Browns (Mayfair)

Went with group of friend on Saturday evening. The location and interior was good. The atmosphere lacked some nice music and proper service. We had to call waitress everytime we wanted something. The food was quite basic. The ribeye steak was dry and overcooked (I later got some gravey from the kitchen) and the pita style starters had a brown souce over which one of my mates jokingly compared to marmite. Dessert pretty average too. Overall I suppose a decent value for money pub and grub for the location, but not if youre after some good food.
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AJS
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Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Monday, December 17, 2007

I've never been before but popped in on a Monday evening for a bite to eat with a friend. The atmosphere was quite cosy, the interior is upscale and relaxed at the same time. Great half circle booths as you walk in, but we sat a normal table near the bar. I had a great seafood platter for around £10 and the recommendation that I would not need a side salad or anytihng else was much appreciated. There was about 8 different dishes on there, smoked salmon, prawns, rollmops with onion, other smoked fish and salads..plenty for a main course. My friend had fish&chips and it looked very appetizing. Amazing value for money, professional service, not stuffy or pretentious. Will definitely be going back soon. Highly recommend -
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LoveGoodFood - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, August 16, 2007

value for money was excellent in this restaurant, we had two meals deal and the starter was a good size and almost filled me up too much for my main. all the food was very tasty and well cooked. the atmosphere was lovely, lovely candles making the restaurant have a romantic and initimate feel. very busy though.
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kim
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, May 02, 2007

I took my mum here for Afternoon Tea and was extremely impressed by the food, the quantity provided and the value.

It was £6.50 per person. We each had two rounds of sandwiches (fresh salmon and cucumber, with crusts removed of course!), a warm scone with jam and cream and two generous slices of fruit cake, and shared a pot of tea. It was delicious - and filling! - and I found it to be very, very good value.

I would definitely go again for both the food and ambience.
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S.D
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Food 10 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, February 24, 2007

I took my colleagues to Browns (having printed out the menu first so as to be completely sure what we wanted to eat).

I started with the St Tropez tomato which was interesting. I then had one of their famed "starters and lighter dishes". It was "Air Dried Ham with Pinapple" that tickled my fancy and my it was good. Fruit and meat so effortlessly combined. For the main course I continued the tomato theme with "Roasted Tomato and Beetroot Risotto" which to be fair was slightly heavy on the beetroot. All in all an excellent day out. Avoid the Panacotta. A little too eggy.

Thanks cheers
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Pieter-Jan Bouten
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, August 18, 2006

I took my girlfriend here on the Times Eat Out for £10 offer - the offer's still running so get in there while you can! To be honest, I wasn't really sure what to expect from a posh (abeit a chain) restaurant in the heart of Mayfair, but I was pleasantly surprised! Once our taxi driver had managed to find the place - it's tucked off the main road - we were greeted and seated in no time by a friendly face. The portions were great and the food tasted fresh, blah blah blah, but above all, what made this night one to treasure was the truly amazing service at the place. The staff seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs. This added to the warm and friendly atmosphere and I'll definitely be happy to return some day soon. Even without the Times offer, you'll still get pretty good value for money here.
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Kris
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Went on Sat night 5th November. It was a quiet night and enjoyed the cocktails before being seated. It was a shame with such an empty restaurant that we were seated round the back by the disabled toilet and unfortunately had a drunken table who were fun but loud and the most over the top luvies at another. The waitress was great very nice and very helpful the food was lovely and wine perfect.
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Jon Turner
Tuesday, November 08, 2005