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Sophie 's Reviews

Sophie Female, United Kingdom

Member since September 2011

Reviews written: 2 (0 voted helpful)

Restaurants rated: 4 (this year)

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The Sea Cow (37 Lordship Lane, London, London, SE22 8EW)

I have been to the Sea Cow in East Dulwich a few times now.

The restaurant itself offers freshly caught, sustainable fish and a good vibe, a traditional tasting fish and chip shop with a modern twist.

I was surprised when I had to share a table with other customers, but it's all part of the atmosphere they are trying to create.

I really like the way you can see the fresh fish on display at the front of the shop.

The meal comes in big portions, so always go for the small portion or medium if you can take it. The fish is nicely cooked, and is in a light, fresh batter.
The chips however, weren't as nice as I expected. They were okay but not spectacular. I recommend the mushy peas, they have a really wholesome taste and the tartare sauce is lovely and chunky.

I think they should open up the restaurant a little more, the size of the Sea Cow is tiny, hardly any space to move in and out of. It's always packed! They also offer take-away meals too.

Of course, I would consider going back but I'm in no particular rush.

11 September 2011

Overall:8
Food and Drink:8
Service:7
Atmosphere:8
Value for Money:8
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Try (37-39 Honor Oak Park, London, SE23 1DZ)

I have visited the restaurant many times when I am peckish for a Spanish snack alongside my family. It is local, reasonably priced, has a nice atmosphere etc.

The food is what you would expect, just average, you can't really go wrong with some chorizo sausages in some honey. They have an okay flavour, overall it doesn't blow your mind away, but it's only Honor Oak.

The service was appalling. We waited 20 minutes for our plates to be taken away, we didn't want to whistle at them because it's considered rude, but we had to get rid of our plates, we just wanted to go! The waiters were slow, poorly trained and had no care for the customers.
We pointed out to one waiter that he was ‘slow’ and the service was ‘terrible’, we just laughed and didn't apologize at all!

We then complained to the owner, and he took off the service charge, which was well-mannered, but we will not be returning after the poor service and bland food.

11 September 2011

Overall:7
Food and Drink:7
Service:1
Atmosphere:8
Value for Money:8
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