The Fishes

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   Isabel

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had dinner with my friends last night and we really enjoyed the whole evening. The staff, as always, was amazing and special thanks to Savanah that served our table, she has always been super friendly and professional.
   

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   Joanne

   London

   106 reviews

   5.0

   106 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Took two clients for a business meal and was defintely not disappointed. They are British and German but have lived in the USA for years so a great steak and a pie and mash were the order of the day. Great atmosphere even on a Monday and friendly staff.
   

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   michelle

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   This was the first time we had been here, my parents have been before. It was beautiful and the food was amazing. Only downside was we had to ask for napkins and side plates, the steak knives came out after the steak. Maybe it was because it was busy but it seemed like there wasn’t enough staff as the little details were missed. Overall it was lovely. We will definitely be back and would recommend this restaurant to anyone. 😊
   

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   Irene

   Gloucestershire

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice ambience and varied menu. Attentive staff.
   

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   Ian

   Oxford

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A birthday celebration made by a great place. Food and service were outstanding.
   

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   Sarah

   Oxford

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been before and it was just as lovely. Had a gorgeous new years meal with our children.
   

   The FishesResponded on January 2, 2025

   Hi Sarah, Thank you for your lovely 5 star review. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal & had a great New Years Day with us.
   

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   Claudio

   Oxford

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We’ve been there many times but in this occasion we were disappointed. The quality of the food was mediocre: as an example, the pork belly was dry; the dessert was excessively sweet (and we do have a sweet tooth!); the fried polenta felt more like a starter than a main dish. The special menu was a bit limited and overpriced. Service and ambience were good.
   

   The FishesResponded on January 2, 2025

   Hiya Claudio, Thank you for your review and for acknowledging the good service of your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the ambience at The Fishes. However, we regret that your meal did not meet your expectations. We take your feedback seriously and are already taking steps to enhance our special dishes to ensure a better experience next time. We hope you'll give us the chance to earn those two extra stars on your next visit.
   

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   Derrick

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always a great experience - the level and professionalism of the serving staff was particularly impressive.
   

   The FishesResponded on January 2, 2025

   Hiya Derrick, Thank you for the 5 star review. We're glad you had a great time at The Fishes and we look forward to you joining us again in the future.
   

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   Tina

   Oxford

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely pub, it was busy with some large parties in tonight. Unfortunately one of the dinners didn’t come with the rest. Food wasn’t as good as it has been in the past. Sea bream very good!
   

   The FishesResponded on January 2, 2025

   Hiya Tina, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologise that we didn't meet your expectations on this visit. We hope you can give us another chance to make it up to you.
   

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    Mike

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Traditionally, we have dinner at the Fishes on Christmas Eve's Eve. This year it was a good a meal as ever we've had. Convivial service, especially delightful, when I couldn't make my mind up! Food delicious and it didn't break the bank! Thank you, and Merry Christmas
    

    The FishesResponded on January 2, 2025

    Hiya Mike, Thank you for the 4 star review. We're so glad you had a lovely Christmas Eve with us! We hope you can visit us again soon and have our delicious dishes again :)
    

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