Goodman Canary Wharf

The march of the steak restaurant shows no signs of abating in the capital, so it’s understandable that Goodman’s high-gloss concept has branched out eastwards to Canary Wharf. Decorwise, this is classic alpha-male territory – all dark wood & dark-leather banquettes, with an on-site ageing room – but the mood is far from testosterone-fuelled, as chirpy, clued-up staff arrive (board in hand) to explain the different cuts. Start with Irish smoked salmon on rye or Canadian lobster cocktail with lemon mayonnaise, before the meat feast: on a recent visit, a gargantuan porterhouse & bone-in rib delivered flavour in spades. Fans of luscious transatlantic desserts won’t be disappointed, either, & the US-leaning wine list features plenty of beefy reds by the glass. Docklands diners should rejoice that they can dine in such a serious steakhouse.