There's a certain prestige that comes with the perfect steak restaurant. Think sumptuously comfortable seating, a sophisticated but inviting atmosphere and a flawless menu, highlighting the simple beauty of a butcher's work.The Cut & Craft in York nails this brief and more, offering a timeless setting to enjoy its carefully crafted menu of locally-sourced cuts and seasonal sides, in the heart of this historic city.
Let's start with the location; you'll find The Cut & Craft in St. Sampsons Square, a beautiful spot which benefits from the heritage architecture York is so known for. As the brand's flagship, this is where The Cut & Craft journey first started, and it still has a special place in the team's heart to this day.
Inside, you can expect stylish, contemporary interiors underpinned by a rich colour palette and atmospheric lighting. We particularly like the look of the statement bar, distressed copper walls and seasonal, dried flower installations. Both of the moment and timeless, it's a great place for a romantic dinner, special occasion or get together with best friends.
Of course, the best reason to visit a premium steak house is the food, and the team say their menus took years of research to create and work with an in-house master butcher to ensure every dish is perfect. The menu kicks off with a selection of small plates such as roasted wild mushrooms mixed within a rich truffle cream sauce, alongside pulled beef and provolone bon bons, and smoked burrata with baby gem, kimchi, pine nuts and herb dressing.
As for the premium steak cuts, diners can choose between fillet steak, ribeye, sirloin, rump and t-bone with sauces like chimichurri, bone marrow gravy and blue cheese. There's also some fantastic-sounding burgers on offer, prepared daily by the master butcher, including the Forest Beef Burger with two beef patties, grilled mushroom and mozzarella cheese, caramelised onions, crispy onions, tomato, gherkin, rocket and truffle aioli.