GoodFellas Steaks and Burgers

What I love about the advent of deal coupon sites is the fact that it gives an opportunity for me to try new restaurants at a fraction of the actual cost or retail price. 

And I get to schedule it ahead of time and follow through instead of postponing it again and again to a later date.  We all don’t want the coupons to expire collecting dust in our purses, laptop bags or drawers.  That has probably happened to you and me so the earlier you claim the deal, the less likely coupons expire on you.

Such is the case with GoodFellas Steaks and Burgers.  This restaurant has been under my radar for quite some time and we finally got the chance to try it last weekend.  There was a deal a few months ago at one of the deal sites taking 40% off their regular Prime Rib, which we grabbed the chance.  GoodFellas has an indoor and outdoor dining area and that specific Sunday, we decided to watch the rain while we ate our late lunch.

GoodFellas seemed very simple at one glance but it has that dapper feel from its wooden accents, dark upholstered furniture and Mafia-themed menu.  The restaurant is teeming with people usually during Saturday nights and from the dishes we ordered, I’d probably hang out more here too.

On the Table

Wise Guy Burger PHP 295

200-grammer honey cured bacon cheeseburger

We bought only one coupon because we wanted to order other items on their menu.  Since GoodFellas’ main thrust is steaks and burgers, Bubba decided to order burger.  First choice was their Margherita Burger which is basil, roasted tomato and mozzarella cheese.  Unfortunately they ran out of basil so the wait staff suggested their other bestseller which is the Wise Guy Burger.

You get the 200 grams weight you pay for as the thick charbroiled patty manifests that it’s a heavyweight.  It IS meat alright –without evident taste of extenders.  This bacon cheeseburger is dressed with lettuce, tomatoes and onions and all walled by the soft burger buns.  Thick and juicy, GoodFellas does know how to make ‘em burgers. 

Michael’s Prime PHP 995 (with deal coupon, it’s only PHP 445)

12-14 ounces US CAB (Certified Angus Beef) Prime Rib   

Other than burgers, GoodFellas pride themselves as being one of the more distinguished steak places in town.  They serve only Certified Black Angus Beef and each steak is served with choice of mixed vegetables or mashed potatoes.   

Bubba and I were both happy with the Prime Rib, although a thicker cut would have been better.  The 12-14 ounces at Mamou seemed much bigger.  The beef was succulent and cooked perfectly medium as we preferred it that day.  Two sauces accompanied the dish other than the A1 Steak sauce available on the table.  The black one tasted like a Worcestershire sauce combined with some balsamic vinegar element.  The reddish orange one is somewhat their house gravy with a kick. 

The steak was well seasoned and had enough fat to add flavor to it.  The mashed potato was creamy and smooth, good side dish to Michael’s Prime Rib.

The Freshman PHP 185

Grilled fish skewers / lemon butter served with rice pilaf and mixed vegetables.

The Freshman dish got me squealing in delight.  Big chunks of fish meat alternating with green and red bell peppers, and onions were grilled with a beautiful char and had that light citrus buttery flavor without overpowering the delicateness of the fish.  The fish was moist with slight smoky notes.  The grilled onions and bell peppers’ natural sweetness came out and I couldn’t help finishing them too.  Rice pilaf that went with it was generous and ideal to make this dish perfect.  I’d order this again in a heartbeat.

I cannot wait to try more of their dishes… even without a deal coupon at hand.

GoodFellas Steaks and Burgers

36 T. Gener cor. K-1st,

Kamuning, Quezon City

(632) 413 3187 / (632) 964 5385

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