Porters Steakhouse in Southampton

Riannon and Ash were so lovely and attentive - really amazing service from the second we walked in the door. We came with a small dog and they were so lovely to her also! Food was incredible, portions amazing. Really great service with an allergy on our table too. Great jokes in the food service - well done girls!!

Great place, brought the wrong tinder date though. She was annoying and ate all the chocolates, I even sat on one and she still stole it. Might have to buy some on the way home but the uber driver is being annoying and she thinks I’m going back for coffee, hilarious considering you stole my chocolate.

Our server, Jack, was very helpful and attentive. Making our anniversary dinner even more enjoyable. Dinner was perfect, we will be returning!

Food was phenomenal and the service was great, highly recommend! We had steak and fries which were both cooked amazingly!

Great food, atmosphere and very friendly service from Ash and Jack. The steaks were delicious and a good wine list available.

Brilliant service by Noel. Shared his knowledge well. The food is exceptional and the wines on offer are well worth trying.

As always, a fantastic restaurant. The food was incredible and the service by Ash that night was friendly and extremely professional. She was a joy to talk to and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommended ❤️

Noel was absolutely amazing! Very attentive and helpful. He knew a lot about the menu and we had a lovely meal. Thank you for an amazing night Noel, we will be coming back.

Loved the aged Tomahawk steak! Shared with my wife. Lily was a lovely host for the evening so thank you very much 😊. Would recommend for couples looking for lovely night out

Amazing Ash was great Food was good as expected We will definitely be back Thanks Ash for your recommendation and your service

Everything good, good atmosphere. Good personnel and nice music. Thanks I don't know what to write, but I have to reach 100

Important to state we’ve been here many times before and the quality and service has gone down over this period, however last night was terrible. We travel from Salisbury to go specifically to the restaurant spending money on hotels and of course the food. Last couple of times we’ve noticed the service dip and last night we were taken to our table by the “acting manager” who explained they were short staffed and annoyed the owner had given too many staff holiday. Took ages to bring us the menu, ask us for drinks. We weren’t shown the special board until we asked as she “presumed we wouldn’t want it” which in fact we did. Acting manager kept making comments about the staffing issue to us which we didn’t need to know nor care about. Food came out and was very good, the chef is clearly great. Finished our steak and asked if we wanted sweet. We’ve ALWAYS had cheese and wine for sweet, at least 8 occasions so asked if we could wait until we ordered it as we were full from good food. That was no problem and asked to simply call them over when ready, which we did. Waitress (our 4th of the night) came over and explained she worked next door in the cheese restaurant and spent 2/3 minutes taking our cheese order recommending some for us. We then ordered more wine to compliment the cheese for when it came. 20 minutes later, no cheese and acting manager comes over and says “sorry, you can’t have any cheese as next door are too busy.” We politely said we were frustrated but could we see the dessert menu and told the kitchen was soon closing. It short, two more members of staff came over to explain the situation so clearly no communication had taken place. Then, the owner came over clearly looking for confrontation and was aggressive and confrontational in her communication to us. She was really goading my wife who we were there for her 50th birthday. We tried to explain the situation but said we had never had cheese before and that we were lying. Also, completely blaming her staff for the mistake and saying they were incompetent. My wife asked her to stop being so rude to us and she said to us she didn’t have to take how rude we were being!! We said just get us the bill and she continued to confront us. It was disgusting that an owner of the business was so rude, aggressive and confrontational and also prepared to throw her staff under the bus. We paid over £200.00 for the meal including the tip for the waitress and waiter who served us and were good in their service and the chef. As we were leaving I thanked those two for this service but explained their boss had blamed them and was confrontational and she came over to me again ready to go again!! I walked out. We noticed little things like dress code of staff, promptness, language used, body language over last couple of visits and it felt like the service of a cafe not a restaurant that does produce such high quality food in a lovely setting. All we wanted was some understanding and empathy and we’d have got on with it all but the owners attitude was nothing short of disgusting. Previous visits have meant some of our friends won’t go back but we went last night on our long term experiences but never again. Please go back to your old ways, including smart uniform not crocs and sports wear, this may sound petty but your food and the beautiful place it’s served in deserves better. As for the owner, her communication and attitude was shocking.

We were served with Toni who gave us excellent service. She was friendly and very attentive throughout our time at porters steakhouse. She made our experience effortless! The food was also exceptional and definitely worth the price. We will definitely be going again! Thank you.

We come regularly to this restaurant and we have never EVER experienced such a horrible service. They insisted we didn't have a reservation when we arrived, once we showed the guy our confirmation he said it was probably a problem with the system and proceeded to sit us on the worst table (tgere were several available), it wobbled so much our cutlery fell on the floor, the same guy that couldn't find the reservation said he would fix it but never did, we called another waiter and he held the table in place with some cards. Drinks took 25 min to arrive, food 45 just for the starters… they apologised but there wasn't that many people eating, never had such bad service before, staff was slow and spending too much time explaining things that were unnecessary, probably very inexperienced ..Meat came overcooked and we just couldn't eat fast enough to leave. Probably my last time eating here, such a shame because I used to love the place

Great lunch time menu choice, nicely presented and very tasty. Our waitress was Ash who was lovely, very welcoming friendly and polite, also knowledgeable with the wine menu. Service brilliant, not rushed . Would recommend and definitely return.

Liam and the girl (didn’t catch her name sorry) were both very attentive and friendly. The food was amazing and I was even brought out a birthday brownie at the end of our meal which was very thoughtful.

We came here for a bday dinner and had unbelievable service from Melissa, Tiegan & Camilla!! Steak was cooked to perfection and even surprised us with a little bday treat. Would definitely go back Xx

Amazing service and food, were served free prosecco for our anniversary!! Liam was absolutely wonderful at taking care of us and the food was cooked perfectly, not too long wait time either. A bit pricey but lovely for a special occasion.

Have just had the most amazing Sunday lunch for Mother’s Day with my husband and 1 year old son. The food was incredible and the service and atmosphere was lovely. Our waitress Pati was so accommodating and made us feel really welcome. Will definitely be back again!

Booked here for a solo Mothers Day lunch. The food was delicious and the staff were very helpful and friendly. I had Liam serving me, and he couldn't have been more helpful. Eating solo can be quite daunting but felt completely relaxed during the whole meal due to his friendly manner. Thank you.

Liam provided an excellent service, was very helpful with my questions about the menu, the food was amazing and came out really fast.

This is the best roast in Southampton! The food is always great and the portions don’t hold back. The cauliflower cheese gets a an extra shout out, I would defo recommend to anyone!

Delicious Sunday roast, wonderful pudding options and excellent customer service from Pat! Would definitely recommend!

A lovely experience great service & fantastic food, from the moment we arrived we were made a fuss of, great advice & service from our lovely waitress Tiegan.

The only bad part was that they ran out of the shared ribs! :( other than that, our experience was lovely. Josh was so lovely and made our experience as amazing as it was. Will be back again. Thank you x

Lovely Steak and pigs cheek. Service was top notch, Pati was fantastic and couldn’t do enough to accommodate our evening. Even got a brownie as it was my birthday.

Great food , great staff , Pati and Camilla , great service and good fun. Will definitely recommend Porters , every dish was exceptional, especially the beef short rib . Thank you all for a great night .

Easily our favourite restaurant in Southampton. Never had a bad meal and lovely settings. Recommend the arranchini balls to start and beef rib or roast dinner!! 10/10 every time

Nice quiet place for dinner. Great steak and wine selection. Value for money. Amazing service and really friendly staff.

The first time I visited Porters back in September I was amazed at how good the food was, and unfortunately I forget to pass on this by reviewing it on Tripadviser. My wife and I returned again last week, and actually thought this time was better, as such we convinced my parents and my sister and her partner to go this week, and yet again the food was fabulous, the service of the highest quality, even down to being recognised when we walked in the door. I genuinely think that they have the best roast potatoes of any restaurant (My wife and I argue over who does the best roast potatoes, this now has a third option) the quality and cooking is great, with a lovely mix of quality and quantity. The service is amazing very helpful, a lovely mix of familiarity, humour and professionalism. I don't understand why anyone would go anywhere else on a Sunday for food, and I have to go back on another day to see how good they cook a steak.

The food here is delicious! The steak is cooked perfectly. The chunky style chips are crispy and fluffy. Staff can’t do enough for you!

Was great service and amazing steak, served by lovely Tiegan, very nice friendly staff will definitely be coming here again :)

I been here a few times now and I love it and I can’t forget Liam amazing guy I asked him what I should pick and he gave me his true opinion so in my opinion give Liam a fu**** raise and all the other...

Out waitress Pati was really friendly and attentive to our needs, made us feel relaxed. The venue at Southampton was relaxing, the food was 5 star and the atmosphere warm and relaxing. Would definitely recommend.

Went for valentines dinner and the atmosphere was perfect for a date night. My partner and I were served by a man called Josh and he was so attentive. He wasn't over our shoulder but was always there if we needed something. We didn't have...

It’s was amazing, steak was well cooked and delicious. Josh was very welcoming and friendly, definitely coming back!!

Valentine’s Day Eve was the perfect excuse to come to Porters again, this time with my partner. Liam helped us find some lactose free options on the menu and kept the wine suitably topped up throughout the meal. We were initially sat near some people...

Amazing quality food and great customer service from Tiegan! I would definitely recommend to all my friends and family

Came here for valentines day, there was so much effort into making the place look beautiful, the food was amazing and the staff were lovely. Special thank you to Pati who served us today!

Fantastic roast beef with all the trimmings. Lovely venue and staff highly recommend. Will try the cocktails next time

Great birthday dinner. Service from Pati and Camilla was excellent. Fantastic food from Alex and Liam. Chef Liam definitely gone for the extra mile sharing the marinade recipe with my girlfriend 😊

Fantastic service lovely friendly staff and food was out of this world, Will definitely be coming back soon Thank you for making our night special

I highly recommend this restaurant.!We came here with the partner for a Birthday dinner. The restaurant was really nice and cosy. Alex and Camilla were very kind and welcoming. Dinner was brilliant! I had the best chicken burger ever!! Liam thank you again and thank...

Second visit to porters and it did not disappoint. We had seen on social media they were doing a beef short rib special and asked if they would do this for our reservation which they accommodated. Food was excellent , service was outstanding. Can’t wait...

An excellent atmosphere in a relaxed setting. Very attentive service, the quality of the food & drink was exceptional.

Very good really enjoyed our food & afternoon, the service was great drinks was lovely & atmosphere was great. Will definitely come again & recommend the restaurant x

Another wonderful Sunday lunch at Porters Steak House. We were served by Liam again and as always he was lovely, attentive, friendly and polite. Would definitely recommend eating here as not only is it a very pleasant atmosphere, the food is amazing.

Myself and my partner went for our anniversary, and can I just say wow. The atmosphere was quiet but delightful, and the food was fantastic. My partner is quite the picky eater and the Alex the head chef was happy to accommodate our requests, and...

Amazing food, beautifully presented and served with great humour and friendliness. Definitely coming back here! Ellis & Liam were super friendly and accommodating.

The service for the night was excellent and the staff were extremely attentive. For the price of the steak, I would expect something much better. The cut was worse than a regular Tesco Sirloin and the preparation was adequate. Dessert was great and the setting...

We came here for my birthday , and it was amazing. We were served by Liam and Camilla , who were welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere was great and the food was even better, cooked perfectly to order. The table even came with balloons and...

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Porters Steakhouse with our two children, we were served by Ellis and Pati who made sure our every need was catered for. The food was a solid 10/10 and the service impeccable. We would 100% come back...

Great food. Great staff. Great presentation. Great music, which is rare. Ellis was serving us terrifically. As did all the staff who helped. Terrific service. Super friendly. 10/10

Lovley food and great service. Explained the menu in full and very attentive to our requests. Served my Pati and Ellis who were great.

Great service, friendly staff. Lovely steak cooked as requested. Served by Pati whom was attentive and gave advice on menu and which steak to have. Impressed. Would definitely go again.

After my first experience I would have rated this 5 stars. After visiting twice more I've noticed a severe lack of consistency in food and service. All 3 times have been very different experiences. I think given the price of this place, you would expect...

Incredible food. Such tender steak. Lovely service from all especially Pati our server! Would recommend this to anyone who loves steak!

Fantastic friendly service from Liam. Great cocktails and sides. Steaks good quality, but unfortunately a little overcooked hence 4 stars. Mum went a day earlier and didn't have that problem so maybe just got unlucky. Overall would recommend.

Excellent service! The service team were clearly very busy, however we felt all our needs were tended to and more. JP and Liam were particularly great and we really appreciate how friendly and efficient they were. Also our food was amazing!

Josh was an absolutely amazing server. Food was amazing and he happily made us some mocktails as we don’t drink. Thanks Josh!

Great food and ambience. Excellent and friendly service throughout the evening from Josh and the rest of the team!

What an amazing Christmas Day at Porters! The food was absolutely top-notch. My husband and I shared everything and couldn’t fault a thing. Service from Camilla, Melissa, and Marzena was amazing too. They made our Christmas Day extra-special and we loved every minute. Thank you...

What a fantastic night! Camilla looked after us all evening and head chef Alex kept the great food coming out

The food from Southampton is fantastic and the service is excellent. I'll definitely come back and recommend it highly.

great pint of asahi poured by Pati and served by LJ, lovely christmas decor and staff. would come again

Really good experience visiting Porters. I’m not sure we were the best customers though. My wife spilled her drink over the table and floor, we were asking lots of questions about the food and asked for some of the food to be taken away with...

Great food as always and fantastic service by Pati. An impromptu lunch turns to be fabulous experience

Came for a Christmas dinner with work. Lovely evening. Pati took great care of us. Fab selection of cocktails!!

Thank you Pati, we had a lovely time and the food was great. The steak was perfect Really enjoyed the evening.

Nice place for our Christmas work do. Food was tasty and cocktails delicious. Paty was very attentive and keeping an eye on us all the time making sure we have everything we needed.

Incredible, from the exterior, warm welcome, attentive team - especially Tiegan who looked after us, professional and genuinely a really pleasant lady! And of course the outstanding food, we opted to share the Pork Cheek for starters followed by the hefty Tomahawk where we added...

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch at Porters. They must have an excellent chef as the beef was so tender and cooked to perfection. We were served by Liam and I must say what a very friendly, polite young man he is. Couldn’t fault anything...

Our first visit to Porters and certainly not our last! We visited for our anniversary meal and were treated so incredibly well with all the staff wishing us a Happy Anniversary and bringing us a complimentary glass of champagne which was so special. Josh was...

Great night out, great food and great service! Couldn’t have asked for much more, Josh was excellent and helped answer all our questions about the menu and made some great recommendations!

Lovely time as always. We were here for our anniversary and we’ve been several times before. Great service, friendly staff (Pati) and absolutely brilliant food! We will always keep coming back.

We had a lovely meal and the service was great! Pati looked after us well! We are not from around here but if visit again, we will definitely come back x

Exceptional food, with Camilla providing an exemplary level of hospitality and great, relaxed atmosphere.

What a lovely place! This is the first time I’ve been here and they have some of the best staff in Southampton by far. Super helpful, very friendly and accommodating. We went for the bottomless brunch which was amazing (the ribs and macaroni cheese are...

My wife and I have been to Porter's Southampton twice now and enjoyed excellent steaks accompanied by great wine with great service. The ribeye steak (medium rare) was succulent and perfectly cooked. The malbec wine was also excellent. Thanks to Patti and Katie who served...

Amazing roast & fantastic service! as always, everything about our afternoon was brilliant! Thank you!

Excellent. Great service and food. Pati and Ash were great. Will be back. Had the Tomahawk Need to make it 100 characters.

We had looked at hotels nearer the Hamble Marina but all were booked so we looked a little further away and found Porters Steakhouse. We booked in at 4pm and were shown to our room in a building at the back of the restaurant. The...

Good classic steak menu. Well presented dishes and friendly service from Katie. Not cheap and not much variety if you don’t like beef. But we came wanting a steak and they delivered!

We’ve been to Porters several times in the past and always been amazed by the quality. This was the first time we’d ever been for their Sunday roast and this also coincided with my husbands 30th birthday. The food was incredible and my husband also...

We were served by Liam who was a great server. All staff were amazing from front of house etc. the food was amazing, excellent decor, great price, truly an amazing experience we can’t wait to go back ‘the best steak house in the area’

This was the most incredible food and service I have come across in a very long time! I’m not sure of the other waitresses name but Camilla also looked after us. The food was absolutely divine and the service was friendly, attentive, efficient & just...

We’ve returned here a few times now and every time has been nothing but amazing ! The service and food cannot be faulted easily the best steak house around and closest the the New York steak house we’ve been too. Plucking at straws but if...

Amazing food, really good atmosphere! Liam our sever was so attentive and friendly. 10/10 would recommend

Lovely area and a well-presented restaurant. The server (Katie) was attentive and professional. The bar team was fantastic and the food tasted amazing. Would recommend to anyone.

Very nicely decorated restaurant with great service and lovely food. Liam our waiter was polite, friendly and very attentive without being too much. Will definitely be eating here again.

First time here for us, and would definitely come again. Lovely burger followed by poached pear, great environment too. Happy to say amazing service to top it all off (thanks Liam!).

We came here on Sunday by chance for dessert and had a fabulous time! Based off our initial experience, we decided to book a dinner reservation! What can we say the service led by Liam and his colleagues was outstanding! We’ve found our new dinner...

I came on Sunday with my sister for lunch and to say our server Liam was such a breath of fresh air it’s an understatement. Honestly nothing was too much to ask He went above and beyond without even flinching to ensure our visit was a pleasant one. This is one of my reasons why myself and my sister came back again today for dinner. Again it was an honour to be served by Liam who made sure we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner tonight. Am so glad I have found my favourite spot in Southampton whenever I come and visit my sister. The food here is amazing, the ambience to be fair I cannot fault the place and when you have servers who love and enjoy their job it makes it the cherry on the cake.

We had a Sunday roast in Porter.It was our first time to eat there and we were very impressed with everything. It was delicious food, the restaurant was very nice and classy and the service was excellent. Pati was very friendly and helpful. We will...

Came in with friends. Had excellent service, Liam provided great recommendations and made sure our drinks stayed full! Food was cooked to perfection! Will be returning soon.

Great spot for dinner! Booked for my partners birthday. Very efficient & friendly service from Pati

I had the best time at Porters for my 18th Birthday!!! Liam was an amazing host and made me feel very special and the food was to die for. Thank you so much!! The lady behind the bar was also a wonderful host and made...

We recently just hosted a private event at porters steak house and cannot recommend it enough! The staff are amazing and went above and beyond to make our day extra special. The bar service was quick. The food was one of the best buffets I...

Pati was great! Delicious steak, generous portions, and nice atmosphere. Came here to celebrate a birthday and graduation. Would recommend! Loved the bread too.

If it weren’t for the amazing waiting staff the very yummy starters this would be a 1star review. Staff 5 star Starters 4 stars Actual main course 1 star Our booking was emailed to us but no evidence of this on system- the lovely and...