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Smith's of Wapping

Restaurant Seafood restaurant French restaurant

Refined seafood destination offering a lengthy selection of fish specialties, plus meat dishes. People often mention service, restaurant, great, staff, seafood, menu, delicious, special, meal, amazing,


Address

22 Wapping High St, London E1W 1NJ, United Kingdom

Website

smithsrestaurants.com

Contact

+44 20 7488 3456

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:45 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 8:30 PM
  • Monday: (Early May Bank Holiday), 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:45 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (22) restaurant (17) great (10) staff (10) seafood (10) menu (9) delicious (8) special (8) meal (7) amazing (7)
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  • 5/5 James G. 1 year ago on Google
    Superb meal. Crab is best I’ve never had. Surf and turf amazing, Cooke to perfection. Salmon 1st class. Service and atmosphere superb. My only improvement would be the Calamari, breadcrumbs too thick, needed to be a lighter coating. Other than that spot on.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela O. 7 months ago on Google • 288 reviews
    Located by the river Thames is the perfect location to enjoy a variety of fish dishes. We had drinks at the bar before we moved to our table. Enjoyed the calamari, cod, and chips and all the other dishes. Service was attentive, and it was a great atmosphere. Definitely will go back to enjoy more of their dishes.

  • 5/5 Joanne B. 5 months ago on Google • 131 reviews
    We really enjoyed our lunch. After a slightly disappointing and surprising start where the bar staff were unsmiling and not particularly friendly and welcoming, the service was very good. The waiting staff were helpful and informative with the wine and menu selection. We didn't really like having to use a QR code to scan and read a menu. An iPad was provided for us old people, but we still prefer an old fashioned hard copy menu!! The food was well presented and absolutely delicious. We chose an English wine, which again was delicious. The location of the restaurant provides a wonderful vista for all diners. As the busy lunchtime service drew to a close, the servers had time for more of a chat, which we really enjoyed. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kate P. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible restaurant for seafood! This was my first time here and I was so amazed by the great service and fresh seafood! Oysters and shellfish are must have! They are divine and delicious. Every dish was a joy. The atmosphere was chill and comfortable. Can’t wait to come back again for another meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisavet 2 years ago on Google
    Good food, amazing atmosphere. The service was exceptional. Antonio and Judex made us feel so welcome. Very smiley, friendly, great sense of humour. They even asked us if we want to move to a table with a view once it was available. Thanks guys!! Will come back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma A. 1 year ago on Google
    My family is a regular at this restaurant, we've had so many meals here and every single one has been incredible. The food is amazing, and location is beautiful!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elizabeth F. 9 months ago on Google
    I had an amazing dining experience at this restaurant! The seafood was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection, and left me wanting more. However, I must mention that the service was a bit slow, which was a minor downside to an otherwise fantastic meal. Nevertheless, the delectable seafood made it all worth it, and I'll definitely be back for more!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 cm-bsr 8 months ago on Google • 187 reviews
    A very good place for seafood by Thames. Fabulous oysters and an interesting menu with plenty of variety available on the a la carte menu. A couple on our table had the set menu and both had food envy when seeing everyone else's dishes. So I recommend the a la carte menu. We had scallops, octopus, and lemon sole dishes which were all excellent. The service is very good. The wine list is wide and varied. And the view is fabulous for a twilight meal. Would like to see a few interesting beers on offer. Otherwise, a very pleasant experience at a reasonable price. Would recommend a meal for a special occasion.

  • 5/5 Johnny H. 6 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    Went here for my wife's birthday celebration. Was amazing customer service from when we entered the restaurant. Impeccable service from the waiting staff, friendly, efficient and fantastic recommendations. This added to the overall experience and my wife was very happy with the choice of restaurant. The food was top class. I would highly recommend if you want to pull all the stops out to impress that someone in your life.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M. K. 4 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Amazing experience, very friendly and attentive service. Food was absolutely delicious. We loved herring and miso cod for starter and the steaks were fantastic too, melts in your mouth. We were by the window so beautiful view as well. Thank you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daiane T. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    We had the most incredible wedding experience at this restaurant! From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect. The service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure our special day ran smoothly. They were attentive, friendly, and incredibly accommodating. The food was a highlight of the afternoon. Every dish was a masterpiece, leaving our guests raving about the culinary delights. The menu was diverse and catered to various dietary preferences, impressing everyone with its taste and presentation. The staff, from the event coordinator to the waitstaff, were fantastic. They were professional, personable, and genuinely cared about making our day unforgettable. They anticipated our needs and were always ready to assist. Our wedding at Smith’s of Wapping was a dream come true. We can't thank the staff enough for their hard work and dedication to making our day so special. It's a venue we'll cherish forever! Mr and Mrs Avella
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nila P. 9 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Second time I've been to Smith's. Amazing food and excellent service. Staff are really friendly and done to earth. Food was perfectly cooked. We ordered cocktails and a bottle of champagne. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary - the staff brought out desserts out on special 'happy anniversary' plates which was a nice touch.

  • 5/5 Robbie P. 2 months ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    A legendary restaurant with some of the best seafood I’ve ever had. The service was impeccable considering we were visiting on one of their busiest days of the year - Valentine’s Day. The set menu was exceptional. No lobster but we were blown away by each course being delicious and beautifully crafted. The cocktails were also expertly made. This is an expensive restaurant, but the quality is second to none. Highly recommend for a special occasion.

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 9 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Since 1958 this restaurant has been serving London's East End great sea food. I call it the more reasonable alternative to Scott's of Mayfair, although, good fresh sea food is not cheap. The food we had, lobster, dressed crab, mussels, grilled sea bass and oysters, expertly prepared was all washed down with a lovely English white wine and was served to us by a cheerful and lovely waiter called Lex who we thank for his gracious service. It is perched on the Thames with great views and is surrounded by some good pubs. I will be back.

  • 5/5 Isabelle F. 7 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    One of my favourite restaurants to dine at. We had the burrata and calamari to start followed by the halibut which I highly recommend and lemon sole with scallops for main. The restaurant is great value for money, with filling portion sizes, a starter is not necessarily needed however we saved ourselves for this meal. The prices are a little on the high side compared to other restaurants but the quality of the fish and service from the staff is unmatched. Perfect for a special occasion meal.

  • 5/5 Maria Vasileva - G. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are into fish and seafood, this place should be on your list. Their signature Norwegian halibut in Chablis sauce was absolutely delicious as well as the gratinated hake. And yet, another callout to their oysters’ quality and freshness. It’s perfect for a special occasion and has some nice vistas over Thames and Tower Bridge.

  • 5/5 Petru M. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to this restaurant with my wife on Friday evening. The atmosphere is phenomenal: bright, clean, fresh seafood, full of classy and well-mannered customers. The service is very good, there is a lot of staff, the attention to the customer is maximum, the waiter is always around and consults well, and when he brings the food, he explained each item from the ordered selection. Whole crab - perfect. Clam and lobster soup - phenomenal. Highly recommend this restaurant - we will be back every time we visit London. You must book in advance... And finally, but not least, I want to mention that the view of Tower Bridge is amazingly romantic.

  • 5/5 Yasmin K S. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommend this restaurant! We went for our anniversary dinner, as soon as you walk in..the restaurant has the wow factor. All the staffs were super polite, especially the waiters, they honestly give one of the best services ever. The food was delicious, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and would definitely visit again. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Truc T. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible cuisine, astounding ambience, first-class service, nice clientele. Overall a superb experience, luxurious but not snobbish 👌 We booked Smiths of Wapping for our Valentine’s dinner after reading an article about the oldest restaurants in London on The Guardian. I always love seafood so to me this is a no brainer. Everything about Smiths in that review was just right or I must say much better than I imagined. I love their floor to ceiling glass windows facing the River Thames that were built diagonally. Looking out from those windows made me feel like I was on a cruise ship. Every dish I ordered that night was just amazing, especially the dover sole special and the crab. To top, their service was amazing and the staff takes so much pride in their profession and was incredibly attentive. We loved it so much we will be back for Mother’s Day.

  • 5/5 George C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food with a low light atmosphere which was great for a Saturday night. Can see tower bridge in the background from the windows. Portions are decent and service is also good. The AC temperature was a bit low for me, room felt cold.

  • 5/5 Genna S. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great seafood restaurant! Location, service, quality and value all exceptional. Although a bit on the pricey side, the portion size and quality make it well worth it. Already planning our next trip back here!

  • 5/5 Judy C. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Thank you for having us to dinner in this fabulous restaurant with the wonderful service. Our table number is No. 2 of the night 22/9, with great service of the waiter, sorry that we forgot to ask about your name that we would like to give you a compliment. Food is great, fresh and in right cooking. As always, people is as important as food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bridget M. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    We celebrated my daughter’s 40th birthday here a few weeks ago. There were 14 of us sitting down for lunch on a Sunday, and the food, atmosphere and service were (as usual) all exceptional. Thank you for giving us a birthday celebration to remember!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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