OXO Tower Restaurant

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Silver Award
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SquareMeal Review of OXO Tower Restaurant

Silver Award

Harvey Nichols’ penchant for high-rise dining has found the perfect home on OXO Tower’s eighth floor. A site of two halves, the eastern side features the flagship restaurant; a more formal experience than its brasserie counterpart with pristine white tablecloths, multi-course menus and astute service.

We make our way to seats overlooking the Thames - the best seats in the house - with faux-grass underfoot and St Paul’s in the distance. Despite the incredible views from the wrap-around, OXO Tower isn’t just style over substance.

A chef’s tasting menu is on the cards this evening, a seven-course option which comes as intriguing and simple one-word descriptions - ‘Scallop’, ‘Lamb’, ‘Strawberry’ - that have you putting yourself into the hands of the very capable chefs. Each dish has a central focus, every ingredient’s origin pinpointed on the menu’s map of the British Isles. It’s an interesting and carefully constructed concept, spanning a variety of dishes with fish, meat and veggies, each getting their moment in the spotlight.

Scallop tartare arrives topped with a soy-cured quail’s egg yolk, swimming in a cucumber and green chilli sauce. The fish is fresh and light, with hints of chilli which are careful not to overpower. There’s a pleasant simplicity to the menu, each dish combining just a few staple ingredients. White asparagus is another standout, deep-fried with a crispy outer layer that delivers a satisfying crunch with each bite. It's a pleasing amalgamation of texture and flavour all rolled into one, served atop a delicately seasoned gribiche sauce.

Whilst every plate is well-crafted, the menu starts to feel a bit formulaic as the evening wears on, courses following the same structure and perhaps playing it a little safe. For the £115 price tag, we would have appreciated a bit more variation and creativity across the menu.

Service here, however, is impeccable; a skilled team harmoniously floats around, crumbing tables and replacing cutlery after each course, seamlessly recommending wine pairings from the tome-like menu. It’s a sweltering night but our water glasses are never empty, a bucket of ice always on hand.

Whilst the views are undoubtedly a bonus, OXO Tower Restaurant holds its own as a fine dining spot for every occasion, with seasonal menus and top-quality service that can’t help but impress.

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Average Price
££££ - £50 - £79
Cuisines
British
Ambience
Fine dining, Glamorous, Quiet conversation, Romantic
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Alfresco And Views
Great views, Outside seating, Terrace, Waterside
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Dates, Romantic, Special occasions

About

For dramatic London dining with a truly special feel you could do much worse than the OXO Tower Restaurant. This iconic eatery is found on the eighth floor of the oft-illuminated OXO Tower on London’s South Bank and affords diners some pretty spectacular views of the capital. Stretching out before you as you dine is the skyline of London, with the majestic St Paul’s cathedral just across the river being the centre of the scene.

The OXO Tower Restaurant is owned by Harvey Nichols and headed up by chef Jeremy Bloor who has a passion for cooking with the best of British ingredients, showcasing seasonal produce in his ever-changing menus. Starters might throw up combinations like Orkney scallops with a blood orange gel, arancini and monk’s beard or white bean soup with Beyond Meat and beetroot tortellini for guests who prefer vegetarian dishes. Mains include high-end cuts like Chateaubriand and venison haunch steaks as well as plenty of seafood options that showcase some of the UK’s finest coastal catches. Pudding brings classics like babas, panna cottas and cheese plates.

Wine at the OXO Tower Restaurant is as impressive as the food offering, having been chosen by Head Sommelier Diego Muntoni. Indeed, if you prefer you are welcome to enjoy a few drinks and snacks at the bar instead of a full three course meal. Elsewhere, the 250-foot terrace is the perfect place to watch as the skyline darkens on balmy evenings or can be braved in the winter with hot drinks, a good bottle or bubbly or a few rounds of cocktails with friends.

Throughout the year the restaurant often celebrates special occasions and holidays with carefully curated menus, marking days like Valentine’s Day, Christmas and Chinese New Year. There is also a beautifully laid out Afternoon tea each day.

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31 Dec 2024

Our restaurant does what it does best and maintains a sophisticated charm with the added enjoyment of a glistening vibrant decor to really bring the magic this year.

The restaurant has one sitting with reservations are available between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. All guests are then welcome to join the dancing in the Brasserie after dinner until 2am.

Ticket price is £350 per person.

You and your guests will be welcomed with Champagne, after which we serve your three-course dinner with paired wines carefully selected by our head sommelier. Drinks will be served throughout the night as per your individual preference. At midnight we will serve Champagne to bring in the New Year in style. Live music will be performed throughout the evening from 7:30 until 1am, after which guests are more than welcome to carry on dancing in the brasserie until 2am.

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Location

Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, Southwark, London, SE1 9PH

020 7803 3888 020 7803 3888

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon 12:00-14:30
Tue 12:00-14:30
Wed 12:00-14:30
Thu 12:00-14:30
Fri 12:00-14:30
Sat 12:00-14:30
Sun 12:00-14:30
Afternoon Tea
Mon 15:00-16:00
Tue 15:00-16:00
Wed 15:00-16:00
Thu 15:00-16:00
Fri 15:00-16:00
Sat 15:00-16:00
Sun 15:30-16:30
Dinner
Mon 17:00-21:30
Tue 17:00-21:30
Wed 17:00-21:30
Thu 17:00-21:30
Fri 17:00-21:30
Sat 17:00-21:30
Sun 17:00-21:30

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28 Reviews 
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Anon

15 November 2024  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

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Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

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Keith M

10 July 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
70th Birthday

A very special day. We were spoilt by the staff who remembered us from our last visit 3 months ago. The staff were very attentive but not intrusive.  The food was excellent. From the langoustine to the Beef Wellington. The cocktails and wine were presented as they should be. Overall, it was one of the best experiences we have had. Well done to everyone.

Ernest W

12 May 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
E

Excellent food and service with a spectacular roof top view on a sunny day. Heaven is right here on earth. 

Kate C

28 April 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 3
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 4

Fabulous venue and service. The staff were wonderful. The food though was a little disappointing, not one dish had the wow factor. 

Demetri D

08 February 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 4
A VERY SPECIAL EVENING

This is a well oiled, supremely polished professional restaurant. The service is immaculate, staff engaging without being overly attentive, delicious food capably prepared and presented and good wine list, and the Sommelier was knowledgeable and attentive - and thankfully without the usual endless verbal trivia about the wine. Overall, a great place to eat and gaze out over glorious London. Highly recommdned. Will rteurn, thank you to all the staff.

Joe P

15 July 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Anon

29 July 2019  
Love the restaurant not only for it's views but mainly for the well balanced combination of food, wine menu and service.

Anon

29 July 2019  
Outstanding view.

Michelle R

26 July 2019  
The food is quite nice, drinks are expensive, service is fine but could be friendly and more welcoming, ambience is nice in the evening but they pack the table sin together too tightly.
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