The Orchard Restaurant in Birmingham

If you're looking for proper makkan stall food, this is it. Absolutely excellent, and their homemade sambal is perfect. Anyone who grew up in Malaysia or Singapore will feel right at home. No pretentsions, just excellent food.

I wasnt sure what to expect from this restaurant, I had done a bit of research on the menu beforehand and already decided to go for the Churrasco experience as it would give me the opportunity to sample all the meat options. We were greeted at the front desk and offered to have our coats hung in the cloakroom and seated immediately. The waitress came over and explained the menu and all options. As we had already decided on the Churrasco, she asked what sides we would like as part of the experience so we ordered one of each (6) only 5 came so we just thought one might be off menu, they are small and adequate for 2 to share. We were offered water for the table which we accepted but establish if thats bottled or tap as we were not given the option and paid £5 for a 750ml ish bottle. We ordered a smooth red Merlot wine to go with our dishes at £31. Part of the dining experience is the market table where you can select salads and fresh vegetables, cured meats, Continental cheeses, antipasto dishes etc as much as you like whilst dining there ( think harvester but more upscale ). Now seated with our market table plate of goodies and the sides we had ordered the fun part begins... Servers are walking round constantly with kebab style skewers of various meats, they see if your card on the table is either green side up ( yes to meat ) or red side up ( no meat ) and within 5 mins we had sampled Rump & Mignon steaks. This process is repeated and you take off the freshly cut meat with your own tongs straight to your plate such as fillet, sirloin, ribeye, chilli beef. Plus other meats such as lamb, chicken, pork. We did not go for a second plate at market table or extra sides and in my opinion didn't over indulge with the continuous helpings of meat but we were stuffed and ready for a nap! Its a meat eaters paradise and the nice thing is its served around medium pink/rare with well done meat lovers opting to have the end/top piece so you can choose if you want it more cooked but in all the years I've eaten meat well done its the only place I have had it this rare and it was good! Experiencing a food coma we slowed down to make room for more but no it wasn't happening. The waitress advised us we had 35 mins more and that the table would be needed back which I thought was a little downscale when paying so much for the experience £55 each, we were there total 1 hr 45mins. The surroundings were nice and it felt special we were in the corner somewhat it felt a little closed in as the restaurant is airy and bright. We couldn't fit in a dessert or coffee so asked for the bill. Total bill £165. Would we go again - yes Would we recommend - yes Was it good value - yes ( because you get what you pay for, its not a cheap buffet) its an all you can eat meat dining experience rather than a canteen type help yourself. Give it a try, go there hungry and be prepared for a nice experience.

Love this place. John runs a tight ship. Always a good choice of craft real ales. The home baked bread rolls for the sandwiches are baked fresh by John every single day! As well as the home cooked pies and scotch eggs . Great atmosphere, brilliant bar staff always accommodating, clean, cosy and warm. nice open fire in the cold weather. Great meeting place for pre-drinks before going OUT OUT or if you like your ales you'd do just as well to make the craven your evening out. Very popular on the weekend so get there the earlier the better. Great traditional old school pub 🍻

Amazing food and service and prices. Great restaurant.

food is delicious 🥰 love the milkshake oreo .