what they do well- the problem is, it wasnt done well. French onion soup isnot French onion soup and had a really weird texture and not much flavor. The cheese was in the soup not just on top and it was more like Campbells golden onion soup. It tasted like the onions werent cooked down enough. Steak temp was as requested but had no flavor. They are called The Beef but the beef wasnt anything special. Chicken was swimming in butter and the plates were greasy. Everything needed salt or was super salty. Cocktails were mediocre. The cost was well over $100 for 2 people and we wished that we were happier considering the cost. It just all feels dated in a bad way. I love old school but it has to taste good! Kinda wish we had just gone across the street for good pizza at Paul & Sons. Likely wont be back.
Mar 21st, 2024

Fantastic atmosphere, Fantastic Food, Fantastic staff. Good luck in your job Wonderful French Onion soup unbelievable
Feb 5th, 2024