Smiths Restaurant Ongar

4.8

4987 Reviews

£41 and over

Seafood

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2 people

19 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

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

Location
Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex CM5 0AL
Phone number
01277 365578
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Richard

Popular dishes

What 4,987 people are saying

Smiths Restaurant Ongar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

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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.

4,987 Reviews

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Teresa
Essex6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from arriving to leaving! Fantastic choice of fish and other dishes! All beautifully cook and well presented. We went for my parent's anniversary and it was the perfect choice!
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Robbo
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always never disappoints excellent quality of food and menu. The service is exceptional attentive but not overly and substantial drinks menu both wine and cocktails
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Angie
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good, staff lovely, food always delicious. Had the lunch set menu. We’ve been coming to Smiths for over 20 years and it never disappoints.
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Barry
Essex1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our meal was very good, the service likewise. Smiths maintain a high standard and it’s always a pleasure to go to the restaurant.
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Alastair
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another exceptional meal at Smiths of Ongar. My favorite place for a business lunch or personal dinner. The food is always perfect, and the staff always welcoming and totally professional.
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Charlie
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
beautiful food as always; lovely atmosphere - this is why we travel from Kings Lynn in Norfolk especially to come for the food! Great fish restaurants are hard to find but this one is tip top - keep up the amazing work and thank you
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Nicholas
Essex8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven’t been back for a while so decided to book Sunday roast lunch to celebrate a family birthday,as to be expected nothing had changed!!fantastic food perfect service and a great afternoon was had. Brilliant
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Dennis
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This the first time that we have been there for their Sunday roast. Very impressed. Great quality and generous portions. We will be back
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Fiona
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant . The seafood was wonderful and great selection . Lovely ambience and attentive service . Will be going back soon!
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Nikki
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fabulous lunch , touch expensive but amazing food & well worth it
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Smiths Restaurant Ongar is rated 4.8 stars by 4987 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 38 times today

Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex CM5 0AL

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Additional information

Phone number
01277 365578
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Richard

Smiths Restaurant Ongar

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Popular dishes

Seafood Platter

Smith's Fish Soup

Mixed Vegetables

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What 4,987 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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