Sam's Riverside in Hammersmith and Fulham

Our meal at Sam’s Brasserie Hammersmith was excellent. One of the members of our party had food allergies and the staff were very accommodating and made sure everything was safe, even while our booking was at a very busy time. Everything was perfect, the portions are generous but tasted amazing. Overall, we were very satisfied with our experience at Sam’s Brasserie.

Really enjoyed visiting this place and dining here. I found the staff paid the right amount of attention by taking our order without rushing us. The steak tartar was really nice and well seasoned. Sadly, I couldn't do justice to the pudding as I was too full.

An assumed discretionary 13.5% service charge is ridiculous. Since when was 10% not reasonable?

This was our third visit to the restaurant. We enjoy the food tremendously each time, and the service is friendly and efficient. The setting is superb, right next to the river. This is a kitchen which is very capable and highly consistent.

Impeccable service and unrivaled cocktails. Dinner was also fantastic.

Wonderful birthday lunch for my wife and I. No fuss, just a very reassuring menu with some classics and new twists, cooked excellently. A solid wine list, and very lovely staff. Thank you for being accommodating of our pushchair for our baby, too.

We decided to walk in to Sam’s Riverside as we wanted some drinks and we were sat on a table in the waiting area which was still quite nice and the service was just as good! We had 2 delicious Aperol Spritz then the sourdough bread and beef tartare which was absolutely delicious! Later we moved to the beautiful bar and we and the bartenders were lovely and super efficient! They were super helpful and gave great food and drink recommendations! We had quite a few different cocktails and all were top standard, we will definitely be back!

Cute place by the river. Food was tasty, I had the tomahawk and it was delicious. The restaurant has a nice decor and one can see the Hammersmith bridge but right outside there is a busy walking path that's a bit distracting and inside it was very loud so it didn't feel very relaxing. Everyrhing else was nice otherwise and the staff was some of the best.

Just shared an evening with delicious food, (could have eaten so many things, spoilt for choice), exemplary service, great atmosphere, fabulous wine and the best company ever! Whilst the company was nothing to do with Sam's the rest was. An evening that will be remembered for a very long time!

Went there with my daughter and we both had the best meal and dining experience. I would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant in its beautiful setting to everyone. Thank you Sam’s Riverside for making it a very memorable evening for my daughter and I.

After dining here many times we have found things have changed. Fatty beef, soggy over-salted Yorkshire pudding, over-fussy cauliflower cheese. Strange tasting espresso Martinis, service from one experienced server was as to be expected, the second server was new and it appeared to be thrown in at the deepend. And finally Amex is now no-longer accepted smacks of penny pinching when the restaurant and its prices attracts the kind of customer who uses Amex. Real shame since this is not what we had come to expect. And at £110 each for lunch, we found this to be unacceptable.

Delicious food, good service and beautiful surroundings

Great place! Very tasty food! We go to eat with colleagues.

Restaurant not really dog friendly. Dogs are not allowed to eat or drink inside the restaurant. Felt a little cruel to me.

Great dining experience - warm and vibrant atmosphere. The woman front of house looked after us very well along with the young man behind the bar. Will be back again!

What a fantastic restaurant. From the moment we arrived the service was spot on, the room is beautiful and the food was 5 star. Try the chef’s amazing soufflés. The scallops were also cooked to perfection.

Lovely friendly brasserie on the river my 4th visit and never disappoints. The staff are very welcoming and attentive the food is delicious and the staff are willing to change anything if its not quite right. The brasserie has a great buzzy fun atmosphere and I can't wait to go again.

Delicious food, not overly pretentious but a relaxing bit of luxury. Great way to celebrate a birthday, thank you.

What a gem! Specially travelled for an exquisite dining experience which did not disappoint. Food was great, Jerusalem artichokes soup is one of my favourite dishes ever, it was even more amazing with walnuts added (my other favourite thing, I was in heaven!) Tartare and ceviche were good too Soufflé was nearly perfect, better than I ever had anywhere without a Michelin star. Good wine selection, lovely spicy Margarita. Great service Looking forward to revisiting with my husband Thank you so much guys for such a pleasant women’s day! (We may start a tradition now celebrating it at Sam’s ;-)

Super friendly staff, food was as expected

Another great meal at Sams Riverside celebrating one of my children’s birthdays. Service was charming, food great and ambience buzzy. I always choose a souffle when I eat at Sams. You would struggle to find them on the menu elsewhere because they are quite tricky to get right. And i certainly dont make them at home. I surpassed myself and had a savoury souffle (crab and gruyere) and a dessert one (rhubarb). Yummy

I went to see a play at the Riverside Studios. But wanted to eat beforehand. The food was fantastic. They had a poster happy hour. Staff were fabulous. Would highly recommend

Excellent restaurant, here everything fits together, great food, amazing service and the whole interior design. I would definitely come back!

Dinner Friday 28th feb. Dreadful first impression by the restaurant manger at the front door. Abruptly spoken to. You’ll have to sit here as we don’t have your table ready. No apologies or anything sat at bar to then be told by a polite lady your table is ready less than 10 seconds later. Sadly the manger and his attitude put us both off eating along with the pushy rush to finish each course table booked for 7:45 called at 7:30 to say we were running late and would be there about 8-8:05 which is polite to be called at 7:57 as we were walking over the bridge to check if we were coming. Very unfriendly and made to feel rushed. Sad as we had been in before and had drinks at the bar and returned to try the restaurant completely different vibe

A lovely place with a really good value set menu excellent service and great

Beautiful venue by the river. Inventive and exciting food, lovely service, very romantic. I would go again when in the area. The cucumber cocktail was great too! The savoury soufflé was my favourite

The entire team was polished and everything was tip top BUT Lucia excelled !! From tableside manners to serving and attention to detail, not to mention picking up needs and wants whilst at the table. Flawless. The devilled kidneys and mackerel pate as starters were tasty. The rump steak in the mains was a bit chewy, but everything else on the plate Was perfect. Lucia noticed the steaks not being consumed and offered to replace with the Salmon, which was superb. Should have gone with that from the start .The burnt basket cheesecake rounded out the meal very nicely

This place continues to amaze with a very eclectic and original menu. It's out by Hammersmith Bridge so a bit of a hike from central London, but worth the trip.

First time at Sam's Riverside, and I was impressed by both the service and food. I visited on a busy Saturday night with friends and was immediately struck by the stylish decor. The standout was the service—special thanks to Thomas, who was genuinely helpful and attentive. The food was solid, with an excellent chicken escalope as the highlight. The drinks menu was impressive, though many wines were over £60, making it a pricey night. We opted for a more affordable couple of bottles, but it still came to £80 per head. Would I return? Yes, but I’d pick a quieter table—the noise was high decibel. For a date, I'd recommend lunchtime. ⭐ Service: 5 stars—Thomas set the bar high. 🍽️ Food: 4 stars—great mains and desserts, but some starters missed the mark. 🎵 Atmosphere: 4 stars— Beautiful decor and location ( look forward to summer and river views) Overall, worth a visit, with a few caveats.

Been wanting to try this place for ages and we weren’t disappointed - fantastic food, great wine selection and outstanding service. Thanks Pamela and team!

Amazing food and great service! Will definitly come back!

The view of the river makes it a great place to dine and relax.

As always, Sam's was a culinary delight. My choice off the set menu of kidneys, and the steak was scrumptious, if you can apply that word. And they still make fantastic Martini's. We took some local friends who have never been before and you now have two more devotees.Excellent value, especially the 2 courses plus wine for 2.Thank you.

Nice, beautiful place with good food and polite service

Not only is the food and drink amazing, but the location with the view of the bridge and interior is warm and welcoming. Top notch and gives a true touch of elegance and class to the Fulham Reach/Hammersmith waterfront.

Outstanding from start to finish. Beautiful decor and a lovely, family-friendly restaurant. We have been coming for years for the great fresh seafood, exciting and reasonably priced drinks list and fantastic service. Thank you Sam and team for being our wonderful go-to local restaurant! Amun and family

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I had a wonderful lunch for my birthday many thanks to the chef and all the excellent professional courteous staff members Ang

Love this place, everything is fantastic here and the service is great!!!... even the hamburger and fried were one of the best in London!

Incredible dishes! Very high quality standard of food.

Absolutely amazing restaurant - incredible food, great atmosphere and just all round lovely evening. No complaints about any aspect of the evening.

Top quality service and good food!

Great food and service. Beautiful location

Tuvimos una cena de cumpleaños en Sam’s y fue realmente especial. El servicio y la comida era impecable. Nos sentamos junto a la cocina y funcionó como un reloj. Gracias por una gran noche.

First time at Sam’s yesterday. I was blown away by the quality of the food; both the happy hour oysters and the set menu were exactly what I was looking for. Amanda and the manager (lovely Italian lady) were the perfect hosts, attentive and quick. Will be coming back very soon!

Somos comensales regulares a la hora del almuerzo en Sam’s Waterside en Brentford, pero como el lugar estuvo cerrado durante un mes decidimos reservar mi cumpleaños aquí. La decoración es la misma vagamente art déco pero con una vista súper soleada orientada al sur del camino del Támesis y el puente Hammersmith. La clientela del restaurante se ve muy exigente al estar ubicado junto a los estudios Riverside y conveniente para el lugar Apollo Hammersmith, así que disfrutamos del bullicio de un lugar de almuerzo lleno. Nuestro entrante de mejillones fue un invento cremoso inspirado en la India e hizo un cambio real de los mejillones tradicionales a la crema. Esto fue seguido por la Merluza, que es mi plato de pescado favorito, además del suflé de queso con ensalada verde. Un problema aquí, ya que alguien en la cocina había rociado las hojas de lechuga en sal que una vez consumida nos hizo sentir mareados, ya que la sal es un emético y no se debe tirar sobre una ensalada. Se servía en un recipiente tan pequeño que el contenido se derramó sobre la mesa. Tuvimos que dejar el resto de nuestra comida ya que nos sentimos mal. Tristemente he tenido la misma experiencia en Brentford en 2 ocasiones anteriores, así que solo puedo asumir que la cocina ha adquirido el mismo culpable. No puedo creer que Sam fomente esta práctica de salar en exceso la comida. Después de un descanso adecuado disfrutamos de un poco de helado con chocolates de cortesía y una tarjeta de cumpleaños de Hammersmith Bridge pero creo que voy a decir que soy alérgica a la sal la próxima vez

This is our favourite restaurant. Great menu that frequently changes but the icing on the cake is the friendly accommodating service

As always, the visit to Sam's was great. Last night, it seemed very popular for birthdays, which was great fun since one of our party also had a birthday. The staff added to the fun!

Great food and wonderful, friendly team. We enjoyed an amazing meal in the private dining room and were very well looked after.

This place is exceptional. It's on the other side of town for me but I love it every time I manage to get there.

Sam’s Riverside is a fantastic spot by the river, offering both great views and exceptional dining. The food was delightful—highlights included a perfectly cooked T-bone steak and delicious croquettes. The beer selection was impressive, and the wine list was equally well-curated. It’s a place I’d highly recommend and will definitely return to, especially to enjoy the outdoor seating during the summer months.

A lovely restaurant by the riverside. Staff, very welcoming and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and would recommend without hesitation. Special thanks to Pamela for going above & beyond.

One of our regulars. We love it. Food is great. Only gripe is that it can be quite noisy when full.

Came here on a busy Saturday evening, and was so impressed by the service and food at Sam’s. The service we received was second to none. Nothing was too much to ask for, from sampling different drinks to getting recommendations we felt like the only people in the restaurant (which was fully booked at the time) 10/10 would be back again. Plus super handy location if you’re watching a show at riverside theatre.

Ate here twice in 3 weeks during the Christmas period. Both times with large tables of 9 and really impressed with the teams on both nights. Once before Christmas and once after. So they’ve been going all guns blazing for the Christmas period and even now as things wind into January they are doing a great great job. Love coming here for great service, management, food and wine. See you soon

Very good food. Barman passed my barmen test: Sherry please. Barmans response: which would you like, I have 3. Had a pinot in the correct glass and it was excellent.

Servicio fantástico en un entorno precioso. Una de las mejores hamburguesas de Londres. El personal era cálido y acogedor y atento. El diseño de interiores es precioso y la comida es genial!

We had an amazing meal. The food was superb and the service excellent. Thank you for making our evening so special

¡Pre Show Lunch! Hermoso entorno encantador cálido Personal Gran comida y muy cerca de Hammersmith Apollo donde el espectáculo nos Ibamos a ver que estaba encendido.

My wife and I dined her tonight post theatre. The room is spacious and very attractive. Service was very good and everyone who we interacted with was friendly and professional. My wife had steak tartare followed by halibut. I had scallops followed by lamb. These dishes were really very tasty and nicely presented. For desserts we both had Christmas pudding souffle which were excellent! The setting is nice with views across the Thames. A very enjoyable meal and we will return next time we’re in this part of town.

Un lugar realmente encantador. El servicio era amable y excelente. Excelente recomendación de vino para acompañar Vieiras y un suflé de Caballa. Por supuesto, está en un gran lugar para caminar por el Támesis. Recomendado.

We had a wonderful lunch on the Friday before Christmas. despite the place being packed, we got great service and the food was excellent. Particular highlights were the mussels, gravadlax, and haddock souffle, but the puddings were also excellent

This was my second visit to Sam's and I was again delighted with my meal. My experience in the UK is that the prettier the room or location is, the worse the food. This is NOT the case at Sam's. Here you get to sit in a beautiful room with a wonderful view and enjoy great food and good service. Unlike most places, the tables are well spaced and the waiting staff are warm and friendly, whilst doing an efficient, professional job. It is also worth mentioning that prices here are fair and outside the Xmas period, Sam's does an all inclusive menu that is very reasonable for the quality of the ingredients and the surrounding ambience. This meal was our Xmas celebration prior to going to a performance at Riverside Studios, next door. We enjoyed our day so much, I expect we will do the same thing next year! It is well worth schlepping to Hammersmith from South Woodford, for a meal at Sam's. We shall be back! They have a lovely private room as well, and I am seriously considering hiring that for my Birthday.

Delicious food, great setting, and amazing service with a smile! Can't fault a single thing about the restaurant or the experience. Would highly recommend. Thank you! :-)

Was essentially booked as was handy for a pre show meal at the Apollo but wow this was an expected surprise! From the moment we walked in the service was exceptional, very personable, friendly not at all aloof or forced. Our meal was incredible, all courses superb, presentation, portion size and taste all faultless and in some cases absolutely sensational! The parmesan churros; venison; lamb come highly recommended. Whoever Sam is he or she should be very proud of what they have here and from what was initially really was just going to be "a quick bite to eat" turned into a truly memorable meal we will fondly remember in years to come!

I originally already given up on London restaurant, as I have bad experience on high prices with ridiculously bad service… But today it is my birthday so I decided to go and celebrate with myself and go to Sam’s, oh… but did it surprise me, with both service and food aline together, with really good staff and welcoming attitude that explain the menu and the questions I have on food, also with a birthday card… etc with all the little things adding up, makes it 101%. It gives you a warm feeling and I would definitely come back next time with some friends and family. With the meal, I have ordered Blue cheese Souffle with parmesan cheese churros, black chocolate Fondant and some red wine. If you haven’t been, I do highly recommend it. It definitely highlight my night especially it is my first years spending my birthday in London and at Sam’s, which I believe I have made the right choice. AD

Wonderful meal. Great service. Thank you so much.

Bread at £1 a slice sums up this restaurant. (Endearingly they warn you that you will only get one slice each when you order it!) Ordinary, but pricy, food with the usual smears of this and that to liven it up. Few wines under £50. Nevertheless it is immensity popular and buzzy, and the weekday lunch is better value than dinner. One understands the difficulty of hospitality post covid, but to be mean about bread says something fundamental about your attitude to your clients.

A wonderful evening. Delicious food and very friendly helpful staff 🙂

Great quality food, and a very affordable price. Highlights were the steak Tatar and the truffle and mushroom soup The decor was beautiful. And the service was fast and friendly.

Our waitress Rebecca was outstanding in every respect. Knowledgeable and charming, but not intrusive. We had a really delicious and beautiful a la carte lunch. A delightful early afternoon in welcoming surroundings. It was so good to return after just over a year to find the standards were just as professional. Highly recommended."

Great food and service, but they have hiked their prices in recent years.

Nice place, pretty ambiance and good food, just the serving is a bit slow

What a find great position by the river. Wonderful menu with exceptional staff and great value for money. 5 stars all the way.

I love Sam’s - food is always great and the service was amazing

Absolutely lovely. The food is delicious and the staff are great.

We went last night to celebrate two birthdays. My friends had been before and recommended it to me . It was a fantastic experience from James on the bar to the whole team on the floor, nothing was too much trouble. Great food and a wonderful atmosphere.

The restaurant is in a lovely setting by the river and has a really nice atmosphere. The food was fine but not outstanding. The service was absolutely terrible and more or less ruined the evening. Many dishes were missing and we had to continuously ask and remind the waiter about orders which became rather stressful as it happened at every course. Would not return or recommend.

Beautiful place and fine dinning

The food is always superb, and the service is top-notch. Great child-friendly options too.

Recientemente cené en esta joya y me quedé impresionado por las tostadas de cangrejo, ¡verdaderamente increíble! Cada plato era delicioso y sin duda recomendaría! El ambiente era maravilloso y no podíamos haber celebrado el cumpleaños de mi padre de una mejor manera.

Fui a almorzar a mitad de semana. El personal era amable y el servicio era rápido. La decoración era preciosa y la vista sobre el Támesis es probablemente genial en un día soleado. Tenía poco tiempo así que pedí una hamburguesa con patatas fritas. Vaya. Soy el primero en decir que las papas fritas son papas fritas, pero estaban muy buenas, sazonadas perfectamente y probablemente cocinadas en grasa de ternera. La hamburguesa en sí era excelente - grande, muy sabroso y cocinado perfectamente con una salsa de mostaza tipo mayo muy agradable que no lo superó. En un bollo muy suave y fresco. Dado que pedí una comida que quería rápido y que ningún restaurante realmente debería joder demasiado, me quedé excepcionalmente impresionado con el sabor.

Super impresionado con el personal del bar donde cenamos. El servicio era rápido y sereno en el hermoso ambiente nocturno que tienen. Mi hermano estaba de visita desde Ghana y estaba tan impresionado por mi elección del lugar. ¡Gracias a todos!

Great little spot, food is good and good portions, it took about 35 min to come but once we got it it was great! Great atmosphere and most of the team were polite and helpful

We had a lovely evening at Sam's Riverside. The excellent fish dishes turned our visit into an amazing culinary experience. Staff was great - friendly, attentive and at no point intrusive, well done! Wish we'd gone there sooner, but now in a top spot of our 'Food gems' list. Until next time!

Pre-theatre. Simple steak and chicken mains. Seemed perfect. But maybe that was just my company? ☺️

Great food, prices are very good considering the location, quality and dishes they serve, best customer service I’ve had, especially the bartender he was a big help recommending different dishes. Will be coming back! Thank you

Lovely spot. Right on the river, perfect for a stroll after a great lunch. Great menu and attentive staff. It’s become a go-to for work lunches.

Amazing food and great service as well. I have had the duck croquets, grilled octopus and the lamb dish. All were fantastic!

From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the friendly and accommodating front of house. All the staff seemed to support each other as it got busy. We were made to feel particularly welcome on what was our first visit. The food was excellent.

We ordered a variety of starters and they all tasted great. The sourdough and Parm churros can be skipped. Mains were a bit disappointing. Haddock souffle was too heavy and there was nothing special about the steak. All the portions were a bit on the smaller side. The staff and service was amazing. The restaurant itself was a bit dim and loud.

Went for lunch yesterday - very attentive, speedy service, food was great and bonus pudding for the guest we were celebrating

Not sure if people’s tongues lack taste but the food here is so bland it really left a bad taste in the mouth. Have the chefs at this restaurant not heard of seasoning or spice, the food is uninspired, pretentious, and dull as dishwater. The lamb rump, served pink was tasteless, the red win jus and mint sauce was bland the vegetables bitter. The burrata was a lump of cheese with some celebrity around it. The side of chips ordered was also heavily salted to the point of insanity. Very poor, typical British “food”, and the price is absurd.

Can't fault the venue, great food, service and ambience. Definitely recommend.

Great place with very good food and exceptional service. Do not hesitate!

Love the new menu! Thanks for adding the pasta - it was delicious! And my guests said that the chicken was ‘the best they had ever tasted’! Back soon.

My birthday guest truly enjoyed her dining experience and I wanted to thank the gracious and efficient staff at Sam's for their wonderful service! From clearing my catastrophic wine spill and quickly furnishing us with a replacement entree, to spot on timing with expediting and delivery to table, to candid advice and suggestions when it came to menu selections, we were so thrilled. Dear beautiful hostess who greeted me firstly at the door, thank you for your professionalism and wonderful smile. Ollie our server, you were super attentive, friendly without being overbearing and knowledgeable.There are no words to describe how superb you are on the restaurant floor. THANK YOU.

Intenté reservar para el almuerzo, pero el sitio web dijo que no hay reserva, solo aparece. Cuando lo hicimos, el miembro del personal menos que acogedor se sopló y sopló antes de tratar de encontrarnos una mesa a regañadientes. Esta no era una persona feliz en su trabajo y lo demostró. Mientras que ella finalmente encontró una mesa para nosotros, ella rezumó tal actitud que fue bastante incómodo. Por lo tanto, decidimos que era un riesgo quedarse, así que nos fuimos.

We live locally and come often and just love the Parmesan Churros and the cocktail The service is always excellent and the food fabulous. Last night we had the raviolis which were absolutely epic!

We had a great late lunch here (very late we were delayed and arrived moments before the kitchen was due to close on a miserable rainy afternoon). The food was delicious, the service friendly and attentive. Considering how late we were it's a real credit that they managed to squeeze us in still so a big thanks to the team for that it was worth it!