The Ox

This is the best steak I have ever had (so far). I have searched ‘best restaurant in Bristol’ and chosen the result of Timeout offers. There are several choices it recommends, and I narrowed down the one near city centre. Then, the OX was there. It was not easy to find the restaurant because it is located on the basement of Commercial Rooms. If you face it, the OX is on the left hand side with its menu on the ground floor. The stairs to the entrance is behind their menu. Based on the recommendation and comments, my boyfriend and I ordered 12oz Sirloin (350g) in medium rare. The steak is delicious with fabulous marbling. We all agree it is the best steak we ever had. Highly recommended. Worth coming Bristol for this steak.

I decided to take the other half here for a date night (he LOVES steak!) and I’m definitely glad I did!
The restaurant has an old fashioned styling inside. Leather chairs, bookcases, you know the drill — a lot like the cocktail bars it is a ‘sister’ to. The staff are open and relaxed and very knowledgeable… The service was great.
We took advantage of the BYOB special offer on a Tuesday and took our own bottle of red (£5 corkage). The mister ordered steak but I must admit I’ve never fully appreciated steak so despite being in a steak restaurant I ordered the burger!
Both meals were lovely… The Boyf said it was the best steak he’d ever had, cooked to perfection and loved the chips cooked three times. He also liked that he got steak and chips… Simply that, no unwanted extras! My burger was so good… Ever so slightly pink in the middle, proper bun, nice chips :-)
At £30 for his meal and £15 for mine, it is a little pricey but you definitely get what you pay for and I’d recommend The Ox to steak lovers everywhere!

Spectacular, First Rate Steakhouse. Brilliant. And, the staff knows how to deliver a First Rate experience. All without having to wear a suit! My new favorite restaurant in all of the UK — tucked away in a basement. A must do.

I know it’s a big claim, but I’d go as far as to say this place is Bristol’s best restaurant!
Run by the team behind The Milk Thistle and Hyde & Co, The Ox is hidden away under The Commercial Rooms and it’s nothing short of beautiful-​dark wood panelling, soft lighting, tonnes of taxidermy and most importantly-​amazing food and drink!
I’ve been for their early bird deal before (6oz Rump Steak, chips, sauce and a glass of wine for £12.50 between 5 – 7) but visited last night for a «proper fancy» celebratory dinner and it blew my socks off!
Definitely not one for veggies, the menu is meat heavy (the clues in the name!) I opted for soft shell crab with chilli mayo to start, followed by 10oz Steak Bavette with chips, Bernaise and a side of deep fried cauliflower, and we shared a dessert of Chocolate Delice with Salted Caramel ice cream and peanut crumble. Everything was cooked to perfection, presented beautifully and just downright marvellous but the pudding… well let’s just say I’ll be badgering them on Twitter for their recipe for salted caramel ice cream!
Totally worth a visit for a special occasion-​amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere!