Christopher's

It’s all class & no pretence at this swish American restaurant housed in a stunning Grade-II listed Victorian building. ‘Excellent views’ towards Waterloo Bridge form a pleasant backdrop in the contemporary dining room where the food offers a modern take on US classics: blackened salmon with jambalaya risotto & luscious amaretto peach Melba, say. Superb steaks are the mainstay of the menu, including great surf & turf (with Maine lobster) & an almighty 22oz prime rib chop, though more continental offerings such as perfectly rendered sea bass fillet with fennel & roasted red peppers & anchovy dressing are equally good. ‘Polite, well-paced’ staff make deft recommendations from the extensive wine list.