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20 Mount Street
London W1K 2HE
+44 (0) 20 7495 7309
Scott's was originally opened as an oyster warehouse in 1851 by the young fishmonger John Scott, and it rapidly evolved into the famous seafood restaurant and oyster bar. The restaurant has been housed on two sites: initially in Haymarket until 1968, when the restaurant relocated to its current site in Mayfair.
Acquired by Caprice Holdings in 2005, the restaurant has returned to its former glory as a seafood restaurant and oyster bar.
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October 06, 2008
I went here for my birthday which fell on a Sunday, so it was about half-full which was really nice and quiet. I can imagine it gets quite buzzy when full - or maybe that's just because towards the end of our meal a table of loud Americans came and sat next to us.
It is a fish lovers paradise as you will see the minute you walk in - in true oyster bar style the centre of the restaurant is taken up with what could only be described as a 'fishmongers centrepiece'.
My boyfriend's smoked haddock was apparently amazing and all the other food was well prepared. Like all restaurants in the Caprice group, there is a separate menu for veggies/vegans. I was a little pikey and had colcannon and a poached egg for my starter, but it was actually better than caff fayre, which is the ultimate compliment!
It's a really gorgeous restaurant with some really nice
contemporary art dotted around the shop. The waiting staff are not snobby at all and don't look down at you if you ask questions, which means you can relax and enjoy.
I definitely need to make more money so I can afford to be a regular here!
April 04, 2008
A friend took me for lunch at Scott's yesterday - definitely a hit.
Great menu - perhaps a bit on the slim side if you're not a fish/seafood eater. But then again, Scott's is renowned for all things fish.
Good wine list, including an interesting British wine (good for one glass, not sure I could cope with much more though).
Not the cheapest, probably on a par with J. Sheekey/Ivy for price; and at lunchtime a distinct corporate set - although a few famous faces dotted about.
Would definitely go again, but perhaps in the evening next time.
