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Maison de Bœuf

Parisian-inspired steaks in Cardiff, where a focused menu shines.

4.8(5 reviews)
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Maison de Bœuf brings a Parisian-inspired steakhouse experience to Cardiff, at 21 Castle Arcade. The deliberately limited menu centers on expertly prepared starters, mains, and desserts, with highlights like French onion soup, tender steak, and rich soufflés. Guests praise generous portions, good value on the set menu, and warm, attentive service in a lively, romantic atmosphere—reservations advised.

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21 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BU, UK

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Services

French Steak Frites

Expertly cooked steaks served with our famous golden, crisp fries and rich sauces.

Classic French Starters

Indulgent options like Soufflé Cuit Deux Fois au Fromage Fumé and Soupe à l’Oignon Française.

Set Menu Dining

Fixed-price menus offering starters, mains, and desserts for a curated, value-driven experience.

French Cocktails & Drinks

A selection of aperitifs, beers like Bière Napoleon, and elegant cocktails in a relaxed setting.

Romantic & Special Occasion Dining

Intimate atmosphere perfect for date nights, celebrations, or indulgent evenings out.

4.80 · 5 reviews

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Food Lover

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· 6 months ago

We began with drinks — a French martini as an aperitif, smooth and elegant but could have been a bit stronger and Bière Napoleon, which was genuinely excellent. Crisp, characterful, and far better than a standard house beers. The menu is intentionally limited, but everything we tried delivered. We ordered different starters to share, including the Soufflé Cuit Deux Fois au Fromage Fumé, a twice-baked smoked cheese soufflé that was rich yet light and deeply comforting. The Soupe à l’Oignon Française Classique was full of depth, with a rich beef broth and melted cheese — classic and warming. We also enjoyed the Escargots au Beurre d’Ail Noir & Herbes, indulgent and beautifully done. For mains, all three of us chose the meat. The steak was well seasoned and confidently cooked, paired with fries that were genuinely to die for — crisp, golden, and so good we went back for a second round. Too full for dessert, which is never a bad sign. A relaxed, indulgent, and quietly confident experience throughout. Definitely a restaurant you should visit if thinking about a romantic destination.

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Iestyn Dallimore

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· 7 months ago

I was a bit skeptical about this restaurant despite its rave reviews as I had some doubts over how well such a limited menu could be pulled off - I'll be the first to admit that I was completely wrong! Everything I had here was absolutely terrific, from the delicious french onion soup to some genuinely incredible steak frites, I cannot describe how much I enjoyed my time here! The staff were wonderful and the price for the set menu whilst on the higher end was reasonable in my opinion. My ONLY slight criticism is that the food took a while to come out, but it was a busy night and it allowed us to enjoy the ambience of the restaurant. Would definitely recommend! (PS the Christmas crackers were a lovely touch)

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Michael Kennelly

via Google
· 7 months ago

Beautiful restaurant that captures the atmosphere of a classic Parisian eatery. The menu is fixed with a choice of starters and desserts. The French Onion Soup was lovely. As was the steak for the main. Great sauce. Price is also very good and felt like cake for money. Overall a great experience, service was a little slow but they did seem to not have many staff in when we were there.

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James Meager

via Google
· 7 months ago

Sometimes, simple is so much better. A simple menu, a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful decor, and service that is do personal, you don’t realise you are in a restaurant full of people. But although the menu is simple, the quality and the effort that goes into preparation is obvious. The food was beautifully cooked. The soufflé was light and tasty, and the steak so tender. Of the three restaurants I visited over the last few days, Maison De Boeuf has got to be my favourite.

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Sian Hopkins

via Google
· 7 months ago

Generous starters and desserts, set menu good value for money. Cocktails lovely. Lovely atmosphere very busy popular place, need to book. Staff very helpful. Even though they were exceptionally busy we were'nt rushed like other places tend to be this time of year.

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