Picador Steak & Charcoal is a steak restaurant at a3/570 Whangaparaoa Rd in Stanmore Bay, on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula north of Auckland. It has a 4.5 rating from 682 Google reviews. Its website says it cooks in a charcoal oven for smoky flavour, and lists opening from 5pm to 10pm Tuesday to Sunday, a big rump steak special on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, an international wine list, steaks, burgers, prawns, salads and a Sunday roast. Reviewers praise the rump steak special and friendly service, though one had a poor experience with an eye fillet.
At a steak restaurant, the cut and the cooking matter most. Say how you want your steak done, and note that the website says unspecified steaks are cooked medium. Rump is flavourful and good value, while eye fillet is lean and tender, so choose based on whether you prefer taste or softness. Charcoal grilling gives a smoky edge, and resting the meat lets it stay juicy. Midweek specials are popular, so booking helps, and sauces and sides can change the plate, so ask what is recommended.
For steak and charcoal grill dishes in Stanmore Bay, Picador is a well-reviewed local choice.