Harrison's

Dire!

Scallops cooked in the steak-frying pan. Tasted only of steak. No doubt others got fish-flavoured steaks.

Salt overload on everything. Yep, they even put sea salt atop the butter.
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Mark Deards
2 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 0
Friday, June 01, 2012

On a property hunt in Balham, my husband and I and my 2 year old daughter had lunch at Harrison's. Very friendly service though not pretentious. They were also very patient and helpful with my naughty little girl. We had minestrone, pork chops, roasted Hake and Affogato, all very nice though the Hake could be a little crispier. My husband was there a week ago with a friend and apparently they enjoyed very lovely rib eye steak and good service.

Very nice and relax place with excellent food and service. Will go back again.
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MB
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, October 14, 2011

My favourite place in Balham. I always believe in supporting local businesses and especially when they work as hard as this place does. Great food and service and always some different special event going on

We had a fab dinner on Tuesday night- keep up good work
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Benham
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, October 14, 2011

I can't quite follow the tone of these new reviews that suddenly say something very different to what is well understood locally.

occasionally we all have to settle for meals at Harrisons, and to be fair it is marginally improved. The menu is simple, and they have tried to freshen it up somewhat but it is still fairly unambitious diner type fare.

the service remains the worst in Balham, and the only thing less likely than getting the bill in a timely fashion is being served hot food.

that said, it is a pretty decent bar for a drink.
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Scotty - View all reviews by this user
4 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Saturday, August 13, 2011

We have visis Harrisons a few times already and we have always been positevly impressed by its food, service and atmosphere. It is a really good option if you want to impress or want a romantic night out.
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VMG
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Sunday, June 26, 2011

This is a great restaurant - always excellent food - fantastic atmosphere and fabulous service - go there
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, December 11, 2010

Just tried the Harrison's burger for the first time and have to admit I havent had anything as good in London or as close to a great New York burger as this. I will be back
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, December 07, 2010

I was in harrison's again last week for dinner and always had a great experience. Occassionally on busier nights there can be a little wait on food but even with that it's my favourite local restaurant in the clapham - balham area

My partner and i felt like a quieter dinner so asked to sit in the rasied area which as it was the begginning of the week meant we had it all to ourselves. Even though we were away from all the other customers we were still looked after wonderfully by a young polish waiter . I treated myself to a burger which was delicous as always (some coleslaw would have been great with it though) and my partner had the sea bream which they said was the best fish they have ever had! I'm not a fan of fish so i can't say...

Look forward to the next visit later in the month when i am told some new dishes will be on the menu!
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Sarah
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Best breakfast in Balham! The eggs are always perfect, and they happily accommodate me slightly changing the meal (I find bearnaise sauces too rich, so have it on the side, and my husband hates to see food go to waste so he orders the full breakfast minus the beans and tomatoes). So many places act like small changes like that are going to be the downfall of society.

Except they don't have soya milk... I'm lactose intolerant, and although I will drink espresso in a pinch, I prefer cappuccinos.

One other thing I wish they'd do is put the families with young kids in one area and the childless in the other. I don't mind one or two, but after that they reach critical mass and the noise is unbearable.

I must admit, I've only eaten dinner there once soon after they opened. It was absolutely delicious. We haven't gone back because its so busy these days.
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Apple Eyes - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Sunday, June 06, 2010