Harden's survey result
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!”
Summary
“The food may not live up to the hype, but it’s still good, and the overall atmosphere is great”, at the Stein empire’s three-year-old, near Barnes Bridge. Who knows? If it wasn’t named for TV-star Rick, its “decent-but-not-extraordinary fish, simply cooked” might seem more impressive, and might not seem “a little overpriced for what it is”. But, just as was the case when this site was for decades known as the Depot (RIP) “what makes the restaurant is the fabulous Thames view”.
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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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