7th March 2007
Stylish Brasserie in Chiswick
Sam's Brasserie and Bar is a welcome addition to the dining options in Chiswick. Owned by a guy (called Sam!) who use to run one of Rick Stein's restaurants, it opened to rave reviews and is now booked out most nights. We have had dinner and brunch there several times and never been disappointed.
Sam's has a bar area, with cute booths along the window, and then a 2 tiered dining section - the prime position being on the ground floor, with a view into the kitchen to watch the chefs at work....and to check out who is coming through the door! It is a great space - very modern, and the toilets are very popular as they play loud music and you can have a sing-a-long while you go about your business.
I can highly recommend their seafood dishes - especially the Steamed Mussels and Clams with Chickpeas and Chorizo; and the Seared Diver Caught Scallops with Risotto Nero & Lemon Butter. Dessert wise, they also do a mean Creme Brulee. If you make it there for brunch then you can't go past the Eggs Benedict, or for a decadent start to the day, my husband says their French Toast is the best ever!
** JULY 2008 - Had another enjoyable dinner at Sam's **