Celeb-adored steakhouse chain's prestigious new location is torn to shreds in hilarious review that likens $53 roast chicken to 'plane food'

The prestigious new location of a celebrity-adored steakhouse in Washington D.C has been criticized in a scathing review by a food critic.  

Restaurant critic Tom Sietsema visited the STK Steakhouse inside the Marriott Marquis hotel and was less than impressed with the food. 

As per his views on The Washington Post, he compared its $53 'routine' roast chicken to the type of food you would be served 'at 30,000 feet, eating an airplane meal'.  

Sietsema took issue with the price of food in the restaurant and said he felt as if he was in London or Tokyo. 

He said he sympathized with those eating at the new restaurant as 'D.C. has so many good new restaurants worthier of your time and attention'. 

The prestigious new location of a celebrity-adored steakhouse in Washington D.C has been criticized in a scathing review by a food critic

Restaurant critic Tom Sietsema visited the STK Steakhouse inside the Marriott Marquis hotel and was less than impressed with the food. Pictured: Tuna Tartare

Sietsema likened the interior of the prestigious restaurant to an amusement park because of its unusual interior décor. 

'Walking through conjures amusement parks as well as Jonah’s view from inside a whale,' he wrote in the Washington Post article. 

'Reservation holders are led to their table in a dining room so loud, you can’t tell if the waiter just greeted you or asked for your water preference.' 

He was left unimpressed by the price of the food served at the restaurant. 

'I’m used to seeing high prices for beef. But $53 for routine roast chicken? I expect the main course to come with bells and whistles,' Sietsema added.

'Instead, it rests atop green beans and peas that are pretty to look at but bore the tongue.' 

The food critic claimed STK was a 'pickup joint that happened to serve food' and pointed to how the loyalty program asks if you want to be friends with benefits. 

'STK isn’t a situationship you want to be in. With few exceptions, the dishes are lackluster versions of steakhouse staples,' he said. 

Sietsema compared the interior of the prestigious restaurant to an amusement park because of its unusual interior décor

Sietsema took issue with the price of food in the restaurant and said he felt as if he was in London or Tokyo. Pictured: Baby Gem Caesar 

Sietsema claimed the New York strip (bottom) is 'all chew and zero flavor' 

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'Sometimes you get a free skillet of bread that’s hard and dry, or gummy. All improve when you dunk them in a bright-green escort of chive oil, although gummy remains gummy.'

Sietsema added: 'I have a beef with the meat, too. Most selections need a sauce as a booster. (Try horseradish cream.) New York strip is all chew and zero flavor. It was also grilled beyond the medium-rare we requested.'

He described the rack of lamb as 'warm, damp and vague' and claimed the beef short rib was the 'saddest cut of all'.

'The hostesses are gracious no matter how busy they are, but once you’re seated, be warned: Your entire order comes out at once,' the food critic wrote. 

'It’s telling that no one who dined with me once at STK wanted to return, even as my guest. That’s a lot of rejection. 

He described the rack of lamb (pictured) as 'warm, damp and vague' and claimed the beef short rib was the 'saddest cut of all'

STK is owned by the Denver-based ONE Group hospitality company, which is led by Emanuel Hilario (pictured), and has almost 30 chains across the US and abroad

'On its website, ONE Group Hospitality says its mission is to be the global leader in Vibe Dining. 

'On behalf of diners, I fear for the future. How much more I wish the chain would finish its neon thought: “Dare to be” … better, for starters.'

STK is owned by the Denver-based ONE Group hospitality company and has almost 30 chains across the US and abroad. 

Actress Sofia Vergara has been spotted in the restaurant in downtown New York City while NBA star LeBron James has been seen in an Atlanta chain. 

DailyMail.com has contacted the restaurant for comment.