Skylon

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   Sean

   Berkshire

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   For me, the real test is, 'Would I go back again' The honest answer is no. The ambiance was fine and the seating arrangements good. The waiters were prompt, professional and we had no complaints there, but the food was mediocre for the price. The starters were OK, but nothing really stood out with any of our party. 2 of our group of 6 ordered lamb curry, and they had to be returned due to the excessive amount of salt added. To be fair, the 2 replacement dishes weren't charged for, but it really shouldn't happen in an upmarket restaurant. The plates of sweets added after the meal were a nice touch.
   

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   Ann

   Cambridge

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the most delicious lunch today and lots of bubbles the staff were very attentive - the location is brilliant for Southbank and the atmosphere was, as always very vibey !!
   

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   Darren

   London

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I have been to the Skylon before and this was a special occasion. Professionally a tough year and a celebration of breaking up for the Xmas break. We did not have a dedicated waiter, and I think this is why we struggled to get served. We were there for 3 hrs and 15 mins. Not because of our choosing that is how long it took to get our food. As soon as we finished desert we left. The pumpkin soup and smoke salmon starter amazing. The bread was very nice. The steak tartare was the worst I have ever had, I would avoid. The hake, the grilled thyme chicken were delicious but the turkey dinner was very average, the vegetables were very hard, the roast potatoes were cold, spongy and did not appear fresh. Ambience, the views super lovely….. I just think having a dedicated waiter would make the experience so much nicer. We obviously paid the service charge but in truth - skylon is a restaurant for special occasions and this experience felt flat and dissapointing. I went for my birthday in August and the experience was so much better, maybe it was a staffing issue, maybe it was just busy I don’t know….but I feel a little embarrassed as I took a my husband and a special friend as a pre- Xmas treat and I had bigged up the skylon and I know they won’t say anything to me but it was not what they expected I could tell. For this reason I paid all of the bill.
   

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   Stephen

   London

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful service and ambience. Fabulous food and drinks
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   6 of us went for lunch before Christmas, 5 ordered a la carte 1 set menu. The portions were all small and tiny for the vegetarian main courses. Soup came without bread, main courses were more the size of a starter with the exception of the turkey roast. A standard bottle of white wine £38, nice surroundings but shrinkflation gone mad
   

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   Paul

   London

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Over priced meal not of high standard Ordered the curry very salty And pre-theatre meal left disappointed
   

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   Conor

   West Sussex

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Convenient location for a meal with friends after seeing a play in County Hall. We were given a table with an excellent view of the river at night. The set menu cost was very good and the food was fine and appropriate for the price. The wines were overpriced - presumably where the restaurant makes its margin. Service was good - there was a gap in the service at one point but the waiter apologised and explained that several pre-theatre tables needed to get away at around the same time. This was unprompted and seemed reasonable.
   

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   Jean

   London

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious black pudding croquettes and lemon sole. Servers were helpful,without rushing us. Beautiful views over London from our window seat, although slightly chilly sitting there, but worth it. The Festival Hall itself is looking a bit tired, but overall a great dining experience.
   

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   Steve

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Anna met us at the reception desk and was very efficient, I had previous stated it was a special occasion, my wife's birthday and my eldest son was with us, he lives abroad, i had asked for a table by the window, Anna had this request already and we had a fantastic table. The food, wine, service and overall evening was perfect, I think we may have been the last to leave!
   

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    Michael

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Fabulous setting - particularly at night. Staff always helpful. Food good but suprissed later to see the service charge had been upped to 13%
    

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