January 2024 by dhopkins22
This is a super restaurant. Of course it is not cheap, but we don't mind paying good money for fantastic food, great service and a nice setting. Tastiest food we've eaten in a long time! Strongly recommended.
December 2023 by Eilsey
The waiter replaced my friend?s full water glass. We were puzzled. He informed us a crumb from the Parmesan Churo had fallen into it. Impeccable service, delicious food, amazing company. Thank you Sam & team :)
December 2023 by Daenelle
Really lovely restaurant with friendly staff and a great little menu. Defo it?s my try the crab toast and the pig cheeks and the Parmesan churros. Cocktails were also fun and I wish we had left time to try pudding.
December 2023 by holsol
This is my third time here, although not for a while. I was very indifferent the first two times. Like meehhh. This time was vastly different. The best couple of hours I have spent in a long time. Sat at the counter with my lovely goddaughter and my word did we enjoy ourselves. Totally delicious Sunday roasts. Every component was top notch. Who could have known that a carrot could be so yummy? £70 per head. Worth every penny.
December 2023 by Londontripadviser
We came here for an early bird dinner before watching The Holiday with a live orchestra at the Eventim Apollo. It is ideally situated for doing this and even though we turned up at 5pm, the restaurant was already very busy and atmospheric. The dining room is very nice and we had an enjoyable meal. I had cured salmon, a burger and ice-cream. This was pretty similar to the last time I came, from what I can see from my review. I must try to be a bit more imaginative with my menu choice in future. I tend to find it's a bit like buying new clothes. You go out with every intention of trying something new, but default to what you know works well.
December 2023 by Fazzin1
You simply must visit Sam?s Riverside, located on the river Thames with beautiful views is the river. This restaurant offers a touch of luxury. We had Gusborne Sparkling brut with the Crab toasts and Parmesan churros to start followed by the Sunday roast. Succulent beef cooked to perfection, carrots good enough to almost steal the show! Cauliflower cheese and crispy roasted potatoes too good to leave on the plate. The staff were super attentive and friendly creating a lovely relaxed atmosphere. 5 stars!
December 2023 by Harry M
I was going to mention the positives before explaining the 1 star review. It gets 1 star because I don't have the option of posting 0. Sam you ought to be ashamed of yourself. While washing my hands in the bathroom I watched you use a urinal while using your phone at the same time. You then walked straight from the urinal into your restaurant WITHOUT WASHING YOUR HANDS. When I came into the restaurant I found you speaking with my wife. The only reason I did not confront you then about your unhygienic behaviour was because I did not wish to embarrass my wife. You finished speaking with her and went to the pass where you picked up 2 plates of food to bring to a table. I am sure the diners at that table would be appalled were they aware of your disgusting lack of hygiene. I did mention your shameless lack of hygiene to the young lady on your front desk and asked that she pass my comments on to you. What an example to set to your team. Your disgusting behaviour has undermined their hard work and professionalism. I hope you apologise to them.
November 2023 by David G
A first time visit. Found the food to be good and not expensive. But service was poor including complete guesswork regarding who had ordered what - if you don?t know just ask! It was horrendously loud and not in a good, buzzy way but more like boorish drunkenness
November 2023 by Poorhorseowner
A nice restuarant which is well located. Well furnished with an extensive wine selection. A limited menu but the food was very well prepared. Four star rating is due to portion sizes being small. The lamb rump came with half a shallot and a slice of sweet potato, which seemed a bit mean.
November 2023 by 429emmaa
My mum and I wanted dinner before attending an evening event at the Eventim Apollo. I happened upon Sam?s which turned out to be perfect. Beautiful restaurant in a lovely location matched by great food and service. The menu of the day was very good value and the liver with onions was delicious. Highly recommend.
November 2023 by SimonBrownes
Really enjoyed lunch here today. Three of us had great meal with wine for £150 for three, with wine: so around £ 50 per head. We had: 1 churros - delicious cheesy six oysters - good/ok Main course: hake in bisque: delicious and absolutely great 2 burgers: excellent: v well made; really good taste 1 ice cream 1 carafe white wine 1 oyster martini (wow-strength) Positives: excellent food, lovely riverside scene, excellent service (james); excellent decor Negatives: lotta families w kids on sat lunchtime; horrendous hammersmith metered parking Final point: I went to a barnes gastropub this week and paid 40.00 per head for roughly similar meal. This was £50.00 per head and vastly superior. I'd definitely go to Sam's again.
November 2023 by JDC288
My wife and I had travelled to London to visit my brother who lives not far from the restaurant, and to take in a show. I booked over the telephone and was mightily impressed to receive an email confirmation as soon as I finished the call. Two days before our lunch booking I received an email request to confirm the booking which I did resulting in receiving a great deal of information which could be useful. Very professional! We had been invited by my brother to lunch at Sam?s in February 2022 and were so impressed we wanted to return. That was a very good decision! Three of our party started with the scallops, they looked fabulous, and all agreed that they were spot on. I had the langoustines which were as good if not better than those I used to serve in North Shields in the late 1980?s (delivered to me by the fishermen who caught them and cooked at sea in sea water ? not sure if that would be allowed now). All four of us chose different mains my wife chose the hake which was perfectly cooked and presented and delicious. I chose to have the Sirloin Steak which was perfect. It is not often that a steak is that good in an establishment specialising in fish and seafood which Sam?s obviously does. Also good that the chef who prepared the steak is not afraid of the peppermill. For dessert two of our party ordered the pistachio chocolate truffles, delicious but they probably wished they had shared one portion! My wife had the Chocolate Mousse and I the Panacotta both exceptional. A wonderful occasion in a fabulous location, absolutely faultless
November 2023 by Essexmiddleageman
Perfect location if your working or attending the Riverside studios. Great experience, very good service, good food and value for money. If your going to a pre shooting of a TV show etc for the evening they did a perfect 2 course meal plus wine for £33. Only little niggle was that you then had to pay £6 for a side dish to make the main course a meal.
October 2023 by Nana V
My friend found a hair in her fish. When we informed the waitress, they took it back to the kitchen and brought her another one which this time round was not cooked enough (probably they did it in a hurry). We informed the waitress again and the third time, the dish was ok. However at any point did the waitress say to my friend "apologies you will not have to pay for your dinner" or anything else indicating how they will compensate her. I had to tell to the waitress that I expect my friend not to pay for her dinner. I truly believe that if I had not spoken up, we would have been asked to pay the full bill.
October 2023 by angelamE48RA
It was a lovely experience. My first time at Sam's.The food was very nice and fresh. The waiting staff, knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!
