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Last updated: 12/31/2025, 7:57:44 AM
Key Information
The Grill Room Tel Aviv Popup is an upscale New York-style steakhouse situated in a historic space within the Dan Tel Aviv hotel. It combines a sophisticated chophouse concept with a spectacular design and a respectful, high-end atmosphere.
Customer Perception
The restaurant is perceived as a trendy and high-quality dining destination, evidenced by its significant social media following of over 5.6K followers. Reviews highlight the spectacular design and the quality of the meat offerings.
Additional Details
While the name includes 'Popup,' the restaurant operates as an established venue with a permanent feel. It is located on the beachfront at the intersection of HaYarkon and Herbert Samuel streets. Reservations are highly recommended and managed through the OnTopo platform.
The ideal time to visit is during Happy Hour, which runs Monday through Thursday from 18:00 to 19:30, offering a more accessible way to experience the venue.
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This restaurant is not bad. It's really not bad.
It's one of the most elegant restaurants I've ever been to in Israel, with a high-end setting and vibe. The charming music creates a magical and romantic atmosphere. The service is great; Waiters are very attentive.
The food is really nice: starters are original, meat cuts are fresh and tasty, while the homemade fries are truly special and super delicious!
I understand that this is a "fine dining" experience, so the starters are expected to be very modest in their size.
I understand that the restaurant is located inside a high-end hotel, which is reflected on the prices.
But... for 800 NIS (!!!) per person, I expect to be knocked out of my feet and/or to experience a "once-in-a-lifetime culinary orgasm". Unfortunately, my experience was a far cry from it. I could easily find a better meal at half price, as there are much better upscale steakhouses in Israel.
But you don't have to take my word for it. This place is definitely worth one visit, because as aforementioned, it's not bad. It's really not bad.
I went there with my father to celebrate his birthday. We were late 20 min so we understood when the staff told us that we should hurry a bit.
The food was expensive and in my opinion and not worth the premium price. The atmosphere was fantastic so part of the justification is the view and the atmosphere.
What prompted me to give the 1 star review for the service is the fact that we were there for 2 hours total. I went, paid the bill and grabbed a smoke. The staff again came to me and asked me to hurry up.
When I’m paying premium prices I’m expecting to finish my meal comfortably, instead it felt like I was rushed out of the restaurant.
I won’t return because of that alone.
1
We had dinner last week at the “GRILL ROOM” in Tel Aviv.It was not the first time.
After consulting with the waiter/barman(we were at the bar) about the menu and after getting clarifications we decided to order as a main course their “TOMAHAWK”.
The “said” dish was absolutely not eatable!!!
We complained without reaction and didn’t want to spoil our mood we packed the leftovers with the intention to feed the street cats,by the way they declined the meat!
The cost of this particular dish is IS 750.00!!!
(ONLY FOR THIS DISH!!!).
Friends I spoke with and mentioned the above advised me to complain.After a couple of days I called and asked for “A MANAGER”,somebody answered,apparently remembered the “case” and promised that his boss will call me back.Nobody called!!!
Very very disappointing!!!
5
The food was absolutely excellent, truly some of the best steaks I have ever had. The desserts were also incredible (seriously, don't skip them!).
Beyond the kitchen, the service was outstanding, making the whole evening feel special. I highly recommend this place for a top-tier dining experience.
5
Everything we had was delicious! We started with the caesar salad and cocktails. Afterwards we had the strip steak, a tomahawk and a filet. The beef was delicious and high quality. For our sides we had the potatoes, fried onion, creamed spinach and green beans. The potato and fried onion was great. The green beans and creamed spinach was nothing special. Dessert was the royal sundae and the chocolate tart. I haven’t had a American style sundae, with toppings like sprinkles, a cherry, chocolate etc in Israel before on that level before. The chocolate tart was also delicious! I really felt like I was in a high quality steak house in the United States.
I am happy Tel Aviv has a steak house like this and I don’t get the bad reviews at all. The service was excellent and the sommelier helped us pick a great bottle of wine (they have a great selection). The place is extremely pricey but worth it. I do think it caters primarily to tourists because even for special occasions the place is expensive on a Israeli salary. Regardless I will be back and definitely recommend it!!!!!
