Smeagol 040 in Centrum

The beef tenderloin with mushroom sauce was delicious and halal! I would definitely come back for this. The food is on the expensive side, especially the starters. The starters were tasty. Only the mocktails were not that good and expensive. They tasted like water with soda. I would not recommend these. The staff was very nice. I would come back for the meat!

Had to wait a very long time to get something to drink, the food took many times longer! When the starters arrived they looked good but were quite standard and nothing really special. The main courses were really substandard for what you pay for them; ordered a medium steak which was raw, complained to two of the three people (the third hadn't ordered a steak), and got the same steak back but this time well done 🫣, the third person had prawns, which were tasteless. All in all, very substandard quality and quite pricey too.

Nothing special in terms of food. Steak was average quality. Staff were friendly, though. I don't know what has changed, but years ago it was much better; this has nothing to do with an Argentinian restaurant.

A terrible place, an Argentinian without beer is like pooping without toilet paper.

Terrible! Bad food and definitely not recommended!

The food is tasty, the portions are not very big, and the fries were too soft.

The food was okay, the grill burned a bit too badly in my opinion, but perfect on the inside, nice staff and cozy atmosphere.

Had a nice evening here. The spareribs were a bit dry (this time), but overall the steak was very tasty and the service was great; the staff were very friendly and attentive. No alcohol, no problem - the bright blue mocktail was delicious. ;)

Good selection of meat. You can choose your sides, like rice, fries, pita, or different sauces. They also serve drinks. I ordered one, but I didn’t taste much alcohol, so it’s better do drink somewhere else.

Top top top. Very tasty, highly recommended.

Great food. Great chef. Best steak in Eindhoven👌🏽

All colleagues are great! Delicious steak! Top notch here

The best steak I've ever eaten. Thank you so much!

What a wonderful experience at Smeagol! The service was truly top-notch and Safa and Safinaz are so sweet and hospitable. I would come back for that alone. I felt completely welcome. Highly recommended!

Making a reservation is pointless. Another group gets our table. The lady was very arrogant!

Reserved for 4 people. Upon arrival, the lady with glasses literally said: "Yes, we just gave your table away, because, well, 8 people is more than 4."

Had a super delicious meal, cozy atmosphere, and very friendly and attentive staff. We will definitely be back! The tenderloin is especially highly recommended!

First of all, they present themselves as an Argentinian restaurant, but it isn't. The staff here are mainly from an Arab country, which isn't a problem in itself, but still. Because the owners are likely Muslim, you have the 'problem' that there is no alcohol, should you want it. Consequently, there is no pork either. The steaks are good, nothing special but little to complain about, just a bit meager. The atmosphere is the weakest point. Windows are fogged up, smoke hangs in the air, especially if you sit upstairs. The atmosphere upstairs is also much worse than downstairs. Service was okay, but we weren't there very long. In general, if you need to eat somewhere quickly and haven't made a reservation, there is often a spot available here, but you won't pay less than at other restaurants.

We had a very enjoyable dining experience here. Once inside, we were greeted immediately and seated at a table. The menu followed, and our drinks were served promptly. After ordering our main course, our steaks arrived within fifteen minutes, even though the restaurant was 80% full. We opted for the 300g tenderloin steak, medium rare, and if I can honestly say it was one of the best marinated and tastiest steaks I've ever eaten. It's usually the case at other places that the flavors or the preparation don't live up to expectations. They're either overcooked or undercooked, but this chef certainly knows what he's doing, and it was a very enjoyable steak experience. We ordered the fried onions and mushrooms as a side dish, and they were definitely worth it; they paired perfectly with the steak. The staff and servers were all very friendly and even came to check if everything was to our liking. All in all we had a very successful evening there and will definitely come back again, all the way from Belgium.

The food was great and the service too, awesome!

Paying for a reservation only to find out they don't serve alcohol. We immediately left.

One of the best stakes I've ever had! The mixed grill is also highly recommended. I've already sent so many people here, and they've all become fans. 😁

Delicious food, nice friendly service.

Visual impression: you enter here, the windows are fogged up. The tables aren't set, and there's no sign of a cozy atmosphere. Finally, you find the hostess with a demeanor you don't normally find in a restaurant. She checks the logbook for a table. Then, once seated, she doesn't move, quietly waiting for the menu. Another noisy group of people enters and gets priority over a server, getting drinks before we even see a menu. We're also the foreigners in this restaurant "In Eindhoven." We got up and left, the service was terrible.

We had a delicious meal and Dilara helped us very well!

Delicious! Highly recommended. I had the tuna steak and my partner the veal ribs. We really enjoyed it. The service is fast and friendly. Top restaurant.

The best steaks in Eindhoven. Delicious tenderloin, perfectly cooked medium every time. Delicious fries with a fantastic tomato sauce. Just be aware they don't serve alcohol here, and I have no problem with that, but plenty of people underestimate this place because of it. Just do your research beforehand instead of complaining or hiding behind your keyboard.

The quality of the food was fine. The atmosphere wasn't great. The feeling we got upon entering was that we'd landed in a glorified shawarma joint. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's good to know beforehand if you're supposedly going out for dinner. We also found it a shame that we were offered the dessert menu. After waiting 10-15 minutes, we decided to get up and pay. None of the staff bothered us. They were (too) busy cleaning and joking around. PS. What's the added value of booking online and having to pay 'mandatory' when there's no indication of how busy it will be beforehand? We immediately saw a considerable number of empty tables when we walked in. The amount paid is minimal, but in principle, it feels wrong. In our opinion, this shouldn't be the case.

Honestly I'm surprised how unfortunate the ribs were, they were stuck on the bone and full of veins. First time experiencing ribs with a chewy texture... Service was really quick so that was nice though. If you want fast and expensive food its a great place. If you want a true steakhouse experience, the meat were not on the level...

The best halal steak, and the best service.👑

I've eaten spareribs in many different places. But this was honestly the best one yet. Truly unbelievably delicious!

I've been a regular here for years and haven't had a steak as good anywhere else. I'm also proud that, despite pressure from customers, they don't serve alcohol, making it completely halal. My number one favorite restaurant in the Netherlands. The owner is very friendly. The acoustics could be a bit better, so I've given the atmosphere a slightly lower rating, but the most important thing in a restaurant is the food!

Great atmosphere. Always delicious. The meat is super tender. We're happy! Thanks!

Service was decent food tasted great sadly got food poisoning from it and spent my next morning puking before my 20 hours or travel back to Canada.

Delicious food, perfect service!

There were 10 of us, and the food was perfect! And the service was excellent!

📣 A review that's truly worth reading in its entirety — and thanks to ChatGPT for perfectly summarizing it for me. I hardly ever post reviews, but I just had to. 📣 On a colleague's recommendation, we decided to visit this restaurant during a day out in Eindhoven. And honestly? That turned out to be one of the best tips ever. Looking back, we can undoubtedly say that this was one of the best — if not the best — restaurant experiences we've ever had. ⭐ Welcome & First Impression We were standing outside looking at the menu when we were kindly approached by a cheerful man, probably the owner. He proudly touted their Argentinian steaks, and that enthusiasm was immediately infectious. Upon entering, we were welcomed with the same warmth. An authentic, sincere welcome that immediately put us at ease. We were allowed to choose our own table, something that always feels good at the start of an evening. The decor is atmospheric: black pebbles on the walls, beautiful wood panels, and an open kitchen where you can see everything being done cleanly and professionally. Even though the restaurant had just opened, several tables were already filled—always a good sign. ⭐ The food – simply phenomenal At the table next to us, we saw a dish that looked so delicious that we curiously asked what it was. It turned out to be the C6: tenderloin with mushrooms and onion—and that immediately became my order. From the very first bite, I knew this was a perfect choice. The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and of absolute top quality. The sauce was truly delicious—the kind of flavor you'd want to lick your plate clean with. My friend ordered the fajitas, and of course, I had to try them too. They were just as delicious: well-seasoned, generously filled, and perfectly seasoned. The fries also deserve a special mention: authentic Belgian hand-cut fries, crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft on the inside. Perfection in simplicity. ⭐ Service & Hospitality The dishes arrived quickly, which we really appreciated. At the same time, this is a place where you could easily spend an entire evening dining with friends or family. We noticed that tables were given a "reserved" sign immediately after cleaning—a clear sign that the restaurant is extremely popular. Reservations are therefore highly recommended for later dinners. The owner undoubtedly deserves a compliment. He personally greets each guest at the door, makes time for a short chat at each table, and exudes a genuine passion for his business. You don't encounter that kind of hospitality very often these days. ⭐ Value for money – exceptionally good Rich portions, pure flavors, perfectly prepared meat, and delicious side dishes, all for a very reasonable price. The price-quality ratio is simply exceptional. ⭐ Conclusion – 6 out of 5 stars We went here on a colleague's recommendation, and we are grateful for that recommendation. This restaurant in Eindhoven combines: ✔ Phenomenal food ✔ Warm welcome ✔ Authentic atmosphere ✔ Fast service ✔ Honest prices ✔ And an owner who truly values ​​his guests We will definitely be back—and we'll definitely try the Argentinian steak. Highly recommended. We think this restaurant deserves 6 out of 5 stars without a doubt.

Cost too high for quality of food received. Argentine restaurant not owned by Latin American... Taste more Greek/Turkish. Oversized plating. In general a dining experience that will give you ok food but not worth the bill you pay for, minus all the experience factor.

Quality food with good service.

The meat was delicious, but the service was mediocre, and unfortunately, our clothes smelled. No drinks. Still, it's a must-see.

The food was delicious. The service was also good. The atmosphere could have been better. It felt a bit cold. The price was a bit high, but since the food was delicious, it was okay. The biggest drawback was that they didn't serve alcohol. If I eat a good piece of beef, I'd also like a glass of red wine.

Little food, bad atmosphere (uncozy) and not very friendly staff.

Great food, definitely recommended!!

Delicious food, highly recommended, friendly staff

Fantastic restaurant! The steak was perfectly cooked and super tender. Friendly service and a nice atmosphere – highly recommended.

We came especially from Belgium to visit this restaurant in Eindhoven, but were deeply disappointed. When we asked for a different knife, we were handed a large kitchen knife. Perhaps the staff meant it as a joke, but we certainly didn't find it funny. We felt insulted and not taken seriously at all. Very unprofessional and unfriendly.

Really nice place, service could be better, good is not always best but the spare ribs is the absolute best of eindhoven

We ordered two steaks, one medium and one well-done, and well-done to both 😉. It has a friendly and cozy atmosphere. I recommend the Ribeye and fillet steaks.

The food was mediocre, the staff was very rude and aggressive; he couldn't speak Dutch. First and last time.

This is my 3 time revisit. To be honest, I was very disappointed compare to my first 2 visits years ago. Somehow I had a feeling that english speaking is not working well. I was asking to exchange my fries to sweet potato fries when ordering my dishes. But still served potato fries and an extra baked potato (?). It was fine that english is not the mother language and also could be my fault, but the fris i got was cold and soggy... The spareribs was oke. Great portion. Only it was not cooked to the level that bone can easily fall off from meat, and the temperature of the dish was luke warm only. Chef was using a towel to hold the dish when delivered it to my table tho... He should knew the temperature was not there yet...

Super friendly and delicious food very satisfied

Fantastic food, delicious steaks, juicy and perfectly cooked. Highly recommended.

Excellent food and service! The meat was cooked to perfection, and the side dishes were absolutely delicious. The customer service was outstanding — special thanks to Nino, an excellent waiter and a great person. Truly fantastic service from him. Highly recommended!

Came back after a long time, and it was delicious! Meat lovers will find what they're looking for here!

The tastiest tenderloin ever The service was super friendly and helpful You can also sit outside on the terrace All in all, a good experience

Another super delicious meal. It will be baked just right. Medium rare really is medium rare.

We happened to pass by; it was busy, but we still found a spot. Good service and delicious food.

The best steak of the downtown!

Good price quality and the waiters are very nice. Cheaper than other meat restaurants, but still good steaks.

One word: fantastic! Definitely worth coming back! Friendly staff, delicious food, and a cozy atmosphere💯

Delicious food, fresh, and a fantastic experience. The best steakhouse in Eindhoven and Halal.

The meat was super good, very tasty food

Very nice steak, well tasting and exceptional service

Delicious food, as always. Top service.

Food was amazing and the waiters were really polite. Portion sizes are really good. Ribs are definitely something to try.

I had a delicious meal there. The atmosphere was great, and you get generous portions for your money. Food is also served quickly. The service was also very good, and the staff is always ready to help.

Delicious food for a great price! It was delicious, and the service was also very friendly. We will definitely be back! A real asset to Eindhoven 🥰

The food was delicious, the meat was excellent, especially the rib eye, which is highly recommended. The desserts were also delicious. Friendly staff and good service.

They have really delicious halal meats. The atmosphere is very decent and the staff is friendly. I recommend it. We liked it very much. I went with my family and I liked it very much.

As seen in the picture, the food was very good and we really liked it. We finished everything and were very satisfied with the flavors. However, I have a few suggestions. First, it would be better if the bread was sourdough. Also, the butter that comes with the bread should have a higher butter ratio, and the sauce inside could be reduced. Other than that, everything was great.

Delicious halal grill restaurant. Unfortunately the service could be better, fries and rice came minutes later than the meat. And the ordered vegetables even later, too bad because the taste and quality was more than good.

Nice restaurant, the service was very friendly. We were with three people and all ordered a main course. The portions were small for the price I paid for it. The food was of good quality, but we found the prices very high. Also annoying that during the meal the service constantly took away empty plates/bottles etc. I got the idea that we were on time or something. This while the restaurant was not full. Conclusion; good food but too expensive for the amount!

Quite a lot of money for simple food. The quality of the meat is ok, but you only get a ball of mashed potatoes and a small bowl of fries. No vegetables and a small bowl of sauce immediately costs 2.50. The food also comes very quickly. We were outside again after an hour after starter and main course. No alcohol is served and that is fine in itself, but then you have to have something else. At 17:30 we could only get some standard soft drinks. Apparently all the other non-alcoholic drinks were gone. To only be able to get a coke or coffee in a restaurant I think is very poor. In short somewhat disappointing and there will be no next time.

Absolutely disgraceful service - avoid this place! I came here with my boyfriend, had ordered properly, and wanted to smoke a cigarette outside. Apparently that is enough reason for this "business" to refuse my order. Seriously: the kitchen simply refused to cook, just because I was smoking outside. A staff member came over and said that "the chef didn't feel like doing it." What kind of sad business is this? Never experienced anything like it. This is not a restaurant, this is a joke. Disrespectful, unprofessional and downright unfriendly to customers. Don't set foot in there. 0 stars if I could.

They simply forgot my food. Afterwards they laughed that they had skipped someone.

Terrible service, ordered garlic sauce and a cheap mayonnaise arrived, they don't serve any alcohol, beer or wine.

The food was really excellent! I had a ribeye and it was simply delicious, I enjoyed every bite!

The Argentinian food was tasty, meat was well grilled. But pasta was taste looks. The starter and main course arrived within 10 minutes of us being there, and we then had to wait more than an hour for dessert. Dessert was disappointing. Besides that, the service was the worst. First delivered the wrong drink and then served a completely different pasta than ordered.

Delicious food and a very sweet girl serving. The food came quickly and correctly. The service was also very attentive and kept a close eye on everything. Recommended.

The sandwiches are just baguettes that were special. They also don't have alcohol which was the 2nd special feature. Finally, it is quite expensive for what you get. So if the prices were half, it would be "okay", but with this price/quality ratio certainly not.

The steak was cooked perfectly. Quesadillas not tasty, quacamole tasted from a jar. Top lighting is terrible. Service is friendly but they are not professionals.

Very tasty food, nice restaurant and excellent service, very friendly and helpful!

10/10, perfect meat and quickly on the table

What a wonderful experience I had yesterday at this Argentinian restaurant! The 300 gram Entrecote was perfectly prepared: wonderfully tender, full of flavor and also halal. Truly a dish to enjoy! Thanks to our reservation, we were able to be seated immediately, which was ideal, because the restaurant was completely full. Despite the crowds, the service remained fast and attentive. The cozy atmosphere made it complete. Definitely recommended and I would love to come back again!

Super tasty food and very friendly service

Tasty food Price-quality ratio a bit on the high side. A little meat, vegetables and a dessert 60.00 pp is a lot I would go back there again.

We had a great experience at Smeagol Eindhoven! Delicious food, the service was professional, friendly, thank you.

It was a fantastic experience! The food was absolutely top-class – every bite was delicious. The highlight of my meal was the Strawberry Royal, which was nothing short of amazing. There was a small misunderstanding with the menu as the sauces were listed as included but turned out to have an additional cost. However, the staff handled it very professionally and went above and beyond to make things right by offering me & my partner two complimentary drinks. Their gesture truly showed how much they value their customers. The ambiance was lovely, and the service was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place for a special occasion or a great dining experience. I will definitely like to try something else on the menu as well Ps: I ordered Chicken fillet & Steak combination

Not worth repeating. Didn't get a warm welcome from staff, young staff who stare at you arrogantly and have no decency. As a customer, you had to ask if the table could be cleaned. The meat was not tender at all. The rice was very tasteless.

Went to eat for the first time and was very curious about the food. Parking is paid, we paid €4 and had to walk about 3-4 minutes. We paid around €70 for 2 drinks, a chicken burger with fries (included), stir-fried vegetables and a portion of meat with fries (included). We found the prices quite expensive. The portions were extremely small, fries (which come with a burger/meat menu, for example) are so few, I asked the waitress if I would still get my portion of fries, to which she indicated that the bowl already contained 2 portions. I was quite shocked. Meat just as good, as a woman you would have to order 2-3 portions to be full I think... Let alone a man's stomach :) Flavors were fine (not special), but never again for that price.

Would not recommend to go there! We just had 30min to eat even though we had a reservation and nobody told us before. Ordered the meat medium- got it raw. Personal did not even apologize! Safe your money!!

On our recent visit to Argentinian steak restaurant Smeagol in Eindhoven we had mixed experiences. The food itself was fine; the steaks were well prepared and flavorful. Unfortunately, the service left much to be desired. For example, rice was no longer available at 8:00 PM, which was disappointing. In addition, the fries and fried vegetables were served far too late, so the whole thing did not come together properly. We also noted that no alcohol is served. This may be a personal preference, but it is important that guests are made aware of this upon reservation or arrival. Overall, the quality of the food was good, but the experience was overshadowed by the service and a lack of availability of certain items. There is certainly room for improvement and if you are looking for a cozy place you should definitely not come here.

The meat was tasty… but the staff was so unfriendly and arrogant! I'll never come back here again.

Super unfriendly employees who stand in a corner tobogganing and watching.

They came to try the new cuisine, asked for a dish, but they didn't have it and the second one too

Tasty food! Always busy but very pleasant. I only miss a play corner for children..

Made a reservation and had to wait 10 minutes before there was a spot. Table for 4 where a chair was added for the 5th person.. Had to wait 25 minutes and then they still didn't take the food, worthless, we left.. you're sliding. away across the floor and slides away on the chair of greasiness, we will never come back here!!

Good food, but pricey for what you get

Prices are absurdly high for what you get. Cheap fries from the freezer that are rock hard. Mashed potatoes that are not made fresh, but powdered mashed potatoes diluted with water. Cheap sauces that you have to pay extra for. Even the pepper sauce is from a packet... And that in a 'luxury' steakhouse. The meat is of mediocre quality (it is well fried).

Let's see, Argentine restaurant without wine, it sounds strange. Rather it is a halal meat restaurant. The food is good and they serve quite quickly.