Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in South West London

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Scott's Richmond

4.7

4.7 (780)

£41 and over

Seafood

Richmond

About the restaurant

Scott’s on the Richmond riverside is a seafood restaurant offering the finest oysters, fish and crustacea. Seasonal game, meat and vegetarian dishes also feature. Our fish are responsibly caught from sustainable sources. Tables overlook the Thames, alongside our elegant oyster and Champagne bar with the full à la carte menu being served throughout the day from 12 noon.

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PeterVIP

Dined 2 days ago

It would be overall 5* but a charge of £6.95 + 13.5% service charge for a bottle of Water is unacceptable!

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Piano Sessions at Scott’s Richmond

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Set Lunch Menu

Gaucho Richmond

4.5

4.5 (5558)

£26 to £40

Steak

Richmond

About the restaurant

Nestled along the tranquil banks of the River Thames in the charming Richmond neighborhood, our iconic boathouse restaurant and waterside terrace offer the perfect setting for dining by the water. In the summer, the terrace comes alive with one of our signature barbecues. A standout feature of the terrace is one of London’s oldest Plane trees, providing a stunning focal point for what is arguably one of the city’s most desirable alfresco dining spots.

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ValentinaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Had their Sunday roast on the terrace, which is a beautiful setting right on the riverside. The beef & all the usual trimmings were absolutely delicious! Will come back again.

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4.5

4.5 (374)

£41 and over

British

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Drawing in Londoners for nearly three decades, OXO Tower Restaurant is an iconic landmark on London’s South Bank, sharing the eighth floor of the OXO Tower with a trendy Bar and a lively Brasserie. Guests can take in the amazing views of St Paul’s and the city’s skyline while enjoying lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at the times listed below.

With an expansive garden terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows, OXO Tower Restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy a seasonal British menu. With a focus on flavour, provenance and high-quality produce and a wine list of over 800 wines, it offers an elegant dining experience to celebrate an array of occasions.

OXO Tower Restaurant in London is just an eight minute walk from Southwark and Waterloo stations and a ten minute walk from Blackfriars station. Located in London’s cultural district, visitors can easily walk to the National Theatre, Big Ben, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square and more.

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LeeVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent service and food as always. Thank you

The City Barge

4.5

4.5 (1265)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Kew

About the restaurant

Following an extensive refurbishment, this historic 15th century public house re-opened late May 2014. The City Barge is the ultimate Thames-side pub, featuring a welcoming bar, stunning dining room, large open kitchen and considerable outside space, all right on the river

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely pub atmosphere service food. Noisy problem dogs

JOIA Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (933)

£26 to £40

Portuguese

Battersea

About the restaurant

JOIA is an Iberian restaurant, bar and rooftop located in the heart of Battersea Power Station's new neighbourhood. Conceptualised by award-winning Portuguese chef, Henrique Sá Pessoa, JOIA showcases Henrique's vibrant, unique and fresh takes on traditional dishes using the best of British and Iberian produce.

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nikki

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience at this restaurant. Our waiter, Gordon was excellent, the food was delicious, the ambiance was great and the only snag was no decaffeinated coffee ….

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Chino Latino - London

4.3

4.3 (951)

£26 to £40

Pan-Asian

Vauxhall

About the restaurant

Pioneers in fusion cuisine

Established over ten years ago, we remain masters in our craft with our delicate menu highlighting the best of Pan-Asia’s culinary offering, whilst also being laced with Latino flourishes from Peruvian cuisine.

Chino Latino London is a multi award winning modern Pan-Asian cuisine restaurant with a Latin cocktail bar, located in the heart of the city with riverside views.
Restaurant opening hours Tuesday-Saturday from 18:00 to 22:30
Lounge area street food menu opening hours from Monday -Sunday from 12:00-22:30

Chino Latino requires a credit card to secure all bookings. All credit card information will be processed securely. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of £30 per person.

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Sele

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food with live music. A super night out.

The Library at County Hall

4.3

4.3 (913)

£41 and over

British

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Located in the London Marriott Hotel County Hall, The Library décor features the original oak bookcases stacked with the classics and adorned with busts of literary and historical figures. Indulge in history whilst enjoying spectacular views over the River Thames and Big Ben.
Award-winning Executive Head Chef Jamie Welch has created a new elegant menu for The Library featuring contemporary British dishes with a modern twist.
Freshly prepared by our creative pastry chefs, afternoon tea features reimagined classics including a delectable arrangement of cakes and pastries, sweet and savoury scones served with seasonal jams and clotted cream, and full flavoured finger sandwiches.

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Reynaldo

Dined 2 days ago

Awesome experience although rather expensive. Just do it once-in-a-lifetime

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20% Offer

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The Library - Traditional Afternoon Tea

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Pommery Rose English Sparkling Wine

Skylon

4.2

4.2 (3633)

£26 to £40

British

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Skylon is set in the middle of the vibrant South Bank with its floor-to-ceiling windows looking out across the Thames. With a seasonal British menu offering lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the restaurant provides the perfect setting for any occasion.

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Our experience at Skylon was a great one. We'd been looking forward to go, and were really happy to see the pre-theatre 3-course menu, to give Skylon a try. The restaurant space is gorgeous, and the massive windows overlooking South Bank make for a fabulous setting. I was hoping for a bit more of the 1950s-inspired design, but overall the space was lovely, and not at all too cramped. Food overall was very good. My Caesar chicken salad starter was much larger than expected, and my partner's cheese souffle was exceptional. My fish pie main was delicious - with several variety of seafood. Though it was at a £5 supplement. My partner's orange chilli pasta, while very tasty, was a bit of a let-down. Compared to the other plates, it seemed lacking. But again, was still very tasty. The pudding was exceptional - one of the best sticky toffee puddings either of us have ever had. It's an "easy" pudding, but it's not easy to make it exceptional. Overall, we were very pleased. Service was great - if a bit slow (but very friendly), and overall a very welcoming, comfortable experience. We would certainly return again.

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Festival of Britain Menu

4.2

4.2 (127)

£41 and over

Chinese

Lambeth

About the restaurant

Dine at Peacock and savor the full authentic taste of Chinese cuisine. You will experience dishes from different regions of China, accompanied by the finest drinks and cocktails, with views across to the London Eye and the Thames.
Peacock selects a range of sensational wines that perfectly match our beautifully crafted cuisine.
You may request for window seats, but we have limited window seats and we will try our best to arrange it for you if there is availability.

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Shirley

Dined 6 days ago

Great food, good menu options with a variety of price points, excellent service. The restaurant is beautifully decorated inside and the staff were helpful and knowledgeable.

Wahaca Southbank

4.2

4.2 (38)

£25 and under

Mexican

Lambeth

About the restaurant

Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.

Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.

Our iconic Southbank restaurant is housed in eight recycled shipping containers, sitting alongside the Southbank Centre and overlooking the Thames. With outdoor terraces and river views, it’s the home of tacos and margaritas overlooking the river.

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James

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent margaritas and small plates! Perfect for pre-theatre

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