Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Colchester in Colchester - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Very slow service, a couple large parties and a bottomless brunch at 8pm (?) meant staff were run ragged. Food was very slow to come out, steak was not cooked to how it had been requested and I heard other customers complaining the same. Steaks mainly cooked well done so if thats you like then Middletons will be for you. Restaurant extremely loud so couldn’t hear each other very well. Gents toilet was also flooded with buckets from urinals overflowing. Despite informing staff, the toilets were kept open and water was pouring into the hallway area. Disappointing.

had a terrible bottleless brunch for a stag night tonight! toilets were over flowing from urinals and stepping in your own wee. waiter was rude. manager tired her best to rectify everything but just wasn’t enough as food was rubbish and didn’t end paying for anything. it really ruined our night! now in turtle bay being looked after!

I had a truly fantastic evening at Middletons in Colchester! The service was impeccable, thanks especially to young Sarah, whose knowledge of allergens was incredibly helpful and reassuring. It made our dining experience so much more comfortable and enjoyable. The chef deserves a special mention as well—the fillet steak was cooked to perfection, absolutely spot on! I couldn’t recommend this place more for anyone looking for a wonderful dining experience. Hats off to the team at Middleton for making our evening so special! ---

Great service. Staff very friendly and attentive. Steak was cooked to perfection. I highly recommended the new crushed potato's, these potato's were the best I've ever tried. Also the peppercorn sauce was nice and peppery.

5 stars for the the food and service! The food was extremely tasty, good quality meat and the sweet potato fries were amazing! The only thing I would say is that they had only 2 waiting staff the whole evening, who were brilliant and very attentive. I would argue that having 2 floor staff for an evening shift is not acceptable, you could tell that the employees were stressed and rushed off their feet where they had to look after a large amount of tables. This should not be acceptable middletons! I will be returning as the food was excellent, although I hope with more floor staff in the future please look after your staff!

Visited with a group of 13 and whilst the food was good the service was so very slow, which was frustrating as we were the only ones in the restaurant the majority of the time. Even when another table did come in it was only a 2. We were there for two and half hours in total, which for a lunch is way too long. We did have 2 courses, but the majority of people had the same items off the saver set menu. We've visited other local restaurants with the same group on a lunch and never had this much delay. People were getting stressed by the end about how late back they would be. As mentioned, the food, when it came, was actually very nice but we won't hurry back due to the poor service levels.

Very good experience on our last hunt for steak on a Saturday evening. We’d visited other Middletons before and they’re usually good value for money. 18oz T bone was excellent. 16oz Ribeye was very good, although it didn’t feel or taste like a ribeye, but rather a rump. In any case, it was good, very tasty. Wine also to our liking. Service 100%, but not keen on having the “optional” service charge automatically added. Maybe I’m old school. Recommended though.

Good food and service 👌 The only down side is the noise of people shouting over each other. Saw a few people leave due to that.

Lovely family lunch for four of us. All of the steaks were fantastic. Cooked to perfection. Desserts were also great. Fabulous service.

Served by Tom and Dan. They were brilliant guys, would come here just to see them. Delicious bottomless brunch, would come again.

Very nice food, great service. The staff were approachable and alert.

Monday evening 8.30 very quiet which is expected. All tables around us have not been cleared from the previous customers. Can't fault food or the service

Always great service. Sarah is amazing . 👏

Great service, our host was fantastic and really made us feel welcome. The food was great, the only disappointing but was the macaroni cheese which just appeared to be a bowl of wet sauce with very little pasta. The steak was perfect, great portion sizes and we also received a discount with our BlueLight card. Thank you ☺️

Absolutely recommend this place. Nice staff. Nice atmosphere. Delicious food and drinks

Booked for a birthday dinner but left so disappointed, I really can’t believe this place brought the Karen out in me but it was awful. The older front of house/manager who seated us and took our drink order was less than friendly to say the least, then she ended up ignoring us for the rest of the night? Had to catch someone to finally take our order, then the order took more than an hour to arrive. It was only after this hour that a younger man seemed to take over for our table and ask if we needed any drinks in the meantime. He obviously made the effort after realising how long we had been waiting and we just wished he had served us from the start. Food is mediocre at best, I decided to go here instead of Miller and Carter and boy do I regret it. Bad vibes all round, wouldn’t recommend unless you like to pay too much for a long wait and underwhelming steak.

Great bottomless brunch with the good service. Sarah was particularly attentive and friendly. Would go definitely go again.

We came for bottomless brunch on a Sunday, we were really well looked after and really speedy service for drinks orders and being served- can’t recommend it enough. Special thanks to Sarah for a great afternoon!

Food amazing and services from Tom is gold star

Great value set lunch, food was superb, service excellent. We had vouchers and although 1 had an issue, Sarah sorted it out easily enough. Just about to book for the Friday night steak special!

Lovely steak dinner and great service

We waited a long time for service. Drinks orders took a long time. The food was fine but not top quality. We didn't order desert as we had taken too long with the service and had a concert to get to.

We went on a Sunday afternoon, around 1400, and despite it being very quiet in there, we were offered the absolutely worst table, right by the door. It was completely baffling as to why the server would do that. Anyway, once we had a better table, we sat down and were given menus and then sat there for 15 minutes before anyone came back to us. No offer of drinks or mention of specials. The food did arrive and was very good but then when we got the bill we saw that an 'optional' service charge had been added already, the cheek of it. Really just wanted out of there by then, so paid up and left.

Liam and Andrea were both great at our bottomless brunch, Andrea recognised us from our visit last year and was very welcoming

We were disappointed with our food,it was Luke warm,could hardly see the lamb on our roast dinner,most of it was just fat,we asked for more meat to be told no more lamb and offered beef or turkey so opted for beef which was really tough .the cheese board was disappointing too few crackers 2 small pieces of cheddar and small pieces of blue cheese,few grapes but where they were taken of the stalk it was black and small bit of chutney,first time there and wouldn't go back but that's our opinion..

Excellent steak, friendly service.

Went for my friends bottomless birthday brunch, called ahead to say we may be running 5-10 minutes late. When we arrived 8 minutes past our reservation they had given our table away and then said the table was not ready. Our first drink order was not taken for 30 minutes and food was 45 minutes. When our first drink arrived, one of the drinks was spilt over the table and one of my friends. They also then spilt one of the second drinks. We only had 4 drinks in the entire time, they did give us a free glass of Prosecco at the beginning for the mixup and then again at the end when we had said we had only had 3 drinks at this point. The food was very good, but the service could’ve definitely been better especially at brunch time on a Saturday (busiest time) it seemed as there was only 2 people working on the bar. When we brought this up with the server he said that it wasn’t his fault (which it isn’t) but better management needs to happen. We did have to repeatedly get up and go to the bar to get the servers attention. Overall, I believe it is a good restaurant but a bottomless brunch is not for everyone. Booking is under Graham-Gordon. I have been told it will be taken up with management , feel free to contact. Will not be coming back here. We did speak to the table next to us before we left and they advised they were also having the same issue.

Sarah and our waiter were so amazing looking after us for our bottomless brunch, couldn’t have asked for better service! Drinks and food were brilliant even my vegan burger was delicious :D

We had a lovely meal. A great choice of menu and staff couldnt do enough to help.

Your service is lovely, it just adds a plus with your fantastic food. Everything was excellent and we are definitely coming back!

Hot food and great drinks. Came for brunch and returned for a full meal. Two ladies in normal clothes were excellent sorry we didn't get your names.

Went there last night for some bottomless brunch and the drinks and food were lovely! But the service was absolutely awful! I’ve never met a manager so rude in my life. Would never come here again because of the way we were spoken to by the waitress/manager. He’s a absolute tosser

great value fixed price menu before 6:30pm on weekdays - although bear in mind the mains are smaller than the ones on the usual menu. had the minute steak + a cheesecake, and was so full by the end. service also lovely

Food is always delicious and the staff are always so lovely and kind. My partner and I often come here by ourselves or with friends and family and it’s always such a good experience!

Very average food at premium prices. Steak undercooked, sauce was like water, limp slap and a raw, cold, half tomato. Wouldn't recommend and won't be going again.

We walked in with no booking and Dan accommodated us no problem. There was no full rack of ribs on the menu but he sorted it out and we were served a full rack of ribs. My 16oz rib-eye steak was cooked to perfection. Best steak I've eaten. Definitely will be returning.

The team were really good, very welcoming and friendly. They made us feel valued.

"Potatoes were cold and replaced. Beef Wellington overcooked and discount applied. Service was good, Food was nice but overpriced for what it was. Would not rush back if I'm being honest."

Lovely food, however too cramped almost on top of one another. Interior is a bit scruffy looking also. This fad of Bottomless Brunches all restaurants seem to be doing will bite them in the end. We had to wait at the front door while the restaurant literally poured 10 to 12 very drunk females screeching at the top of their voices out of the door. Not something you want to encounter when you have come for a quiet dinner and spend upwards of £120. Please sort that out, or you will lose custom.

Had the roast beef as previously was a lovely lunch, but this time the beef was very chewy and I was unable to eat the beef.

Lovely food staff really friendly and fun enjoyed our meal will be back

Always a great experience in Middletons Colchester Service great

Will 100% be back the servers were amazing! Cocktails were consistent and the food was amazing

The place was nice, I've only given 3 star because steak wasn't available in a steak restaurant I had a vegan burger, it wasn't the best but then it was vegan and I'm not even vegan I don't know why I even picked it lol,

The Sunday roast is the best in Colchester 🙌. The staff are brilliant and super helpful. 1400hrs Sunday 4th Feb 2024

Very enjoyable time was had hear. Food was great staff were very accomadating we have a 1 yesr old and they where great with her.couldnt fault them at all.

Booked this restaurant for my 60th birthday and was looking forward to a steak. Unfortunately due to a problem no steak. Chose another dish which was really nice. Food there is amazing. Only downside was the service, waited ages for the food and was only once asked if we wanted drinks.

We had an OK experience but found the meat on the Sunday Roast substandard. The portion was very sparse and the beef tough. To make matters worse when mentioning to the waiter regarding the left over beef his comment was 'I know when we have it in the staff room it's the same'

Great food and so much more than just steak. It was a little noisey and people kept leaving the door open to the smoking area making it chilly

Had a great steak lunch here, rib eye cooked to perfection great chips and spot on peppercorn sauce. Dessert was also delicious. Great service

The food was very tasty, the service was excellent and we had a great time. Can’t fault at all and great value for money

Warm and friendly welcome. Food and drink quality was excellent. Large, noisy party meant the staff were spending most of their time keeping them topped up with food and drink. That meant we felt a bit ignored and struggled to get the attention of staff.

My visit to Middletons took place at 18:00 on a weeknight. It was quiet as expected. The food was fair. I had a rump steak, greens and dauphinoise potato. The steak was ordinary at best. To follow, I ordered roulade with cream but got ice cream. The table wasn't particularly clean, which was annoying. During the meal, a waiter came and asked me if everything was okay. Of course, he did that just when I had a mouthful of food and so didn't get an answer. That is the one thing that is guaranteed to get you a less-than-stellar review.

Good food, but was cold when we got there and we preordered to find out they didn't have what I wanted when we arrived.

I had steak with dauphinoise potatoes, peppercorn sauce and a side of onion rings. The meal was delicious and one of the best I've had in a restaurant. Dessert was lemon roulade with ice cream, very light and extremely delicious. The manager, Sarah, was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Fantastic service from the moment we walked in the door. Food was amazing and the atmosphere was really relaxed

Was welcomed very fast, and took to our table, drinks came fast so did our food, the young man who was looking after us was very nice, and recommend the beaf welton for my son, And was amazing 👌👌

Very friendly service. Went for a birthday occasion and had a lovely experience. Food was great and reasonably priced

really nice waiters, accommodating our carnivore and low carb diet. Juiciest burger ever.

Amazing food and very friendly service. Will definitely be back.

Food very good, the staff helpful, welcoming and friendly. The white chocolate and lemon roulade was absolutely delicious! It was a very cold evening and we sat near the front window so everytime the door opened we got hit by a blast of cold air which I found uncomfortable. I would recommend sitting elsewhere during the winter months.

Not sure about the 10% service charge would much prefer to give a tip for service received

Service was excellent, we never had empty glasses. The drinks selection was great and the cocktails were delicious. Main meal was a good size and good quality. This was the second time we have been to the Middletons brunch and we will definitely be returning.

Beautiful Steak , great service , Ladies Toilet was out of action , but no sign at bottom of stairs to say so , walked upstairs only to walk down again

Excellent service and the food was amazing! Went for my partners birthday and they brought him a treat at the end of our meal which was really appreciated!

Excellent service from professional staff always welcoming, really good menu choice , food excellent

Had a beautiful meal with my girlfriend for her birthday Steak was lovely Starters were great And the server Tom was the best, funny, witty and charismatic, great evening thank you

Went for birthday lunch excellent food service and value for money staff very good too

Recommend tom the waiter held us with the up most respect and service unlike the rest of the staffwalking around like lost dogs!! Vote for TOM!!!

Staff and service were excellent. Always a nice place to eat.

Very slow service, then a service charge added to the bill. Table who arrived after us got served before. Took over an over to have a main meal only. Food was average.

This was the seventh consecutive new year we have been to this restaurant and it was as good as it was the first time, staff were brilliant, food up to its highest standards, and although it was energetic and loud it was not uncomfortable. A great night. Thanks.

Lovely afternoon with friends. The quality of the food and drinks was very good, however, a greater choice for the bottomless brunch menu would enhance the experience. The service was fantastic.

Great lunch at Middletons. Staff are really fantastic- friendly and efficient but don’t rush you.

Très bon accueil ,service et repas.je recommande la viande.

Tom was the best waiter! Such a lovely guy and was very attentive

We had chateau briand ,this was fabulous, cooked perfectly. Had greens Dauphinouse potato and greens as sides, brilliant.

3 of us had burgers and 1 had the Sunday roast. We all enjoyed the food. Service was very good.

Lovely place to go for bottomless brunch. Good food and good service. Little noisy at times but to be expected on a Friday evening. Great value, would recommend!

Good food at reasonable price. Great service from friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble.

Cocktails were great and service had higher expectations for food tho,my steak was over cooked

I was disapointed with the quality of the food. The service was great.

I had booked a table for 7 for lunch. From the moment we entered, the staff were pleasant, attentive, and efficient. The food was the best yet, and we would all like to pass on our thanks to the chefs (particularly for the excellent blue steak!). The house wine was perfectly acceptable, and flowed appropriately. Our thanks to all for such a pleasant meal.

Excellent and professional service by all members of staff that we dealt with, food was outstanding ( clean plates all round ) starters, mains & dessert and drinks and coffees.

Bit too noisy but expected as Christmas party get togethers,

Great meals, steak was cooked perfectly as ordered. Was very noisy but it was during the bottomless brunch time of the day and this was advertised when I booked so it was to be expected. But I would definitely go agee we in for a meal.

Disappointed !! Asked for 10oz fillet medium to well done it came out med rare Fillet with mixed grill was cold and more solid fat than meat Both meals went back and were re-plated and came back a lot better but by then the damage had been done We will not be returning and all in all it took the shine off my 60th birthday celebration

The service was brilliant even tho they were very busy, they were very helpful and made the evening go smoothly

Over all we were not impressed with our visit last night. Firstly I booked the festive menu for our ‘mums night out’ also it was our friends birthday. A few days before I thought oh we haven’t had to pre order maybe we don’t need to. Fast forward to ordering I asked if we could order from the set menu as it’s a festive booking. We were then told because there was 5 of us and there rule to have a Christmas set menu is 6 people we were not sent a pre order form. I found this shocking. What an utterly stupid rule. So we were all very surprised and then had to look at the normal menu. When on the set menu we were getting 2 courses for £26 and a lot of just your mains were £22 minimum we were very disappointed as you can imagine we hadn’t planned for this extra expense. It may not seem a lot to you but all of us being mums at Christmas time it was a lot more then wanting to spend. We then ordered off the main menu. 5 minutes later the waiter came over I couldn’t have my burger as they had ran out of buns at 6pm on a Saturday. So I then ordered a Spanish grill. Food came out. And my meal was wrong being a Middletons grill which was steak and I had ordered chicken. I then had to wait 10/15mins to get my dinner when everyone else at the table ate. Now the manageress was very apologetic and to be honest she was so lovely for all of the issues that happened that night and i got a free drink for it. But the evening had already been tainted. I just think if your offering festive menu and allowing bookings it shouldn’t matter the table size, what if we were just a small company? Being penalised for our numbers. The end bill was a hell of a lot more then we were expecting because of this.

Good food and a very good price for the set menu and good options.

Staff were really attentive and helpful. It was very noisy, but it was Christmas so to be expected. Would have preferred a round table then we could have heard each other better.

Fantastic Christmas lunch with colleagues at Middletons yesterday. We ate from the Festive set menu (which was great value) and every dish was well cooked and delicious. Service couldn't have been better - staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. Highly recommend.

Food was very nice. Service was SO slow. We had pre-ordered. Only a table of 5 people and starters took 50 minutes. My friend ordered Christmas pudding and it was VERY small. Hardly seemed good value for money. Steak was very nice though well cooked and really nice chips

The food was really nice but quite pricey. Unfortunately the service was not great. Staff are very friendly and kind but the wait time for anything was very long. They were busy but lots of staff around not doing alot.

Lovely staff very helpful beef was abit tough but offered to change my meat and discounted my meal

Very loud, food slow. Food was ok, drinks too strong

Excellent food I had a range of starters, the chateaubriand and a wide variety of desserts. The steak was excellent and cooked as wanted. The sauces were divine and would highly recommend the peppercorn sauce. The only let down was wait times but the overall service was amazing.

Very good! Had bottomless brunch, good value, drinks tasted nice, wide variety and very quick service.

Staff were very attentive and catered for are every need.

Good experience. But difficult to book. Confusing to book on-line. Colchester restaurant never answered their phone. Lunchtime menu was great.