I’ve been a bit of a Miller & Carter fan since my visit to the Mailbox branch last year. So I was delighted to be invited along to sample the food at the newly opened Miller & Carter on Hagley Road. We went along for a preview evening which mean that we could try out a wide range of dishes from the menu and we got a chance to talk to the staff about what its meant to change from a Harvester to a Miller & Carter. Plus, there was a demonstration from a master butcher showing us exactly which bits of the animal are used for the steaks Miller & Carter use and what is discarded (but, obviously used elsewhere).
We watched the master butcher deal with a side of beef in front of our eyes. I think it’s always interesting to watch a master craftsman at work and find out about his trade. In this case we saw him trimming off and selecting the best cuts. Miller & Carter have a reputation for quality steaks and it’s easy to see why when you see how choosy they are about which bits are taken from the animal for their restaurants.
I loved how friendly and enthusiastic the staff were about the change from being a Harvester to a Miller & Carter. They were all really up for it and it was clear that the M&B group (to which both restaurant chains belong), did a good job of looking after the staff through the change over. They were given quite a few weeks of training including the chance to try everything off the menu (which sounds a very tempting prospect). The staff couldn’t do enough for us and we felt properly looked after during the evening.
Obviously steaks are the speciality, but there are plenty of other things to like. We love the Onion Loaf that comes with the steaks and the Lemongrass and Chilli Tempura King Prawns were to die for. Puddings were lovely too: the Lemon Tart was delicious and I think that would be my pick on a return visit, but the Creme Brûlée came a very close second. Miller & Carter is more expensive than a mass market steak house, but the quality shines through and we’ll certainly be back to celebrate birthdays or for a date night out.
Oh my goodness, those steaks made my mouth water. I do love a good steak and this looks perfect!
Our love our local Miller and Carter but have not been for ages – you’ve inspired me to visit again!
I have to say that creme brulee is definitely calling my name it looks heavenly and the quality of the food on Hagley Road looks amazing x
oh my this looks and sounds totally incredible I need to go
The food looks so delicious! Creme brulee is one of my favourite desserts, I love how it is crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Yummy! 🙂
wow you got to watch them cut the meat! that’s really cool, if we are ever around the area we will have to visit!
Oh, wow! Your food photos have made me very hungry now 🙂 Need to check for a local branch.
I have never heard of Miller and Carter – the food looks and delicious. You can taste the difference with a quality steak. Kaz x
Oh my gosh those steaks look just absolutely mouth-wateringly divine and yes I have totally made up a word lol x
Oh wow this sounds amazing, the steaks sound just divine. Sound like it’s worth every penny!
Nobody else in my house eats red meat so the only time I get steak is when I go out to a restaurant. I’d be extremely happy if I was served this delight! 😀
Currently salivating just looking at the steaks so delicious and sounds like a lovely place, I didn’t know its the former Harvester.
The steaks sound amazing. I absolutely love steak. Those creme-brulee’s look yummy to. I have never been to a miller & carter restaurant before so I must find a local one to me. Thanks for sharing.
We went at the beginning of May and were really impressed! The conversation stopped as soon as the food arrived and we both took photos as the food looked amazing!
This place looks great x
This looks lovely – literally just down the road from me too!