The Depot

Having read the rather negative review about the Depot I really have to put the record straight. I have been going to the Depot for years and I truly cannot find that the food or the place have lost its sparkle.

I went for lunch on a Sunday and we were lucky to get a seat by the river which is always so nice to sit there and watch the river going by. We were greeted courteously and because there was a little wait for the table decided to have a drink at the bar. Five minutes later our table was ready and we could sit down and were immediately offered a variety of bread which was delicious with fresh butter. We got fresh water in a jug and the wine we ordered was lovely, crisp and cold. As a starter I had the crispy duck salad which was very good. As a main I had the fish cake which I loved. My friend had plaice goujons which he really liked and then he had roast pork, a traditional English Sunday lunch.

We opted to share a desert which really was fabulous. I don’t think I have ever tasted anything so delicious. Really great. It was called Lemon Posset which was just fabulous. A real taste explosion of lemony cream, oh it was so good. .

All in all the Depot is a really wonderful place to eat and it might be a bit pricier than you local but then again it is British cooking at its best. Don’t be put off by people who write negative stuff, as I said I have been going to the Depot for years and I still love it. And judging by the buzz on that Sunday lunch time probably a lot of people think the same.
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Katrina
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, April 30, 2008

I have been a regular at the Depot, my local, for two years but will not be eating there again.

Our meal two weeks ago was tasteless and two out of four mains had to be returned because they were cold. Was this just an off day or have new restaurants in the area left the Depot behind? Another visit this Saturday confirmed that the Depot has indeed lost its touch and is surviving only on its river location.

My main course, fish goujons, was insultingly small (two years ago this was served as chunky, delicious pieces of fish. On saturday it was meanly served, only slightly larger than the the starter portion, and with little pieces of fish. The accompanying salad was so drowned in nasty dressing it was inedible. My boyfriend's pasta was no better than a Monday night, last minute concoction of store cupboard ingredients. My father felt his steak was poor quality and had not been hung properly. it was tough and tasteless and he was unable to finish it. .

On top of this, the menu is lazy and has not changed in 12 months, the wine list is over-priced, and the music an irritating background thud.

Come on Depot, don't take your customers for granted or locals will desert you in favour of many other local gems.
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Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 2
Monday, April 14, 2008

I get cross when I read ridiculous reviews like the last one. I have been going to the Depot for the past year, having moved in to the area, and we were there (weirdly enough) the same night as the last person who worte a review on your site. But then I supppose, that's the beauty of individuality! We loved it; the music ) LIVE and on a parr with anything you get in Ronnie Scotts) was fantastic and the food, unpetentious but superbly executed. Yes, I admit, It was more expensive than usual, but you'll be hard pushed to find a lovelier local restaurant than this, and they most certainly DO deserve to be in business. Try it for yourselves, and you see who you agree with!! Me or 'HIM' below!!
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Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, March 31, 2008

My wife and I popped in for Sunday lunch - we changed it without reservation.

The place was packed to the rafters but we were told we were more then welcome to wait at the bar for a table. One freed up after about 20 minutes and we were lucky - right by the window overlooking the Thames!

Upon ordering we were offered a choice of bottled or tap water - what a fantastic gesture!

We had a great roast pork dish - tasty, honest and robust and very reasonably priced.

Blueberry and apple crumble for desert - yummi!!

Although having liived nearby for several years I had never been before but what a gem of a discovery! We'll be back!
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Anthony - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, March 31, 2008

describing it as a food outlet is about right. theres no character to the food, menu or ambiance. All deals and special offers which arent very special or worth the money. The staff seem to be snooty about the food and probably think its better than it actually is. not very appealing.
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tony walker
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Food 5 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 4
Saturday, March 29, 2008

Unfortunately I was at the Depot Restaurant in Mortlake SW13/14 with friends last Friday, March 14, 2008 & have to say It was probably the biggest rip off I have ever encountered at a restaurant of this so called ilk.

Modern European Cuisine? I think not.

£30 per head for a 2 course set menu, 3 choices of main consisting of shepherds pie circa 1960, a mixed fish risotto that almost ran off the plate & a vegetarian pasta that was so sticky it could have been recommended to any interior decorator.

3 choices of starters, prawn cocktail circa 1960, a wafer thin Foie Gras or Cauliflower soup. all of which were so ‘naff’ they beggar discription, I think I`ve eaten better food in motorway services.

The attitude of the staff when spoken to about the ‘food’ was superior & condescending which only went to prove how awful this so called food (!) outlet is.

Please take my advise & give this one a miss, they deserve to go out of business.

BQ
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BQ
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 0
Saturday, March 15, 2008

Well, having seen the reviews thought it must be worth a try, WRONG what should have been a set menu for £10 IS NOW INFACT £30, AND ONLY WORTHY OF A TENNER,

Prawn cocktail (very average)

Pate (glasses on to see it)

Cauliflower soup (no comment)

Mains

Sheperds Pie ( 3 people said it was School Dinners)

Halibut Rissoto (not bad very small portion)

some sort of Pasta

Desert came at an extra £5 so no one bothered or with coffee.

The evening was fun due to the company and definately not the food, no excuse to serve that type of food in this day and age, none of us will be going back thats for sure
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M Alexander
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Food 0 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 0
Saturday, March 15, 2008

I visited The Depot this week for dinner and what a refreshing experience it was too! The service was welcoming and informative without being pretentious. Excellent range of wines and the food was superb (esp the baked vanilla cheesecake!) A local gem. Will be back very soon.
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, October 26, 2007

We went there just for a quick Sunday lunchtime drink by the river, as spring has finally sprung, and the desire to be outside back. Whilst the outside tables are not actually near the river they do take full advantage of the sun, and are nicely spaced put so you never feel overcrowded.

Whilst enjoying a drink we asked to have a look at the Sunday lunch menu and just had to see it they had any diners’ tables left. I was surprised that there was space available, and better still space right by the window overlooking the Thames.

I have been craving a proper Sunday lunch for months now, and The Depots, thickly sliced roast beef and Yorkshire pudding did not disappoint. My wife had a no less delicious (if slightly smaller) vege gnocchi after a plate of mixed oysters to start. We both went away suitably stuffed and looking forward\rd to a repeat visit. Oh Yes, and whilst tucking in, we were also treated to a glimpse of a passing, probably lost, seal!
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Steve Moore
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, April 02, 2007

Took our Mum for Mother's Day last Sunday. It was delightful and the best Roast beef I can remember having in a long time. Nice people too, so we'll definitely go back. Very busy though, so I assume they must take advance bookings.
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steve phillips
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, March 22, 2007