RestaurantsEssexOngarCM5
Fyfield Rd, Ongar, CM5 0AL

survey result

Summary

£74
  £££
4
Very Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This Essex institution, founded almost 70 years ago, is still “the best fish restaurant in the area”, offering “consistently great food with even better service”. It’s relatively “formal”, which befits its status as a venue which attracts generations of the county’s notables, from Rod Stewart, Denise Van Outen and Victoria & David Beckham to the TOWIE crowd.

Summary

£74
  £££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Established in 1958, this Essex institution is well known for its “excellently cooked fish with some imaginative and well-executed dishes”, served in “generous portions” by “well-trained and extremely welcoming staff who provide great customer service”. It’s “always buzzing with a great atmosphere”“and if you’re lucky you might spot Rod Stewart… a regular”.

Summary

£71
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“We’ve visited here and in Wapping many times and we’ve never had less than a hugely enjoyable experience!” – this big seafood brasserie (est. 1958, with its London spin-off of about a decade’s standing) is one of Essex’s brightest culinary features and as such “a regular haunt for TOWIE and other local stars!”. “Wonderful fish” is the main feature of a menu of “always first-class food”. The worst comment? “It can be a bit cramped and noisy!”.

Summary

£67
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “fantastic fish restaurant in the heart of the Essex countryside” (est. 1958), and where “there is something for everyone, including vegetarians” . Being “big but heaving” and “populist in nature”, reporters “recommend sitting upstairs as it is quieter and more homely”. PS – if you're keen, “they have a similar branch in Wapping”.

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Owner's description

Priding ourselves on our motto ‘Famous for fish’ Smiths Restaurants is a name that has become synonymous with fine dining and quality, attentive service.

Our restaurants are located in Ongar Essex (just off the A414) and Wapping in central London (near Tower Bridge).

Both restaurants boast an extensive menu of fresh fish that we offer to cook in a variety of ways to suit every palate. We also offer locally sourced meat dishes to accommodate those who prefer their food terra firma.

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £32.00 £37.00
Dinner £37.00 £42.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£13.00 £35.50 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%

Restaurant details

Yes
Menu,Portions
Yes
22
No trainers
140
10+
Yes

Private dining

Smith's Brasserie Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Smith's Brasserie Restaurant in CM5, Ongar by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Smith's Brasserie restaurant.
Alistair N
This is probably the nearest of all the “...
Reviewed 9 months, 22 days ago

"This is probably the nearest of all the “better” restaurants, and the food is very well cooked and presented but we very rarely visit it because it’s atmosphere is too formal, which doesn’t suit our tastes since we prefer a much less informal atmosphere. But this is just our personal tastes and maybe the majority of those who eat very infrequently would prefer the formality of the atmosphere and the good value which the menu offers. ; "

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Fyfield Rd, Ongar, CM5 0AL
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Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday12 pm‑4:30 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑4:30 pm, 6 pm‑11:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑4:30 pm, 6 pm‑12 am
Friday12 pm‑4:30 pm, 6 pm‑12:30 am
Saturday12 pm‑4:30 pm, 6 pm‑12:30 am
Sunday12 pm‑8 pm

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