Oxo Tower Restaurant

We had lunch at Oxo restaurant and we were really disappointed by the experience. The food was really regular in comparison to the price they charge. 2 course menu cost more than 45 pounds per person not including drinks, then you expect to eat like in any other good gastro restaurant. However, we were surprised by starters and by mains. You can eat better than those in any other restaurant for no more than 30 pounds per person.
We thought, we will enjoy the views, well marketed on the website, however the architectural features of the building do not let you enjoy the view if you sit inside in certain tables.

My wife and I had lunch in the Oxo Tower Restaurant today with dear friends from Scotland. The food was really excellent, the wine lovely and the service friendly and helpful. All in all, we had a memorable afternoon. We have been there 3-4 times before and always enjoyed the food and service. It is not cheap but the prices are reasonable and worth it for the quality. Super.

My boyfriend took there for my birthday a few weeks ago I found the whole experience fantastic and the atmosphere was great, the lights were dim but not so dark that you couldnt see anything it was nice romantic and chilled but it was very nice as it was 9.00pm.
I had the honey roast duck…(or it could of been lamb I forgot) with jersy royals and it came with mango.
At first I thought yuk mango but when the dinner arrived it was fantastic I actually ate everything on my plate the way the food was presented on the plate looked nice also not that somebody had just slammed it down it looked like care and effort was made and the view of the thames was amazing even though I am scared of heights.
The staff were polite and didnt pester constantly like in other restaurants I have been to were they are always asking every two seconds are you ok.
Whilst waiting for your food you are offered fresh bread to eat which it was so fresh it was warm but it was lovely.
I found the experience fantastic and would love to go there again.
I cost my partner around £110 for two meals with two cocktails, even thou that isnt cheap the quality of food and service justifies that.

Visited the Oxo Tower back in April with a couple of business contacts.

As ever, service at the Oxo was first class, polite, friendly and helpful.

We all had different starters and mains, and the waiting staff provided information on the various dishes, to allow us to make better choices.

Only complaint, and not necessarily aimed at the restaurant itself is that the taxi company operating outside are very expensive and quite pushy. Whether they are connected to the restaurant or not, I associate them with the dining experience, and I felt a little uncomfortable with them.

However, that aside, with views to die for, great service, and good food and wine, the Oxo Tower still remains a great destination restaurant in my eyes.

For our wedding anniversary my lovely husband offered to treat me to a night out at my restaurant of choice, which was the Oxo Tower. We were told when we booked into this restaurant that you need to turn up early if you would like a window seat so we booked a cab to get us there 40 mins in advance of our booking with a plan to have a nice leisurely drink on the balcony admiring the views before dining. Unfortunately, the cab driver who picked us up was new to the job and a journey that should have taken just over half an hour ended up lasting double that time and leaving us lost and late. In the end we had to ditch that taxi and hail a black cab. By the time we arrived at the restaurant we only just made it in time for our booking. This evening promised to be memorable for all the wrong reasons.

When we stepped into the lift to take us to the 8th floor restaurant I was so stressed I had actually given myself stomach ache, but I shouldn't have worried. We were made to feel welcome the minute we arrived and as we stepped into the restaurant it quite literally took my breath away. The views of London are truly amazing. We ordered a much needed drink and stepped onto the balcony to watch the sun go down and the lights come on all over London. It was soooo romantic. We were then ushered to our table which (in spite of our late arrival) had spectacular views.

I have to say I am a massive fan of this restaurant. I love everything about it. I loved my mini-armchair that I was seated on, I loved the service. The waiters are really knowledgeable and passionate about their fields. We asked both the wine waiter and the food waiter what they would recommend. Listening to them was so uplifting as they described the choice of wine or food, it was more like listening to an artist than listening to a delivery man. Their recommendations were well considered and perfect. What is more they managed to do all this without being in the least bit snooty. When the food arrived each mouthful was a treat. The food was well presented and delicious and the wine was the perfect accompaniment.

By the time we left the restaurant we both agreed that we would treasure the memory for years to come.

I have been to the Oxo Tower restaurant on many occasions and it remains a firm favourite for entertaining business guests, particularly overseas visitors for whom the view of London is quite special. Set high up, on the south bank of the Thames, St Paul’s and the City are shown off along with other landmarks, especially at night. There is a viewing terrace, which can be accessed if your table is not near a window. In good weather tables are set outside on the terrace, which can be good fun. Take some sun-glasses however as the sun sets low in the west and this can be distracting. Recent starters I enjoyed have included: tagliatelle with chanterelles and butternut squash sauce: another time, hot foie gras with lavender and figs. I enjoyed sea bass, cooked nicely and served with chestnut gnocchi and mushrooms. The menu appears to change regularly and offers a good choice of fish, shell-fish, meat and vegetarian options. The service is typically good, although the restaurant can get busy and at times I have had to wait for attention. The one time that I complained however, I received a genuine apology, improved attention and an un-asked for discount on the bill. This brings me to my one criticism, it’s just a little over-priced. The truth is that you are paying a premium for the location. If that is of value then it does deliver on its promise. The atmosphere is conducive to business diners, without being formal or stuffy. It is frequented by couples, although the restaurant could not be described as romantic. However, the food and the views will impress, as indeed will the hefty wine list. The Dog Point sauvignon blanc from New Zealand was a great find!