The Cow & Sow (Clifton) in Bristol, City of

Really fantastic food (ribs and burnt ends were huge highlights!), very friendly, knowledgeable staff and just loved the vibe in the restaurant- we’ll definitely be back!

Excellent way to treat my Mum and stepdad on Mothers Day as they love going to places they haven’t tried before. Food was amazing lots of it and very tasty, welcome fizz also went down a treat as did the wine !!! . No room for desert as we were all so stuffed from the starters and roast. Service is always spot on from the team from start to finish. Such a lush place to go night or day. Thank you very much and you have 2 new customers as my parents will be back x

Very tasty meal! Went for a late Mother's Day and had the Lunch Menu. Great value, Great atmosphere, very attentive server! Thank you Marius :)

Our first time visiting and wow what an experience!! The food was incredible, we highly recommend the sharing platter as a starter! We have been to lots of places and the way the sauces complimented the food was delicious! The only small downside was my fillet did have fat running through it which I personally don’t like but everything else was spot on perfect! The desserts are to die for & the cocktails are delicious. Thank you to our lovely server Bec’s she was so friendly & chatty, a real asset to your company. We look forward to coming back!

Dropped by for a walk-in as had seen good reviews. Nice ambience, food wasn't great: Grilled lettuce oversalted, sirloin was tough at medium rare. Not an issue with cooking, just might not have been the best source nit of meat. Service on the whole friendly,although when I gave an honest response at the end to 'how was everything?' it got implied I should have ordered the sirloin medium. If its good it should absolutely work at medium rare.

Everything was perfect can’t fault a thing. Thank you to Marius for the service.

We had a great time at the Cow & Sow after winning a competition for a free meal. The food was delicious but the service was even better. Jamie and Estelle looked after us and were so attentive and kind - particularly with our two year old - and it made the experience even more special. The hispi cabbage side and bone marrow starter were really standout. Would highly recommend.

Great restaurant - service, food, atmosphere and wine all first class

I dined at the Clifton restaurant on 21st March for lunch. It was my birthday treat to myself. Busy but not noisy. Greeted and escorted to my table. Staff very attentive, helping with my choices. Menu is not too fussy which is great,l. My Ribeye steak was perfectly cooked and the dauphinois potatoes yummy. The apple tart tatin was delicious. Will definitely return for a 3rd visit. Well done to the chefs as well.

Becs and Marta were fantastic, they were really knowledgeable on the steaks, best steak I’ve had to date! Would recommend again and again, especially if you go for the porterhouse.

Give it a go for dinner .. had the pork tomahawk .. very fatty .. hassleback pots and slaw .. mac and cheese Didn’t enjoy the slaw / hassleback potatoes were ok / mac and cheese pretty tasteless and quite dry .. Overall not the best / staff were fine . Also had to wait a good 40 mins for food !! Probs be our last visit to cow and sow ..

Fantastic food and a really nice atmosphere either for drinks and or dinner. Marta served us and provided a very warm, friendly and welcoming service. Would come back here again and again

The Sunday was delicious just the right portion size packed with different flavours. I recommend you try the Pork belly

Booked as a surprise birthday meal for my husband, 7 of us in total. Excellent service from booking, Comms leading up to the meal through to the actual meal itself. Food was excellent Marta & Lulu were out servers who were both brilliant. Been here a few times and always excellent 🙂

Incredible food, great atmosphere, and amazing customer service, especially Asa, made the dinning experience thoroughly enjoyable

Wonderful food, lily was really helpful and kind, I had the serloin steak with various sauces and it was so so delicious, had the best time!

My fiancé and I wanted to try new restaurant for date night and was recommended the cow and sow. By far the best steak we’ve ever had! I went for the flat iron steak and my fiancé went for the ribeye. Beautifully cooked and full of flavour. Services was amazing! I believe we were served by a Lily and Marta, both fanastic and even told us about their Sunday roasts! We will defiantly be back again soon with friends and family

Lily and Martha were lovely. Very welcoming and friendly and amazing food.

Lilly was amazing! She’s so friendly and actually has a chat with you! !! Which in this day and age is just unheard of we need more Lilly’s in our life. The food was insane the drinks were even better! Make sure you get the onion blossom

Average for nearly £600 dinner …….For a steak place and the value of the food I can tell ,they can do better. Tomahawk instead Medium rare came rare/blue . Cocktails were average, water we had to ask 2-3 time’s . Bone Marrow was very smelly and really strong taste compared to other places. Poached pear was more likely NO POACHED , was really hard to cut and tasteless. If I have to be honest service was good ,staff were polite and the girl had the knowledge about the menu.,but no thank you again.

It's been on my list of places to go to since we moved to Bristol a few years ago, but we never came round to it, until this February. We visitied on a Sunday for a family celebration, and liked it so much that we wentagain within a week and a half when we did not have dinner ready and needed a mid week pick me up. The food is delicious, the Sunday roast portions which the rest of the family opted for were very good with plenty of sides, and the fillet steak I had was fantastic. On our second visit we had the steak to share, and again we loved it. The staff is very nice and attentive, the menu is vast but not overwhelming and everything is prepared with a great care. The pork belly bites starter works so well with the grilled pineapple one - it's absolutely worth ordering two of these together. The hispi cabbage is a gem, I would return just for that. The steak was cooked perfectly on both occasions. I think our server on our second visit was Evie? who was very helpful, and moved us to a quiter section of the restaurant when requested with no problems. The music can be a bit too loud at times,but it's the only minor issue I could find.

Second time dining here and went for the lunch deal, would recommend the sticky pork starter and corn ribs! Steak was a bit tough and chips were on the dry side. Lovely friendly and attentive service! Can’t complain as the lunch deal is great value!

Great lunch menu and for little bite. Service by Jamie was excellent and couldn’t have asked for more!

Excellent food, but wine by the glass selection was below par. Unfortunately, service wasn't great, we sat with empty glasses for at least 20 minutes before we managed to attract a waiter's attention.

Superb service from Ben and excellent food

Fantastic venue for lunch in central Bristol. Great service and even better food

Food was incredible steak literally melted in my mouth and the hasselback potatoes with garlic and paprika were cooked to perfection - crispy on outside and soft on the inside. It was well priced for the quality and my partner said the cocktails were lush. £110 for 2 people including cocktails, great quality steak, 2 sides and a shared starter. Our server Jess was extremely personable and professional. Thank you for making our visit special on my birthday and we look forward to returning.

Enjoyed a wonderful anniversary meal at the Cow and Sow including a complimentary glass of bubbly. The atmosphere was great, the service from Becs and Marta was exceptional and the meal - sharing platter starter and Chateaubriand main - was delicious. Thanks for a fabulous night!

We went for my boyfriend birthday and everything was perfect. He really likes steaks and the server really knows what they are talking about when we asked for recommendations. Great service from Lily and Marta, they kept checking on us and we felt very well attended.

Came here for my dad's birthday, they brought over a surprise glass of prosecco but he doesn't drink so they just took his mocktail off our bill. Really lovely staff and the steak was gorgeous! The bone marrow butter is a must

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff, particularly Bee and Estelle :)

The steak was amazing and the staff very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend

Had a Sunday lunch yesterday, have to say up there with one of the best , we are part of a Sunday Roast club and go everywhere so know our roasts! Melt in the mouth beef , great starters and really good service , well done to chefs and service was really really good especially thanks to little blond waitress, dont know her name but was so friendly and attentive but not overly, took attention to one of our guest who was not very well superbly definitely recommended

We had dinner here on Saturday night, and overall, the experience was just okay. Our booking was for 7:15, but our food didn’t arrive until 8:45. While we were informed that the sharing steak would take 45 minutes, waiting an hour and a half with no updates from the staff felt excessive. We ordered the 600g Chateaubriand, which, despite being tender, was dry, flavourless, and overcooked. The fillet steak was requested medium well but arrived medium rare—almost rare. The side dishes were decent but nothing memorable. For dessert, we ordered the Apple Tarte Tatin, which unfortunately was the biggest letdown of the night. Instead of the delicate, caramelised dish we expected, we received half an apple on pastry with an overly bitter sauce. It was so tough that we had to request a knife and fork to cut through it. Overall, it was an okay experience, but ultimately a bit disappointing.

My friends and I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. The food was exceptional, and the staff made us feel right at home with their warmth and friendliness. The Sunday roast dishes were perfectly cooked and outstanding also bursting with flavour. We had a range of starters and the selection was delicious. The BBQ pork ribs, were irresistibly tender and rich in flavor. We arrived 15 minutes early and the staff were very flexible with my booking. Overall, this is an outstanding place to eat. Thank you to all the staff for their excellent service.

Our first time at Cow and Sow and we will be back. Thank you Estelle and Lily

Great food. Great service from Estelle.

Lovely ribeye steak, cooked to perfection

had a lovely express lunch & bottle of red, marta was a wonderful host x will be back!

I had a lovely lunch , the food was amazing , the staff Becs and Jamie was very helpful , very kind and professional

We had a wonderful dinner here, with an incredible porterhouse to share between us, hispi cabbage, mac + cheese and a lovely bottle of red. Which just so happened to be half price on Mondays! Estelle and Marta were excellent and we would absolutely visit again.

O my what a wonderful early evening meal. I had the most delightful male waiter with brown wavy hair. He so polite and made sure I was comfortable as I waited for my son to arrive. The food was quick and perfectly cooked. The half price wine offer on a Monday is a must, I had 2 nojottos’s as I am choosing not to drink, they were perfectly blended and so flavoursome. My son and I were extremely impressed, we definitely recommend.

Really enjoyed our experience at Cow & Sow. Our first time coming and definitely will be coming back! The pork and steak roasts were amazing with lots of flavour on the plate and a decent size portion. We were served by Jaime and Marius who were both lovely.

Absolutely incredible meal, thank you to our server Marius he was amazing!

Marta & Meg have excellent customer service on my special birthday. Steak was delicious and their recommendation for the starter platter was delicious! Thank you

Had an amazing lunch here today. Served by Lily and Asa who were very attentive and efficient. They were knowledgeable about the menu to answer questions and direct me to choices that fit my dietary requirements. We ordered the Cow and Sow Burger, sirloin steak and chateaubriand with a range of sides. It was all presented well and tasted amazing. Highly recommend.

Some of the best steak and sauces Ive had. Music is vibesy too, classy electronic. Service by Evie and Asa was 10/10 too. Can’t wait to come back 🥃

Great location next to the railway station, and a great atmosphere - decor, music and lighting was just right. The staff (Estelle & Asa) were very friendly and helpful. Me and my misses ordered two starters, two flat iron steaks and three sides between us. That was more than enough food for us as they were generous portions. And every bit of what we ordered was delicious, and perfectly cooked. We found it a more enjoyable experience and better food than we’ve had in other restaurants in Bristol that cost maybe twice as much as our meal did in Cow & Sow.

Lovely restaurant, the staff were polite and helpful and The food was fantastic. 10/10 will definitely visit again.

The staff were wonderful, in particular Evie was so lovely, very patient and charismatic. She made the evening easy even though two of our party were an hour late. Food was lovely, atmosphere was amazing. Overall brilliant night

Delicious steak, great sides and wonderful service by Marius.

Came for a belated Valentine's lunch after walking past this a lot - we were not disappointed! The good was amazing and the service was very thoughtful and made the experience stand out. Thank you Jess and Ben!

First visit. Was not disappointed. Excellent food, excellent service and will definitely be returning.

Came in for lunch, food was fantastic (flat iron steaks, pork belly, chips were especially good) and they had a nice lunch menu that let us taste the best offerings but with smaller lunch portions. Service was a bit slow which was the only drawback, took us 2.5 hours from sitting to paying with appetizer, mains & 2 deserts in between. Overall we'd definitely come again!

Great food and great service from Evie, would definitely come back

very nice food! the ladies serving us lily and marta were lovely and welcoming :) would definitely come again xx

We came here for my boyfriend’s birthday celebrations—the atmosphere was lovely, and the staff were incredibly attentive and helpful. They really made the occasion special, even surprising him with a complimentary glass of bubbly and a cocktail, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was amazing and the service was top-notch, we’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommend!

I had a great dining experience at this restaurant. The food is excellent, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. The steak, especially the sirloin, was amazing—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The fillet portion was a bit small, but the taste made up for it. My favorite part of the meal was the starter—BBQ pork ribs, which were tender and packed with flavor. Another plus is the flexible booking; we arrived early and were accommodated without any issues. Overall, a fantastic place to eat! Served by Estelle and Meg and the bartender.

Staff were all so friendly and welcoming, the Sunday lunch was delicious. A real treat!

Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Many thanks in particular to Jess and Eve for working with the Chefs to cater to my dining companion's dietary requirements. We both had a lovely meal.

Faultless food and faultless food! Came here to celebrate passing my driving test - got a free glass of Prosecco and cute message written on my dessert plate. Estelle, Marla, and Marius are super friendly and have a fabulous service. Yum!

Evie and Jess took great care of us. Beautiful Sunday roast, perfectly cooked veg and delicious gravy.

Excellent food, good atmosphere, service from lily and marta was great! Would recommend

The best steak in Bristol we went for the porterhouse sharer!!! Evie our server was lovely!

Me and my partner arrived 10 minutes early for our reservation and were seated immediately on a very very nice spot in a nook right next to a window. We were given time to go over the drinks menu while they grabbed us some water and were speedy at getting us our drinks and taking our food order. My partner got the sirloin medium rare and it was cooked perfect, I got the ribeye rare and was also cooked just to my taste. I would say if you want a less fatty cut to avoid the ribeye. Highly recommend the sticky pork belly and the burnt ends. The chips with beef dripping were sensational! The waiter we had was pleasant and friendly, was extremely satisfied with the experience.

Excellent meal out at th Clifton branch. Food very good, particularly the choice of starters. As a coeliac sufferer, the attention to gluten free detail was first class. Can't fault it.

Really great. Friendly, alert service from Marius. Good choices, great food

Amazing service. Smallish portions but very tasty.

Great steak and sangria. The ribeye and picanha were good, but the pork tomahawk was not. The peppercorn and garlic butter sauces were great. I’ve visited three times, but I only wish the music wasn’t so loud. I had to keep asking for the volume to be lowered.

Everything was perfect. Food was sublime, drinks were quickly refreshed (and very fairly priced too!) Every single member of staff was attentive and friendly. A really great experience from the moment we stepped through the door to the moment we left.

Amazing roast after the cinema with excellent service and super tasty food! Lovely wine too. Such a friendly place that also feels special. Perfect end to a Sunday to be honest!

We had a waitress name Marta who is very kind and service minded, thank you for your kindness. Very recommended this place.

Excellent service & delicious food x

Great food and great service from Jamie and Marius

Had such a nice evening here - really great service from Eve and Marius who were polite as ever! Would definitely recommend

My partner and I went to Cow and Sow for dinner and we were not disappointed! We had already visited the Queen Square location and very much enjoyed it. I would say the only major difference between both locations is that the floor of the Whiteladies one is a bit more spacious, therefore you can have a bit more privacy. The ambiance is very nice for a date. We ordered both starters as well as a steak to share (which comes with a couple of sides) and a bottle of wine. For the amount and quality of the food, the price is reasonable. The burnt ends starter was incredible, the meat was tender and melted in the mouth. I just wished the serving came with more sauce. The steak to share was delicious and worth the half an hour wait. The portion is definitively enough for two! As you can see in the pictures attached, the sides were very good and accompanied the meat well. There is a wide variety of sides to choose from as well. Finally, I want to thank Anna who served us during the evening. She was very nice and attentive. The team was very welcoming in general. I would recommend it for a special occasion or if you enjoy a good steak!

Lovely vibe for lunch. Marta was so lovely and gave us a complimentary glass of bubbly for my wife’s birthday. I would definitely come back again.

We went here on Friday evening for dinner and loved the food. We ordered a steak to share along with a starter and we weren't disappointed. Thanks to Lily and Gio for serving us. We had great recommendations for our wine. Definitely recommend!

Had the loveliest lunch! So happy I came here and Gio and Jamie were so kind and looked after us so well. Thank you!!

The first time I visited this restaurant (at Queen Square), I ordered a chateaubriand cooked to medium. It was an excellent steak very tasty and juicy so we decided to return. This time, we went to the Clifton branch and ordered the tomahawk to try something different. Unfortunately, we were not satisfied with the steak as it was overcooked and lacked any juices. The meat had a much tougher texture and exterior. When I raised this with the waitress, she explained that the cooking outcome depends on the cut of steak. She mentioned that tomahawk has more fat than chateaubriand, so the chef cannot cook it to the same standard. For example, ordering chateaubriand at medium will result in a medium-rare steak, but ordering tomahawk at medium will result in a drier steak. I don’t think this explanation is reasonable. Customers should receive the steak cooked to the level they ordered, without needing prior knowledge about how different cuts should be cooked. A well-prepared steak should meet the requested level of doneness, regardless of the cut. Driving to Bournemouth for dinner at your restaurant last time felt disappointing and not worth the trip.

Unbelievable food with a welcoming and friendly service from Gio and Asa. Mac and cheese is to die for and the chorizo was perfectly cooked

Gio gave excellent service. A credit to the restaurant

Really nice place. We went for New Year’s Eve and the staff was very nice and welcoming. The food is also very good. The only thing I liked less was the dessert as it was too sweet for my personal taste

ranjeet was exceptional, the service and the attentiveness that she provided was second to none. It’s rare to find a waitress who clearly loves her workplace like ranjeet does. I will definitely be back for ranjeet!

We didn’t book but managed to bag a walk in. Ronnie, our waitress, made the night! She recommended great dishes, such as the braised ox cheek, and was very easy going and helpful with recommendations. Food was fantastic!

Excellent Sunday lunch and super efficient & friendly service from Marius

Very good quality food, particularly for the price of the set menu. The waitressing staff - Marta and Jamie were very attentive and helpful.

food was lovely and our server lily was great!

Food was brilliant as were the drinks. Lily was very welcoming and friendly!

Incredible food and wonderful service. We were all impressed from the moment we walked in. I loved the artwork too. I really can't recommend this place enough. A superb experience.

Lovely food. Was grateful for the wine recommendation from my server Gio as it was delicious. I was able to bag the table by the window for a quick dinner before it was booked a bit later on and I was happy for this accommodation! Thanks.

We came here for a dinner with our family before a concert in a church nearby and it truly made our evening! The steak was delicious and the service we received from all the staff but especially Gio was we what made the experience even better! Nothing was too much trouble for her and she made our night! Will definitely be coming back again!

Brilliant food, really lovely atmosphere and Ranjeet & Gio our servers were brilliant and even brought a little extra birthday treat for me which was very thoughtful! We will definitely be back 🙂

We were there for my sons 21st Birthday meal. The food was excellent, the welcome from Gio was great, but i have to say our waitress was not well received. She seemed she didn't want to be there when taking our booking and then she was heard by a member of our party, who was going to the toilet, that she was speaking to a colleague saying "I've had enough of this place!" I must say, it showed in her approach to taking our order and her manner. We spent £690, the meal was good as i said, it was a little cold where we were sat with the door open and closing, but that's not really your fault, but our waitress did kind of ruin the occasion by seemingly not wanting to be there. There was gratuity included on our bill (£61) , which I should have taken out, but i didn't want the kitchen or the other staff who were accommodating, to miss out on their efforts. The Tomahawk pork was the best hes had, was the opinion of my old fella. A restaurant such as this with a high google rating, really need to ensure they employ the right people and not allow their staff to ruin the diners experience or the special occasion.

Excellent place do eat, nice atmosphere, relaxed! Food is spot on! Been a few times and they always get it right

Had a fabulous lunch here, the service from Gio and Estelle was fabulous and the food and wine was delicious! Will definitely be back soon! Thanks

Had a great time here. Servers were very helpful. Marius was nice and Asa was very helpful. Definitely a recommended place.

Lovely venue, staff and atmosphere- only downside was length of time it took for food and drinks.

This was our first visit, but it won't be our last. The food was exceptionally prepared and tasted sublime, the best ribeye steak by far, the sides were just as good. The hosts were absolutely amazing,very polite and informative ( Gio and Jamie ) In all a very great experience (Looking forward to sampling their Sunday Roast)

Our waiter was very friendly and ever smilingly. The meat was so yummy finger licking good. Loved the experience as it was our first time. Will surely come again.