Automat, Mayfair

Laura and I popped into Automat mid-week without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to find that they have tables set aside for walk-ins. It is an upmarket American brasserie with three different dining areas. Dark timber tables and booths at the front, a shared table in the middle, and a light, glass-roofed area at the back where most of the diners were. We chose to sit at the bar at the back as well. It had a nice buzz about it and it's good to make the most of the light evenings even if it's not warm outside.

There a lot of classic dishes on the menu with a dedicated section for steak and burgers. But I found the macaroni cheese to hard to resist! It's the ultimate comfort food in my book (I'm remembering weekend winter lunches as a child) and delightful to find it on a restaurant menu. I ordered it with bacon (there was a spinach option as well). 

It was delicious with a perfect grilled, cheesy top. With a glass of white wine it was exactly what I needed in the midst of a stressful week!

Have the small portion if you are considering dessert.