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Summary
A “brilliant location on the Thames” near Barnes Bridge can’t mask the reality that this venue from the high-profile TV chef “doesn’t live up to his reputation”. Some reporters do hail it as a “go-to” for “imaginative” fish cooking, but for far too many diners it’s “living on the Stein name” with “overpriced” food that “lacks edge” and whose “relatively high score for ambience only truly applies if you get one of the tables by the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river (fabulous on a nice day)”. In summer 2024, it was announced that the family are seeking a central London site for the brand – to cut the mustard in the West End it will need to be a step up from this one.
Summary
A “lovely location on the river” with “vistas over the Thames” is an uncontested attraction of the London outpost of the famous TV chef, near Barnes Bridge. It’s not a huge advertisement for choosing a place according to the celebrity name over the door, as results are “hit and miss” to the extent that many diners view it as “consistently disappointing”, “especially given the elevated prices”.
Summary
“The superb setting on the Thames by Barnes Bridge” provides appropriately “lovely views over the river” for this famous Cornish fish and seafood brand’s London outpost. But while fans do applaud “fresh fish at its best”, a huge proportion of sceptics discern a “tired” performance with “perfunctory” service and “uninteresting” food that can be plain “poor”.
Summary
A “wonderful setting on the banks of the Thames” near Barnes Bridge means it's often hard to secure a booking at this famous Cornish brand’s London outpost. But even those who find the trip “an enjoyable experience”, can note that “it’s a bit overpriced for not-awe-inspiring seafood”, and less enthusiastic reports are “quite disappointed” by both “flavourless” food and the odd incident of “‘off’ service”. “Our conclusion was that the Stein magic had been stretched a little too far… but the view is nice!”
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Tideway Yard, 125 Mortlake High St, London, SW14 8SN
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £37.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £5.95 |
| Service | 15.00% |
Tideway Yard, 125 Mortlake High St, London, SW14 8SN
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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