raging bull chophouse & bar - shangri-la the fort

really slow service, had a reservation at 630pm and our steaks were only served an hour and 15 minutes later. asked for the bill and it took more than 15 minutes too.

wanted to try this place for so long, so happy we get to try it! had an amazing dinner starting off with their hot appetizers - spicy calamari, and truffle fries. the truffle fries were to die for! definitely a must-try. as for our main course, as per our server's recommendation, we tried the darling downs wagyu ms 5+ grass-raised, grass-finished, queensland, 350g. for two people, servings were already incredibly huge, especially if you pair it with their sides. we tried their dirty rice - which was just okay in my opinion. nonetheless, we appreciate the tableside sauces with the steak - especially the mustard variants. the steak was really soft and fork-tender. my only complaint was that the sauces were so good, that when you eat just the steak alone, you get to compare. it was too peppery to my liking. nonetheless, overall, it's a good experience. the ambiance is really great for romantic dates.

we decided to come here with my significant other to experience this quintessential steakhouse for dinner. having heard about raging bull’s and wanting to try, i was looking forward to this meal. we were greeted by our server, edna, who entertained us all throughout.

we ordered fresh oysters to start our dining experience. we had the darling downs wagyu cooked in medium and grilled lamb chop colorado for our
main entree. beef was melt in your mouth tender served with a side of potato gratin which i find it smooth and rich, tasty. we tried their truffled mushroom sauce and bérnaise. we also had cocktails, i got the thyme on mule and for my so, the bonifacio penicillin.

and for dessert we got the mango sorbet with cotton candy, i forgot the name of it, a nicely presented dessert. not overly sweet dessert. and a slice of cheesecake from them since btw, we were celebrating our birthdays.

what a memorable meal! the food was delicious in a nice atmosphere. our server, edna, was great. she answered our questions and was great throughout our meal.

i had a fantastic dinner here. their steaks were very tasty but what really set them apart is the warm service. no one is snooty and everyone is treated like a friend.

from the menu to their service, everything is 💯

best steakhouse in metro manila

i've been there twice with my partner and we had a lovely dinner each time. everything is superb, the food, the ambiance, the service. eating a steak there is a whole experience, choosing your knife, testing different types of salts & mustards, i've never seen this in any steakhouse i've been, which makes it for me a very special place.

the steaks are quite expensive but in manila steaks are always more expensive than in europe or us, so their pricing is only matching the "city rates".


highly recommended!

the ambiance is really intimate, the service is outstanding and the food is exceptional. i liked it when you get to choose your weapon for you to cut your steak.

here is the breakdown of my orders with their individual rating and feedback.

appetizer
caramelized onion soup (5/5)
- i only have one word for this... flavorful!

main
mushroom risotto (3.5/5)
- i like savory dishes and this one was not my cup of tea. but i am giving it a fair score since the presentation was cute.

darling downs rib-eye (100,000/5)
- though i am not a huge fan of steaks, i did not expect that i finished the whole meal because of how tender and tasty it was. i had medium rare and it was just perfect

i skipped dessert because i was already full but i really had a sumptuous dinner experience here and will be coming back again very soon.

also, this restaurant is busy so make sure to book a table.


affordability level: 5/10

celebrated our anniversary dinner here the other night. i didn’t make a booking since it was a week night and thought that there be a table for 2 but boy was i wrong. the place was packed when we got there at 7pm. the reception was kind enough to give us a table for a non-show after waiting for a couple of minutes.

the food is as great as what people say. the price may be a bit high but you’re paying for value and its not outrageous enough to celebrate a very important occassion with your loved ones.

the service though is overrated based on what i experienced. it was good but not great. hey, servers are also human and can be forgetful too. but service has to be great from start to finish. when we left, no one even bothered to look at us. the 2 people in the reception were busy looking at their phones. i took a photo but zomato censors those types so i cant post it here.

overall, this place is highly recommended. for mere mortals like me, i can only afford to dine here again if someone treats. but i’m looking forward to the next milestone to have an excuse to splurge again.

now this is what i call a steakhouse! loved every bite from appetizer down to my very unique sorbet dessert! a must go to place whenever you’re in bgc and craving for meat, or trying to impress someone.

we were at raging bull during our last stay in manila (april 2019). we had a wagyu tomahawk; it was really excellent, cooked to perfection in a jasper heated with charcoal. we had the chance to visit the kitchen and meet maurice, the guy who cooked our meat. we loved it! service was great and entertaining; our waiter (manu) has been competent and friendly contributing to our great experience. idem for mico, the manager. always enquiring about our satisfaction and making sure everything ran smoothly. we then had a few cocktails at the bar. raffy, the mixologist, is an artist! all cocktails we tried were simply outstanding! i definitely recommend this place to all meat lovers and epicurians! great products expertly prepared in a fantastic atmosphere! thanks again to the team for this delicious moment, look forward to visiting again!

[late post.]

i was so curious about raging bull ever since a mentioned it during our lunch at canton road. as a steak lover, i just have to pay the restaurant a visit. 

hello, raging bull. 

just like its chinese restaurant neighbor, the facade of this restaurant is fancy with its touches of dark browns and gold.

hands down one of the best restaurant i’ve tried!

everything was perfect! the service, the food, the ambience- the total experience.

very happy customer. i tried their ceasar salad, their steak and cheesecake.

its not bad to spoil yourself once in awhile 😁

now is the best steak room in the country! i always like my steak medium rare (btw that’s how steaks must be cooked, besides a very few exceptions depending on the cut) and they have never screwed it up ever, in all the 1000 times i’ve been here. i just wish tho they would add a bit more exciting sides or appetisers on the menu. however, meat alone - excellent. but you have to read about steaks because if you choose a cut or a brand which might not be your taste, it can totally affect your whole experience here. i love steaks and i have thoroughly studied them. service used to be better i remember. busy restaurant so reservation is a must!!!

service is 5/5. staff are warm, friendly, attentive without being intrusive, and are knowledgable about the menu. food is also a 5/5. we had the wagyu striploin and kurobota pork for the mains. i highly recommend both! the porkchop portion is huge! the chop was tender, soft and well-seasoned. it almost tasted like beef because it was such a juicy, hefty piece. wagyu is great as well! reminiscent of the excellent steak at mamou. it was cooked to a perfect medium rare. they also offer to serve the steak with your choice of sauce (we had the truffle mushroom and wine sauce) but it’s also very good on its own. the double fried fries make for an excellent side, as well as the truffle mashed potato. i wasn’t too impressed with the dirty rice, as it just tasted like garlic rice. had the malted ice cream for dessert, and it was almost as good as carmen’s best. overall we had a superb dining experience.

i come to the shangri-la at the fort since it opened, and have a really nice lunch at raging bull once a month, and the occasional drink. the staff are wonderful and always remember me. tonite for dinner i had the ribeye, which was nice and tender, my partner had the new kobe sirloin which was absolutely delicious. our server was very helpful with selections! pricey? of course! but well worth it.