lexington grill - waldorf astoria ras al khaimah

the views and location of this restaurant are wonderful. we were seated outside overlooking the pool and to start, our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable. we ordered the goats cheese and crabcake for starters. my goats cheese was a little boring, amounting to what actually tasted like rubbery camembert and a few slivers of beetroot. for mains we decided to order the 'chef's selection' for two which was a selection of the day's best meat cuts and seafood. today that was lobster, prawns, tenderloin and braised beef cheek. the beef cheek was heavenly - melt-in-your-mouth heaven! the rest of the selection was cooked well but did not offer too much excitement. after our main dishes were cleared, we were left waiting for quite some time. little did i know that my husband had pre-arranged a birthday cake for me, but it took about 30 minutes after mains to get to us with absolutely no communication from staff. it was unfortunate that we had to leave in a bit of a huff. mixed experience, lots of potential.

this restaurant was an unexpected delight, my only wish is that it would come to dubai!  it is definitely in my top two of steaks i've ever had, and i'm dying to find an excuse to go back! 

my oh and i were very hungry when we entered this quiet restaurant hidden in the corner of the waldorf.  we therefore ordered quite a lot of food, thankfully all of it was amazing.  we started with the burrata which was creamy without being too rich. for the mains we went a bit over the top, and ordered the chateaubriand, and the slow cooked pork ribs.  the steak was a perfect medium rare and wonderfully tender.  the ribs were unbelievably good, with the meat falling off the bone and the sauce incredibly tasty and delicious.  for sides we had a beautifully creamy mac n cheese, as well as the creamed spinach and fries.  the portions were generous and everything was served hot, and tasted fresh.  we washed this down with a reasonably price bottle of red.

unsurprisingly we did not have room for dessert, and waddled off back to our hotel planning our next visit! 

the only element the lexington falls down on is atmosphere, i think this place would do so well if it was in dubai as the quality of food and service sit far above what's on offer at the moment.  hopefully this will make an appearance in dubai soon, otherwise it's definitely recommended if you are looking for an amazing meal in rak!

complementary crab cakes and choice of knives from all over the world to use for your steak.

great atmosphere, tender and full of flavor steaks and top service.

the oysters dish one of the best i had, jolie was so nice and welcoming i love it here and i think its must for all foodies out there

the wonderful staff hosted us so well! the food and wine were amazing!!! perfect steak! the staff are well aware to make suggestions as well. they made our anniversary dinner very memorable!

didn’t reach our expectations at all... we’re waiting steaks for 50 min and restaurant has only few tables occupied. price doesn’t equal to quality at all.
staff friendly. ambience is classic british fine dining.
order special salad with smoked duck - to say it was salad with duck - to not say anything : literally huge stone plate with cutted nuts and apple between you can find with loop 3 pieces of slice meat - even my cat will be hungry after this portion )

happy with the service. restaurant manager was great and very welcoming. unfortunately the chateau briand was fully sold out but you can’t blame them for that as it’s a crowd favourite.

overall, a great eating experience and they have soft pillows to lie and rest on after a good feed.

ambiance : 4.0 / 5.0
food : 4.2 / 5.0
service : 4.5 / 5.0
staff : 4.5 / 5.0
will return or recommend : yes
comments : very perceptive and well informed team. extremely polite and very courteous.

must say that one of the best in uae. i stayed at anantara before this and was extremely disappointed but waldorf astoria has restored my faith in the resorts here. the rooms and amenities are top notch, service and staff are friendly and fast, the food is unbeatable and the view is just mind blowing. all the restaurants are good but we didn’t get a chance to try the japanese cuisine however i would like to give a 11 on 10 to lenxington grill. the waldorf salad and rib eye usd steak is out of the world. they also serve many types of wine of which i had heard the portugal astonia is good so i tried it and it just over exceeded my expectations like everything else. azure, the italian restaurant is also one of my favorites. the veal risotto and chicken caesar salad was scrumptious and tasty. the portions are perfect and the food is just worth every cent.

we stayed at the waldorf for a couple of nights for a friends 30th birthday and decided on a steak dinner to celebrate.

disappointed - the service was so slow and inattentive. we must have waited 30-40 min before someone took our order for food (after we asked), our glasses were empty for most of the meal as no one asked if we wanted a refill or another drink. the food was average - not what we expected at a steak and grill restaurant. not sure if it was just an off day but left expecting better.

a bit pricey, but good value for money. if you plan on visiting rak, the blue cheese cheese cake is definitely to be tried. they also have a wide selection of wines.

outstanding place, but quality of the food could ve been better compare to price. each meal is delightful.
staff are polite, take care of your needs and well trained👌🏾

the most pleasant experience. delicious food , friendly staff and great atmosphere.. it was my husband birthday they have offered a surprise cake along with a photo and card. i would definitely revisit it again,

one of the finest properties in ras al khaima, waldorf astoria, has one of the finest steakhouses in the uae. lexington grill is a fantastic option for all steak & seafood lovers out there. refined and modern interiors provides a great fine dining experience with high quality service.

i recommend you start of with;
the seared foie gras, which is perfectly contrasted and complimented with the brioche. the quality and flavors are spot on. highly recommended.
we also got the steak tartare. slightly disappointed with this dish maybe because i had high expectations and lacked that punch of flavor in my mouth. average.

we were most excited about our mains;
the surf & turf comes with the most prime and juicy tenderloin & 1/2 a maine lobster. the steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. combined with a red wine bordelaise sauce, it was every steak lovers paradise. the lobster too was great but the steak was the star.
the wagyu beef tenderloin was the best dish of the night. again, perfectly cooked and seasoned. melts in your mouth with a black peppercorn sauce on the side.
the barley risotto was ordered as a vegetarian choice and also did not disappoint. a great vegetarian option with great flavor.

enough room for dessert of course;
the chocolate soufflé was the perfect way to end the meal. gooey and molten on the inside is what we were looking for and it’s what we got.

i’ll be back for more.
steak lovers paradise.
4.5/5

it is your number one destination if you’re looking for luxury and gastronomical cuisine in rak (and maybe in the uae). the most prestigious steakhouse you can visit to feel like you’re having a king feast.