raging bull chophouse & bar - shangri-la the fort

this place is simply outstanding. ok, let’s get it on the table - it is expensive....but the service isgreatand the food top shelf. deep wine list and steaks cooked to perfection.

went on a late night run to raging bull. at this visit, their burger place wasn’t open yet. the h wanted something a little fancier than food on the strip. i wish we came in earlier, its agreatplace to stay for longer.

we arrived around 945 and didn't realise they were closing soon, at 10:30 pm. it completely escaped our mind and i have to commend the restaurant for not making us feel like we had arrived too late or that we had to eat fast and leave soon. we only realised they were closing because we looked at our watch and asked, and that was after we placed our order. they never told us to hurry, didn't tell us they were closing soon, nor show any indication they were closing. there was more than a handful of people still there, i guess also one of the reasons we didn’t feel it was that late. left a little past 11 pm, with still a few diners inside. for this they deserve an extra star.

here’s what we had:

darling downs rib-eye wagyu ms5+ grass-raised, grain-finished, queensland 350g 
3,550.00

potato gratin, gruyere 
235.00

cyrus noble kentucky whisky 
400.00

mamma mia 
450.00 
plantation original dark rum, wild turkey 81 bourbon, la fee absinthe, passionfruit seeds, homemade pandan syrup, pine juice

loved the steak. it was melt in your mouth delicious. cooked perfectly. seared with a thin crust, soft in the middle. i like the different flavoured salts they provided. it says it’s good for one, but me and the h were able to share it. we just really wanted something to go with our drink, ehem pulutan.

you are given your choice of knife. they bring out a box of knives to choose from. ask about the knives because they have a lot to say about them, like who designed them and who made them. go ahead and complicate your life. don’t forget that they’re super sharp, because i almost did. if you’re like me who sometimes licks the side of the knife, my dumb and dumber self seriously almost did.

whisky(s) for the dude, and a cocktail for me. talk about bang for the buck, i laughed when i got a barrel of a iced alcohol. i didn't expect a pirate-y type of drink in here.they also mixed it well, with a good amount of alcohol.

havent had the time to return, i wish i could.

the place hasgreatstyle but not everything lives up to the decor. it's honestly a mixed bag. they get a few things right while other things need improvement. i ordered the lobster which was actually really good. the wagyu steak was above average. the texture was on point but the flavor was a little bit lacking. my sister ordered the burger didn't finish it. it was disappointing since you couldn't taster the beef. i also had the whiskey sour which was horrible, which is why i'm giving them a 3/5. service was friendly, accommodating and well trained.

food was really great! we ordered the tomahawk wagyu ribeye steak and it was worth the price. agreatplace for a romantic dinner or a quick drink and catch up with friends. loved the ambiance! 😍

p.s. they will let you choose your own steak knife. i chose the replica of napoleon bonaparte knife because it was really classy and it looked like the authentic one. 👌

so, i have decided to treat myself after a long weekend here. i heard from my friend that they gotgreatburgers here however, i wanted to splurge a little more and grab a slab of steak after mygreatexperience at sage in makati shangrila. and i there was never a single hint of regret when i saw the steak i got. i asked my server for their recommendation and i was literally surprised with how it came out.

i would definitely come back and have some lobster.

a nice pick for our valentine's date i must say. the service is a+. every course on the picked menu for feb 14 is a delight to the senses.
i especially liked the steak. overall, it was agreatexperience.

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 reallygreatfor 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 wasgreatthroughout our meal.

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 asgreatas 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 begreatfrom 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.

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 wasgreatand entertaining; our waiter (manu) has been competent and friendly contributing to ourgreatexperience. 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!greatproducts expertly prepared in a fantastic atmosphere! thanks again to the team for this delicious moment, look forward to visiting again!

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 isgreatas 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.

always agreatexperience at this restaurant. my husband and i celebrate our date nights here and this restaurant has been consistent all throughout. we always get fresh oysters, steak and some appetizers. the wagyu burger is a must try! they also have awesome servers - janine and shine to name a few. will definitely go back.

raging bull chophouse certainly lived up to my expectations in terms of both the food and the service. this restaurant’s ambiance managed to be comfortable yet elegant, without ever feeling like your regular stuffy old steakhouse. a big part of this is the due to their service at the restaurant. their waitstaff is always friendly and approachable, and ready to answer your questions about their menu as well as their wine list. i would like to commend our server, manu, who gave us outstanding service when we dined here last month. first class service all around.

we ordered a 350g dry aged steak with truffle mashed potato and their salmon dish. they served their mains on one large plate which wasgreatfor sharing for the two of us. they cooked our steak perfectly medium rare and seasoned it perfectly as well. the steak comes with a variety of salts, mustards and sauces that you can try, although to be honest the flavor of the steak that we tried didn’t need anything else as it was already perfect. their salmon, although tasty enough and not dry at all, was a little too well-done for my liking. i prefer my salmon cooked medium rare to medium. i would suggest that they also ask their customers their doneness preference for this dish. we received a free dessert during the time we dined here during the holiday season, but we did order another dessert. the dessert that we ordered was the pavlova/passion fruit sorbet topped with cotton candy. the tartness of the sorbet perfectly complemented the sweetness of the pavlova and the cotton candy. the dessert we received for free was the chocolate peanut butter ice cream bar with caramel candy scattered on the plate. this was probably my favorite dessert of the two because of thegreatcombination of the chocolate, peanut butter and caramel flavors all around.

we had such agreattime that night that we actually returned for my birthday just 2 days ago. again, we received excellent service and excellent food even though we had 2 large tables for a party of 15. raging bull chophouse is probably my favorite steak house in manila right now. we will definitely be back and we hope they keep up thegreatwork.

fine dining at its finest. ambiance isgreatalbeit the very low lighting, not good for taking pictures if you're celebrating. table setting, choices of cutlery and even the chance to choose your own knife makes for a well curated experience. the choices of steak isgreatas well as the sauces and salts/spices available. good list of wine though that i haven't personally tried but my family got a bottle at least. good options for dessert. i had the wagyu ms3 cooked medium well cos i am sharing with my kiddo, and yes, the little one liked it. had a side of dirty rice which could be a meal in itself. we had the chocolate and peanut bar sundae bar and the cheesecake for dessert (just check their full listed dessert names in the menu) and i was so happy to see fresh berries and caramel bars that didn't come from a can or a packet. they gave us a complimentary candy floss pavlova as someone is celebrating at our table which we really appreciated. it's certainly expensive for a regular juan but if you're indulging then this is the place to go.

our waiter was awesome he gets a 5 no doubt. gerald i believe that is his name. he did a superb job the choosing of your weapon is agreattouch. the steak was okay not the greatest. to me it was way to salty. but that could just be me. the foie gras was delish and sides could have been better especially the mash potato and creamy spinach. dessert wasnt to my expectations that candy floss thing wasn't good to me cotton candy and meringue i'll pass. the handmade ice cream let's just say store bought would have been better. but the waiter brought a dessert that we didn't order he wanted us to try it. he said it was on him wasn't expecting that at all. that was good the peanut butter ice cream log with dulce de leche was good. maybe i should have went with my gut and got the orange creme brulee but the orange threw me off. would i go back here again yes and no. i would come back and try the burger, porkchop, and lamb. but not the steak.