Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
Goodman
325ptsSerious beef, no tasting-menu theatre.
About Goodman
Goodman in Mayfair is the most straightforward high-quality steakhouse booking in central London. With a 4.7 Google rating across 2,300+ reviews, a Star Wine List White Star, and OAD Casual Europe recognition, it delivers consistent beef and a serious wine program. The kitchen runs until 10 pm six nights a week, and booking is easy with a week's lead time.
Goodman, Mayfair: The Verdict
Goodman on Maddox Street is the steakhouse to book in central London when you want quality beef without the performance of a fine-dining tasting menu. The kitchen has earned a White Star recognition from Star Wine List (published January 2022) and a 4.7 Google rating across more than 2,300 reviews — numbers that point to consistent delivery rather than a one-off spike. Opinionated About Dining ranked it in the Casual Europe top 411 in 2024, up from a general recommendation in 2023, which suggests the kitchen has been moving in the right direction. Book it for a business lunch, a birthday dinner, or a late evening in Mayfair when you want something substantial rather than something cerebral.
Portrait
Goodman operates in a part of London where the room tends to set the price rather than the food. Maddox Street puts you squarely in Mayfair, minutes from Bond Street and Regent Street, so the clientele skews towards post-deal celebrations, anniversary dinners, and the kind of business meals where a well-sourced ribeye does more convincing than a PowerPoint. The atmosphere runs warm and confident rather than hushed and reverential — this is not the place for a whispered conversation, and that is part of the appeal. Energy here comes from tables that are actually being used, not from a room performing exclusivity at you.
For late-night dining, Goodman punches above most of its Mayfair neighbours. The kitchen runs until 10 pm Monday through Saturday, which means you can sit down at 8:30 pm and eat at a pace that suits you rather than one that suits a restaurant trying to turn the table. On a Friday or Saturday evening that last hour fills quickly, so this is not a venue to arrive at 9:45 pm and expect to be seated easily, but if you book a 9 pm table you will find the room still working at full capacity and no one trying to move you along. Sunday closure is the one constraint worth noting if your schedule is flexible.
The wine program has enough depth to justify the Star Wine List White Star credential , expect a list built for red wine drinkers with serious options across Old and New World. For a steakhouse in this price bracket, that matters: a good bottle elevates a two-hour dinner in ways that a shorter list cannot. Come with a budget that accounts for wine if you want to get the most from the experience.
On the Opinionated About Dining trajectory , recommended in 2023, ranked 411 in 2024, ranked 607 in 2025 , the most honest read is that Goodman remains a strong, reliable performer in the casual London dining tier rather than one trending towards the very leading of the list. That is not a reason to avoid it; it is a reason to set the right expectations. You are coming for excellent beef, a proper wine list, and a room that feels like it has been doing this long enough to know what it is doing. You are not coming for a menu that will redefine how you think about food.
Ratings & Recognition
- Google Rating: 4.7 / 5 (2,328 reviews)
- Star Wine List: White Star (January 2022)
- Opinionated About Dining , Casual Europe: Recommended (2023) → #411 (2024) → #607 (2025)
Booking
Booking difficulty at Goodman is rated Easy. You should not need more than a week's lead time for most slots, though Friday and Saturday evenings at prime hours (7–9 pm) will fill faster. If your date is flexible, a Tuesday or Wednesday dinner is your easiest path in. For late-night sittings (9 pm onwards), availability tends to stay open longer, making this a strong option when a post-theatre or post-event dinner comes together at short notice. The restaurant is closed Sundays.
Practical Details
| Detail | Goodman (Mayfair) | Blacklock |
|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Steakhouse | Chops / Steakhouse |
| Location | Mayfair, W1 | Multiple London sites |
| Last seating (typical) | ~9 pm (kitchen to 10 pm) | Varies by site |
| Sunday opening | Closed | Open (select sites) |
| Wine focus | White Star (Star Wine List) | Shorter list |
| Booking difficulty | Easy | Easy–Moderate |
| OAD ranking (2024) | #411 Casual Europe | Not ranked |
How It Compares
See the full comparison section below.
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| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman | Steakhouse | Goodman Mayfair is a restaurant in London, UK. It was published on Star Wine List on January 14, 2022 and is a White Star.; Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #607 (2025); Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #411 (2024); Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended (2023) | Easy | — | |
| CORE by Clare Smyth | Modern British | ££££ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Restaurant Gordon Ramsay | Contemporary European, French | ££££ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library | Modern French | ££££ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| The Ledbury | Modern European, Modern Cuisine | ££££ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Dinner by Heston Blumenthal | Modern British, Traditional British | ££££ | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Goodman in London?
For a step up in formality and price, Hawksmoor or Boisdale cover similar beef-led ground with more event atmosphere. If you want to stay in Mayfair specifically, Goodman is the most focused pure steakhouse on the OAD Casual Europe list for the area. Cut at 45 Park Lane is the obvious upgrade if budget is not a concern.
How far ahead should I book Goodman?
Booking difficulty is rated Easy — a week's lead time is enough for most slots. Friday and Saturday evenings at peak hours fill faster, so push to two weeks for those. Note Goodman Mayfair is closed Sundays, so factor that into planning.
What should I wear to Goodman?
Goodman sits in Mayfair and draws a business and after-work crowd, so neat casual to business casual reads correctly. There is no evidence of a formal dress code, but turning up in sportswear on Maddox Street would feel out of step with the room.
Is lunch or dinner better at Goodman?
Lunch is the practical pick: the room is open from 12 pm Monday through Saturday, it is typically easier to book, and you avoid peak evening pricing pressure. Dinner has more atmosphere but no structural advantage in terms of menu or value based on available data.
What should I order at Goodman?
Goodman's reputation is built on its beef — the steakhouse format means the main event is the cut itself. The wine programme earned a White Star on Star Wine List in 2022, so the list is worth attention alongside the food. Specific current menu items are not confirmed here, so check the current menu directly before booking.
Is Goodman good for a special occasion?
Yes, with the right expectations. Goodman is OAD-ranked in Casual Europe, which signals quality without ceremony — it works well for a celebratory dinner where the focus is on excellent beef and a serious wine list rather than a multi-course tasting format. If you need a private room or a more produced experience, confirm availability directly before booking.
Is Goodman good for solo dining?
Steakhouses in this bracket are generally counter or table-service formats, which can feel less natural solo than a bar-seat omakase or brasserie. That said, Goodman's business-lunch crowd means solo diners at lunch are unremarkable. Dinner solo is possible but the format is built around group or paired dining.
Hours
- Monday
- 12–10 pm
- Tuesday
- 12–10 pm
- Wednesday
- 12–10 pm
- Thursday
- 12–10 pm
- Friday
- 12–10 pm
- Saturday
- 12–10 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
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