Pan Seared Scallop Restaurants

Zen China

➤ County Hall, Riverside Building, Lambeth, United Kingdom

Meat • Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood

"My first impressions were not good, the pictures on the website do not match inside the restaurant, because it is old decor inside. I felt like I walked into the wrong place! The menu offers mostly pork options, hardly any chicken or fresh seasonal veg. The actual menu is tacky in plastic wallets, this doesn't make a good impression of a high end place. The ice cream tasted like it had been in the freezer 2 years. The waiter brought out our food separately so some food was cold and some was hot, this is such bad service. They were hardly anyone around, we were left waiting to pay when another party came in to eat. Toilets had no tissue, I had to go back upstairs to ask for toilet paper! How bad! The toilet bins were over flowing and general mess put me off my food. Overall this is 1/5 and I wouldn't go back."

Bao Fa Garden (fka Zen China)

➤ County Hall, Riverside BuildingQueens Walk, Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

Fish • Soup • Chinese • Chicken

"Very bad. At around 1pm on Sunday 31st December I received a call saying that my 5pm booking (same day) had been cancelled as they were now holding a New Year's party that would cost about £200 per person. For my booking they said that I could only move it to 3pm (before they closed). They should have had these details on Open Table beforehand. I then asked if they could hold my booking so that I could discuss with friends that I booked it for. When I called back they were unable to understand me and the conversation was a bit of a struggle. In the end I cancelled the booking."

Bao Fa Garden (FKA Zen China)

➤ County Hall, Riverside Building Queens Walk, Westminster Bridge Road London, SE1 7PB, SE1 7PD, United Kingdom

Beer • Greek • Chinese • Unspecified

"My first impressions were not good, the pictures on the website do not match inside the restaurant, because it is old decor inside. I felt like I walked into the wrong place! The menu offers mostly pork options, hardly any chicken or fresh seasonal veg. The actual menu is tacky in plastic wallets, this doesn't make a good impression of a high end place. The ice cream tasted like it had been in the freezer 2 years. The waiter brought out our food separately so some food was cold and some was hot, this is such bad service. They were hardly anyone around, we were left waiting to pay when another party came in to eat. Toilets had no tissue, I had to go back upstairs to ask for toilet paper! How bad! The toilet bins were over flowing and general mess put me off my food. Overall this is 1/5 and I wouldn't go back."

Bon Appetit - Restaurant

➤ No. 9 James Terrace Malahide Dublin, Co. Dublin K36 KR66, United Kingdom

Asiatic • European • Fast Food • Vegetarian

"we have the pink bar (down-airs in malahide) for a group of approx. 20s booked, and for a booking only for drinks in a bank holiday night I was pleased that they take us without compelling us to pay any payment, to buy food or to pay a register card on drinks. I wasn't sure who would actually show, but I decided before that we could get the area in front of the bar because I thought it was a little more lively up there and easier for a casual night out. I was disappointed when they all sat on the back, where nobody could really mix, as the tables were suitable for smaller parties (6 tops). at the end more than 40 people were there, so there was quite a distance, but there was a lot of space. there was no notice that I had booked the tables so that sometimes random people wandered in there was no air cone and it was quite hot, and the cashbacks were constantly swarming through, obviously we were all separated in the way. also the only speaker they had in the room was to play by someone little Jabra speakers behind the mainbar, so no music atmosphere. when I was drinking in the opposite order because I was overwhelmed by the (excellent) bar lying behind me, I could say that the drinks took a long time when the wee had to come out of another floor. just a little more preparation would have been good, but I think they were short workers. we finally pushed forward when everyone was gone. and the night was lighter from there. everyone mentioned that they thought it was a nice place and had fun. I would highly recommend this place, although more preparation and care would have gone a long way, from this reason I can only give 3 stars."

Dehesa

➤ 25 Ganton St, Soho W1F 9BP, FSA Food H, London, United Kingdom

Tapas • Basque • Drinks • Spanish

"LoVely place and always been a favourite over the years. This most recent visit found the portions smaller (actually quite a bit smaller and 5 pieces of octopus at £22 classed as main was difficult to swallow) especially as starters were at same size. Was bought up with manager on serviced and told that the chef had decided and was nothing could do. The manager later offered two sherries on house as my Fathers birthday which was nice, but moving forward not sure it will be a place I rush back too"

The McMillan

➤ 862 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow, G41 2ET, United Kingdom

Bars • Steak • Grill • British

"Arranging the team Christmas Dinner is often an affair fraught with danger. A group of people you 've known for over 15 years who have developed their own personal tastes, likes and dislikes. Whilst a Dominos and a half dozen cases of Blue WKD would have previously passed muster we have somewhat matured and as such our Christmas nights out have been getting progressively fancier over the last 5 years. With a mixed group of tastes varying from the adventurous to the not so, and knowing that it 's just around the corner from my flat, I booked a table at the McMillan. First things first, it was amazing value at £26 for 3 courses. As anyone who 's visited the McMillan will know you often do well to get a main alone for that price when you 're pushing the boat out. It was busy but the atmosphere was just right for Christmas without feeling suffocating. Whilst the pianist is an oft underrated part of any restaurant ambience. Each course had four choices to pick from. For my starter I had a confit duck salad which was wonderfully lifted with some pickled vegetables. I also tried my friends grilled polenta with brie and house salsa which was also very tasty. For main I shunned the traditional turkey dinner (having already eaten 3 by that point of the week! in favour of braised beef shin with mashed potato, picked carrots and bone marrow bread pudding. That 's right BONE. MARROW. BREAD. PUDDING. It was, and my apologies for the slight profanity here, the dugs baws! I now demand I have this as an accompaniment with any slab of meat I eat. The beef shin, carrots and gravy were also spot on and as a whole dish it was really great. Not being a dessert fan I went for cheese and biscuits and whilst the selection was rather uninspiring with cheddar, stilton and brie there was enough biscuits on my plate which for some reason kitchens have great difficulty parting with when it comes to serving up a cheese course. They have a varied bar menu full of whiksy, gin, beers and cocktails and the waiting staff, bar one rather 'intense ' chap, were great and joined in our special blend of nonsense when asked, I really like it in here and as Christmas dinners go it was an absolute win for me. I noticed they do a steak and wine for two night during the week for £30, if I could jsut meet the love of my life I"

Lanes Of London

➤ 140 Park Lane, City Of London,Westminster, United Kingdom, W1K 6WD, City of London,Westminster

Tea • Salads • Burgers • Chicken

"The afternoon tea was amazing. The service was excellent and staff were so friendly. Vivian, our waiter, was very helpful and a pleasure to speak to. He was very educated on our teas and shared his knowledge with us. Thank you to Vivian, the staff and the Marriott hotel for making this experience so wonderful."

Restaurants that offer Pan Seared Scallop