Known for featuring just one dish on its menu, a steak, the BLADE restaurant has been the talk of the town in recent weeks. Yes, it’s true, it’s only been open for a short time and it already has a dish “in the mouths of the world.”
In what we consider to be a very radical concept, as it only presents a menu with a single dish, BLADE is betting on a cut of meat that is well worth trying, either with any of the side dishes (or even with all of them).
The steak
Seemingly simple, the decision to have only the BLADE steak on the menu is far from a coincidence: it’s a statement of intent, a promise that what you’re about to eat is really good.
At BLADE it was decided that it would be best to devote all their energy and know-how to perfecting a single culinary experience. And the result is a dish that, in just a few weeks, has made the news and is undeniably “in the mouths of the world”.
The total focus on the steak implies an extreme dedication to the selection of the raw material, not just meat, but a rigorous curation that ensures that each piece served is the best possible.
The execution on the grill has to be impeccable, transforming the act of eating a simple steak into a true gastronomic experience of excellence, which is precisely what we experienced when we went there at the invitation of the management.
The Secret Lisbon experience
The photo you see at the top of this article is basically the entire menu of food you’ll find at BLADE, one of the newest restaurants in Cais do Sodré (next to Mercado da Ribeira), which only has one dish on the menu, the BLADE Steak (€10), which, on the Chef’s recommendation, should be ordered medium-rare.
That’s what I did, and I’m glad I did, because it was really spectacular: thin, very tender meat, just salted, and three sauces to choose from (€1/each): Béarnaise; Pepper (the mildest); and Truffled Mayonnaise . I tried all three and felt that the pepper sauce “stole” the least flavor from the precious steak.
Speaking of side dishes, I also tried them all (of course!): the classic fries (3€) (double fried) served with dried rosemary; the mushroom rice (3.5€) is the perfect choice for those who like cheese (they also serve this side dish as a main course, as a vegan option, for 12€); the spaghetti (€3.5), creamy and with cream (perhaps too much); the mashed potatoes (€3.5), with the softness of truffle butter and crispy sprinkles (my favorite); and the mixed salad (€3), with lettuce, radish, fried onion and vinaigrette dressing.
To top it all off, there are wines from various regions (from €6), served by the glass, carafe or bottle, beers (from €3) and also some cocktails, all priced the same at €9.
To finish off the meal, dessert is on offer and you can order it on the way out, in exchange for a small token (metal plate) that they give you with the bill.
All in all, it’ s well worth trying the steak at this restaurant, very tender, with delicious accompaniments and a very competitive price (for the area): BLADE Steak + 1 Sauce + French Fries + Beer (imperial 33cl) for 17€, not bad!
Secret Lisbon Tip: we got in at 12.30pm and were able to choose a table (very comfortable), but from 1pm it starts to fill up.
Address: Praça D. Luís I (Cais do Sodré)
Hours: every day from 12pm to midnight
Prices: 10€ (BLADE steak without side dishes)
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