Restaurateur Sam Harrison is the brains behind Sam’s Riverside, a stylish riverside restaurant and bar serving modern British food in Hammersmith. As the name suggests, Sam’s Riverside overlooks the Thames and boasts impressive views of Hammersmith Bridge, while the bright dining room features large windows, splashes of marble and an open kitchen. Open daily, the menu delivers seasonal British dishes, albeit with a lean towards oysters, shellfish and seafood.
The space features a standalone bar which serves its own menu of snacks and light bites, alongside beers, wines and cocktails. If you are just looking for a few quick and casual plates, you can choose from the likes of Parmesan churros, crab on toast, or crispy pork cheeks with sriracha mayo.
Those who are settling in for the evening though can dine from the restaurant’s à la carte. On the menu, you can expect to find fresh oysters and seafood platters, alongside a selection of classic starters, mains and desserts. Starters might include Shetland mussels with n’duja, parsley and grilled sourdough; asparagus with a fried egg and parmesan crisps; or scallops with pea purée, crispy bacon and morels. While for the main course, keep an eye out for the likes of Sam's cheeseburger and chips, or Cornish hake with sorrel beurre blanc, roast fennel, mussels and samphire.
To round off your meal, you can choose a sweet from Sam’s rather tempting selection of desserts. Traditional offerings include apple tarte tatin served alongside calvados ice cream, as well as a lemon soufflé with pistachio ice cream. Sam’s Riverside is also home to a summer-ready outdoor dining area, while the chic private dining room can seat up to 18 guests.
This isn’t owner Sam Harrison’s first foray into the restaurant world. He previously owned Sam’s Brasserie in Chiswick and Harrison’s in Balham before selling them to the Foxlow group in 2015.