Loch Fyne Bluewater in Dartford

Table of 4. Although we had a lovely breakfast I was disappointed that the Eggs Benedict was not served on an English muffin as advertised! One of our party has a stoma (cannot eat seeds and nuts) and the eggs Benedict was served on seeded sourdough, the problem was we didn’t notice the seeds until he had taken a mouthful! When I made the waitress aware she couldn’t have been more apologetic as the kitchen staff hadn’t notified her. We like this restaurant but feel a little let down by the kitchen staff.

Fantastic service by Audrius, very friendly , welcoming and attentive , food was delicious ! Compliments to chef ! The menu was great . We were a group of 5 ladies who had a lovely time in Bluewater Cote ! Definitely one of the best restaurants in Bluewater. Thank you Audrius !

Just thoroughly enjoyed a lovely three course lunch at Cote Bluewater. We were made to feel very welcome right from the beginning, given a lovely table and our waitress Vendula couldn’t have been more friendly, helpful and efficient. We will be back!

Always great service and quality food. Never had any issues and the food is always to the same high standard. Great for breakfast, lunch with friends family or a business meeting. Brilliant service, especially from Vendula.

Met a friend for breakfast here. Had a beautifully cooked traditional breakfast with the choice of how you wanted your eggs served. The stand out for me though was our waitress. I don't as a rule remember my servers names but my waitess was called vendula and I must say, what a credit to the company she is. Very professional, hilariously funny and has made me want a return visit.

Fist time here will definately be back.

Amazing food and very friendly staff ☺️

We got the sharer roast chicken dinner and we're not impressed with it. The chicken was good, but the potatoes were hash browns and the gravy pot was tiny - when we asked for more gravy they charged us nearly £3 for another tiny pot. Also I was not impressed with the vegetable selection and surprised that there were no carrots or peas. Really poor for a sharer roast for over £50. You would have a better meal if you order the single chicken meal each rather than the sharer. We also got a camembert to share and there was barely enough cheese for one person.

I’ve been to this cote before and honestly the service was good. But I came here on the 5th of January and the service was very unbelievably slow. We waited around 40 minutes for our main course to come ( which we had to ask them about) and even bringing our drinks took them forever. I’m not sure if it was just a bad day or this is the new normal but whatever it is they need to fix it asap! Overall, we didn’t enjoy our meal experience.

Good food, decent prices, outstanding service from our server....

We had breakfast and cocktails here (don't judge us, we were Christmas shopping in Bluewater after all!). The food was lovely, my eggs cooked to perfection. Our waitress was knowledgeable, pointing out specials and the best way to order to reduce our final bill. I will go here again.

Very expensive..£312 for 5 with only a bottle of wine and 2 beers. Food was OK but nothing to shout about. Probably why it wasn't busy. Won't be back.

Greg is a credit to the team at Côte he always makes me feel welcome and is very attentive

Love the decor. Food can be really good but the same dishes can also be lackluster on another day - lack of consistency sometimes especially if it's busy

Always the best food and atmosphere! And the people who work there are very polite and kind. Thank you Vendula! Grazie 🙂

Myself and a friend had a brunch and it was lovely, im very fussy and the food was perfect, great food and a great atmosphere, I will definatly be going back soon.

Had a lovely breakfast with a friend today. That was a perfect stop between Christmas shopping. Warm atmosphere, delicious eggs benedict and crossaints and youghurt with berries. Nice staff, got us extra honey for youghurt:) and topped with mimosa cocktails:)

Good restaurant. Staff very good and friendly.

Its a great pleace staff are lovely too, will go back soon

Absolutely loved the food here! Well cooked, tasty, and presented nicely. Service was efficient, and the staff were very friendly. I'd definitely eat here again.

Just had a Christmas dinner with my colleagues and I am very pleased, it is my first time eating here and the food was amazing, also our waitress was very friendly and kind, her name is Kitty. I totally recommend this place and will be back soon

Fantastic lunchtime meal for my birthday fantastic food fantastic team looked after us top notch thankyou

Visited Cote for breakfast on 07/12/2024, unfortunately we were quite dissatisfied with the food, however the “breakfast complet” was very good value. I ordered the Côte Breakfast, food arrived in decent time and staff were polite and efficient. Toast arrived cold as well as the bacon. I was also disappointed to find they have changed their breakfast potato option again rather than reinstating the original potato rosti. I was also dissatisfied to find they have changed their orange juice as their previous product was far better than what was served for breakfast on our visit. Overall food wasn’t great but price and service was very good.

Today, I visited Cote Blue Water at 4:45 approx and ordered a steak for myself and my wife. We waited nearly an hour for our steaks, well before dinner time. To our disappointment, the steaks were served lukewarm and unappetizing. They were only two medium-rare steaks, with just two leaves of parsley and a white empty plate. Zero presentation. When I cut into the steak, I discovered that it was cooked rare, despite being ordered medium-rare. I called the waiter and requested a return of the steak, but he refused to apologize. By that time, my wife had finished her steak, and I was left waiting for another steak. It took another 15 minutes for them to cook another single steak. It was absurdly slow, and I couldn’t understand why it took so long. Frustrated and confused, I asked for the bill and requested that they take the second replacement steak back too since I lost my appetite. To our astonishment, they charged me the full service charge! This was the worst dining experience I’ve ever had. The management was incompetent, the chefs were terrible, and they didn’t offer any apology or compensation. I left the restaurant hungry and disappointed, only to have chips for dinner. I will never be returning to Cote Blue Water. Avoid this place at all costs. By the way, my bill was £57.00 for my wife’s steak and 2 meals for my kids. I ate nothing, what a waste of money.

Expensive, small portions. Great server.

Great choice od menu - either Christmas menu, a la carte or choice of two/three courses for set price. Food always good and good value. Service was excellent. Have been lots of times & will go again.

Amazing food Great staff Beautiful place

Been to Cote many times , esp this branch but this time V disappointed with their vegetarian option on the Prix fixe menu-a slightly warm, small! uninspiring pumpkin soup then mushroom cassoulet, an ordinary tomato sauce with haricot beans topped with very unappetising fable mushrooms-both served with sourdough toast which I like but not for both courses.

We had dinner in this restaurant and the meat was excellent with respect to the cooking required. Too bad the waiting time was too long and the plate is not heated, so it quickly gets cold. The white wine was very good too and the staff friendly. But as we knew almost all the other restaurants in the gallery, we still had the English breakfast the next day (also had to wait so long that when it arrived our coffees were cold) and we still had lunch too before leaving because it's the best restaurant you can find in BLUEWATER.

They had changed their breakfast and I hadn't heard a person be a fan of it. Now gone back to the original, good decision. Our only other beef is the tables for 2 are tiny. Once you have teapots, water bottles then the plates, you end up playing crockery jenga, which is quite entertaining in itself.

Great team who look after our every need. The food and wines are delicious and can’t wait to go again.

Came in for breakfast on a Sunday, and pre-booked. Was seated straight away and about 5 minutes to order drinks. Took another 15 minutes to actually get our drinks. Took about 20 minutes to get our food which was nothing fancy. My husband ordered the normal breakfast with poached eggs....eggs had such a foul taste of vinegar to them. Definitely overdid it in the water. I ordered the french toast with berries and honestly the toppings were so miniscule it was quite disappointing. Our plates were cleared pretty much as soon as we finished but had to wait forever to get a bill. 10 minutes later was still waiting to pay. It wasn't even that busy. Honestly such a disappointment and really wouldn't go back.

Enjoyed a very pleasant meal from the set menu. Very good food served by friendly and attentive staff

The pastry chef wasn’t in so I couldn’t eat the pancakes which was why i came here for. Not even a apology from the server. Shame. Had to get something else which i didn't enjoy

Viktoriia service and the quality of food. We didn’t have a reservation but the host accommodated us and made us feel very welcome Highly reccomend , children menu is great

Waitress Vendula’s food & drink knowledge made our choice making process easier!

Had a great lunch. Our waitress was Vendula who was very helpful and attentive. The fixed price menu has plenty of choice and can be recommended.

It's rare these days to find a restaurant team that consistently delivers, but the staff at Cote Bluewater are without exception an absolute delight! Service is swift and efficient, and the menu is solid. No need to change the weekly arrangement! Bravo.

I enjoyed a top quality breakfast here not so long ago and forgot to put a review thinking of going back in a few days. 😎☕

Nicest Côte for miles around. Chic interior. Food always excellent.

Love this place, food always good, service prompt and staff lovely, friendly and always helpful.

Wonderful food and served by the superb waitress Vendula

Charlie has been a superstar thank you so much!

From the moment we entered to the moment we left, we were well taken care of. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was beyond divine, the staff respectful and welcoming. Thank you so much. 💗

Had a lovely meal at Côte in Bluewater. The beef steak was cooked perfectly, tender and full of flavour. My child really enjoyed the burger from the kids' menu – it was just the right size and really tasty. The garlic bread was a great start to the meal, crispy and full of garlic goodness. To top it all off, the dessert was amazing and felt really special – the perfect end to the meal. The mojito was refreshing and well-balanced. The service was excellent – our server she was polite, professional, and attentive throughout. I really recommend this place; it’s a must-visit!

Lovely atmosphere and staff were good. Prices were a bit expensive and frustrating that for dry chicken you are expected to pay £3 extra for sauce. Toilets were a little disappointing and needed a lot of TLC. Staff were so friendly and overall a good meal.

We had a lovely meal for our anniversary last night made all the more special by Vendula our waitress. Nothing was too much trouble for her, so efficient and cheerful. A complete powerhouse! We haven't been out for meals for such a long time, Cote was definitely the best choice. Lovely food and great prices

We visited for my mums birthday. The team were friendly and attentive. The food delicious and we will definitely return thank you

Lovely food and drinks. Staff helpful friendly and attentive. Highly recommend them

Slow service and food was not that great. Ting portions and not very tasty. Price does not justify the experience!

Amazing value for money for excellent good and drink!

Very nice food, a joy to meet up for breakfast before seeing a film.

Lunch with the family, very beautiful and welcoming location.

The staff were friendly & helpful. The food was delicious & we will definitely revisit this restaurant.

We come here every other weekend for breakfast. The best breakfast food here ever, cannot fault it. Everything is delicious and the staff very helpful, friendly and with a sense of humour. This is now our go to restaurant and that wont change!

We had great time. Atmosphere is lovely, staff were friendly. Will happily go back.

I have many food allergies, and it is usually not easy to choose a suitable dish from the menu. The waitress was very kind and explained everything clearly, helping me with my selection. She worked with the chef to adjust the ingredients specifically for me and was always happy to assist. My father and I were very pleased and decided to come back again even after we ordered drinks and food. It was an excellent experience!

The team were friendly and made the visit really enjoyable, the food was also amazing and cooked as requested.

We visited Cote today as a family of three, the food and service was outstanding. We would like to thank Thomas for looking after us, he was so friendly and attentive and very knowledgeable, always smiling and making sure we were happy and had everything we needed. Thank you Thomas!

Food was great and the atmosphere was amazing...Lovely stuff too...

Always a lovely meal here. Excellent service too!

EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much to the grey haired waiter who has the most incredible customer service skills and was so polite and friendly, simply excellent. You made our afternoon so pleasant with your hospitality skills and manners and the fuss you made of us despite it being busy in the restaurant. Even when I had such a fussy friend when he eats out you were so accommodating. Been to many restaurants in my lifetime hundreds if not thousands but this waiter in Cote Bluewater is out of a top fine hotel. The only other place I saw such high polite and warm hospitality skills was in Beverly Hills, California. As for the Italian Manager , you are so polite and incredible with a HEART OF GOLD. The running of the restaurant is what it is because of you my dear and thank you for being you. Your both truly special. The food was truly incredible and mouth watering. The soup, sea bass and cheeseboard out of this world. Even the butter and bread so tasty and everything that was served so well presented. We will be back but returning hopefully next week. I also researched to find out this restaurant is not Jewish owned so If like me you are currently boycotting Jewish and Israeli businesses due to the genocide , this restaurant is not on the boycott list. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR FOOD AND SERVICE !!!!! ❤️

I like the chain, and I am a regular customer, but I think there is weak management here. Every time I try to reserve a table outside (we all know we have only a few weeks in the year to enjoy the sun), I am refused because there is not enough staff. This way, the restaurant incurs losses, and the customer does not receive the best service.The management should be aware of this and take the necessary steps to avoid it, because this way the customer is always disappointed. The food is delicious, though.

Frequently visit this restaurant for breakfast and tried most of choices on the breakfast menu which have all been very good. Service, atmosphere and staff are always a great standard.

Lovey meal in lovey surroundings, very polite, friendly staff.

Wifes bday breakfast, great service, delicious breakfast with the breakfast meal option that saved money too.

A year ago I gave 5 stars to this restaurant, I was invited for father's days dinner and I have to say it was the biggest disappointment, I love stake none available, so I end up order chicken and I was told lucky you is last one , how the he'll restaurant can run out of the food and quality of food drops down , is no go for me , shame was quality restaurant

Always so happy when dining here, great new breakfast choices and treated so well by George. Thank you

The food was delicious and really tasty The staff were very helpful and friendly. A very satisfying experience

Came out for a date night with the husband and from the pre dinner drinks to the bill the experience was fantastic the waitress that looked after us was friendly and professional at the same time. Food was fab we will definitely come back.

It was my mother-in-laws birthday and we came here with the family to have breakfast Although I came here late, I was able to have a Cappuccino, and relaxed for about 30 minutes. The staff were approachable and pleasant. The toilets were clean and smelt reasonably well.

We come here a few times now, never have a bad meal. From starter, mains and deserts always spot on. Come in good times too. My husband particularly loves the pork belly.

2 course lunch time menu is great value. It's a shame that both starter and main course was far too salty (white bait starter and Sea bass mains).

I’m usually a regular for breakfast mid week at this Côte (which Ive never had a problem with) but I have been for lunch here twice in 2 weeks and it’s not been up to scratch. The first time my friend and I were waiting around 45 minutes + for our food. I had to ask the manager what was happening as we thought we had been forgotten as we sat outside. Yesterday we came as a family. My husband ordered chateau briand which came out cold, it had clearly been sitting on the side a while waiting for the rest of our order. All chips were cold. My son’s steak frites arrived cold. I had the fish stew which was very warm and delicious. We complained about the chateau briand, the manager did offer to warm it up 😂 When we politely declined he said he would make another or my husband could have something else off the menu. This was kind but when you have 3 children under 5 with you- it’s not going to work as they are super impatient. We didn’t eat the steak and when the bill came, the manager took off £40 (the steak was £62). Another embarrassing conversation when he said he would take the steak off. His response was “what you didn’t eat any of it” 🥴 I’m not sure if it’s new management here or they are understaffed but it seems they cannot cope when it’s busy.

Good food and good service never had any complaints 😄 will visit again

Lovely outdoor area - I've only sat outdoors here because the inside looks less spacious. Good service and friendly staff. Food always too a good standard.

Always good hasn't changed at all on fact I think they have more staff. They have got it right

Super food but some items short on quantity.

Great staff great food went for the lunch time special 2 courses for set price good value food cooked perfectly

Nice lunch in pleasant surroundings

I'm giving a star for the lovely, friendly waiting staff and one for the lovely lakeside outdoor location but I'm afraid that's all. The food was just not tasty and the small portions did not justify the high prices. We were 4 adults, not drinking alcohol, and the bill came to £187 for 2 courses and that was with one of the main courses (fish stew) deducted because my daughter didn't like it. The £61 'sharing steak' was only big enough for one person and nowhere near lived up to that price in quantity or flavour. I couldn't bear to spend any more money there, so we didn't have dessert. We were all still hungry afterwards and my daughter and her boyfriend even went off to the food court for another meal! It's a shame because we went there for a celebration.

Very professional team, attentive lovely atmosphere, very warm and friendly. It was as if nothing was too much trouble.

Our favourite restaurant! The food is pure joy to us and the staff at this place are incredible, friendly and give a 5 star experience. Victoria Our waitress we had recently went above and beyond for us to make my nans birthday very special. Can't wait til we're back again !

Drinks ultra expensive The bill spoilt the occasion Children's menu over priced especially the extras

I have noticed my previous review gave one star ?l would give 5 stars for my visit there how one star came up I don't know .

Our waitress Vendula from the Bluewater restaurant was a ball of laughter, cheerfulness , professionalism and looked after us. She made good recommendations from cocktail to food to dessert! Exceptional service! I will definitely visit again!

Vendula is such a lovely lady and friendly and smiley. She helped us with our bespoke order and couldn’t do enough for us. What a great member of staff you have! She loves her job.

Tom sheen is an asset to the business. Attentive and helpful!

Just ok but some bits of the food was nice not great but ok

Great 86th family birthday lunch. They made my mum feel welcomed and looked after us well. Food was good and enjoyed by everyone. Will happily go back.

A Dining Rollercoaster - The restaurant started strong with attentive staff and delicious food. But after the main course, service plummeted. Ordering dessert was impossible and paying the bill were painfully slow. Hence we didn’t make it to dessert. Despite this we were overcharged for a 2 course meal instead of just the one we had. To top it off, we found out we could have saved money ordering from a la carte instead of the prix fix menu. But waiter was not keen to suggest or adjust. £48 for one course adult and one course child meal plus one drink each. We left disappointed and unsatisfied. Despite the promising start, i we won’t be returning anytime soon - if at all. There are plenty of other businesses to support.

We went for the lunch menu. The starters were good sized and tasted nice. The steak main had some chewy inedible fat. Even though there were chips it left the plates empty looking with some herbs. The kids meals were ok but it seems the kids and adults chips were the same size. There was a very buzzy lovely atmosphere and service was attentive.

Warm service! Great food. From the garlic bread to the warm chocolate fondant and the various options of main meals we had, 👌🏾! Had a great time celebrating my wedding anniversary here last year and wasn’t shocked when our daughter asked to come back again for her 11th birthday family dinner. No regrets again. Victoria who served our table was exceptional! You are definitely our choice family fine dining!

Great food and and service by Reni our waitress Good atmosphere

Friendly service and pleasant food...

Stopped for a light lunch at 2.30 today (5th April 2024). For the first time ever here my wife and I were disappointed. On the fixed price menu only 3 of the 4 mains were available (the fish option, my preferred dish, wasn’t). When it came to dessert there was only 1 portion left of two items of the four on the menu, leaving only 2 options. Neither of us wanting chocolate mousse the only option for one of us was the cheese board or ice cream / sorbet. Neither to our taste. The waiter said he would ask the manager if he could substitute a dessert from the a la carte menu. Surely this should have been offered when ordering. We were then given one small chocolate pudding. How much would have been left had we been any later? I hope this was a one off as it would be a huge disappointment to cross this place off our list in the future.

Lovely place to eat, great selection of food.

Food is always good at Cote restaurants and this one was no exception. We visited one weekend and they still had tables available. Our main criticism was the time it took to get our food. Nearly an hour after ordering. Possibly a one off as we'd eaten here before and it didnt take that long. Otherwise everything else was good.

I LOVE this place. The food is reliably good. The staff are fabulous. The noise is almost unbearable. It's a boomy accoustic anyway. The addition of music with either a fast beat or wailing emotion is totally unnecessary.

Our dining experience at Côte Bluewater was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we stepped in, we were warmly greeted by the attentive staff, especially our waitress, Ida, whose knowledge and guidance in selecting our dishes were invaluable. Her expert descriptions truly enhanced our culinary journey. The presentation of each dish was a work of art, meticulously crafted to please both the eyes and the palate. Each plate that graced our table was a testament to the chef's dedication to perfection. From the appetizers to the desserts, every bite was a delightful symphony of flavors. Not only was the food exquisite in taste, but the ambiance of the restaurant also added to the overall charm of the evening. The elegant decor and soothing atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience. In conclusion, I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone seeking an extraordinary culinary adventure. With impeccable service, delectable cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder this establishment stands out as a pinnacle of fine dining excellence.