Hawksmoor Wood Wharf Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The waiters/waitresses couldn't be more attentive and helpful."
• "Service was fantastic, very attentive and a joy to have a quick chat and laugh with."
• "Friendly staff were always attentive, but not bothersome."
• "Our waiter for the evening, Bruno, was attentive and on top of his game."
• "The staff at Hawksmoor Wood Wharf was truly top-notch."

Cons:

• "Service was verbally good 8/10 but nothing particularly amazing."
• "We waited 40 minutes for the food to arrive."
• "The servers were pleasant and polite but they seemed understaffed."
• "The reception hostesses didn't feel particularly welcome… smiles were in short supply."
• "Arrived with reservation and the table wasn't ready. Without apology, they placed us by the bar to wait."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was very tasty and cooked exactly the way we requested."
• "The steak themselves were cooked to perfection."
• "The rib eye was cooked perfectly, very tasty mash and gravy."
• "The steak (porterhouse, 800g) was cooked to perfection, 10x better than Gaucho."
• "The food was delicious and the sirloin steak was the best piece of beef I have eaten so far."

Cons:

• "The potato was hard, and the Yorkshire too."
• "Not too impressed with dessert sundae but it is a steakhouse."
• "The steak… the good, it was tasty. The bad… it came cold."
• "Recently visited the Wood Wharf branch for the second time... slightly disappointed in the food."
• "The steaks could be better to be honest."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The views of the surrounding water so relaxing."
• "Set perfectly on water in Canary Wharf, this place wows you from the time you approach it."
• "The atmosphere was great so this is a place that I am happy to recommend."
• "The dining area is simple with warm themes that go well with the cuisine."
• "The place is very nice and elegant."

Cons:

• "Most restaurants are quite on Tuesdays but that was a good atmosphere and nearly all the tables were filled."
• "The place is nice but too clinical for my liking, lacks the character of other Hawksmoor locations."
• "It was very loud in fact so loud that myself an other tables had to move to another area."
• "The tables are definitely too close together and you can’t get much privacy from your fellow diners."
• "Service was good, but it wasn't until I got home and rechecked the bill that I noticed I had been double charged."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "The price is within the normal range of decent restaurants nowadays."
• "For the quality of the food and service, I would say it's worth every penny."
• "Prices were very good overall for the quality of the food and the vibe."
• "Great value for money, and the front of house staff were lovely."
• "The service and food were outstanding. Such friendly staff and they looked after our group so well."

Cons:

• "While the prices may be a bit on the higher side, the exquisite culinary experience justifies every penny."
• "Service was fine but the portions size of sides are small and the price are not cheap."
• "Definitely not cheap - around 150GBP got two mains, two glasses of wine, and two desserts."
• "For a nearly £200 bill, I think you can find better in London."
• "The bill was a bit high for the quality of the steak and overall experience."