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Smiths Restaurant Ongar, Ongar, Essex

Smiths Restaurant Ongar

4.8
4.8
4967 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Priding ourselves on our motto ‘Famous for fish’ Smiths Restaurants is a name that has become synonymous with fine dining and quality, attentive service. Our restaurants are located in Ongar Essex (just off the A414) and Wapping in central London (near Tower Bridge). Both restaurants boast an extensive menu of fresh fish that we offer to cook in a variety of ways to suit every palette. We also offer locally sourced meat dishes to accommodate those who prefer their food terra firma. To compliment the quality of our food we have worked closely with well renowned independent wine merchants to ensure we have a selection of wines that are the perfect accompaniment to every meal. The only problem you may have a Smith’s is being spoilt for choice.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:45 pm–12:30 am
  • Phone number
    01277 365578
  • Website
    http://smithsrestaurants.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Richard
  • Private party facilities
    The Smith’s unique private dining experience is the perfect choice for your special occasion. Our stunning private bar is suitable for both seated dinners for up to 20 guests round one table where you will be looked after by your own personal waiter or up to 28 people on seperate tables.

Menu

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What 4,967 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambience

  • Essex

    Hot spot

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smiths Restaurant Ongar consistently delivers "amazing food" and "exceptional service," making it a top choice for "special occasions." Guests praise its "wonderful atmosphere," "friendly staff," and "excellent fish dishes." While some find prices high, the quality justifies the cost. A favorite in Essex, it offers a memorable dining experience.

4,967 Reviews

  1. Victoria

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Attentive, professional well trained crew, nothing too much trouble. Great experience

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  2. Amanda

    Essex14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hard to fault on any level. Food always exceptional and the staff are always amazing.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening for my sisters birthday with our family. Amazing food, excellent staff and brilliant atmosphere

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  4. Carolyn

    Brighton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was absolutely fantastic. My starter, chicken teriyaki, was so flavoursome and my main meal of middle of skate had such a delicate, sweet taste. Will definitely return and would wholeheartedly recommend.

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  5. Sandra

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous time at Smith’s today, the food was amazing and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Thanks

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  6. Steve

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was exceptional. The cod was so tender it melted in the mouth.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Smiths and what a lovely restaurant - excellent food, service and ambience - will definitely recommend and return

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  8. John

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always great food and fabulous service, will be back again :)

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Love coming to your restaurant but today found our waitress to be very “off”. Not very friendly and when we asked for a cocktail off menu was told a straight “no”. Usually would go and ask the bar staff. Felt like we were an inconvenience to her. Other staff who served our table were very accommodating and food was excellent

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  10. Hilly

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good experience at Smiths! Food fabulous , staff friendly, attentive and so efficient. Can’t wait to return, thank you for a lovely time.

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Smiths Restaurant Ongar is rated 4.8 stars by 4967 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Smiths Restaurant Ongar

Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex CM5 0AL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Ongar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:45 pm–12:30 am
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://smithsrestaurants.com/
  • Phone number
    01277 365578
  • Private party facilities
    The Smith’s unique private dining experience is the perfect choice for your special occasion. Our stunning private bar is suitable for both seated dinners for up to 20 guests round one table where you will be looked after by your own personal waiter or up to 28 people on seperate tables.
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