Seared Scallops Restaurants

Dems Brasserie

➤ 10 St. Peter's Street Canterbury, Kent CT1 2AT, CT1 2BE, United Kingdom

Steak • French • English • British

"we have a family room for a big birthday party. we had a party of 10 due to the size of our party we were in the pariser room, the 10-12 people. we were able to reach the room earlier than our evening booking to design the table place birthday gifts ballons in place for the night. a large private room that allows a larger group space private sphere to celebrate in style. large decor a large size for larger groups. the restaurant esself is a great place, a pianist played when we entered the personal that became attentive. we had pre ordered our meal choice to make this a smooth operation. we have waited for one during the first course, but with the drink flow the group celebrates the occasion, this was not a real thing. in addition this was a busty Saturday evening. eating was great, I had a paté to start, which was a tasty appetiser, followed by a medium rare steak. that is from far the best steak that I could enjoy in a long time. cooked to perfection. finished with a cream brûlée that was nice. the whole party cleaned their plates all commented on how big the food was, from steak to pork belly lachs all enjoy nothing left. a beautiful evening in a great location, with friendly personal great food. worth a visit!"

Bingley's Bistro

➤ 14 High Street, Poole, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • British • European

"It was fine, but not sure what all the rave reviews are about. Menu was basic the 'fixed choice all year round so we 're going to print it as your placemat ' type which always makes me smile. Disappointed not to see a specials board, if only to indicate the chef tries out new seasonal dishes. Food was pleasant but for the price I didn 't think it was great value. We had a camembert to share to start and fish (tuna/sea bass) for main. Cooked nicely but lacking flavour. Decided to skip pudding! Service was good. But other than one other couple, we were the only ones on a Friday night, so you 'd expect it to be I suppose. Overall, have had better meals in Poole."

Cote Brasserie

➤ 26 Ludgate Hill, EC4M 7DR, London, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • French • European

"What a delight! First time to this branch. I travel a lot and often have to dine solo which I don't mind. Some restaurants single you out but Côte Brasserie are very welcoming to all guests. Despite how busy they were on a Saturday evening, I was warmly greeted upon arriving, seated at a nice table and had excellent service throughout. Staff were attentive, yet left guests to dine in peace and enjoy their meal. I am a big fan of customer service. I have just come back from Japan where service is outstanding. I always find in the UK, we are one of the worse for service. However, Côte Brasserie is starting to make me have faith again. Well done! Great menu of French classics but there are other options too including steaks and salads. Hearty but good food. Calories and nutritional information are displayed on the menu which is helpful. I had the vegan Côte burger which came with frites. Freshly made, well presented and delicious. Messy to eat but so good. My Saturday treat! I actually felt shy when I fully cleaned up my plate but I was hungry and was looking forward to a burger. It delivered. I had a still water to drink so I was a bit healthy! Lovely branch with mainly indoor seating, plus a few tables outside. Lovely ambience and nice views too. They are busy given location so book a table. A lot of people were turned away or had to come back. Clean. Dessert looked good but I was stuffed. What Côte have also done well is not put up prices too much, especially in comparison to competitors. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommend."

Gandhi

➤ 163 High Street, Winchester, SO239BA, SO23 9BA, United Kingdom

Sushi • Indian • Asiatic • Mexican

"apparently the best Indian in winchester and I can believe it. it's a tiny little place with stairs to the toilet that looks like the north face of the eiger."

The River Grille

➤ Prince Street Narrow Key Bristol, BS1 4QF, BS1 4PS, United Kingdom

Beer • Wine • Cafe • British

"It was ok over all. The starters were superb, really good. The main courses were amazingly ordinary and disappointing. My steak was a medium rare fillet. It was accurately medium rare but strangely dry , almost as if it had been sitting under a heat lamp and it had very little flavour. I had a lemon meringue pie where meringue was wet and sloppy and the pastry was as if ready cooked from a supermarket. My companion had a slow cooked lamb shank which is usually an easy winner but again it was dry with a sauce which had been poured over it and then congealed. . A slow cooked lamb shank usually has the wonderful juices in which it has slowly come to fruition. The food came with minimal vegetables . Side dishes were ostentatiously expensive. As is the whole menu. We paid £180 for three people including the tip. Enough for a bargain weekend away somewhere. As a family we have dined in some amazing restaurants and understand the costs involved at times and pay willingly when the experience is special. But the whole way through this meal it was short of great. The waiters were friendly and attentive but far too eager to top up your wine glass. It became a nuisance and a pressure. Half a glass does not need topping up to the brim. To top things off for me I went to the ladies at 10.35 at the end of our meal . There is only one toilet for the whole restaurant. There was a cleaning person in the loo. spraying the most toxic and pungent fumes. Having entered this airless cubicle, two lungs full of Izal or what ever chemical obliterated all memory of the meal and the wine. At 10.35? The inference also being that I was not required on the premises any longer. The Maitr d' was charming and as friendly and helpful as he could be. 5 stars for him! The situation was lovely and we had a table by the window. However the experience did not in any measure add up to the lush advertisement online and was very very expensive at the price."

The Red Lion

➤ Main St, East Haddon NN6 8BU, NN6 8BS, Northampton, United Kingdom

Steak • British • Vegetarian • Traditional Cuisine

"Would advise that times of last food orders are made clearer as we had an unavoidable situation that meant we were 10 minutes late for our 7pm booking. When I telephoned 30 minutes prior to our booking to advise that we were going to be late I was told that the last food orders were at 7pm! We could pre order our food but I had already explained that 1 of our party was held up in traffic on the M1 so we couldn’t do that. Then I was told that the chefs had been working all day. To be frank that is not my problem as a customer why should I be made aware of that. I was annoyed it soured our evening which was a celebration of our children’s birthdays. The booking system should be explicit as to when last food orders are or not allow you to book a table at that exact time, but earlier. Then my husband’s rump steak was inedible. He sent it back was given a sirloin as a replacement which was fine. However when the waitress came back to ask if my husband would like another steak she said that the chef “agreed” that the steak was of a poor standard. What a strange thing to say! Surely you would say that the chef apologises would like to know if he/she could prepare something else for him. A disappointing evening. My husband I visited the pub in early August 2020 for our wedding anniversary the overall standard was much better at that time."

Cote Brasserie St Katharine Docks

➤ International House 1 St. Katharines WayE1W 1UN, London, United Kingdom

Vegan • French • European • Vegetarian

"We had a very wonderful experience there. The staff was welcoming and nice. It wasn’t busy at the time since we had an early dinner so we really had a pleasant experience. The ambience was perfection! The food tasted really good but my daughter’s cheese pasta was quite bland. The french onion was so good. You dont have to go underground to use the toilet. I will definitely be coming back for more french food!"

Church Bar & Restaurant

➤ Northampton, 67-83 Bridge St, NN1 1PD, United Kingdom

Pubs • Fish • Meat • Steak

"Tonight my husband and I came to the restaurant for a meal. It’s our 10th Wedding Anniversary and my husband had booked a table with yourselves as over the years we have had lovely meals at the restaurantUnfortunately tonight wasn’t such an experience. I don’t usually write emails but out of pure annoyance and frustration I find myself writing this one. The whole experience from us arriving to us leaving was one of great disappointment. There was a larger group of diners on the mezzanine floor, we were told by our waitress once seated she would be back in 2 or 3 minutes to take out drinks order, this was way more as she then helped serve mains to the group booking.Our menus were different when we opened them, my husbands had no starters page, we had to ask for a correct menu, once Katie came back she then took our meal choices and drinks order. My husband ordered a Budweiser to which we were told she wasn’t sure if they sold Bud and she would find out. I ordered a Mojito. We were informed there was no Bacardi so I couldn’t have my drink, I chose a processco, the drinks took about 10 minutes to arrive, however when they did, there was a mojito as turns out you did have barcardiOur antipasta was served and before we’d finished and it could clearly be seen we weren’t, we were asked if we had finished. I replied no and waitress went off, we’d hardly finished our mouthfuls and again she was over asking if we’d finished. Plates were cleared and our mains turned up shortly after. Mains were sea bass and pulledPork with a side order of sautéed veg. We were disappointed by the meals but neither of us said to each other at the time as we were trying to make the most of the evening even though we were already disappointed by being left and then rushed to eat our antipasta. Our meals had clearly sat under heat lamps/ or a hot plate as we hadn’t finished quick enough with the antipasta as the skin on the sea bass had burn marks from Heat lamps, the mash was stodgy and the peas were burnt.My husband later told me the pork ball was all soggy as had been sat on the jus that was on the plate. Both meals were bland and lacked seasoning and certainly wasn’t up the standard we expected. When this was cleared away, we were asked if we wanted desserts, when we replied no, we were told ok I’ll bring the bill!!! When the bill came and the card machine was brought over, we were run asked if we wanted to tip!!!!! Surely that is not something you should be asking in such an abrupt manner???????????from arriving to leaving was roughly a hour, at no point was this a relaxing celebration meal, it was rushed, we were made to feel an inconvenience and had ruined our evening. my husband and I had both kept quiet at our disappointment as not to ruin the evening for each other, however I was upset when got outside and I nearly came back in to talk to the management. My husband told me to leave it but I’ve come home and decided I wanted to let you know how poor of an experience you delivered tonight as would hate other diners to have to have the same and also a thanks for running what was meant to be a celebration meal/evening"

The White Horse Brancaster Staithe

➤ Main Road, King'S Lynn PE31 8BP, United Kingdom, King's Lynn

Wine • Full • Dining • Seafood

"We booked a table in the restaurant, it is a lovely place to eat. Intimate tables for two as well as tables for couples. Predominately adults in the evening we were there but have seen family tables on previous visits. It is a real treat for us when we visit Brancaster. Staff lovely."

The Square Club

➤ 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HB, United Kingdom, BS8 1HH

Steak • Hotels • British • Barbecue

"We had visited The Botanist in York and loved the atmosphere so, as we were staying in Berkeley Square for the evening, we wanted to visit somewhere local and this was on the doorstep. The bar was bright and lively and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. I had booked a table but wanted to change it due to our friends not joining us until later and this was amended by the staff until a later date with no problem at all. We enjoyed it so much that, after we had eaten, we called in again later that evening for drinks. Great atmosphere and plenty of seating, inside and out. I would recommend The Botanist in Bristol and will definitely be visiting again"

Cote Brasserie St Martin's Lane

➤ United Kingdom, WC2N 4EA, London

Steak • Vegan • French • Vegetarian

"A good overall experience. Staff were friendly and attentive. Given 1.5hrs from 4-5:30pm on a Wednesday walk-in. Apparently it picks up during dinner time so book ahead if possible. The knock off one star was due to the dry patty in the Cote Burger (seemed like it was just reheated, definitely not made to order). Everything else was good including the Crab Maison and Duck Salad starters. The calorie counts on the menu really make you think twice if you’re on a diet. An assortment of cocktails, wines and desserts are available. Might try another Cote branch. Prix Fixe menu is well priced and probably what I’ll order next time. Bon Appétit!"

The Wycliffe

➤ 74 Edgeley Road, Stockport SK3 9NQ, United Kingdom

Meat • Cafés • Steak • Italian

"This revue is purely about the restaurant as I only dined there. It is a beautifully laid out restaurant, well decorated with linen tablecloths, water jug etc. so first impressions are excellent. The friendliness of the staff compliments this, as does their efficient service. It was a Sunday so we had the traditional Sunday roast (two roast beef and one lamb shank), which matched our expectations, excellent. We had three different deserts, and not one disappointed. The only thing I could pick on, was the fact I felt there should have been more prawns in the prawn cocktail, but that's only because I couldn't fault anything else. Without doubt we will be returning again very soon. Mega plus, bring your own wine with no corkage charge. Also interesting to hear some of the restaurants background from Callum the hotel's general manager, like it when staff come up through the ranks. And if the chef gets to read this loved the Jus, way better than gravy. If you've never been go, as you won't be disappointed."

Waterside

➤ 19 Ness Bank, IV2 4SF, Highland, United Kingdom

Fish • Steak • Cakes • Pasta

"We were staying at the nearby Glen Mohr Hotel, arrived late from the Isle of Skye and entered the restaurant by 8:25pm, without a reservation. There appeared to be plenty of empty tables but we were refused service, told there were no available tables. We left, noticed there were at 10 empty tables, then went back in. The manager looked us straight in the face and said all these tables were booked with 8:30pm reservations. He advised us to go elsewhere as restaurants closed at 9pm. We found a restaurant nearby, finished a quick dinner by 9:15, and when walking back by the Waterside Restaurant, saw it was completely empty, dark, no one in sight. The manager blatantly lied to us. If they don't take clients 30 min before closing, they should say that, not make up a lie."

Côte

➤ The Village Bluewater, DA9 9SE, Greenhithe, United Kingdom

Cafés • Steak • French • Seafood

"I booked originally for 6pm and had to change to 6:30pm due to traffic. I hadn’t confirmed The new booking so the host could not find a booking for us. It was my father’s birthday and I was really worried I had messed it up. The host, was fine and was still able to get us seated, we were very pleased with that. We were given a choice of tables, and as a larger guest, I was able to be seated comfortably. We’re we’re served by Tom. S ,for the evening. OMG! What a charming and delightful waiter. He was attentive, had great banter and held a wonderful conversation, wished my father a happy birthday, and tended to my wine being filled up all evening. He made us feel wonderful, and made me feel like a million dollars. The food was absolutely superb, French onion soup was perfectly seasoned, the croutons were Devine along with a salty cheese. Loaded with sweet onions: The liver parfait my husband had was delicious he said. My dad and husband had the beef bourguignon, and I had the chicken, gratin with a side of dauphinois potatoes… Again… absolutely perfect. The service here was top notch, and Tom.S made our first experience at Côte the best. He is a first class waiter, that I would compare to the the likes of The Ritz and The Savoy. Fantastic personality, and very well groomed and presented. What a fabulous and marvellous team member you have there. Cherish that! We will definitely return, and recommend this restaurant highly. 5 Service from Tom.S and the chef."

Tarla Turkish Meze Grill

➤ 23-25 Middle Row, SG1 3, Stevenage, United Kingdom

Kebab • Mexican • Seafood • Mediterranean

"Went with my wife last night and have not been to this restaurant before. So glad we did! It had a nice ambience to it and it was fairly busy. Our waiter was great. We explained we had not been before and was not sure on portion sizes etc. He made some good suggestions and we definitely was not disappointed! A great little shared Meze starter with the best Falafels we have tasted!! The sausage pieces were amazing! The main dish again was to share and a mix of meats served with rice and a salad. We could not fault it! Such lovely flavours and more than plenty. In fact we could not eat anything else and rounded it off with Turkish coffee and Turkish delight!! Both **** lovely!! All the staff were lovely and polite. Thank you all for such an amazing night!! We will definitely be back!!"

The Alverton

➤ Tregolls Road, Truro, United Kingdom

Tea • Kebab • Cheese • Mexican

"The positives, lovely venue, happy staff and availability to book at short notice. On the flip side, we waited 25 minutes for food after being seated for our tea and the very polite waiter told me there would be other flavours of sandwiches on the stand after I told him I don't like salmon. When it arrived my mum ate the salmon sandwiches and I ate the cheese. No exception to my request! The scones were hands down amazing! The chef's cakes were average and we left them after tasting them, I looked at the other tables and they'd done the same. Overall, a special venue but feels too big for the amount of customers that were actually in on the day it felt empty with not much atmosphere."

YUMN Brasserie

➤ 69-71 South End Croydon, Greater London CR0 1BF, United Kingdom

Steak • Kebab • European • Brasseries

"The food was amazing from start to finish, the service from AJ was consistently attentive, he was the perfect host& left no question unanswered and made us feel so welcome and relaxed! The ambience was sublime also. This is a hidden gem that could easily compete with well known west end restaurants. We’ll be back! Thanks again xxx"

Blue Harbour London

➤ 250 High Street Bromley, Greater London BR1 1PG, BROMLEY, United Kingdom

Kebab • Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood

"So, I have been here once before the food was absolutely AMAZING and I have been really looking forward to coming here again The lobster last time was the most amazing lobster I have ever eaten in the UK. a good size, cooked to...perfection! On this occasion sadly, I feel as though the standard has completely dropped. The lobster was mushy which suggests it had not been stored properly (this usually happens when the lobster has been killed and left in the fridge for too long so the enzymes begin to break down the meat) I also found a hair at the side of my plate I let the waiter know and he just said ‘at least it’s not on your food, and wiped it off with his finger’ no apology that was it. I said nothing after this because I could sense by his energy that me saying anything more was going to become a battle I didn’t not have the energy for on this occasion Anyway I started writing my review and the waiter had seen so said ‘it’s that about me’ so I explained to him my concerns with the food. And he said ‘ok don’t damage the business’ He also explained that it’s the same chef etc but in all honesty that’s none of my business, from having such an amazing experience before to this. I am deeply disappointed. He did remove a apple juice and the service charge from the bill and apologised that the food was not the same and hoped we would have a better experience next time. This didn’t do much as I didn’t plan on paying the service charge anyway. Unfortunately I won’t be returning as that was a waste of on a unsatisfactory meal for people."

Cote Brasserie Richmond

➤ 24 Hill Street, TW9 1TW, Richmond Upon Thames, United Kingdom

Kebab • Pizza • Cafés • Seafood

"Took my mum to this restaurant in Richmond and we had a really nice evening. When we first arrived our outdoor table booking was not available but Mike very kindly sorted us out and we got the table we booked. Throughout the evening we got really great attention from the very friendly staff and they made our evening. We had the steak and fries and the ice cream from the 2 course menu. The steak is very thin and nothing special but the fries and ice cream were excellent and overall we felt it was good value for money."

Cote Brasserie Royal Festival Hall

➤ Southbank CentreBelvedere Road, London, United Kingdom