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Smiths Restaurant Ongar, Ongar, Essex

Smiths Restaurant Ongar

4.8
4.8
4950 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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 palette. We also offer locally sourced meat dishes to accommodate those who prefer their food terra firma. To compliment the quality of our food we have worked closely with well renowned independent wine merchants to ensure we have a selection of wines that are the perfect accompaniment to every meal. The only problem you may have a Smith’s is being spoilt for choice.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:45 pm–12:30 am
  • Phone number
    01277 365578
  • Website
    http://smithsrestaurants.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard
  • Private party facilities
    The Smith’s unique private dining experience is the perfect choice for your special occasion. Our stunning private bar is suitable for both seated dinners for up to 20 guests round one table where you will be looked after by your own personal waiter or up to 28 people on seperate tables.

Menu

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What 4,950 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambiance

  • Essex

    Hot spot

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smiths Restaurant Ongar offers an impeccable dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests love its "beautiful venue" and "friendly, attentive staff." The menu is praised for "excellent quality and presentation," making it a top choice for special occasions. While slightly pricey, it delivers "superb value" and unforgettable experiences.

4,950 Reviews

  1. stephanie

    Essex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Great service. You get what you pay for

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  2. Fiona

    Essex

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely atmosphere - great food and excellent service by Alfie

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  3. Mark

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening . Service and food excellent as always .

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  4. Charlie

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, plush setting, staff were amazing, can't wait to go back

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  5. Warwick

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No surprise that Smith’s was full - excellent lunch

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  6. Andy

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual I had the same monkfish to start with mussels to share, lamb main ! Outstanding

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  7. michael

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic lunch! Great service, lovely menus and superb food - the best fish I’ve enjoyed in years

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  8. Lorraine

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This truly is a fantastic restaurant which I've been going to for just short of 30 years. This truly is a fantastic restaurant which I've been going to for just short of 25 years. I had lunch yesterday, a set lunch menu is available weekdays, alongside the a la carte, and is great value if you choose to take the set lunch option. Will (Willis), the lovely guy who hosts, couldn't have been more helpful, allocated probably the best table in the house despite a little hiccup with the booking (I had a 1.30pm booking but was caught in traffic not to arrive until 1.50pm) I called Smiths, they noted I might be late, reassured me they would hold the table and advise my guest when she arrived. II then arrived at 1.50, the table was ready and waiting, the restaurant was packed, not a free table in the house (except mine) and then, whilst I didn't catch her name, our waitress was extremely friendly and the service received was impeccable. The food was superb, probably the best guernsey middle skate I've eaten in a long while, with the feta and pomegranate salad as a side (which is the best salad on the menu) and followed by Bakewell tart, a particular favourite of mine and one Smiths does extremely well. My meal also fell into the 2 course lunch menu so not only was the food fantastic but extremely reasonably priced too. If you haven't had the opportunity to visit Smiths, you're missing out!

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  9. Peter

    Hertfordshire

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another excellent dining experience at a favoured restaurant. Obviously the fish dishes are first class in choice, cooking and presentation. But an especial pleasure is meeting the excellent front of house team. They quickly make you feel welcome and the whole experience through to the speedy presentation of the bill is a pleasure enjoyed at few other restaurants. Well done! We look forward to further visits in the future.

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  10. Robert

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a special place to eat. Food and ambience wonderful as was the service.

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Smiths Restaurant Ongar is rated 4.8 stars by 4950 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
Google Map for Smiths Restaurant Ongar

Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex CM5 0AL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ongar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:45 pm–12:30 am
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://smithsrestaurants.com/
  • Phone number
    01277 365578
  • Private party facilities
    The Smith’s unique private dining experience is the perfect choice for your special occasion. Our stunning private bar is suitable for both seated dinners for up to 20 guests round one table where you will be looked after by your own personal waiter or up to 28 people on seperate tables.
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