Hawksmoor, Deansgate

Recommends Hawksmoor, saying its lunch and January offers make it much more affordable.

Says Hawksmoor on Deansgate is pricey but very good.

Recommends Hawksmoor and points to two of its premium steak cuts.

Personally picks Hawksmoor as the best Sunday roast and notes the question comes up often.

Calls Hawksmoor the clear favourite, with no further detail.

Describes Hawksmoor as consistently outstanding on each visit, praising drinks, steaks and service.

Suggests Hawksmoor for a more upscale meal.

Always picks Hawksmoor over the alternatives, with no further detail.

Describes Hawksmoor as a popular spot, though they haven't eaten there yet.

Says the meal is too filling, making a romantic follow-up unlikely.

Says Hawksmoor costs more than most but is well worth it.

Calls Hawksmoor a classic choice for anyone wanting steak.

Calls it excellent, among a set of recommended places.

Ranks Hawksmoor second; recent steaks disappointed, though the starters and dessert partly compensate.

Agrees with a list that includes this place.

Recommended as a steak option likely to impress a date.

Recommends Hawksmoor for its steak and atmosphere; admits it costs more but thinks it's worth it.

Regularly alternates between Hawksmoor and Blacklock as go-to steakhouses.

Assumes Hawksmoor's roast is excellent, with no personal visit described.

Visited once and found it the weakest roast they've had locally, despite the hype; won't return.

Agrees with Hawksmoor; has visited twice for celebrations and was very impressed each time.

Thinks Hawksmoor's steak falls short of Blacklock's.