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

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 ..

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

Lovely ribeye steak, cooked to perfection

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

Gio gave excellent service. A credit to the restaurant

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

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!

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

Excellent Sunday lunch and super efficient & friendly service from Marius

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.

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.

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)

Absolutely fantastic meal, possibly the best steak we have had, lovely cut of beef and cooked to perfection. The service was exemplary and all the staff were friendly and helpful. Terrific evening and would thoroughly recommend the restaurant to all.

very nice place for dinner excellent food good value no green salad or grainy mustard which in a meat restaurant I do not understand otherwise brilliant

Great steak and very attentive service from Ben!

After comparing different restaurants in Bristol online, we came across this wonderful restaurant rated 4.8/5 stars, boasting seemingly amazing dishes with good portions, and decided to treat ourselves on Christmas Day. Even though they had known for over a month exactly what dishes we were going to eat, with multiple menu confirmations requested, an early reservation, and having informed the waiter that we only had a couple of hours to dine, we found ourselves rushed to make it to our next commitment. With fewer than twenty people in the restaurant and being the first to arrive, it took over forty minutes for the starters to be served and more than fifteen minutes between courses, despite the place being filled with staff. However, I regret to inform you that time isn’t the only thing that will keep you from enjoying the food. Although the primary ingredients seemed to be of good quality, the dishes lacked flavor and creativity, with sauces and sides that added nothing, some parts of the meat cooked incorrectly, and let’s not even mention the desserts... I still don’t understand this restaurant’s rating. The quality-to-price ratio falls far below acceptable, and it’s in no way representative of the truly great food available in the area.

We were served by Evie for lunch. Really impressed, great service and lovely food

Thank you too Jamie, lily, Gio, Asa, Estelle, Ronnie, Odhran and Georgie for the great service. Food and drinks were amazing and everyone was very attentive and kind. 100% would recommend

Served by Anna Gigi and Evie. Lovely!

Food and service was really good we got serve by Lily, however i would say the bone marrow was a little lack luster but overall phenomenal

A great lunchtime meal with great service from Jamie

Ronnie, you are such a vibe. Thanks for the lovely service and for solving our “mystery guest game” 11/10 just for you girl.

We had a great Xmas lunch for 15. Limited choice at this time of year but the beef was delightful, as expected "Cow" and Sow.

Amazing staff Gio and Estelle were fabulous at serving us! The food was delicious and I would highly recommend the Mac n cheese. We mentioned it was our anniversary and served us drinks upon arrival and wished us happy anniversary.

We were there for a celebration & the staff had already helped us when booking as I’m disabled & needed the ground floor. Today we were served by Anna & Jamie & as soon as we walked in the atmosphere was warm, friendly & relaxed. The explanation was very good & the food absolutely amazing. We all had steaks (3 x sirloin & 1 x fillet) & they were cooked perfectly. The house ale was delicious & the cocktails were great. We would recommend it & will definitely be going again.

We have just had the most wonderful staff meal at this restaurant. The staff were so attentive with us and the food was simply delicious. A huge thank you to Jamie, Asa, Estelle, Evie, Gio & Anna (amongst everybody else!). We will be back!

Popped in for a quick lunch - served attentively by Lily. We will be back!

I love this place. Excellent food and the staff is always super friendly, polite and helpful - even on a really busy day like Sunday.

Amazing food and service (From booking to dining)

best steak i ever had, very nice atmosphere

The food, cocktails and service were excellent. Definitely going to come back!

Really amazing food and all staff was lovely. One of the best restaurant for beef at Bristol..we will come-back again.

Loved everything about our meal! Staff were friendly and attentive, food was fab, price was reasonable. Very happy customers - will be coming back again!

Highly recommend. Had the Sunday roast. Makes a change to go somewhere which is worth paying for.

I had a fabulous time here celebrating my birthday with family. I had fillet steak and it was cooked to perfection. There was a set menu option available and this looked excellent value. Our servers Lily and Jamie looked after us very well. All in all a great experience.

Jamie estelle and the rest of the team were friendly, approachable and made you feel at ease. And the food was amazing! Sharing platter is a must and the steak is the best we've ever eaten! The blue cheese sauce was yum and the cabbage is a must! Will definitely be returning!

Been cooking on engine oil i think disgusting

Great Sunday roast coupled with a perfectly cooked steak. Evie went the extra mile to make it special. Thanks!

We had a really delicious meal & Evie was very friendly & met our every need

15% discount if going next door Everyman! Deal! Jamie was a great server very attentive and a friendly face! Lucy was brilliant with the details of the food as well. Food was ok and pleasant, the atmosphere and location is great and choice of wines and prices are good.

Excellent service from Gio and Rob, steak was done perfectly (and we are fussy!) very buttery and delicious sides - rivals some of the better known and more expensive steakhouses in Bristol.