The Sea Cow

I experienced relatively good customer service. Chips were fresh and tasty, fish cakes are a NO, NO! No taste, no seasoning, just BLAND :(
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Jo
6 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, November 03, 2010

My partner and I stopped at Sea Cow for dinner on a Saturday evening, rather unplanned. Turned out to be a nice surprise, with fish on ice looking quite fresh and the healthier grilling option was very welcome (as much as I love fish & chips, the batter can be too much sometimes). Chips came in a rather sizeable bowl, well cooked and not too oily. Wine/drinks list is certainly not impressive, but I wouldnt expect it to be at a fish&chip shop anyway. Staff were friendly and the boys behind the bar explained to us the different fish textures and cooking methods patiently. Overall, very happy with our choice of restaurant for the night!

I do have to say however, we returned for take away (proof that we really liked the food!) a couple of weeks later - less satisfied unfortunately with the take away option, but I guess its more to do with the fact that warm food is places in bland takeaway boxes and eaten 15 mins later, rather than the actual food itself. Unless you eat it on the doorstep, takeaway is not a recommended option - why not step in and have a proper meal there instead?!
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8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 8
Monday, October 11, 2010

For the second time this year i went to the Sea Cow with my family and for the second time i was served fish so old that it tasted something like old socks. It's a shame because it is a great location (Lordship Lane) and family friendly - unlike many other restaurants in east dulwich.
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sarah
2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 1
Monday, May 17, 2010

what a disapointment.

service was dreadful. Not a warm welcome, no eye contact, smile or anything. Was just me eating on a friday night they found me a place to eat relatively quickly but then proceeded to tell me to order as they had a reservation for the table! The waiter did not know what coley fish was (think that is what it was called). So I went for the cod. It was small but I understand that you do not get much cod fish for your money so I did not mind. i did mind however that the batter was over cooked. The chips were rubbish and it certainly was not served with a smile.

all in all would not go again.
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Jacob
2 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 1
Monday, March 22, 2010

Thanks Sea Cow, Dulwich, We had a lovely night out on Lordship lane, drinks at The Mag, dinner at Sea Cow, which was great - all very fresh and well cooked, it was busy but we were not rushed. We then went on to Black Cherry for pudings and a night cap or two (saw other Sea Cow diners in there doing the same) We'll be doing this again!
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Nicky
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, March 13, 2009

Four of us went to Sea Cow last night, our first impression was of a very warm welcome and although it was busy we were given a table quickly.

We all had different mains and everyone was very happy with our food, The wine list is simple, but just right and the service was good.

We loved the minalmist style of the place, which does not pretend to be anything other than an honest fish restaurant.

My only recomendation to Sea Cow would be to change the music source, it's fine untill you realise its the radio and then have to listen to radio commercials whilst enjoying such good food.
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Stephen
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, March 13, 2009

I am so suprised at the negative reviews here as the Sea Cow has always been great everytime I go.
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keri
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, March 05, 2009