Heliot Steak House

I am steakhouse snob and went to Heliot expecting to be come back very negative. Overall, while the experience is not at the same level as Hawksmoor, it is not far off and much more reasonably priced. First, the service is as good as any place in London. The server was friendly and kept my water full and cleared dishes quickly without being in my space (I was dining solo).

My starter, the dressed cornish crab, was okay but probably will order something different next time. Found a tiny piece of shell, not the end of the world but interrupts the experience.

I really enjoyed my steak, the large ribeye, and it matched with steaks at other top steak houses. Cooked perfectly just as ordered with a nice char. I also found the spinach with shallots very good, much better than I expected (I go to a steakhouse for the steak).

The steak did well despite their not having two of the three bone in cuts (really should not happen). The steak and service earn Heliot five stars.

The steaks were cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, leaving my taste buds satisfied. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring our needs were met throughout the meal. I highly recommend this place to all steak enthusiasts for a wonderful dining experience.

We were looking for a steakhouse while we were having a trip in London. Heliot claimed that they are the best steakhouse in town so we want to try it out.

Food is ok in general, but didnt really amaze us a bit.

Great value!

After so many overpriced meals in London walked by the Casino on the way to TKTS and saw the 15EUR steak & lobster special on the outside displays.

Came by for pretheater dinner and ordered the special which is a rump steak served with pepper sauce. For Americans, a British rump steak is apparently US sirloin. Came relatively quickly a perfect medium rare. The Pepper sauce is delicious. I used the included fries to soak up the leftovers. The lobster tail is good though not as great as the steak. Didn't hesitate when I asked for tap water.

Great food, great service, fast and affordable in a tourist area. They did include a 12% gratuity in the bill.

You would never be able to tell a casino is within earshot of this restaurant because the sound does not travel into the dining room. Surprisingly intimate for a open air restaurant. Although there were large breaks between our server checked on us, she was excellent. They have a fun cocktail list but they aren't very strong. I stuck to the wine list and I loved the selection.

The food was underwhelming though. To me, I felt as if the theatrics of the items were trying to mask how so so the food is. We all enjoyed our meal but no one loved it. Portion sizes are good and prices are reasonable. Dessert was the biggest disappointment as we got 3 to share and no one liked any of them. The Key lime pie was just like tangy whipped cream in a tart. Ingredient quality is good but the menu can be sophisticated just a bit to reflect a real casino steakhouse.

This is the best Filet mignon we have ever had. And we have traveled to many countries. But you they do have a smaller size portion filets. So you need to order Chateaubriand it is served on a very hot stone so it cooks while in front of you. The service is also amazing our waitress was very attentive never had a glass empty. Had meatball appetizers also Highly recommend.

Heliot Steak House @ The Hippodrome Casino, Leicester Square - I wish I could see it as a compliment when I have to battle with someone over my age to buy alcohol, gamble or in this case, enter a casino. I went not to gamble but to dine in Heliot Steak House restaurant which happens to be embedded inside the Hippodrome Casino. We were advised to bring an ID but it was not necessary. I did not because I did not think of it - clearly shows that I do not frequent casinos. So, I had a hard time convincing the bouncer that I was well over the legal age limit, even with my wrinkles! Flattered? No, because I am a grumpy sort before my morning coffee. Fifteen minutes later and a friend to the rescue, I was allowed in.

Inside, the place was quite eye catching. There were lots of bling, bling lighting. I do not mean that the money from the winnings on the casino table but the neon lights, chandelier, bar, and even the toilet mirrors had frames with light bulbs. I dread to think what they electricity consumption is, but from the customer's point of view, I was impressed with the deco. Showy, that's it and I do like it.

Once seated, on the first floor, I'd never have thought for one moment I was in a casino. It does not look like it could, but Heliot can cater for 150 diners. At Heliot, they are known for the great value of USDA prime steak. Or if you are not a big fan of steak there are other dishes from England's favourite, fish and chips, Italian style ravioli and American style dishes. If you still have to wait for a table in the restaurant, there are six bars in The Hippodrome serving American beer and unique cocktails.

For this event, we have gathered to sample Heliot's new American brunch menu. On to the food...

country fried steak £7.00 - this was something completely new to me. It is essentially breaded fried steak. There were many who were unsure of this dish but I did like it because it was well cooked, fried properly with the crunch and not too oily. The steak was so well done that it could be any red meat, hence many felt like it was a waste of a good cut. It was not tough but just nice. I didn't like the sausage gravy though.

chilli fried egg, and bacon bioche roll £7.00 - the favourite of the group. It was simple but appealing. Even the burnt brioche bun was forgivable.

eggs benedict £7.00 - a very rich hollandaise sauce, generous amount of smoked salmon but the muffin was a little soggy.

side of sausages, bacon and hash browns - the sausages and hash browns were surprisingly good but the bacon was not great. It was meant to be a side dish, but I'd much rather just have this with toast and butter.

pancake stack £7.00 - we purposefully left this dish towards the end because firstly it was a sweet dish so it felt more appropriate to end it like a dessert brunch. Secondly, it was my diner's favourite brunch dish and she wanted to save it till the last and end it with a sweet note. But by then it was cold (that was probably our fault for leaving it till the end) and a very soggy bread. It was not as enticing as it looks and was quite a carb loaded dish with sugar. While I felt it was ok, my diner did not approve at all.

We enjoyed the event but being in a group of 60, food came out a little slow.

I am not sure that Heliot Steak House is going to be my choice of a brunch venue, although very strategically located by Leicester Square tube station. I tend to associate brunch with having more natural daylight, being in tune with the weather and a view of people strolling up and down the high street. I've heard some superb reviews - from discerning fellow foodies - about their steaks at Heliot Steak House, and hopefully I will be back soon to try them.

Steak was the best steak I've had! Lobster tails were really impressive too!

Service was outstanding, really good fun!

Took advantage of the Bookatable offer with £10 free casino chips and had a really great evening!

They even brought out a cake to sing happy birthday to me!

Would highly recommend!

Oh Heliot I wish I could give you a better score. Your food (Steak) is amazing, Your location is breathtaking.... however, your staff are a disappointment. The service was appalling (to say it a nice way).

The waiter was incredibly rude. He had a rushed attitude,where he seemed not to listen to us, and acted like someone who did not want to work. He was incredibly rude when I asked not to have the dressing (which I was ALLERGIC to) on my plate. He was very dismissive when one of my friends wanted something from a different menu.

His attitude had an impact on our meal. Such a shame. I probably wont go there again.

Last time I ate in the Heliot, I left rather disappointed, poor service and average food. I'm pleased to say that this time the food was back to its best and the service, courtesy of our waitress Emanuelle was tip top. The 'star' deal was rump steak and seafood platter. I would recommend the asparagus as a starter. 

Not the cheapest night out at around £50pp including a bottle of wine, taxes and service charge but nevertheless an enjoyable one. Good for groups.