Hawksmoor Seven Dials in City of London, Westminster

It's ridiculous lol (It's not steak, it's chicken, Jonna Tam + it's very short) This is what I got after waiting for 30 minutes..? When I asked why it was to blame, I was told that it was like this. Is that correct?

We had a lovely experience at Hawksmoor Seven Dials! One of our group had an issue with their main and while this was resolved, she was offered a starter while waiting and was also given all fresh sides when her main came back. Our waitress, Floriana was incredibly attentive, kind and helpful - and made sure we were very full before leaving! Thank you Floriana and the Hawksmoor team.

Great service, very attentive and nice. Despite not having a reservation we got a seat at one of the high tables. Sunday roast was nice, entire atmosphere was great!

Came for drinks Friday. Nice atmosphere and helpful staff. Shout out to the chap with head tattoos - very welcoming and accommodating.

The server I had was amazing he was full of life and so bubbly. I think his name was Paul, he made my night more enjoyable credit to him, he needs a promo 10/10

Very good meat, but the price is overrated, not quiet at all, impossible to agree

A busy Wednesday night and the only table available was in the bar. Sat at a table at the bottom of the stairs so everyone walking by and crafty! Food took along time to be served, and hour, and it really wasn't worth the wait. Nothing really unique about it. Was disappointed and won't be visiting again anytime soon

An underwhelming £300+ Sunday lunch for two; it’s fine to charge top prices if you can provide an experience to match. Our booked 2pm table wasn’t ready. (Fine, it happens…) so we were told to head to the bar and wait. Bartender not interested in serving anyone, but we eventually managed to interrupt his housekeeping. “Do you want water?” he asked. Erm, yes, I suppose. He got us two waters then walked off. We managed to get his attention a second time to order two martinis. By 2.15pm we hadn’t heard from anyone so we ordered a second round. Almost immediately, a manager appeared and said our table was ready so we cancelled the second round of drinks, to the bartender’s visible annoyance. Upsetting customers before they've even sat down is quite the achivement. The lovely, pleasant waiter explained the delay had been due to the restaurant rearranging the seating plan overnight, and subsequent confusion among staff. There’s a whole section of the menu dedicated to oysters, and we ordered some to start, plus a bottle of red wine. Waiter returned to say the kitchen didn’t have any oysters, so we had to choose a different starter. Also, it didn’t have any of the wine we ordered, so we had to choose another wine, too. We chose a second, then the waiter returned to say they didn't have any of that either, so we ordered again on the waiter’s recommendation - a £77 bottle of valpolicella that retails for £25-£30. As we were finishing our main, we were asked to move to another table in the bar area as our originally-allotted two-hour time slot had run out (ignoring the delay to getting seated). We finished our wine in the bar. On getting the bill, we discovered we’d been charged £5 extra for roast potatoes (the waiter asked if everything was ok with our meal and if we wanted anything else, and we’d asked if we could have a couple more roast potatoes…) as well as the drinks while waiting for the table. We got in touch with feedback about waiting almost 20 minutes for our reserved table; in response, Hawksmoor offered us a free drink on a future meal but said we had only been seated 13 minutes late. Besides being a petty response, it was incorrect as I clearly remember waiting until 2.15pm before even discussing whether to order a second drink, so it couldn’t have been any earlier than 2.17pm. If the energy and attention to detail spent on charging customers or mistakenly quibbling over the length of their inconvenience could instead be spent on ordering in supplies or generally getting their stuff together, the experience would better reflect the price.

Sorry not for me sat us in a corner with hardly any light and not much room. Waiter was nearly sat on our table while taking next tables order. waiter talked us out of everything we asked for.had better in London for far less than we paid.in short we won’t be going back.

The waiters were knowledgeable and we're able to advice on the different cuts available. The ambience of the restaurant helps to unwind after a busy day.

If I could give 10 stars I would, excellent welcome, excellent service, sublime food. Highly recommended, top notch

Great evening, top notch ribeye steak with bone marrow, scallops were lovely too. Great red wine. The waiter was spot on, really attentive and really having a good time. Happy days. It’s a very expensive meal… but sometimes you’ve got to treat yourselves.

Incredible food and service. The waiter recommended a really great wine and even added a little candle to the birthday dessert. Will definitely be back!

Original tasty stake... Just enjoy it .. After four (4) years , we are , again , back to the wonderful taste and amazing tastes in this our lovely restaurant! The food , personel and the atmosphere here in the restaurant is amazing ... Michael 2023 is a lovely person to help you with the menu ! This Year Vlad also was a beautiful person and help us with the great menu... We will come also the next year !!

A steamed steak restaurant that brings out the flavor of each part of beef well. They also recommend food considering the customer's tastes and are very friendly. I understand that reservations are required because it is a popular restaurant, but I was lucky enough to walk in and get in without waiting. And it's not a big drawback, but it's a bit noisy because there are a lot of people around.

Chateaubriand was way too dry and tough to chew. We ordered medium, but it came out more like well done. Same goes for ribeye The staffs were great, but the steaks were a definite no

I recently celebrated my birthday at Hawksmoor Seven Dials with my boyfriend, and overall, it was a fantastic experience! The service was outstanding—attentive, friendly, and thoughtful. The staff really went the extra mile to make our evening special. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavour. The ambience was nice, though it was a bit louder than we expected, making conversation a little tricky at times. However, it didn’t take away from the lovely time we had. We’ll definitely be back for another great night.

Outstanding preparation of beef dishes, attentive but not annoying service, great vibe. Also, if server recommends a new cocktail - try it! We had a fabulous dinner for our last night in London. Highly recommend!

WOW! Absolutely loved the Hawksmoor. Everything about it was perfect. We came in a Saturday night without a reservation. Though extremely busy they were able to fit us in at the bar area. A Perfect spot!! The Ceasar salad was delightful as the dressing was homemade and very tasty. The scallops were DIVINE! We will be dreaming about them for awhile. The porterhouse steak was cooked to perfection. So glad we came here! Next time we will be sure to make a reservation.

The best Sunday roast in London✨ Will come back again.

Service was great! Food was ok, expensive for an average steak.

Had such a great evening for a friends birthday yesterday. We had two waiters, Eleanor and Colin, who elevated the whole evening for us. Eleanor knew the menu back to front which made choosing steaks and sides super easy. Our glasses of wine were never empty. She was often checking in on us and filling our glasses and really lifted the whole dining experience. Colin was witty and friendly, and made us laugh while serving our food which again took customer service the that next level. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the oysters were fresh and tasty. Cocktails were great as was the wine. Overall the whole experience exceeded expectations and am eager to visit again.

Top notch food here, attention to detail on everything. We had hake, chicken and various steaks and all were delicious. It’s a noisy, vibrant place.

100% recommend. I had a lovely night out for dinner at the Hawksmoor. From start to finish, the food and service was excellent. I had a seasonal kiwi cocktail, lobster and creamed spinach. They also serve the best sticky toffee pudding. The staff were excellent, especially Tika who attended on our table and had a very friendly and cheerful manner, ensuring that we were well taken care of. My husband and I truly enjoyed dinner at the Hawksmoor and look forward to returning again.

Really nice interior and atmosphere with even nicer and attentive service (thanks again to our host Adam). The food was excellent. Our best dining experience during our stay in London.

Fantastic Steak, service and sauces! Oh and the creamed spinach.

Came here for the sticky toffee pudding!!! SOOOOOO unbelievably worth it. We were very lucky to get a table for two as a walk-in at 9pm on a Saturday, definitely make a reservation! This is a great spot for drinks and dessert after dinner. The sour cherry negroni was excellent as well.

Went for lunch on a weekday with my friend. The food overall was tasty. Bit disappointed by being told that our mains are ready by the waiter when we were just half way done with the starters. Felt that we didn’t really have a choice cause obviously the mains (rump steak and hake) are ready to be served and they won’t taste as good if they just sit and wait under the heat lamp. The table was kinda crowded by starters and mains because of that. I was under the impression that the waiters will communicate with the customers and kitchen (like judging by how quick or slow the customers eat/ ask the customers if they are ready for mains in 10-15mins for example) so that there’s a comfortable break between the end of the starters and the start of the mains. There were about 10 customers in total during my meal so I felt this could have been avoided. If the restaurant is really busy and lots of orders at the kitchen need to be fired then fair enough. Hopefully the service will get better.

Great location, which is easy to reach with public transport. We came without a reservation and were welcomed warmly and seated at a nice table in the middle of the main room. We went for the 600g Châteaubriand for two with peppercorn sauce and fries on the side, as well as a red wine recommended by our server. The chefs met our requested doneness perfectly, and we were satisfied with our food and wine. The atmosphere was a bit noisy, and the tables were slightly cramped, but the tables themselves were generously sized. I liked the general design of the restaurant. Ultimately, we were happy with the experience, but we couldn't stop wondering why you would cut a steak for two guests into 5 slices. We would visit this or another Hawksmoor restaurant again. Thank you for the service.

If there was an option to give more stars Margaux and Elly deserve much, much more. The cocktails are out of this world, food is delicious, the staff is amazing. I highly recommend to visit it.

Ate here Saturday afternoon. This is my 5th Hawksmoor visit but first to this branch Had the prime rib to share, mac and cheese, tun worth mash, beef dripping chips and Seasonal greens. All was fantastic as always. Ended on peanut butter short bread which is always a favourite

Disappointed with the quality of the steak. Poor disorganised service

Service was great, visually the atmosphere was very nice, but it was extremely loud.

Great atmosphere, super cosy, reasonably priced and some of the best sticky toffee pudding I’ve had!

I went to Covent Garden and stopped by for lunch as it was lunch time. This is a place where you can eat beefsteak casually. The atmosphere is just casual and a bit hectic. The music is loud and distracting.

Had a brilliant time here, service was great, food was outstanding and they could make a decent old fashioned. Would definitely recommend to others

Delicious meal and friendly staff.

I recently visited this restaurant to celebrate my partner's birthday, and unfortunately, the service left us disappointed. We had requested a dessert with a candle, something we saw all the other tables receiving, but our table was completely overlooked. It seemed like our waiter was more focused on other tables and forgot about us entirely, which put a damper on the celebration. The food was okay, but nothing special, especially considering the poor service. Honestly, I would have preferred dining at the Boughrough location, where we've had much better experiences. This visit just didn’t live up to our expectations.

A steak restaurant with a casual yet pleasant atmosphere. The Sunday roast had a good composition and grilled meat, and there was a diverse lineup of beers.

Really cool place always wanted to come here, cocktails very small the food well… Yorkshire pudding was cold, couldn’t cut the potatoes also warm meat was ok abit hard. Stuffing and veggies were lovely the sticky toffee pudding was FABULOUS, I would come again but would send the food back next time if it was lukewarm/cold.

Came for the roast! Stayed for the pudding best sticky toffee pudding in town!

I’ve been to the hawksmoor in Canary Wharf which was excellent, so i expected similar food and service here. My steak was overdone, and I ordered 2 rib eyes but I’m pretty sure I got 2 rump steaks instead (there was no fat cap or eye, and the steak was much tougher than a rib eye. It definitely wasn’t a rib eye). The waiters don’t wear a specific uniform, leading to us wonder why random diners were talking to us before realising that they were staff. It lacked the flame cooked taste that hawksmoor Canary Wharf did so well. Overall really disappointed.

Walked in for lunch on a busy weekday, seated promptly and took care of my luggage. Had a really delicious meal with great service. Not my first time at this location or Hawksmoor in general and as always another excellent experience.

Beautiful place to dine! The service was exceptional. The food was great overall, but the steak was average. Nonetheless we would go back as it was a great experience!

Food was amazing very filling and also did not take a long time for the food to be served, and also Alberto was an amazing host and he gave us a lots of recommendations for the stakes and sides, I was very impressed with his service and advice he gave too which gave a welcoming environment

Excellent drinks, food, and service.

Always love whichever Hawksmoor I have been so far.

Unfortunately was let down by Hawksmoor we celebrated dinner for our anniversary the steak was over cooked and the overall quality you expect from here was disappointing.

My husband and I ate here for dinner one night while visiting London on our honeymoon. Our experience was absolutely brilliant ! Hubby had the ribeye and I had the sea bream. The sides of creamed spinach, mushrooms and sweet potato were mouthwatering ! The service was exceptional and the atmosphere brought a cozy yet sophisticated feel to it. It's definitely pricey but 100% worth it. We would absolutely return! 6 years later, this place is still amazing! Jude was an outstanding waiter. Highly, highly recommend for an exceptional night out.

Easily the best service I had in london - staff could not have been more knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. The summer lunch special is 🙌 Booking system is easy. Great vibe / atmosphere and respite from the hustle of the street.

A beautiful evening accompanied by delicious food and lovely atmosphere. Unfortunately we did not receive the celebration plate as previously agreed however this did not impact our experience much as we were very pleased with everything else. We’ll be sure to return :)

DISGUSTED. 0/5 specifically for service and atmosphere. Didn't even get to try the food as we were completely ignored by bar and waiting staff after repeated attempts to call to their attention. Just not really the level of service i expected from such an established brand or establishment, but there you go. Strong Avoid. Especially POC.

The food you have to eat when you come to London is Sunday roast, so I made a reservation by email and visited around 12pm on Sunday. The meat was moderately tender and very delicious. The meat and sauce are delicious. But I think the bread would be better if it had strawberry jam or something on it. The atmosphere is good and the man in charge of us is very active. I felt it was very kind. Should I call him kind or delicate? When I finish drinking water, they keep pouring it. Later on, I felt a bit sorry so I didn’t drink any water^^; Anyway, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is nice. If you are in London on a Sunday, it would be a good idea to visit~

Place is unbelievable! Everything we had we loved and the staff is super accommodating and knowledgeable! Can’t wait to visit again

Good venue for meetings Enjoy the ambience and relaxation offers at the venue

Steak a little bit overcooked and I feel like the noise level at this location is a bit high (particularly compared to CW). Nonetheless, overall very solid place, as usual.

The food is of a very high standard and the meat (as you'd expect) is cooked perfectly to your requirement. Good menu, not huge but more than enough to give you choices. I personally prefer this as it means what is on the menu is done fresh. Everything I ordered was very nice and the bone marrow gravy was crazy good. Even better than the bone marrow gravy is the service. The service is exactly what perfect service should be. They are available and attentive but not over bearing. Ester (manager) and Anna (sommelier) made us feel like superstars. I cannot get any more excited about this if I tried (and I have). If you're in the area and you like steak you have to go see Ester & Anna. Enjoy

Beautiful restaurant with superb staff. Food was delicious, drinks were heavenly. Would recommend

Very nice place- filet mignon was impossible to cut. Very tough meat. Sirloin was better. Waitress was lovely and hibiscus strawberry cheesecake was delicious! Small portion sides . Chips were lovely too.

Very large restaurant. Reservation is recommended. The only thing I didn’t like was too noisy during my visit.

Hi there, I wanted to keep this private as I have dined in various Hawksmoor's over the years and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm a big advocate of Hawksmoor and love both dining at Hawksmoor or cooking from the books at home. Sadly yesterday was an isolated experience at your Seven Dials restaurant, where I regularly dine due to my office, whereby I was unfortunately not able to leave the gentlemen's toilets after my meal for quite some time. This carried on for many hours after leaving the restaurant including in the taxi journey home and also at home which I'm sure you can appreciate it quite embarrassing. My order was the scallops and then ribeye with a number of sides. My client had almost exactly the same as I had but he didn't have the scallops so I can inly imagine it was the scallops that were the issue. Obviously I'm not an expert and don't know for certain, I can only share my experience and opinion. I'm loathe to write a negative review as I've enjoyed dining with Hawksmoor for many, many years hence the reason why I'm sending a private. I hope my note is received in the manor in which is was meant. Many thanks, Sam

One of the friendliest, happiest and most well attended meals I've had in this part of town for many years. We were eating early, pre-theatre, and chose the set menu which was so generously proportioned we couldn't manage pudding. Food perfect - especially the steak frites with both meat and chips to actually die for. We were served by a few different waiters, all charismatic, charming and attentive. Vlad, who welcomed us, was so lovely we wanted to take him home. This team really knows what they're doing.

One of the friendliest, happiest and most well attended meals I've had in this part of town for many years. We were eating early, pre-theatre, and chose the set menu which was so generously proportioned we couldn't manage pudding. Food perfect - especially the steak frites with both meat and chips to actually die for. We were served by a few different waiters, all charismatic, charming and attentive. Vlad, who welcomed us, was so lovely we wanted to take him home. This team really knows what they're doing.

Awful quality. The filet cut like skirt steak and knives were not sharp

Wonderful food…. Excellent service…. Exactly what you would expect from Hawksmoor.

Had dinner here with the family after visiting theatre nearby, everyone happy with their choice of steaks and sides. Not too busy on a Sunday evening and staff were very welcoming and pleasant. Only negative for me was no draught beer available, seems an oversight given the building's history as a brewhouse. Overall though, very happy with the dining experience.

Best stake I have ever tried. Literally an amazing experience. Recommend it to everyone

Overall experience was pretty disappointing. Whilst the service staff were very good, the way the meat cut menu was set up seemed deliberately confusing so that customers over order and spend more money. The still water that was brought to the table was topped up 3 times without anyone saying that it was £6 a bottle!! The only 2 cooking options for the roast beef were either rare or very well done, nothing in between. When paying the bill we were pressured by a different waiter to pay an additional service charge.

Went for my birthday. The service was excellent. The food and cocktails delicious. Will definitely be visiting again.

Staff are a credit to the Hawksmoor name from the welcome Team to all the servers nothing is too much trouble everyone goes out their way to make sure you have an amazing experience - food is beautiful too

Food was great and service was brisk. The dining room decor is very aesthetically pleasing but not conducive to a comfortable dining experience. The below-ground vaulted nature of the dining room really elevates the noise level to uncomfortable levels. People were shouting to be heard, large groups sounded rowdy and our waiting staff struggled to hear us and vice-versa. I wouldn’t return to this location especially for the large spend involved.

Service and location was very good, the food was outstanding, if not a bit overpriced. But all in all a very good night, well worth a special night out

Great lunch. Food was perfect, service was excellent and a great vibe about the place. And excellent value for money

Had steak off of the lunch menu, really good value. Service was excellent! It was my nephews birthday and they brought him over sticky toffee pudding with a candle despite us not ordering pudding which was a really nice touch.

Great service, staff are all welcoming and polite. If I could go higher than 5* I would! Highly recommend, food was brilliant.

Amazingly relaxed and stylish restaurant. Really brilliant setvice. Very good food. Just make sure to order enough side dishes, the mains don't come with any extras without.

Excellent steak, excellent service - top notch waiter and staff

Had lunch with a friend, her lunch time deal steak was fine but mine was chewy. I mentioned this to the server as I had left most of it but no actioned was offered. As it was an occasion lunch I didn’t want to pursue it. A little disappointing as I eat at Hawksmoor often. This was my first visit to Seven Dials.

Can not fault it, food was excellent atmosphere was brilliant servers interaction was great and the fact that she brought us home made Rolo chocolates with happy birthday note was just the icing on the cake!! ❤️

My wife and I came here for lunch, the food and service was brilliant but we thought that my wife’s fillet steak was small compared to others we saw dining there who had the same thing. We didn’t say anything because the food was brilliant, but for the price we expected more. We’d still go back because love all the hawksmoor restaurants but maybe say something if it happens again

Service excellent. Steak could have been better. But overall ok. Only ok

great steaks, always delivers - well worth a visit

Food is great, staff was very friendly. Only downside was that the dining room is very noisy, we almost had to shout to hear each other. However, overall a great experience. Would recommend and will definitely come back.

My third visit and food is as good as usual, helpful and friendly staff and made to feel welcome.

Hawksmoor (Covent Garden) is a upmarket restaurant, specialising in steak and other grilled meats. I had a steak sandwich with dipping gravy and and my partner had grilled chicken with lemon. The chicken was succulent and very tasty. The steak sandwich came with thinly sliced beef topped with raw carrots and onions, served with chips. I got a drink though the waiter didn’t know what drink we could have. In the end I got a non alcoholic cocktail. I also got dessert - all for £25, which was pretty reasonable. Our waiter was very attentive. I would recommend the lunch deal.

First beer was warm. Asked nicely for a chilled beer for my second drink. Still warm. Starter was great. All three of our main courses had far too much salt. This is our third visit to Hawksmoor seven dials. It appears that some inconsistencies are creeping in.

Great place to eat, spendy but incredibly good food!

My cousin recommended this steakhouse so I was obliged to check it out while visiting her home city! Overall, it was quite good but had some misfires along the way. Most importantly, the steak was excellent. I had the 300g filet mignon and it was cooked to perfection and complemented well with a side of creamy béarnaise sauce. The thrice cooked chips were good but the classic English catsup was underwhelming, just too watery for my particular American tastes. My wife is veggie and she usually fares well in San Francisco steakhouses because the sides are as compelling as the cuts of steak but it was not the case here. The creamed spinach was sadly mediocre, like what you'd find at a family-style buffet restaurant or something heated up out of a can. The Mac n Cheese was a bit better, albeit with a little helping of salt and pepper. Both our salads were disappointing, I'd pass on the traditional tomato salad and classic Caeser; they tasted like they were made by a someone following a recipe book for the first time and definitely absent of any locavore mindset. My cocktail selection was superb, I had the Manhattan for two (for one) and both the presentation and quality were wonderful. The drink was served premixed in a chilled glass flask with old fashioned glasses, rock cubes, a slither of orange peel, and maraschino cherries on the side so you can pour your own from the staple elements. I loved the experience and the flavor of the classic cocktail itself. Service was quite good, our server was polished and attentive in his approach. My wife's second drink took a long time but otherwise, everything was on point. Overall, quite good but definitely some room for improvement around the edges. And the edges do matter, it's what separates the good from the consistently great. 9/4/14

Beautiful setting and perfect ambience and decor for a relaxing and delicious Sunday roast. Every ingredient was of a high standard. All of the staff were professional and nice. Will definitely return on my next trip to London!

Great service, delicious food, awesome location and the restaurant is beautiful.

The sunday roast is one of the best! Staff are always great.

We had a lovely time celebrating my partners 50th birthday. Our waiter was amazing and the other staff were all very helpful. The only negative is that the drinks are pricy. I would definitely recommend a night out here.

Quality of food was excellent and the service in general was very good. Quite noisey with lots of hard surfaces bouncing the noise around but not so bad to spoil the evening. Will definitely being going again and again!!

olive. Chateaubriand Steak. Ordered sides (mushroom, tomato salad, mashed potatoes). I visited a steak restaurant because it was said to be a good steak restaurant. First of all, the atmosphere was upscale but very noisy. I ordered medium rare, but it was overcooked. Angry! :( The food came out slowly and I was hungry so it was overcooked, but I just ate it.

Excellent restaurant in this cute zone of London. Great atmosphere where enjoying a fantastic steak or burger. Shaky Pete cocktail is tasted.

Thank you very much for making the evening very special Chefs did very good job food was amazing Waiting staff was always there when we need

Our meal was exceptional. From the starters to the sides to the steak, every bite was great. Our waiter Hamza is a saint. His service was amazing, but we marveled at how graciously he handled the uncultured swine next to us that didn’t understand that a steak can be charred on the outside and rare on the inside. Cheers to him for making sure our meal was perfect. Hawksmoor management - give this man a raise.

Wonderful experience! Service & food were excellent!

Great food although expensive. Soft Drinks selection is poor. Service was quite slow at the start even though not busy. Some very drunk people in there which ruined the atmosphere. Food spectacular tho but wouldn’t return.

Server was amazing as was the food. This was a return trip and it was everything we remembered.