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    Giraffe

    3.1 (178 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Brekkie burrito
    Jade M.

    A-Okay breakfast at Heathrow. Very speedy delivery of our food, good variety on the menu, and generous portions. The major con was that it was quite expensive. It also took some time to flag down a server to pay our check, so I recommend if you have limited time to ask to pay as you receive your food.

    Halumi fries
    Yarn Y.

    We had 5 hours to kill in Heathrow so we decided to sit in for an early dinner . It's a nicely decorated restaurant bar . Service was pretty good , food so-so . I got the halloumi fries which was a small portion but was very tasty . Wife got the avocado smash toast with plenty of avocado , I wish the bread would be of high quality but it wasn't . Daughter 1 got the chicken tenders burger which was just ok . Daughter 2 got the chicken teriyaki rice bowl which was pretty good . The Coke Zero had no gas despite replacing it twice . Prices were in the high side

    Linda R.

    There are not alot of food options in Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport. We decided on Giraffe because of the wide variety of foods that they offered. It may look crowded but the food came quick. You also have the option to order and pay from the table. I ordered the Korean BBQ. It was delicious. The chicken was perfectly breaded and I liked that pineapple and noodles were included in the bowl. They also have a great kids menu.

    Huevos rancheros
    Bijal J.

    We ate at this place when we had a layover in London Heathrow airport. Found this place which looked decent and huge. Really big place. Got a table in almost 5 mins. And got food in about less than 10 mins. Lots of vegetarian options and food is fresh. Not very expensive on an average around 12 to 13 pounds. The fish we ordered was very tasty and waitress was super sweet too. Drinks were refreshing. We ordered a smoothie with mango and stuff and it was really good. Better to go for large than small as diff only 50 cents more. Overall a quick eat drink and leave place.

    Menu
    Kinga B.

    Decent airport restaurant. Not excellent but I wouldn't expect much from airport dining anyway. Ok service. Place was busy and noisy. Food was ok. Really good raspberry mojito.

    On my way back home from France.  Layover at Heathrow Airport.  Trying Giraffe for some brekkie.
    Linda W.

    I'm currently on a layover at Heathrow Airport from Nice and was feeling a lil hungry and very tired so I decided to sit and relax at a restaurant. I rarely ever do that when I am traveling in the State. So last year I went to Wagamama because the picture of the soft boil egg on the advertisement board got my attention but this year the Apricot, Berries & Honey Porridge at Giraffe World Kitchen got mine and it did not disappoint!! From my 2+ hour observation of Giraffe, this place runs like a well oiled machine, almost non stop busy with a line the whole time I've been here. The service is efficient yet friendly. The line actually went by fast bc this crew is on top of it. The food comes out relatively quick considering how busy it it's. On the menu it says "Aim to serve all dishes in 10 minutes". It does seem to be the case and as busy as it is, they don't rush you. Hence I am able to start and FINISH this review. Pro tip:I would just asked for the bill ahead of time because that seems to be the only thing that might take a second. The restaurant has considerable real estate so they welcome large parties and solo diners. The price point is roughly £11-£17 per entree. Non alcoholic drinks £3.55-£7.00 plus beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Ambience is lively yet chill. Good world music playing in the background to match the eclectic world menu and decor. There is even a corner seat in a birdcage. I started with a large, tbh, not sure if it's a flat white or latte. I just pointed to large coffee on the neighboring tables bc I needed some caffeine! As I mentioned, the Apricot, Berries & Honey Porridge £7.75 caught my attention. Might be the best oatmeal I've had ever. The apricot & peach compote . Fresh fruit some other things but not too sweet. I didn't taste much honey, if any at all tho. You have the option of being made with water or steamed milk. He didn't ask me so I don't know what he brought out but it takes like water. which is fine because I'm a bit lactose intolerant. Presentation was pretty and it was So delicious! I'm definitely going to attempt this when I get back home. I wish it was 2x as big tho but it left me room to try THE FULL WORKS DAP. Essentially a fried egg, sausage, English bacon (aka ham) sandwich served with 2 hash brown rounds. £10.74. I ate it all separately bc I can't imagine sticking that whole sandwich in my mouth....in public. It was savory and hit the spot. That double back bacon is so flavorful. The Cumberland sausage was good but could have been cooked more for my texture preference. Hash brown rounds were nice and crispy! I am definitely coming back for that porridge! ps Bill came and tipped 15% and rounded up for charity (£27.00=$36.57) and it was a cappuccino! Let's see if my stomach will agree with the milk . A lil pricey for breakfo but I've been slumming it on food during my workation so today I can splurge. Last but not least, thank you Robert P for your service and letting me camp here before my flight. #feastwithme #servicelife

    Giraffe Breakfast Plate
    Angela B.

    Plenty of seating and quick service. Food was okay, general airport food. Rita was an incredibly pleasant server from Portugal. She made the whole meal special and enjoyable.

    Susan C.

    Since we stopped over in Heathrow London on our way home from Greece, we quickly settled on fish and chips for a quick bite since our previous 3+ hour flight offered only a granola bar or a cookie for our breakfast along with a small bottle of water. The fish and chips with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge hit the spot. Delicious. Both the fish and the chips arrived within 10 or so minutes, cooked and seasoned perfectly and piping hot. The only drawback on the plate: minty mushy peas -- not a fan, and there was no substitute. Service was good, and the price for airport food, decent.

    Cocktail and a local beer
    Kevin B.

    Terminal 5 is a gigantic terminal, but there's surprisingly few restaurants to choose from. We had a long layover on the way back to the US from Athens and we decided to grab lunch here. My wife got a cocktail and I got a local beer and they were decent. She ordered the Southwest salad and I got the Bondi burger. The food was just okay and while it was edible, we wouldn't choose to eat here again.

    Laura G.

    Great spot to enjoy good food and drinks while waiting for your flight to take off in Heathrow. Very welcoming and attentive staff. Our food came out very quickly as well. Priced decently especially for in an airport. Eclectically but elegantly themed.

    Mexican Sunset
    Melissa C.

    A decent bar to enjoy a bevvie and meal while waiting for a much delayed flight back across the pond! It may be difficult to secure a seat, as this is a very busy terminal. Luckily, I was able to snag one of the last spots at the bar. Prices aren't inflated here, which was quite surprising if you're used to price gouging at many airports. My Thai chicken bowl was 17 pounds, and my Mexican margarita was 9 pounds. The marg was much better than I expected! The Thai bowl was also pretty good, it was a filling amount of food for the price. Service was pretty good, tho it did take a few attempts to order my meal. I received my beverage pretty quickly. It took a while to get the check, but I wasn't leaving anytime soon anyway!

    Entrance
    Min Z.

    Giraffe is located prominently at Heathrow Airport in London. - hard to miss. It is always a busy venue. The fast beat background music was upbeat and moved diners around. We ordered: 4*Flat white coffee: leaf pattern made with cream and coffee foam. Good coffee. 3*RODEO CHICKEN BURGER: chicken was dry. Requested naked burger without buns or fries. 4*FISH & CHIPS:I replaced fries with sweet potato fries. Fish was big and tender, served with bland mushy peas. 4*TERIYAKI BOWL: not salty or spicy, but flavorful.

    Deja V.

    Good services but the food needs lots of improvement . Too many countries dishes combined on one menu . They need to minimize and concentrate on couple of specialty items instead of every countries on a menu .

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    The Hare - Pistachio soufflé

    The Hare

    4.5(6 reviews)
    12.0 miStanmore
    £££

    Came here for dinner and they were super dog friendly. There are bar seats, but also dining tables…read morein the bar area so we were able to bring our furry friend with us. There was outdoor areas with lighting, but a tad too cold out. Cute areas though. They were pretty busy as well and luckily we got a good table. Wait staff were friendly, pace of service was a little slower than what I'm used to. Had to hail someone down quite a bit, but overall food was great. We started out with cocktails because there was a special, happy hour going on. Potted Devon crab with avocado guacamole and chicken liver parfait. Not sure why I expected the Devon crab to be hot.... but it was tasty. I craved a couple more pieces of toast. I got the duck leg confit with citrus sauce and my friend got St. Austell's Tribute Steak and Ale pie. The duck was delicious. Perfectly cooked, sauce went well with it. The Dauphinoise potato, I wanted more so badly. My plate was cleaned except for the bones. The steak and ale pie was not bad, my friend enjoyed it. We finished dinner off with their pistachio soufflé. I asked what was recommended for dessert, never had a pistachio soufflé before, and it was rich and sweet. Offset by the chocolate ice cream, which had a slight bitterness to it. Perfect combination. The table next to us got the chateaubriand for two. That looked amazing and had my mouth watering. If I'm ever back in the area, I do plan on making another trip hopefully.

    I am always a fan of a good country pub. We were two thirds of hour way round a Sunday country walk…read moreand found ourselves a bit peckish and in need of some refreshment. This place definitely delivered. We sat outside in their pleasant garden. Only downside is it's not south facing so wasn't in the sun. We got a bit chilly after a while so we moved to one of their tables with a heater. Much more cosy. Service was very friendly. They brought some water and offered biscuits to our dog (always a winner). Food was excellent. The beetroot and burrata salad was particularly tasty and beautifully presented. Potted shrimp was also very tasty. It gets 4 rather than 5 because it is a little expensive. Worth it but still a bit pricey for a pub. We would definitely return if we were in the area as there were a lot of delectable sounding items on the menu.

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    The Hare - Steak and ale pie

    Steak and ale pie

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    Duck leg confit

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    Happy Hour, amaretto sour

    Hamilton's - From the outside.

    Hamilton's

    5.0(1 review)
    5.6 miChertsey

    Hamiltons is a secret foodie gem. One day a Michelin judge will find this place and we will never…read moreget in again. Each dish is brilliantly conceived and wonderfully executed to the delight of every last taste bud you own. The staff are outstanding, quick and efficient but also friendly and informative and Carter will often stop by for a chat when he escapes the kitchen. Just marvellous.

    From the owner: At Hamilton's, we have pleasure in offering our native cuisine, authentic Sri Lankan Food…read more Sri Lanka, the beautiful spice island once known as Ceylon (or 2500 years ago known as Taprobane, Simundu, Salike, Sila-diva, Serendib or Zeilan), is a rich melting pot of cuisines. A result of foreigners who visited and stayed, either as traders or conquerors over the years, i.e. Dutch, Portuguese, English, Arabs, Indians, Malays and Moors. Since then man has not had to search far for his food, apart from the abundance of fish in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is blessed with luxurious supply of vegetables and fruits, which are used in many ways. The coconut palms, apart from providing oil and copra are the source of coconut milk, a vital ingredient in Sri Lankan cooking. Sri Lankans love food that explode with flavours and many enjoy rice & curry, deep fried dishes, tasty sweet and savoury snacks and mouth watering desserts. To bring out the true flavour of Sri Lankan curries, at Hamilton's we use home-made curry powders for burst of flavour and fresh aroma to awaken your taste buds. Freshness in the key factor and whatever you choose to eat at Hamilton's, our food will tantalise your taste buds making your dining experience a memorable one! Explore our menus that are changed regularly for details to enjoy a Home Cooked Sri Lankan Meal in Chertsey!

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    Hamilton's
    Hamilton's
    Hamilton's

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    Duck & Waffle - Duck & Waffle (with a view)

    Duck & Waffle

    4.0(1k reviews)
    17.8 miAldgate
    £££

    We came here since the big boss was in town. This was my first visit and our seating area wasn't…read morethe best (we sat in the bar area) but the views were great and the food wasn't too bad either. 3/5 Corn ribs - never had a corn rib before. Good, a bit sweet. Messy to eat. 3/5 Truffle fries - good but average 4/5 Polenta - very tasty, a must. 3/5 Duck and waffle - I expected this to be bigger but it was good. I normally prefer chicken but the duck wasn't bad. All the food was decent and the staff were all nice. It's unfortunate that the walk to the restaurant passes by the smelly toilets. Also there was only one lift working that day so it took a little time to get up/down.

    I've been looking forward to visiting Duck & Waffle for quite some time. The views are incredible,…read morethe space itself is striking, and on paper it promises that perfect London mix of skyline, late-night energy, and elevated comfort food. Unfortunately, our experience was soured before it even had a chance to begin. My girlfriend and I walked in excited, completely amicable, simply hoping to head upstairs for a bite and drinks. We were greeted by the doorman with an immediate, dismissive "Are you good?" -- not in a welcoming or helpful tone, but in a way that felt skeptical and unnecessarily confrontational. There was no warmth, no "welcome in," no attempt at hospitality. It immediately set an uncomfortable tone. He then proceeded to call upstairs as though he were doing us some sort of favor just by allowing us to go up. The entire interaction felt transactional and judgmental rather than gracious. First impressions matter, especially at a place that positions itself as a premium dining destination. Hospitality begins at the door, not at the table. When we finally made it upstairs, the room was filled with visibly drunk, rowdy groups -- which only made the earlier attitude feel even more misplaced. If that environment is acceptable (and profitable), then two polite guests looking for drinks and food shouldn't be met with suspicion at the entrance. By that point, the damage was done. The initial interaction had already rubbed us the wrong way, and the energy upstairs didn't help. We ultimately decided to leave before even sitting at our table. That's how strongly the first impression impacted us. It's difficult to justify staying somewhere when you don't feel genuinely welcomed from the outset. Duck & Waffle has the potential to be memorable for all the right reasons. But someone representing the brand at the very front needs to understand that hospitality isn't optional -- it's foundational. A simple, respectful welcome would have changed everything. I hope management takes this seriously, because no guest should feel judged or dismissed before they even step inside.

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    Duck & Waffle - The dining area with views of the kitchen

    The dining area with views of the kitchen

    Duck & Waffle - Rice Pudding. Really great

    Rice Pudding. Really great

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    Stovells

    Stovells

    4.3(8 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    ££££

    Lets start with the good. The pub itself is homely and inviting, and the experience of dining with…read moreincredibly low ceilings, charm oozing at every turn in the bar area, and spaces between tables far enough that you were not forced to overhear the next table's conversations made for an inviting experience. However, that's where all the good ends. it was a 3 hour 3 course meal, for no reason other than a good 30 minute wait between courses. Even 15-20 minutes passed between the main, palate cleanser and the dessert course. Service was slow, clumsy, inattentive and absent. We had the Guinea Fowl and the Crustacean (a soup) for starters. Now, I don't ever feel like I need to mention to a restaurant supposedly of this quality that I have a sensitivity to MSG because surely a restaurant of this standard would not have to stoop to using products that include it? Nope, wrong. Whilst waiting for the main course, I could start to feel that pressure and numbness on my cheek bones - a sure sign of MSG present. The Guinea Fowl was decently cooked, and the flavours boring. Unsure of why charred baby corn was present as it served as a distraction than a compliment. The Crustacean soup was overpowered by the broth. The Portland Crab with it's delicate flavour didn't stand a chance - and the abalone fungi added a texture but not flavour as one could only taste the broth and nothing else. Mains were equally, if not even more disappointing. The Pork neck was dry and overcooked. It was so dry you were forced to eat it with more sauce which made it even more cloying. The sauce was the perfect consistency but someone must have knocked over the vinegar into it as it was so sharp you found the dish rather trying to complete. The fish dish was really no better. For a Mexican British chef, you'd imagine he'd stick to his roots, but he's branching out into Asian flavours with both the Osmanthus and Chrysantemum broth and now a Yuzu sauce for the fish. The yuzu flavour way overpowered the Sea Bass (which unlike Cod, at least has some flavour), and took over the entire dish. The gentle flavours of the Cardoons and pickled mushrooms and onions didn't survive either. Lets not even get onto dessert. All in all, after £140 worth of a meal, it was less than worth it's salt. I'd rather have gone to an amazing Gastropub with simpler but better done food and done without this experience.

    Went with a party for dinner…read more Creative interesting food that was very nicely cooked and delivered. Pleasant and involved waiter. Good wine list, a little confusing as by region rather than colour, but chose a couple of very reasonably priced high quality wines. Place was full so you will need to book. A restaurant on song!

    Frog By Adam Handling

    Frog By Adam Handling

    4.8(24 reviews)
    15.9 miStrand, Covent Garden

    I had a really great meal at Frog. I'd been wanting to try it ever since I moved to London a few…read moreyears ago and now I'm disapponted I did get there soon. Most of the meal is classic fine dining gastronomy but it was well-presented, the service was great, and the food was very delicious. First impressions are likely to be quite good here. The space is equal parts classic and irreverant, and overall it makes you feel quite disarmed when sitting down; this is not a stuffy affair even though the service will attend to you regularly. The food itself was very delicious. Some stand outs for me were the parker house bread rolls with "chicken butter" (this was so delicious and decadent that I had too much of it!), the lobster "wagyu'" with caviar, and the beef with morel mushroom near the end; I always love morel mushrooms but the one provided tonight was perhaps the crown jewel of all of its fungi friends. Honestly there wasn't a bad note in the tasting menu at all. Frog strangely has a 1 Michelin star which is strange because they really deserve 2. Really great meal - highly recommended.

    I absolutely loved my lunch dining experience at Frog. One of the nicest restaurant teams you'll…read moreever meet for sure. This whole dining experience was a flavor and color bomb! So many different levels of flavor and depth with each course and all of it was executed so well. Every single course was phenomenal--one of the rare times where I didn't have anything that I could've done without. My favorite course was the lobster poached in Wagyu fat and topped with Osetra. It was one of those life changing bites for sure. What a fun meal from start to finish. Definitely come here!

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    Frog By Adam Handling
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