OXO Tower Restaurant

Had an excellent meal and experience at the Oxo Tower restaurant this weekend. I went with 2 friends to celebrate our impending 50th Birthdays and we could not have had a better time. The staff made us feel so special and the food was superb. We had a lovely table overlooking the Thames. I am recommending it to all my friends.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, October 10, 2011

Excellent service, absolutely top class. They explained the meals to us in a very thorough but non-patronising way which seemed more educational then snooty. They were also very efficient although the wait for the dessert could have been quicker.

The ambience was very impressive nice view of London, really good buzz and the blue light ceiling was beautiful.

The white bottle of Australian Sauvignon Blanc that we had was also extremely impressive.

My only complaint was that my Quail starter was not boneless so it got really fiddly. However my fiancée's Crab starter was apparently very tasty!

Well recommended.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Monday, May 23, 2011

Very pleasant lunch eaten outside on the terrace.

Service friendly, relaxed and attentive.

Food was a curates egg. Starters very good selection (although pork belly should have bee crisper, was still nicely put together), mains one excellent (pork cheeks) one poor (sardines), desserts very good indeed.

Definitely worth trying for the overall experience.
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chinchok
8 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Sunday, May 08, 2011

we visited the oxo tower to celebrate an 18th birthday and it was fantastic!! 11 of us went so we pre-booked the £35 set menu which seemed to be the best way to do it as it worked out a lot more expensive to buy the courses seperately of the restaurant menu. The food was fantatic and with a group of fussy eaters they were happy to cater to any of our needs at no extra cost! . When the pudding came out the put a candle on the birthday girls cake and piped happy birthday on the plate and also requested a group photo of us! 10 minutes later the waiter returned with a magnet contatining the photo he had just taken of our party and a box of chocolates as a birthday gift which I thought was a good gesture. The only down side was the service it was very very slow so allow a good 3 hours to eat! we got there at 2pm and didnt leave untill 4.30pm and that was rushing them because we had a limo booked for 4.30pm!

overall a very pleasant experience
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7 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Sunday, February 06, 2011

This was the most appalling dining experience I have had in my 32 years of eating out in Tokyo, New York, London and Athens. My boyfriend and I paid 100 pounds each for a meal I wouldn't have put in front of my enemies. The duck entree was supposed to be crispy on the outside and instead you needed a saw to cut through the fillet. I had warm fois gras as a starter which was accompanied by a sorbet of fresh cream. The warm and the cold tastes did not blend well with each other, and it's the first time something I've tried in a restaurant has made me want to vomit. We had a 'chocolate plate' for dessert. Now I'm a big chocolate lover and I barely touched this dessert, what does this say to you? This restaurant is a big tourist trap!
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efty
4 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Was really looking forward to dining here for a special occasion, sadly the poor customer service and food quality left me feeling very disappointed! Serving half cooked vegetables with a £30 main was not what I was expecting! Even more surprising was being made to feel guilty by the manager for bringing this to his attention! There was certainly no ambience either, it felt more like a gourmet pub than a fine dining establishment! On a positive note the views over London are exceptional.
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Paul Allen
4 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 3
Monday, December 20, 2010

While good, food was not fantastic. Perhaps a dinner sitting is more special than a lunch. Seemed to miss something by being logical but well done.
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First time
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 3
Sunday, December 12, 2010

Had the set lunch menu.

We were given a table right in the window looking over the Thames. The atmosphere was quite buzzing for a lunch time, and there were a couple of tables with celebs on.

Menu, although more limited due to set lunch, was interesting and made it hard to decide what to have. Enjoyed all the foods, and waiter serving the various breads (yum yum) kept coming back to serve more each time we finished our current slice.

Staff were very attentive but not at all overbearing. We had a problem with our wine, which was changed for us without any fuss.

We weren't rushed at all and spent nearly all afternoon there.

Overall a really enjoyable experience, exceeding expectations.

On leaving, the door/front of house staff were genuinely interested in how we enjoyed our food, and whether we had enjoyed ourselves, and we were really happy to say we had!. A++
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Excellent on all fronts, the food was interesting, filling and very well presented/ prepared. The restaurant was full when we visited but this didn't stop the service being nothing short of 5 stars. I highly recommend this place with prime views over London a great cocktail/ wine list and a rich atmosphere the OXO tower restaurant is worth every penny!
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Brave New World
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, November 02, 2010

I booked this restaurant to mark my friend's 60th birthday and I needed somewhere near The Globe Theatre so that we could have a special lunch and then get to the play on time.

It scored 10 out of 10 on all fronts!

The menu was comprehensive with something for everyone's palate. The service was attentive without being overbearing. The food was delicious and the presentation superb: they even thought to deliver the dessert for my friend with a candle and Happy Birthday message- a lovely touch.

I actually wrote to the restaurant to thank them- we all spend so much time being critical that it is just nice, when you can, to say thank you!

The set three course menu was excellent value and I would certainly go there again!

Well done to all the staff at The Oxo Tower Restaurant.
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Pennie Thomson
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, August 23, 2010