We’ve been missing a memorable steak experience, and Pepper Steakhouse was one of our favorite go-to destinations to be lavishly spoiled with incredible steak offerings. This is why we were elated to learn that Kuwait’s prestigious Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa is reopening its beloved steakhouse Pepper. We immediately jumped at the chance to dine at Pepper, and take in the gorgeous ambience and revel in a bounty of exciting flavors. If you havent’ made plans for Valentine’s Day yet, make sure you book your table at Pepper Steakhouse!
The restaurant is famed for its juicy, tender, flavor-loaded perfectly grilled steaks set amidst stunning surrounds and a transcendent ambience. Located on the lower lobby level of the hotel, Pepper Restaurant features an expansive two floors of seating and the interiors are mindblowingly beautiful, wherever you choose to dine. For a more intimate experience, Pepper’s delightful cuisine can also be enjoyed in the venue’s private dining areas that are designated on each level of the restaurant. The private dining rooms are perfect for romantic dinners to celebrate those all important personal occasions.
With 5-star scenery, service and dishes, it’s on every gourmand’s must-visit list, making it a perfect destination for couples this Valentine’s Day. As the hotel’s premium steakhouse restaurant, Pepper offers “Home Grilled Masterpieces” in classy, extravagant surroundings. The specially crafted menu at Pepper Steakhouse means that guests can enjoy an array of prime meat cuts from baby short ribs to juicy steaks smoked or grilled to perfection in the open flame kitchen. Steaks are perfectly rendered by using the finest ingredients and delivered with flawless service by the restaurant’s experienced team.
The menu was truly a sight for our sore eyes, and we couldn’t help but feel hungry just taking a look at all of the exciting offerings. Tantalizing appetizers like Wagyu Beef Tartar with Confit egg yolk, onion, chives and Espelette chili danced right before our eyes. There’s also a Foie Gras Au Torchon with dates pureé, apple, hazelnut served alongside crispy brioche and a handcrafted cinnamon bubble. Fans of short ribs will love the Crispy Short Ribs with Butternut squash, baby carrots, pickled onion and braised bright red cabbage. Salads are aplenty too, with classic options like Pepper’s Signature Garden Salad, Caesar and Crab Salad.
Given that the weather outside is still quite chilly, we highly recommend that you start off your meal with one of Pepper’s delectable soups. Choose from the creatively conceived Mushroom Chowder with Sauté Girolle, Confit Shimeji mushrooms, potato and a melted Truffle foam, or a heart warming and show stopping Lobster Bisque served with Vanilla scented Chantilly cream and Caviar.
When it comes to the grilled offerings at Pepper Steakhouse, prepare for a feast to remember, and we advise that you show up ready to eat! Whether you go for the Pepper Signature Mix Grill, complete with Angus steak, Beef Short Ribs, Lamb Chop, Beef sausage, and King Prawn, or you opt for a simple cut of your steak of choosing from Pepper’s Premium Gold Angus Beef, you will not regret it.
We absolutely loved the Wagyu Stockyard Silver Label steak. With a marble score of 4-5, this grass fed cut of beef (you can opt for Tenderloin or Rib Eye) melted in our mouth with every bite. The iconic and unrivaled Classic Chateaubriand, also known as the softest part of the whole tenderloin, will perfectly serve two people. We love this special dish because you also get to enjoy the Table-side carving experience, as you watch the scintillating carving of this special cut of beef. Fans of seafood can also opt for the King Prawn dish, or Whole Seabass. If you’ve got chicken on your mind, then look no further than to Pepper Steakhouse’s Roasted Free Range Chicken with baby potato, charred jumbo asparagus and the smoothest Jus. Their 48-hour Braised Short Ribs are also not to be missed, and are served with a delectable aged Gouda cheese cornmeal porridge, roasted red grapes and crispy leeks.
All of Pepper Steakhouse’s Grill and main offerings come with various potato sides like the creamiest Potato Gratin, Rosemary infused roasted baby potato or Cheese fries. Other sides include sauteéd mushrooms, wilted spinach amongst many other choices. For sauces, you can choose from a buttery Béarnaise, Mushroom, Peppercorn or creamy Blue Cheese Sauce.
Perhaps what is most telling of Pepper Steakhouse’s menu is how inclusive it is, as they’ve literally thought of everyone. From showstopping steaks, to chicken and seafood offerings, there’s even a Burger menu at Pepper! You can go all out with the poshest burger we’ve seen yet, the Pepper Signature Wagyu Burger, with a Brioche bun, sumac infused mayo, and Truffle and Parmesan fries. There’s a plant based option too, as well as a free-range Chicken slider, perfect for younger diners.
End your Pepper Steakhouse experience with an unforgettable dessert like the Dark Chocolate Fondant served with cookies ice cream, or a tangy, Lemon & Strawberry Meringue Tartlet with minty jelly and mascerated strawberries. If tropical flavors are more up your alley, then you will love the Baked Coconut-Caramel & Mango Cheesecake with Raspberry Sorbet.
Pepper Steakhouse is open for dinner from 07:00PM till 11:30PM. The Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa is located in Messilah, Al Ta’awun Street, Block 7, Building 13. For more information, please call 2226 9666 or visit Jumeirah.com. Follow their latest updates on Instagram, @JumeirahMessilahBeach, Twitter @JumeirahMB, and Facebook.
