Oxo Tower Restaurant

When my husband was asked by some friends if he wanted to take me up the Oxo tower, my eyes widened considerably and eating in a fine London restaurant was not the initial thought that came into my head. But I am glad he showed me the altermative. Finest restaurant on the South Bank I have ever been to.
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snailporridge
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, April 21, 2008

We visited the Oxo Tower Restaurant Valentines weekend and it was fabulous!!!

We booked a table online, which my partner was a bit dubious about but they phoned 3 nights before to confirm.

When we arrived we were seated straight away. We didnt have a window table but at night with the sexy low lighting you can see the Thames view from practically anywhere you sit in the restaurant.

The food was fantastic, each course was a pleasure to taste. We did order some french beans and creamed mashed potato as extras, which was nice to be able to do as a lot of restaurants dont offer this.

The highlight of the evening was when my partner ordered the cheese board.

It was wheeled out on a trolley and there must have been over 20 different cheeses to which the waiter went through each and every one with us and even gave us some extra so that I could have a taste.

The bill came to a final total of £170 which was for 2 people, 3 courses and a bottle of wine, considering its London though I thought was quite resonable.

It was a truely professional evening with great service and even better food!!

We would both definately recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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Rebecca Taylor
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, February 26, 2008

My visit to the Oxo Tower remains one of the best dining experiences I have ever had.

It was lunch time and we started the meal off by sitting near the entrance sipping cocktails. Once seated, I found that although the retaurant was busy it didn't feel overcrowded. As for the food, the starter was out of this world - scallops - and the main course was heavenly.

Instead of a dessert I chose the cheese board, and was impressed by the choice of cheese.

The wine we had was also of a high standard, smooth and full-bodied, and I would definitely come back again, given the chance!
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kit
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Saturday, January 19, 2008

I went to the Oxo Tower with a beautiful young lady after the theatre one Wednesday night. I was greeted and seated at the door by a gentleman called Hein.

I must admit that the food was excellent if overpriced, the view outstanding and the choice of wine from the Sommelier jaw dropping. However what made our evening was this chap Hein. I believe he is one of the managers and he orchestrated the floor and our dining experience so that we felt relaxed and enjoyed the view and the ambience.

His recommendations for the food were out of this world and his overall manner were what we would rate as the best we have ever experienced. He was so calm and assured whilst making us laugh and comfortable.

I am sure we would have had a good time if it were not for him but he made it a night to remember. Many thanks and we will be back.
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Paul
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Monday, January 14, 2008

I had lunch here last week and was reasonably satisfied, though not bowled over. The tables are exceptionally close together - you don't even have to lean over to talk to your neighbours, and you can't walk between the tables. The food itself was really nice, though not, I thought, exceptional. A few faux pas that I consider unacceptable in this level of restaurant - my friend ordered a double espresso but was served a single, and I was served tea in a chipped cup - both mistakes were rectified once pointed out, but I do feel this shouldn't happen when you're paying over £80 per head. Fantastic views of London, and otherwise good service, but we did feel a bit rushed as we had to be out after 2 hours. I would go there again, but not at such a busy time of year.
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Peebee - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Saturday, December 22, 2007

We recently dined at the Oxo Tower Restaurant for our Christmas works' lunch. I know restaurants are not always at their best at this busy time of year but I would have thought that one of this quality and price would be able to maintain its standards. Our table was over half an hour late. We had to wait 20 minutes for bar service and the time between courses was way too long. The food itself was nothing special - and mainly cold - unlike the white wine and mineral water which was lukewarm! The lighting was appalling and we had to ask for candles - every other table already had them - and whilst dimmish lighting is better than being over bright we couldn't even see what we were eating. The service was slow and unfriendly and at an average cost of £80/head including wine I am just glad it was not my money being spent.
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JC
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Food 4 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 2
Monday, December 17, 2007

Two weeks ago we went for Lunch in Oxo Tower - after it was recommended to us by some friends. Since our arrival we were pleasantly surprised by the staff warm welcome and their professional service. When questioned about different dishes our waiter was very knowledgeable as was the person who looked after our wine.... The dishes themselves ( I had partridge followed by sea bream and my partner had oysters and lamb) also lived up to our expectations.... they were delicious especially the lamb..... For desert I decided to have a selection of cheese. They had some very good English and Irish cheese which was served from a cheese trolley. All in all, our dining experience was very good and I will definitely come back this time for dinner is Oxo Tower soon!
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John
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, November 22, 2007

I have to say that I have had the best meal of my life in this restaurant. The view is truly amazing but what suprised me the most was the whole experience from begining to end. The staff were charming, the food blew me away, and then to finish me off the Sommelier came over with a trolley loaded with all sorts of brandies... A truly memorable evening, I can't wait to go back.
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Raul Perot - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, November 21, 2007

We ate at the Oxo restaurant last week and thoroughly enjoyed our evening. We were greeted by very friendly receptionists and we were offered the choice to sit straight away at our table or have an aperitif in their private bar first. We chose the second option and ordered Champagne from an extensive wine list. Once our drinks finished, we were shown to our table. Staff were knowledgeable, service was attentive without being intrusive. The food was beautifully presented and very tasty. I specially enjoyed the fillet of beef, very tender with perfect garnish. The waiter overhead that it was my birthday and brought my souffle with a Happy Birthday message. Attention to details was spot on. That is how our experience could be summarised. We will definitely be back to the Oxo Tower restaurant for business lunches or diner with friends and family.
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edouard
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, November 20, 2007

As a person who regularly dines out, i had high expecations of The Oxo Tower, although i had heard both positive and negative reviews. Upon arrival we were greeted by a big smile from the reception team whom were both friendly and enthusastic and guided us promptly to our table. From that moment our dining experience only continued to be enhanced. Our waiter was extremely knowlegable and made us some suitable recommendations. The food was carefully constructed with lots of flavour and some very creative elements to it. The view takes your breath away even on the most rainy day. To sum up The Oxo Tower it is packed full of personality in comparison to other 'fine dining establishments' i have visited. The staff give this establishment the unique edge that make it stand out from the rest, in addition to the delicious food and amazing view!!!!!!! A wonderful experience that is worth every penny!!!
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Martha Isash
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, November 20, 2007