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Smiths Restaurant Ongar, Ongar, Essex

Smiths Restaurant Ongar

4.8 (5095)
£41 and over
Seafood
Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex CM5 0AL

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Dining areas

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

Smiths Restaurant Ongar's menu was last updated on 3/13/2024.

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What 5,095 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambiance

  • Essex

    Good for business meals

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smiths Restaurant Ongar delights diners with "great quality food always cooked to perfection" and "wonderful attentive staff." Renowned for its fish dishes, it offers a diverse menu in a warm, lively atmosphere. Patrons praise the "fantastic food and service," making it a top choice for special occasions and regular visits alike.

5,095 Reviews

  1. Andy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An Amazing Guest Experience From The Smiths Team Thank You

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  2. Leonie

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, not cheap but consistently good. Very friendly staff and great service

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  3. Margo

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and excellent service, our waiter Elliot was a delight, helpful and very respectful. Can’t wait for our next visit.

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  4. Raymond

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Next to a large table of young women continually screeching. We were a table of four trying to make ourselves heard to each other Unfortunately the restaurant bounces noise around the walls and floor which impairs the ambience of a superb restaurant. Maybe we were just unlucky, but it did spoil the excellent food and service.

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  5. Sarah

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great set lunch, perfect for taking our Mums out and great service from the Smith’s team.

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  6. Pauline

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impressive delightful staff in attractive and comfortable restaurant. We both had the set lunch menu but different choices. The portions were plentiful, food served piping hot, cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The restaurant was recommended to me and was as good as I was told if not better. Will be dining there again.

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  7. Gillian

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and service , staffs knowledge of food and drink is amazing !

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  8. Sophie

    Cambridge3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always used Smith's for special occasions, the food and staff never disappoint. Excellent delicious food, staff and service first class.

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  9. Catherine

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, recommend the pickled herring, lobster and steak. Service always so good, very polite staff, always happy to assist. Thank you

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  10. Tony

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The most gorgeous and natural food, every morsel perfectly served. A very special lifetime experience, slightly marred by time restrictions on early sitting.

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Smiths Restaurant Ongar is rated 4.8 stars by 5095 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
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Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex CM5 0AL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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