Located in Nueva Andalucia, this restaurant truly is a hidden gem. Walking into the restaurant we were surrounded by candles, wine glasses and a rustic décor which set the scene for a perfect evening.
The wine menu was one with a difference, it was displayed on a wooden slate against the wall, with the wine listings and the actual bottles, which we thought was very original. We were greeted straight away by the hostess, with an upbeat and friendly attitude she asked us whether we wanted to be seated inside or outside. As much as we loved the look of the inside, the outside of the restaurant grabbed our attention. Candlelit lanterns and wine bottles decorated the tables, and each chair was provided with a blanket which we loved. As the evening grew darker the already wonderful atmosphere grew as the lights filled the terrace.
Our drink orders were taken and we opted for a glass of Sauvignon Blanc with a drink from the cocktail menu which was difficult to choose. We went with a ‘Bootylicious,’ chosen purely for the name, but our taster was very pleased with their choice, and commented that it tasted just like juice, so this could be dangerous if you forget there’s actually alcohol in it and easily knock back 4 or 5.
Bread and butter was brought out to us with a homemade Chimichurri sauce which was polished off in an instant. This was shortly followed by a trio of sausages: Chorizo, Chistorra and a Cumberland, all were very juicy and tasty. We then had Pork Belly Ribs which had a great flavour and didn’t contain any bones. All of the starter portions were very generous, yet manageable.
The hostess came out to us and presented us with a platter of the steaks they served, explaining which was which. We were very surprised at this, yet agreed it was a lovely touch.
Our mains were brought out to us not too shortly afterwards. We tasted a Salmon fillet served with mash potatoes, our tasters loved the crispy skin, and the fact there was not a single bone in the whole fillet. The creamy, herby mash potato complimented this perfectly. A homemade cheeseburger was our next try. The juicy burger – which we were told was cooked in the beef drippings – was served on top of a relish sauce, accompanied by a generous portion of seriously chunky triple cooked chips. If this doesn’t make you sound full already, there’s more. A very large Rib Eye Steak was presented, again served with the chunky triple cooked chips. One bite into the steak and the taste exploded in our mouths, both of us wouldn’t usually have chosen a steak but were extremely glad we tried this, we only wished we weren’t too full to eat it all. Our final main was a large portion of mac n cheese. We agreed that this matched the rustic theme of the restaurant, and again, although it’s not something we would have usually chosen in a restaurant, it was very, very tasty.
All of the portion sizes were very generous, and the prices very reasonable. The menu had a great range of food for both meat lovers and non meat lovers.
Dessert was then offered to us, and although we were already cradling our food babies, we couldn’t say no. The cheeseboard was well presented and had a great range from Brie to Blue Cheese, and sides such as chutney and honey. We were then served a Vanilla and Cadbury Crunchy Ice Cream with Hot Chocolate Sauce which the waitress described as ‘simple yet delicious,’ and that it was. In fact, our tasters were fighting over the bowl!
Our tasters were extremely happy they got to try this restaurant out, and both agreed they would come back again and bring family and friends. With the beautiful atmosphere, extremely friendly and efficient service, great food, you can’t go wrong.
To reserve a table at Porterhouse Grill call +34 952 905 017 or email eat@porterhousegrill.es. Open Monday to Saturday from 5.30pm.
