The Banana Store, Restaurant, bar and Gallery Review

Best Meal in London with the Best View. I know that's quite a statement but I had a great experience here. We booked and went on a Thursday Evening about Half 8. All the staff were amazing and as we were sat by the entrance after our waiter moved us further into the restaurant when a table became available. The view is amazing of St Pauls and the Thames. For was excellent from size to quality. I had to complaints and all the facilities were great.

Every course was great, it's not cheap but what you get is quality, great with live music in the background and a drink in the bar after your meal.

Advice: take some photos from the outdoor seating area at night as the colours are amazing.

Came here for my Birthday last year, it was absolutely brilliant, the staff were really friendly, table was great & they even went to the effort of writing my name in Chocolate

Beautiful place
A very beautiful room with an amazing view on the Thames and excellent food with also interested very nice wine list

Although the food was great, the experience was not so great. Bar service very slow and my order was passed onto 3 different people and didnt get what I wanted so had to go back to the bar! Not happy with 12.5% service charge. 2 extra More

Superb meal and Sunday evening jazz. Great kids menu and fantastic food and views

Very enjoyable late lunch. Staff excellent, attentive and relaxed. Food good but a bit pricey. Cocktails also good but again expensive. Great views.

My favorite! The drink menu is always changing with the most creative of creations

It was beautiful, the location a bit old, but nice, I sat on the terrace, where I had a view of the Thames, and it was so quiet and a relaxing atmosphere, the food was delicious, and the generous gates, all in all it was superlative, we felt very good, the waiters were very attentive and kind, I recommend you to go with pleasure.

Amazing food and Ambience had a great time with friends and family. Went for my nephews birthday... The staff was very nice and friendly.

Nice place. Tasty food. Relaxed ambiance. Professional staff.

Great views, varied tasting menu and wine flight with a knowledgeable sommelier. Not disappointed.

This restaurant is top quality. They have a beautiful view and an amazing atmosphere. It was my fiancees birthday and we were also celebrating something else also which the manager knew from my Reservation email. I had one special request which we couldn't promise but it was still fulfilled. From the food and drinks to just the service they provided, it was beyond perfect. I would highly highly recommend this spot if you want a special night with a significant other or just want a good place to eat!

Fantastic food in a beautiful setting. Great staff.

Nice view, staff friendly. But the food wasn't so great.

Very good restaurant right on the Thames. Recommendable

Beautiful day with a beautiful view,how could you not enjoy sitting outside with your favourite cocktail.
A little pricey but worth doing at least once.

Good food, decent view, reasonable prices on main dishes. Drinks, starters, salads, and desserts were overpriced

The staff were really lovely, and kind with our 1 year old when others might be sniffy. The food was very tasty and the view was great.

Had Brunch at the OXO Tower restaurant by Harvey Nichols on the terrace overlooking the Thames and it was beautiful. Cocktails and food were amazing and at a very good price also. Service by the staff was A-Class and perfect! I Definitely recommend!

The views, food, and service were all spectacular. We had a very enjoyable business lunch here. I had the polenta for lunch and it was very good, surprisingly filling. Tried the truffle mac & cheese for a starter. It was gooey goodness! Everyone said their food was delicious too.

Excellent view make sure you go there when london sky is blue! great food but choose time to go there when it is less busy so you get better service.

Perfect dining experience! We had a winter menu 3 courses. The service was excellent and the food delicious. Really nice experience to see Londen from another view. Shout out to the wonderful personnel! It was fabulous

I found it very expensive for what it really was. In any case, the views are worth it.

Well it seems that only posh people go there so if an ordinary person goes they treat them unfairly.... My friend from Australia came and asked me to take her there (she found the place on google) but we were very disappointed. I will never go there again.

Food was really and the views are amazing. Very Pricey but they made the experience worth it.

Food is ok, views are great, but prices are astronomical. I'd give this place a miss next time.

Nice place but cocktails a little expensive for the quantity served. Impeccable service

Outstanding restaurant. Attentive service, incredible food and one of the best views in London. The taster menu is highly recommended! Only downside is the high cost but absolutely worth it for a special occasion.

Fantastic experience in the Brasserie, I didn't have a booking but was accommodated, it was reasonably bustling even on a Tuesday but not unpleasantly so. The service was second to none, too often even in top dining establishments the staff aren't attentive and you almost have to grab one for service. Not so at OXO, courses were presented and cleared efficiently and I barely had to make eye contact with the waiter when I needed something. The food was exceptional, particularly the lamb main course. BZ all round.

Can't rate this place highly enough.
Service is impeccable.
Always a bit pricey but with every penny!

This is a lively restaurant with a great view (if you re near the window) food was delicious, I had a steak, although the pasta was a bit too al dente. A bit expensive but you get what you pay for. All in all a good experience.

Great view and top quality service. If you happen to be a bit fussy with food choices, then this might not be your place. Cater for those with a slightly experimental choice. Even though I'm a more traditional eater, I enjoyed everything.
Not obvious to find, use the elevators located in the courtyard side (not Thames side), top floor. Also a separate bar should you want to consume a drink whilst waiting or working with a view.

It was many years that I hadn't been here but each time it's been something nice. The food is very nice with good reasonable portions.

Lovely view and good service, a little pricey but this is understandable given the location.

You can't argue with that view. Food at the brasserie is good and although not cheap, it isn't outrageously priced given the location.

Good views over the Thames very friendly sky staff attentive pricey

Fantastic views, delicious food and considerate service. I went here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The panoramic views of the Thames (from the top floor) were spectacular, especially at night. The food was well prepared. The service was focused. An enjoyable experience.

Such a disappointment! My boyfriend took me for valetines day and the manager ruined it. So rude and the words the customer is always right does not apply there. They sent him an email saying they would do an on the house dessert as they couldn t accommodate the request he asked. When we showed the manager the email, he completely brushed past the on the house bit and he began to describe what a desert plate was. 3 times we asked him the same question where he completely ignored it and finally said why would we do a desert on the house . Money was never the issue but if someone has an email saying they re going to do something on the house and then don t, we were just curious as to what the miscommunication was. To then be patronised and looked down upon on their mistake was awful. I will never return or recommend. It s quite frankly average at best also. There are much better finds in London.

Then the beautiful landscape of my eating still more but the two spiders going around the table and a very serious thing for what they offer and too expensive

For the price, OXO has an incredibly lovely afternoon tea service. I was extremely pleased with the service and food quality. The scones and tea were divine! Do try the Afternoon Blend tea if you go!

Superb setting, friendly, relaxed atmosphere and an interesting perspective of the London skyline. Reasonably priced, quality food and wine. Very enjoyable evening.

Had a excellent meal and drinks on a very windy day. The staff were very professional and attentive.

Nice selection of drinks. Beautiful views of the Thames.

Lovely decor and the staff was all extremely friendly which I think is one of the most important things in a restaurant. The food was so delicious and rich. Had wanted to go here for years and wasn't disappointed when I finally got round to it. Only two minor downsides which were: seating felt too close to other tables and the sun shines straight through the large glass windows which can make you feel a bit hot & heated like being in a glasshouse and also shines right into your eyes, couldn't help but feel it would be useful if they had some sort of blinds to minimise this problem.

Amazing views .. limited Menu for dining ... Loved the buzz and outdoor.

Great food and drinks. Great service. Great atmosphere though little bit expensive

Great food. Very busy location though, the bar area was packed. The views over the Thames are spectacular with St Paul's in full view. Excellent menu choices and one of our group had special dietary needs and was looked after perfectly.

Delicious food, great atmosphere, beautiful views. What more could you want?

Fantastic views over London. The atmosphere is a little lacking - it feels a little cold. Food is mediocre.

We came here for lunch to treat my parents in law, I had looked at past reviews and was impressed by what I read. We were seated outside overlooking the Thames and North bank, it was perfect and the weather played ball.

The service was fantastic throughout and we opted for the set lunch menu's. The options were varied, the food was presented well and tasted good.

It hasn't topped my favourite restaurant experience hence the four star review, however I would recommend this place wholeheartedly.

I have eaten here before as took my brother for his 50th birthday. We returned this time for his anniversary of being married for thirty five years.

I love the tower as have many memories from there, so always enjoy a visit. I didn't have a booking but managed to get a table for four. Good wine selection and fabulous food.

Staff very attentive, polite and professional. I suppose when you choose a place like this it is also about the experience as well as the food, this is what you pay for, eating in an iconic building by the Thames in central London adds to the experience.

We ate at the Braserie at OXO Tower, and we were very pleased with the meal. In fact, I could say we were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is run by the Harvey Nichols people, and we weren't quite sure what to expect. The appetizers, the mains, and the wines were all quite good. A special vote for the excellent pork belly. The service was a bit hit-and-miss, and none too fast, but all in all it was certainly worth going to.

I love this place, the food it delicious and the wine list is exquisite.
The only difficult thing to do is choosing the right one.
I don't work there, or know anybody that does but I can say for sure they service is first class. London needs more restaurants like this one.

amazing view , amazing location and staff incredibly nice.
However during a pandemic nobody of the staff did wear a face mask or face covering, which is very worrying for a location with such a reputation like OXO tower brasserie.

We had a private event on the corner of the bar. The canapes, bowl foods and desserts were really nice, I wish they had just started serving earlier. The staff were helpful and happy to take drink orders while passing.

We went for dinner. It was awesome. We had scallops for a starter and wild sea bass as our entrees. Service was nice, food was great. They had live music for a moment and the band was very talented. They played nice music and the young lady had quite a lovely voice. It was very cold and raining so the patio area was closed but I would definitely like to go back when the weather is more pleasant and sit out on the patio overlooking the water!

Amazing food, service is outstanding and the decor and views are wonderful.

Good view of the city of London but a bit over rated and yes, very crowded most times.

With a good reputation that did not disappoint the venue provided an excellent river side view for a delicious and enjoyable cream tea preceded by drinks at the bar and a glass of champagne. Service was top notch and without fault. The servings were varied and innovative and were welcomed and consumed with pleasure. An added bonus was that busy venue was an ideal place for people watching.

We took our 3 year old daughter and the waiter made such a fuss of her, bringing her gift bags and drawing doodles on a napkin. Not to mention getting chairs so he could move us to a better table by the window, which we hadn't asked for. Top man.

Such a lovely experience. Brilliant. We'll definitely be back.