Gordon Ramsay's Maze London

The hotel we stayed in, the Marriott Grosvenor Square, is home to one of Gordon Ramsay's several London restaurants - two actually: Maze and the Maze Grill, where we ate when we were there in January. The Grill is a more casual setting and a steakhouse - Wagyu beef anyone? The restaurant, where we went for our "last meal" last week is French/Asian fusion, and one of those dining "experiences".

Someone greets you, someone else seats you, someone pours your water, someone brings your bread, someone else again takes your order, the sommelier takes your wine order, someone else pours... no wonder they charge such prices! The payroll alone must be quite hefty.

It certainly was delicious food, and definitely off the beaten path of what we'd normally go for. Kyle & I opted for the Chef's Menu which was 6 courses price fixed, and Chris ordered ala carte. We ate things like Cornish red mullet, quail, roasted hake with squid paint, Cornish lamb & tongue, and my favorite, the salt marsh mutton shepherd's pie.

It was certainly enjoyable but at the price you pay there are lots of other options. Chris couldn't even bear to put the entire tab on his expense account, it was that high. And of course, Gordon is way too busy to be seen at any of these famous establishments with his name on them. Probably on some yacht on the Riviera relaxing, while yelling at his executive chef...

http://www.gordonramsay.com/maze/