Oxo Tower, South Bank

http://www.harveynichols.com/restaurants/oxo-tower-london/oxo-tower-london-restaurant

OXO Tower Wharf
Barge House Street
South Bank
London
SE1 9PH

My second visit to the OXO tower restaurant (first review) and I have to say, I like this place. With good views of the Thames on one side, this restaurant makes the right balance between formal and relaxed. The food, drink and staff are to high standards and you leave the place knowing you will come back.

Things started off with a quick drink while we waited for the rest of our party to turn up. Pip had a Martini with a grapefruit twist which, as a connoisseur of Martini's, he enjoyed immensely. When the full compliment of our party was present we went to our table that was disappointingly on the opposite side to the Thames - came have it all I suppose.

For a starter I had Roast Quail - a meat very easier to spoil, but cooked very well and presented well. Then for the main I went for the cod, again another serving that is constantly ruined and under appreciated. However in this instance the fish was succulent and crumbled under the power of my fork. The chive mash offered a valued companion, although the cockles were a little gritty and didn't offer a compliment to the cod.

Dessert was a honey cake (with the Tokaji Asuzu dessert wine) and the only complaint can be that there was not enough of it! I sampled (stole) someones Chocolate plate and the white chocolate panna cotta and white chocolate cheese cake were fabulous.

All in all a good meal, good drink, good service and a lovely atmosphere.

Rating: 8.5/10
Average Rating: 8.5/10 (1)