Vineyard Steak House

Reviews

• Chris H.

  star star star star_border star_border 9 June 2026

  Vineyard Steak House is an amalgam of Mediterranean and Greek flair and, well, meat. Lots and lots of meat. It works, kind of, well, it works if you like meat, as every single dish (apart from some things you just can't add meat to) has a big slab of meat on it or near it. While I find this a bit much (see my review of Old Orleans), I can see how this might appeal to the Preston Street crowd: this is, after all the same street with the famous girls-dancing-in-their-underwear bar, but for people with slightly more refined tastes, this will be a little much.
  
  I'm normally a big fan of Greek food and Mediterranean cusine, but that's because I normally find the flavours quite delicate and refined. Hints of mint and slightly overcooked lamb, to make sure the flavour isn't too strong, sounds exactly right in my book. Here at Vineyard, the idea is less subtlety and more, well, meat. It sounds petty, but I don't want slabs of lamb or beef with everything, and it's hard to find anything on the menu they haven't tried to add meat to.
  
  Maybe this is just some peculiar Brighton experiment: there are plenty of those around town. However, the inside of Vineyard does say Greek restaurant over Texan steakhouse, so I can only assume that the chef is just a big meat-lover (no pun intended). Either way, the decor is rather incongruous with what I associate with Mediterranean cuisine, so it really doesn't work for me.
  
  However, that doesn't mean the food here won't work for anyone. I'm well aware that I'm in the minority here, it just really isn't my cup of tea. If you're a fan of steakhouses, you'll love the extra touch of flair here, and it fits into the area well. If you like steak, you now have a new destination!

• Felix T.

  star star star star star_border 4 June 2026

  I went on a holiday to Greece a couple of years ago, I have been in love with Greek food ever since.
  
  This Greek Cypriot restaurant brings back many of the memories of the brilliant food I had in Zakynthos.
  
  Here you will find lots and lots of meat dishes like kebabs and steak. However, you will also find the classic dishes like Moussaka or Stifado.
  
  I personally went to for a lamb kebab dish, served with couscous and salad. It was the type of pure unadultered joy that you rarely experience.
  
  If you haven't tried Greek food, Vineyard perhaps should be your first port of call. Price is pretty much par for the course, with most mains costing around the £10 mark.

• Eddy V.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 31 May 2026

  Probably the worst restaurant I have eaten in Brighton, no joke. Greasy mezze, disgusting meat. Avoid at all cost.

• Mike F.

  star star star star_border star_border 22 May 2026

  Although it may seem rather expensive at first glance, Vineyard Steak House is definitely worth the money. While some people think this place is a bit hit and miss I've never experience any inconsistencies. The food is always perfectly cooked and seasoned, however, I can see why you'd only see this place as a reserve choice, as there are many places where £12 will get you something a little more special. The relaxed atmosphere is something that'll interest some people but leave others feeling like they aren't getting their money's worth. Whatever you think I doubt you'll be disappointed.

• Qype User (tessla…)

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 17 May 2026

  It's been described elsewhere on the web as an expensive mistake, and unfortunately I'm going to have to agree on this one.
  
  This is the first Greek restaurant I took my boyfriend to after moving to Brighton, and being half Greek myself, I wanted to show off the flavours and traditional cuisine.
  
  We were sorely disappointed. The décor leaves a lot to be desired, and although the staff are friendly and chatty, it didn't make up for the poor food. We ordered Dolmades, Kleftiko and meatballs, and it was OK, but there were definitely no taste-bud explosions involved and I didn't appreciate the prices of the wine.
  
  I don't suppose the fact that it was nearly empty helped the atmosphere much either. Luckily, we discovered Estia and our faith in Brighton's Greek restaurants was restored.