Beachcomber Seafood

I for one can't wait to see the demise of this grotty little restaurant. The fish is frozen and is treated brutally. Everything about this wretched pit is an affront to fish and I am embarrassed when I see tourists staring forlornly at some aberration on their plate.The sooner this vulgar little place is gone the better.
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0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Thursday, January 19, 2012

My second visit turned out as nicely as my first, last summer. Excellent seafood plateau: Nice selection of shellfish, well cooked, and served in a buttery sauce on a bed of rice "al dente" - Yummy! Friendly service, a cozy atmosphere and fair prices too. I'm only too sad to hear that they will have to close or relocate late next year due some stupid plans to rebuild/destroy this part Greenwich, replacing the old quarters with another shopping centre probably featuring the standard selection of boring chain restaurants and shops...
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Anders
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Thursday, July 28, 2011

The Beachcomber is a tiny rustic restaurant easily missed when walking past it. Previous reviews were very promising but we were disappointed by the old fashioned menu especially very boring veg to accompany the fish dishes and the staff, although pleasant and efficient, seemed to want to get the food out as fast as they could. The fish was very good and there was a wide selection on the menu but it was made a bit lacklustre by the accompanying tired old veg - boiled potatoes, broccoli and carrot. Anything more interesting was charged separately.

The ambience was a bit dated.
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5 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Again an absolutely superb visit to beachcombers. A meal to celebrate my partners birthday , 3 of us went ,1 starter shared , 3 main meals , drinks etc and all for under £70 bargain. Really glad we went back aftre our 1st visit last year.Food superb and good value, and the service prompt and friendly.Looking forward to next year's birthday celebration.
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stumoses - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 9
Monday, October 18, 2010

I have been here twice now and have loved it both times. I think the service is great, very friendly and the food has always been fantastic. I would recommend people to try the seafood platter as not only does it look amazing, but also tastes amazing.
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7 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 7
Monday, October 18, 2010

Absolutely revolting, and I'm not that fussy. I think we were served by either the owner or the manager of the restaurant and he was pretty damn rude right at the start.

My baby seabass was all bone and no meat. very dry indeed.

I said that I didn't want to pay a tip as a consequence of my experience and he said it was mandatory to pay it. As you can imagine we were a little angry.

Please do not waste your money in here.
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Daisy
0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, October 11, 2010

Confident seafood effort in the middle of Greenwich. As far as I can make out, there are no similar restaurants in the area, and (luckily) this one has not let its unchallenged position lead to complacency.

No major complaints about the food. Efficient, friendly, service.

Small and cosy, but still possible to have a conversation without being deafened by everyone around you.

Enjoyed and would recommend!
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Alan Ingham - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Monday, August 23, 2010

i ve been to beachcomber so many time when i was living in london i think that is one of the best hidden place in london the food is incridible you feel like you are on holiday the staff salim izzet ganty are fantastic 3 gentlemen they speak at least 3 deffrent language i like it very much its cosy nice and quit cheap

thank you beachcomber
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Amad nidjad
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Inpromptu visit after a stressful night on public transport. Arrived hoping for a place to relax and eat. We were not dissappointed. As two food lovers we like to sample different dishes and as soon as I saw the lobster thermidor on the menu my mind was made up, I know a bit extravangant for a Wednesday night but hey I was stressed.

We came into the restaurant with a large parcel which the staff had no problems storing for us in their own space. We were shown to a table for two and quickly offered the menus and a drink. The menu was varied and really in a seafood restaurant seafood should be the only choice. We ordered to start parma ham and advocado and Tiger prawns in a chili sauce- all very good and good portion sizes. For the main meal we had the lobster thermidore and King Prawn Taglietelle with a creamy sauce- againall prepared to a very good standard.

The decor felt very mediterranean with its crabs and shellfish on the walls. A little cheesy perhaps but created the atmosphere. The staff were great, very attentive but not in your face, we felt welcomed.

In all spent £68.00 including spirits, a little high maybe for two courses but we left stress free!

Would definately return as this is a small but friendly restaurant and a great local.
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Sam Chantry
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

It is all to common to go out to eat, and if your meal or the service is not to your taste then the next morning at the crack of dawn you are up to write your three page essay of what was wrong from the food to the interior decor.

But if your meal was perfect and the serice was excellent then you drag your bulging frame home, satisfied but never mention it again, well maybe to the odd friend or family member.

Well a group of us were taken to the Beachcomber in Greenwich the other night for a meal tpo celebrate a birthday. And This is one of those places,A real hidden gem! The food was amazing and has such a warm inviting feeling like you are away on vacation. Service was terrific and we were welcomed in and treated like part of the family. So I decided not to keep quiet, but to rather share this little secret with the world.

Only sad side to this story is some property developers are trying to get them out, because they want to tear down the block and stick up some horrible hotel, which just doesnt seem to fit in with what greenwich is all about. Lets hope not!
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Marcello Kaminski
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, August 12, 2009