Went into Rio Bravo on Istiklal today as I fancied a steak. Hadn't been there for a year - last time it was great.

But today it was very different. Although it was 2.30 p.m. and not very busy, it took ages to get the Menu. After I had decided what I wanted - pepper steak - another wait to get a garcon's attention to take my order.

My meal arrived - what a disappointment. Seemed like the sauce had been made with marmalade instead of peppers. Steak itself was thin and "tired." Very overcooked green bits - once they were beans I guess. There were also some potato wedges which were quite good. But it was all served on a plate which felt as if it had come out of a freezer. The whole meal was barely more than tepid. I had ordered my steak medium-rare but from the look and taste of the steak it had been boiled in water rather than grilled.

A glass of tasteless red wine and one of water (1.5 milyon just for a GLASS of water). The food has 50% discount until 7.00 p.m., but I wouldn't go back again if they were giving that food away.

there are few places that make good steak in istanbul let alone turkey.
I heard that angelique or something like that in ortaköy makes good stakes.
But I haven't tried it myself (i heard it from a dutch guy)

I'll keep it in mind in case I meet those vampires again!

Ba da bing, ba da boom!!! I thank you

btw, I have to agree that rio bravo has awfull service, the waiters are standing there watching tv, i stood up and walked to them 3 times to get their attention.

the food is pretty much bad, i ordered something (don't remember what) it was supposed to be hot but when i got it after 20 minutes it was pretty much cold.
and that after 20 minutes.


the pizza is pretty good tho.

Place is crap and the clientele are normally crap too.
Steak? Best one I had was in Nis (is it open again?) talking half a cow stuff, then a fillet in T-Square followed by Flamm.