PJ's Bar & Grill (Chelsea)

We had a fabulous evening at PJ's - the ambience, food and service were all fantastic. We would definately go back again and recommend to friends. More than I can say for the PJ's in Covent Garden which is not in the same league.
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Jo Garvin - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, February 29, 2008

We went there to have a late lunch on Saturday, with a few friends. The place is similar to Big Easy, but looks one notch better. The avg age of customers are slightly higher than Big Easy. As far as the food goes, the entries were okay (carpaccio and king prawns). However the main course was certainly not as good. We could not finish the risotto (really too oily and the rice was not properly cooked at all). The ribs (comes at £45 for 2), was of avg quality. For deserts, the c.brulee was also dissapointing. Eventually, the price came at around £60 per head (w/ wine). Considering that the athmosphere is not exceptional, and the food was average (or dissapointing), we do not recommend. Chances for us going back there is not high at all.
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Yalin
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Food 3 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3
Sunday, February 24, 2008

I hardly ever bother to write reviews of London restaurants as they typically would end up being rants about the terrible service. My boyfriend and I went to PJ's last Saturday for a late lunch and I was thoroughly impressed by the service. We were seated originally near a table full of rowdy men. Without our even having to ask, we were offered to change tables to one further from the noise. Once seated, service was prompt and attentive, but never overbearing. There was never a difficulty getting the attention of a staff member and all our needs were anticipated before we even had to ask. Having lived in Britain for two years, PJ's is the only restaurant I have dined at in which the service standards even come close to those in America.

That said, the food wasn't particularly noteworthy. Great hamburgers, but definitely avoid the chilled pea soup!
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Food 7 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, September 06, 2007

I have never written a review for a restaurant on-line but the previous entry is the only time I've been forced to defend a restaurant. We had the most fantastic meal at the restaurant and yes we too had the chateaubriand for two - with the third member of our party having the fillet. At the end of the meal we decided the amount of meat provided for the chateaubriand was more than enough for 2 and just short of the requirements for three. Every element of the meal was superb and the service was excellent. Would definitely return and recommend to everyone.
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Alison
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Friday, August 31, 2007

Went there for dinner with a couple of friends and it was a COMPLETE DISASTER. We had a couple of appetizers including non-tasting shrimps and a mozarella salad. For main course, I had the steak tartar wich came unmixed, with egg on top and all the condiments surrounding the meat. When I asked the waiter if I could have it all mixed together the answer was "no". But that was not even the worst part. Worstcame when the 2 men asked for the chateaubriand as main course. Meat was terrible and the dish was meant for one, not for 2people as advised on the menu and you were charged 45pounds. When we asked for the supervisor to come and explain this mess she was RUDE AND UNHELPFUL. She was just staring at us like no seeing the problem anywhere and with a extremely annoying smile on her face. We asked for a fillet because the 2men were going to starve and although it was due to the shortage of the portion we were charged for everything. I WILL NEVER EVER GO BACK TO THIS PLACE AND CERTAINLY WOULD NOT RECOMMED IT TO ANYBODY.
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Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 0
Sunday, July 29, 2007

after booking and then reading the some of the reviews I was a little dubious.

I have honestly never had such a lovely evening in a restaurant in London. I am not claiming to be an expert, but I have dined in most countries and a little here in London. Previous restaurants I have visited here in London(and expensive ones too!) have left a lot to be desired. This restaurant however is like a breath of fresh air. Very easy to find. Extremely welcoming and accomodating staff. Beautiful lighting set the scene perfectly. The service was absolutely fantastic. Very pleasant and sensitive to a customers needs.

The food left my taste buds with an extremely high standard to compare other restaurants with.

The bill I was pleasantly surprised with. lots of great offers on here and other web sites and the menu is not restricted to the "specials only" menu.

A friendly face then met us before we departed to say goodbye-very nice touch.

I would definately go there again.
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Cerri
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, July 12, 2007

There are so many poor reviews of this restaurant online that I thought seriously hard about booking a table here, though my friend had suggested / recommended it for a birthday meal.

Well I'm glad to say I was very happily surprised, the food was delicious, and came neither cold nor in tiny portions. The service was friendly and efficient, and the place had loads of laid back charm. It was a very enjoyable night, which leads me to suspect many of the dubious reviews on websites similar to this are posted by the fulham road competition.

I'd recommend PJ's to anyone. Yes it's expensive, but this was a special occasion and was worth it.
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SWLONDONGAL
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Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Monday, March 12, 2007

How sad when an old friend goes downhill.

A cool interior without smart service feels hollow. PJ's, for so long a standard bearer, is facing relegation if it doesn't sharpen up.

OK food, slap happy service. But now with an open door policy. This means that on a chilly early March day, the door onto the street was left open continuously, and in spite of customers wearing jackets and scarves and requests to close the door, it remained open. Our waiter said that he would have to ask ' the big boss ' to have the door closed - no response. In the meantime the wrong dessert was brought, and only grudgingly replaced with the right order.

The choice ? Eat before you go and wear a

thick coat, or go somewhere else. My advice ? Go somewhere else.
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Food 3 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 9
Saturday, March 03, 2007

I went at Pj's last Saturday night with my wife and we had a really good experience. We have been welcomed with smiles and happiness. We had the feeling the staff was enjoying working hard, as the restaurant was almost at capacity.

We had a really good Cosmopolitan and Mojito at the bar, then carried on with a good carpaccio, a lovely fig and mozzarella salad and then a fantastic succolent ribeye cooked at perfection.

The atmosphere was vibrant and buzzy. A place where people have fun.

I'll definitely go back soon to check out as I heard the Menu is changing for the better.
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Philip Hansford
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Great place to people watch and have brunch on Sunday. The interior withe the balcony is delightful. Staff are very professional and attentive.

The menu features "safe" standard dishes, don't expect any ott creations. Place is not cheap, but what do you expect in these surroundings.
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Food 6 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Friday, February 09, 2007