Cote Brasserie in Bromley

Before Covid we used this restaurant weekly and it was always very good. Since then it has been very hit and miss but generally not the standard of previously. Our last visit was the worst yet. Service was extremely slow. The chicken was a very small portion and was sent out cold and had to go back. The bread sent out with the cheese was so hard it was almost like toast. The children’s haddock has changed and now looks more like fishfingers and was sent out still frozen! I have to put the blame for all these issues with the kitchen staff and the quality of the food being served. The restaurant staff were fine and our issues were dealt with by the manageress promptly. If Cote want to keep their core local customers they have to do better.

Very slow service and really mediocre food. Scrambled egg was like a rubbery lump. Very expensive for smallish uninspired breakfast. I would NOT go back Don’t core realise this standard of offering just doesn’t fly anymore. Pick up your game Cote. Read the reviews and do something about it.

A quiet early evening meal the starters were quiet good my upgraded steak was very well cooked and hot .The salad four laves of flat parsley and a very small bit of white onion an insult to the herb salad

Went there to celebrate our anniversary. Service and staff were very good. They gave us a glass of champagne on the house to celebrate. An end to a lovely evening.

Fantastic meal, food, drinks and service were outstanding. Great attention paid to food allergy. Will definitely be back.

Have been to this restaurant quite a lot and been happy but do not intend to return. The service was ok but the food was not very good. We had crab starter which seemed so much smaller than it ever has been which is a shame. The cheese soufflés were just luke warm with a horrible side dressing. Not nice at all. The cheese came up with cheese missing so had to send it back and I had to ask for the stale bread to be toasted.. which they did. Truffle chips expensive and very small potion for 5 pound ish.. just disappointed to be honest so will be going elsewhere when I meet my friends. 90.00 bill for the 2 it us. Happy to pay that if its good food.. I regret that I did not let the manager know we were not happy but was with a friend I haven’t seen for a while and only had 2 hours so didn’t want to be complaining but thought its good to give feedback so this can be improved.

Ok so it was Mother's Day and the large restaurant was full to the brim but the management should be fully prepared. For starters we had the Crab Maison. An unbalanced dish which had very little crab in it and was overpowered anyway by the taste of radish and fennel (did they actually mean to use dill I wondered but ran out?) The accompanying baguette tasted like it had been sitting out in the open all day. There was then a wait of 55 minutes for our main dishes to arrive. We complained to three separate waiters, the first two of which never came back to us. The Beef Bourguinon when it finally arrived was very good. Lots of deep flavours so too was the mash. The side dish of vegetables was grim though. I'm don't mind my vegetables "al dente" but they were clearly undercooked and then left under a heat lamp for ages. A very sad looking dish. I'd be embarrassed to send that out as a chef. I had a glass of the red Saint-Chinian AOP Syrah, Domaine du Barres, Languedoc-Roussillon. Maybe it wasn't to my taste but it tasted cheap. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. We'd lost the will to live by the end so passed on desserts and coffee. I was mindful to take off the service charge but it was only £10 (they only add 10% which is a rarity these days) Won't be returning.

Today was my friends birthday and I had to choose the restaurant and I am so glad I booked to come here. Fantastic service from start to finish food was served hot and delicious. We are looking forward to our next visit throughly recommend 😀

I have been a BIG fan of Cote for many years and it saddens me how the food and service has deteriorated at Cote over the last year or so. Not just Chislehurst (my local) but others as well. I have had bad food and or service at other Cote restaurants, mainly in London, but it's clear now that this is a problem throughout the group. I will not be going to Cote ever again and do NOT want a voucher towards a meal from Customer Service. You could not pay me to take my family for another disappointing meal. If the new(ish) owners don't provide better food, better cooking and more motivate and caring staff then they will have no business.

I write this review too explain how dissatisfied I was with the food. I ordered the chicken Grattan, after a 40minute wait it arrived. Aesthetically it looked awful, the supposedly sauce was a soup with the chicken plonked in the middle, with the grease off the chicken floating on top. I complained and told them how disgusting it was and was offered another one? Off course I rejected the offer. The waitresses were lovely hence the two stars. My friend’s food was poor, the steak frites was thin and poorly cooked. I really like Cote but will not be going again. The food has really gone down in quality.

We arrived at 1.30 for Sunday lunch and seated promptly. Our waitress who was Romanian and lovely had only been there 3 days but was very attentive at first. We only had some nibbles to start us off whilst we waited for our mains. Our waitress appeared about an hour later and couldn’t believe we still didn’t have our lunch. In total we were there 2 and a quarter hours just for a main. I had to ask for a desert menu but because we had been there so long we all passed on deserts and coffee. 2 and a quarter hours is unacceptable for 1 course. The place was busy but not packed out. The food was tasty and our server lovely so that’s why the 3 stars but quite honestly I don’t think we will return unless we have a huge amount of spare time.

We enjoyed a very good lunch with friendly and attentive service at the Chislehurst branch today. The portions are not overly generous but are adequate and tasty. The manager was very friendly and we enjoyed a very relaxed lunch. This was the exact opposite to the pretty poor meal we had at the Reigate branch a couple of months ago and much more like the standards of the London Bridge branch. We will definitely visit Chislehurst again.

Popped into Coates for dinner with my husband. I chose the mushroom bouguignon, not being a meat fan I asked to not have the vegan bacon, as I don’t like the texture, I’d rather just have the vegetables. The meal arrived, sadly the main mushrooms actually looked like braised steak and tasted I guess like meat, it was awful. However all was not lost, the Manager was brilliant, When the server asked if my meal was ok and I said no, he was there. Straight away he offered me a replacement meal, which was much nicer. Thank you Coates

My partner and I went to Cote fir dinner last night (Sunday). We hadn't been there for a while, and we'd never been there on a Sunday eve before, so perhaps our expectations were high. Our experience was 'ok' but the restaurant wasn't busy and the whole of the back area was closed, so there wasn't much of an atmosphere. We were greeted warmly and given a choice of tables to choose from. The service was good throughout the evening. However, we were a bit disappointed with some of the food, mainly our starters. We both had the crab. Unfortunately it was very 'watery', was over-powered by the favours of dill, lemon and capers, and totally without any taste of crab at all! At over £10 pp, it was very disappointing. Fortunately our mains (sea bream and pork belly) were delicious and strong in flavour. The portions were also a bit small, but maybe that's just a sign of the times. The red house wine was light and tasty. Overall, it was an 'ok' evening, but we won't be returning on a Sunday evening and possibly not on any other night for a while.

Absolutely awful service. I’ve always enjoyed this restaurant in Chislehurst. Great food, great service and reasonably priced. Until now… visiting on the 11 September to celebrate my daughter going to univercity. It was relatively quiet. Greeted at the door by an incompetent waitress. We’d booked a table weeks ago and was greeted with “we can put together a table of 6 as we don’t have one. I refused the put together table and then told “oh yes we have a table!’ We sat at the table and was not offered any drinks. Eventually drinks were offered. After waiting ages for drinks our order was taken. The waiting staff were unfriendly, slow and just awful. I really wish I’d refused to pay the service charge. Best thing about it was the food, everything else was disgraceful and they really need to sort this out asap, not what you’d expect from this chain.

What has happened to Cote, Chislehurst? It was always dependable for attentive, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Yesterday, all but one of the staff (who noticed the cream was missing from my dessert) just looked like and were behaving that they didn’t want to be there. Menus were torn and dirty, the table water was on the warm side so I asked for some ice, starter plates were left for us to look at after we’d finished them, so I piled them at the end of the table. And despite me adding we were out for a birthday celebration to the booking, the normal cake treat didn’t appear. I could understand if it was busy, but it was two thirds empty. Luckily the food was delicious. Please do not let the standards of this restaurant slip!

Lovely food and good service, let down by Food splats up wall. A lot bigger than you think and can accommodate over 100. I would return.

We haven’t visited Cote for quite a long period as we had a bad experience in your Covent Garden branch and felt the value for money and quality had declined. However as long and loyal customers we thought it was time to experience Cote again as the menu looked far more exciting and traditional. We are sorry to say the food and service at this restaurant was awful. It’s seemed as though the staff were not at all trained in customer service and the manager Alan didn’t seem as sincere and caring about the matter when approached. My steak was very chewy a little like soft leather but it was replaced three times with a ribeye eventually which was still fatty and not very tasty by the time my meal arrived my partner had finished her meal so just sat there watching me eat my meal which wasn’t the best experience for us both. We are very saddened by this experience as we did use to be avid fans of Cote but this restaurant lacks care and attention to both the service and food. We feel this was such a waste of time but more importantly money no one really seemed it was that much of an issue especially the two female staff. We have experienced the Ukrainian restaurant next door recently and the service and food there was exceptional maybe this branch should look to them for ideas on service and food quality.

Food was ok. Had breakfast. Shame the breakfast deal is no longer available. This included a hot drink juice and choice of breakfast. Portion size was smaller than I’ve had in the past but all cooked well. Waiter was very morose and not welcoming at all. Did not smile once and just seemed like he didn’t want to be there. Maybe needs training in customer relations as a welcoming smile goes a long way.

Was looking forward to a special celebratory meal but I have to say it was nothing special. Chicken was chewy and dry, steaks minute and tuna had a bone in it. With one meal there was a delay in service. Wine was ok. Waitress was lovely, though.

Lovely restaurant and nice atmosphere. Enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch, staff helpful, service good & food nice. We would definitely return.

As a French sytled brasserie is it too much to expect that they might be able to serve dijon mustard with their steaks, especially as they are just around the corner to Sainsburys? We visit about every 6 months in the hope that they read...

We went to this so called French restaurant last night with my wife and two family members, I can honestly say this is some of the worst quality food I have had in years, it was so bad it was embarrassing, the place was full...

Been here a few times however the standards have slipped, the food is average but 1 of the 5 of us had to wait for the mains way after everyone received there’s this is very very poor, no offer of a discount.

We like Cote, but the food seems to be a bit hit and miss. Sadly on this occasion it was just average.

We've had a great experience with the Christmas lunch - the food was full of flavours and beautifully served; the portions have been very generous, we will definitely be coming back!

My first visit to Cote and was so impressed with the food, the pork belly was superb, just melts in the mouth and the Espresso Martini crêpes were seriously good. The service was attentive and informative (and funny), thank you Henry! Highly recomended

I always enjoy my meal and service when visiting, but last week I experienced exceptional service from Martyna. She was very warm and welcoming and clearly super happy in a job. Her knowledge of the menu was great too. I will definitely be visiting again!

August 29, 2022 (1330 - 1500H), Brian (reception / floor manager) was accommodating & was never a snob from our on-the-spot enqiuery (and being accepted) regarding to dine- in. The waitress (Alina) was very effeciently attentive compared to the tall bald waiter (who was sarcastic...

Venue is larger than it appears and we were seated towards the rear up a short set of stairs. The facilities are on the first floor although not sure if there are any on the ground floor for those with mobility challenges. Chose the beef...

Went to cotes brassiere in Chislehurst last night for a family celebration there were 12 of us. The service was appalling, waited 45 mins for our first drink , unorganised chaos. when the food finally arrived it consisted of overcooked calamari, crab that was full...

Visited Chislehurst today for lunch with my son. Service slow and not that busy. we both went for the lobster frites which was on the specials menu, I had half and my son had whole lobster. Very, very mediocre and the lobster tasted of nothing...

Lovely traditional breakfast with good service. However a pot of tea for 2 was poor value with 1 teabag for £4:80! We’ll order coffee next time.

I went to cote Bluewster for a friend’s birthday and was so lovely we arrived to complimentary pink cava and had a lovely meal. So for my birthday I decided to go to cote Chislehurst branch hoping for a similar experience. Which definitely did not...

We had salmon and calamari as starters which were tasty & 2 ribeye steaks cooked to perfection -rare. Our waitress made a mistake with our drink order but she was truly attentive and kind. I would definitely recommend.

Cote have removed butter from all of their restaurants! This morning we requested butter with our toast at breakfast and were given a tasteless, soft spread that was even worse than margarine. When we asked for the butter, they have always had, we were told...

Visited on a Saturday evening, sat in the window, the best spot for people watching. Whilst we are still sulking that the anchovies on toast have been taken off the menu, the food is good and the menu vast. Service was a little slow last...

I’ve never been disappointed in the food or the service at this branch of Cote. I know it’s a chain and the menu isn’t huge but the food is always delicious with a nice little bit of imagination. Staff are friendly and efficient without being...

Excellent service.... excellent food...Bill was 147 pounds for two people..which we thought was quite a big bill for a chain restaurant ...but we would visit again.... as the service here was really good....we had 3 courses 2 cocktails ...1 bottle of wine and 2 desserts...

Cote is a good chain restaurant group but there was a rather lax feel to the place. The food was alright but the staff used to have a buzz about them which was not present at our recent visit

We recently had a birthday meal for my husband here, I can not fault it at all, we had a really good booth table for the 6 of us, the food was very good the service faultless, I found the manager to be helpful and...

I’ve been to this Cote a few times, and as far as the food goes, it’s perfectly passable chain food fare. The salmon and eggs are plentiful and the minute steak not bad for lunch. Nothing to write home about but a potentially useful spot....

Great food, authentic French cuisine. Dishes really well presented and tasty. We will definitely come back again as the whole family enjoyed their meal.

Had such a lovely experience for my birthday at Cote today. Such friendly staff, welcomed us with a glass of Prosecco & birthday desert plate at the end and sang to me. The food was great but most of all I want to say how...

We booked a birthday meal at Cote Chislehurst for 6 and it was an absolute nightmare. One of our party wanted dark rum and coke and was told they didn't have this, they also only had one shot of bacardi, they said they had spiced...

We were unable to book in Sunday 8th August and had to book the The Crown Chislehurst..it was not good so we walked out after the main course to beg COTE to have dessert with them they allowed us to come to them. Excellent service...

I arranged to take my cousin here for brunch on the morning of his wedding, knowing tables would be at a premium and we was working to a tight time schedule I contacted the restaurant and explained They was more than happy to help out...

We have been going to Côte in Chislehurst since it opened several years ago. Never reviewed it before but having visited this morning for breakfast it seemed a good time to write something. This restaurant seems to have the knack of recruiting and retaining great...

Lunch today ordered salad nicoise - the poorest nicoise I had ever seen or tasted. No egg, No anchovies. 4 thin slices of potato 4 green beans Slab of tuna Wilted lettuce. Extremely poor. Complained and they took it away and added 1 boiled egg...

Regular visitor to this restaurant and popped in early one Sunday morning at the start of December last year. I had my usual, the Avocado Breakfast, Toast & Jams and a Latte. All up to the usual standard and served to me by the wonderful...

Great service, all precautionary measures in place, well spaced tables. Steak was cooked as requested, mushroom sauce was excellent.

I booked a table for breakfast with my husband almost a week ago. We love Cote and we go there a lot. We were given a table right by the door (the worst area in the whole restaurant). When we asked for a table upstairs...

Good food and service but today, exceptional service from a young waiter who reprimanded a guest who had come out to eat - despite the fact her husband has Covid!!! He explained that her actions were endangering the rest of the diners - many of...

We have eaten here twice in the last couple of weeks, and each time the quality of the food, and the service have been very good. The only thing I take issue with is the 12.5% service charge, simply because I object to being charged...

Really good covid measures in place, considerate staff, good table spacing. Drinks and food good quality as usual. Needed to give the cutlery an extra good scrub before using though

A tasty meal! Enjoyed a lean perfectly cooked steak, great service lovely atmosphere second time back

The place to go for breakfast for me. We go way too often. Also do great lunch set menus. Great atmosphere and lovely friendly staff with great food makes us go back for breakfast, lunches and dinners time and time again

Visited Cote with family, from the moment we walked in the service was good. The staff spoke to my two granddaughters, not just to myself and my daughter. Food was excellent, as was the child’s menu which included calamari and it was delicious, unfortunately my...

This a local favourite for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. I meet friends here and just feel at home. Great food, atmosphere and service.

Really missed Cote during lockdown! Always a great meal whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner Great staff

Lovely large, airy, comfortable restaurant. Service was impeccable in every respect. The menu is quite varied and is tremendously good value. We had ribeye steaks, properly seasoned, cooked perfectly, properly rested and simply delicious. £17.95 for a 10oz steak is unreal and the best steak...

excellent restaurant for couples and families - very good fast efficient service. have used several times and never disappointed

First impressions were not great upon arrival, we had to wait for some time before we were seen to be seated. It got slightly better as the staff were polite but the service was extremely slow and we had to wait 40 minutes for our...

Great menu, wonderful beetroot starter. Great service. Staff very friendly and efficient. Wonderful cheeseboard to finish.

Visited Cotes yesterday with my daughter and two year old granddaughter for brunch. It was all lovely... a special shout out to Nez who was such a friendly waiter. I even tried to give him a bigger tip but he said service was included in...

Been in this place a few times with my daughter Samanta. Love the breakfast in here, Staff is just wonderful special thank you to Aston and Megan for the excellent service. My self and my daughter really miss this place. Thank you so much :)

To a casual visitor on a Saturday morning, this seemed to be a social hub. Coules, groups, familiies all enjoying a leisurely well-cooked breakfast in comfortable surroundings and waited upon by attentive and friendly staff. A deservedly successful formula.

Nice food, but disappointing service. We were a large party and had pre-ordered our food, but the service was slow and the waiter was very stressed. The restaurant was very full and extremely noisy. Cote has been consistently good over the years, but is becoming a little complacent.

I don't live in Kent, but visit occasionally from East Anglia to see my parents. They love this branch of Cote, and go often because they are treated so well. The managers know them now, and always give them their preferred table. Today we went in for lunch, and couldn't fault it. The food was fabulous - my mum had the pork loin, and as someone who doesn't eat pork it made me want to try it. I did, and I'll admit I'm missing out. My ravioli was so full of flavour, and my dad's steak perfectly cooked. Megan, the manager, went out of her way to make us feel welcome, even asking the waiting staff to be quieter with the plates and glasses as I have trouble with peripheral noise, and we were seated right in front of the bar. Little touches like that go a long way, and are much appreciated. Thank you, Megan

We eat at Cote at least once a month in many of their London locations and the food is great value for money and service excellent. At their Chislehurst branch yesterday the food was great as usual but the service had really slipped. It took over 2 hours get 3 courses which was a bit disappointing!!

The restaurant was busy for a Wednesday lunchtime but service was efficient and food came quickly enough. Lunch 3-course meal very nicely priced.

The food was excellent. Fish cooked to perfection. Not overcooked, just the way fish should be...right texture. Service was very good too. Andrianna..served us and was very pleasant and enthusiastic. Totally recommend this restaurant.

Had a great lunch here.Cod was so tasty on a bed of new potatoes and leeks,chicken liver parfait very nice in fact everything with the meal was excellent.Good service polite waiter service and will definitely be returning and would recommend it.

Service was so slow. We waited 45 minutes for our food asking 3 times where it was. When it came it was cold. We didn't have the time to ask for it to be heated.

Visited on a week-end evening after booking a table. Extremely crowded and noisy. Waited 40 minutes for my main course ( a salad with goat cheese ! ). Basic menu with few vegetarian options.

What a wonderful evening. I originally booked for 5 people but changed to 7 at the last min with no issues. We were all given a delicious cocktail ( free) when we were seated. The service was excellent, the food was delicious and the venue was lovely. I feel we were made to feel very relaxed and we enjoyed everything from start to finish. I would not hesitate to return. Thank you for a lovely evening.

We had two set adult meals and two set children’s meals. Whilst the price was good and the food the portions were very small. There are plenty of other places that offer a similar or a better deal. However service was good and sea bream delicious.

Visited cote for lunch and received excellent service and the usual reliable delicious food.Would recommend cote to anyone.

Quite a big restaurant in a great location on Chislehurst High Street.

We returned for a meal here today with my elderly parents. Everyone enjoyed their food,and the service was very efficient, although our waitress didn't smile much, if at all. The steak was great along with the haddock in bread crumbs and mussels. We all had a desert and with a couple of beers the bill came to £91 including the optional service charge. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and will definitely return. ( One tip - the WC is up quite a few stairs).

Visited Côte yesterday,what a disappointment,nothing good about the restaurant, poor service,food not much better,ordered the Chicken,both had to be sent back, along with another couple.Shame as the restaurant wasn’t busy, hate to have seen when it was.

Lovely food and Tim, our waiter, was so friendly and helpful. An asset to Cote. Would definitely go again.

I met a girlfriend for breakfast here, never been for breakfast before, but it was delicious and the staff were excellent. Would definitely come again.

We were so looking forward to breakfast at Cote, we come here all the time and we had a rare free Saturday morning. We booked in advance. We were kept waiting for 20 minutes whilst staff bustled around and in the end we walked out and went to the cafe next door. Several others did the same. You can't have only one person able to seat guests, especially if they are entirely absent. We probably will go back, because we love the place, this is why we are so disappointed with how we were treated today

Had lunch here with my mum. It was busy and we didn’t book but we did get a table.

I really like coming to Cotes. I love the skinny french fries they do, and their chicken tastes sublime.

What a lovely stylish restaurant Staff were attentive and polite. The roast chicken dish we had was excellent, tasty, fresh & full of flavour. The creamed spinach & potato dishes also superb. Desert - creme brûlée & tart tartan amazing! Really great pleasant restaurant

Great price for excellent French cuisine. Great menu, great execution on dishes, great wine list with lots of options by the glass. Service can be a bit pushed at busy times.

You want a perfectly made breakfast with great coffee and even better service pop down to Cotes. When the weather is nice the whole front of the shop opens up to let the light in and I could just sit there all day if I had the time. Thanks Cotes for starting my mornings of a weekend on the right foot.

we went for a Romantic Dinner for Two and was not dissapointed the Food is DELICIOUS.must be cooked by a French Chef.maybe a bit pricey £81. but te experience has stayed in my mind for over a year! so it must have been good.

We went to Cote for an evening meal and the food was sublime. Cooked to perfection and so delicious.

It was a busy Sunday brunch. Presumably it is every Sunday? Waiting staff were friendly and doing the best they could but were overrun. We were waiting and struggling to grab attention several times. Surely more staff needed on peak times like this?

Great service and great food, well prepared and well presented. We dined with friends all choosing something different from the menu and everyone's meal was just perfect. Great atmosphere in the restaurant, you can also park outside if you are lucky.

Good menu selection staff were friendly . First visit would recommend a further visit. Food well presented and tasty wine selection good.

The staff , the food , the atmosphere are second to none. My local restaurant of choice I recently went 3 times yes 3 times in 24 hours . Sunday morning coffee and croissant then Family Sunday lunch at 2 then back on Monday morning for my daughters birthday breakfast . No matter what the occasion the Cote delivers on every level I have been going to the Cote now for a year since I moved to the area. I cannot recommend it highly enough ...

Nice food, good atmosphere, nice waiters, a bit will be problems with parking but other thinks is good ) good bar, only think is they no have cocktails, also enjoyed deserts they are very nice...

I visited here with a colleague for lunch. They have a couple of set menus. We opted for the cheaper of the two and must say 3 courses for £13.50 considering the quality of food was amazing value. So good I revelled in the enjoyment of sending my wife some pictures . Also added for you to see. No made up publicity shots here, this is how it came up. Recommended. 2 people, 3 courses with table water and a bottle of merlot £47 including service, what more can I say.

Further to my previous review, my second visit was better!

Had lunch today at Cotes and as usual had a delicious meal. The set menu is excellent value with a good choice of dishes. Would recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner.

Good choice of breakfast menu. I had the full English, the sausage was very tasty. Only draw back was the toast was cold; toast needs to served straight away so it arrives warm. Very good coffee too. Will be returning soon.