Sam's Brasserie & Bar

I went to Sam's Brasserie on a quiet Sunday lunchtime earlier this year, and enjoyed the experience. The food was very good and nicely prepared, although I felt it was slightly pricey (having said that, I don't eat out that often, so this could be normal.) The atmosphere was pleasant, and there was just the right balance between crowded/noisy and deserted/quiet. The service was quite relaxed - okay in the circumstances but I'm wondering whether I would have had to wait longer if there had been more customers there. However, the waiters were friendly and attentive. All in all, a good experience and I would consider going again.
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Alex Cull - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Great local restaurant they we have loved ever since they opened. You can tell that it is privately owned and that people really care about the food and service- we are always made to feel very special. We live in Chiswick and are now spoilt for choice with restaurants, but keep returning to Sam's for the great warm welcome!
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, November 30, 2007

Went to Sam's Brasserie for dinner last week. Surly manager put us on a table in a raised platform area where we were the only table (there were four of us) that wasn't part of a large office party. Conversation was impossible as it was so loud and despite recognising that this was clearly a problem, the manager would not even attempt to move us elsewhere. Food was good but at £65 a head, so it should be. We won't be returning.
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E.B
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Food 8 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Thursday, October 11, 2007

A favourite local restaurant of ours with very nice, casual feel and high quality food. Not cheap however so ecpect major assault on your wallet. There is also an excellent bar with interesting clientele where they serve coffee and good bar snacks too which is sometimes a good alternative to a bigger sit down meal.

bar is even better now that they have banned smoking at last. Whew...can breathe now and not go home smelling like I've been marinaded in nicotine all night!
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Nick R - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 4
Thursday, July 19, 2007

Absolutely delightly place. I like the fact that you can view the kitchen but not be subjected to the smells and noise that goes on in there.

The food is delicious. I went last Oct during the mushroom season and had a risotto with morels. Absolutely top-notch.

Ambience is good and the "exposed" pipes on the ceiling makes the place looks "informal" .
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Y W SIEW
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, June 29, 2007

I went to Sam's for a business lunch (Wednesday). We informed the waiting staff that we only had an hour to be in and out. It took them 10 minutes to bring menus and we had to attract their attention to order. The place was half empty but even so, our plates were not cleared (until our coffees arrived) and we waited so long to ask for the bill that in the end we paid at the bar on our way out.

Thw atmosphere wasn't great as it was empty.

The food was fine but I won't be returning until the service improves enormously.
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Susie
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Food 7 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 2
Monday, March 26, 2007

A fantastically friendly bar and restaurant which churns out very good food time and time again. The bar seves a good range of reasonably priced cocktails in nice relaxed surroundings. The restaurant, due to its open layout can be a little noisy but that just adds to the whole atmosphere of Sam's Each time I have been there Sam is always on the restaurant floor ready to greet customers. (nice touch) He maintains his presence in the restaurant at busy times which keeps the staff on their toes - waiter/waitresses have always been efficient and friendly.

Wine list extensive and the cheaper wines are very good indeed. The house white is outstanding for the orice (around £13 a bottle). Innovative combinations for main courses, although if you do order the steak and chips at £17.50, that really is all yoou get. Plate looked a little bare - go on Sam, throw in a few veggies?!

Overall a reliably satisfying meal every time, washed down with great wine and plenty of atmosphere.....even on weeknights. What more can you want really?
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melena
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Thursday, March 22, 2007

I visited Sam's recently on a fairly mid-week evening and decided to try the steak and chips. I said I would like the steak well-done. When I said I would not be having a starter as I wanted to try the dessert I was told that my steak would be 25 minutes. When the steak arrived it was rare and the chips were exactly what you would find at the local McDonald's. This is fine at McDonald's prices however £17.50 is a bit pricey for what I received. The bread was extremely salty too. On a plus side the staff were polite and friendly. I will not be returning until the food improves.
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hank - View all reviews by this user
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Food 2 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, March 07, 2007

It's not often that a restaurant can excede your expectations, but this did. I had been before when the brasserie fist opened and i thought the food was good and wondered how long they could keep the standand. Well I returned for my birthday and everything was fantastic, the service was smooth and efficent. I started with the Fig Salad and that with delicious, with so many tastes. The main course was the Monkfish, which was succulent and a perfect size. I finished with what can only be described as heaven on a plate. It was a chocolate sponge filled with gooey chocolate toppped with Pistacio ice cream. I left very happy and it wasn't the wine that I had enjoyed.
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Rupert Mainwaring
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, January 15, 2007

Sam's is humming over this festive season and after a cinnamon martini I too was humming. I am a regular of this fine culinary establishment and am happy that the first class quality of both service and food are maintained at a time when the amount of table covers has increased so much. This is a tribute to all the friendly staff and especially to the eponymous owner/manager who is fast becoming London's most eleigible bachelor.

I have had most dishes on the menu, so reverted o the steak frites which as usual was cooked just as I asked for.

No room for pudding this time which was a shame, but I will be back.
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Ken Massaro
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, December 21, 2006