Reviews Giraffe, Southbank

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Raphael J.k
+4
Loved the place and the food. Decent prices and good atmosphere & vibes. I went with the Lamb Tagine which was delicious. Seems like a popular choice as the table at the side of me and behind me had ordered the same. The mango lassi was less authentic and more foreign for my Indian tastebuds. But wasn't bad overall. The Enchilada chicken ting was good as well and is quite filling.
Apr 03, 2019
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Mindy Song
+5
Really can’t find a fault with the place! The portions were huge and tasty. The staff were friendly and prompt. The atmosphere was lively and colourful. They do 2-4-1 cocktails on Sun-Thur between 5-7pm and we also got to use our Taste Card which was great! Overall great night out with Freddy Yu
Oct 30, 2018
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YumiesbyMira
+4
Best for an outdoor breakfast
I loved the colourful tables and chairs !
The food was delicious and very good portion size for the money
The vegetarian breakfast plate was delicious Except for the corn fritters
Salmon bagel was also good, soft bagel, smoked salmon and perfect creamy scrambled eggs
Greek yogurt bowl with crunchy honey granolas was also perfectly balanced
Looking forward to back there on another sunny day
May 08, 2018
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Rigard & Jeanine
+4
One of a number of recommended eateries in the Southbank Centre. Buzzing atmosphere combined with good food and satisfactory service. Menu offers a wide variety of dishes and an interesting selection of cocktails.
Feb 22, 2018
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Gdkf
+4
Awesome location for this restaurant. Popped in my last night in London to a bustling restaurant. Was seated relatively quickly and pondered the delicious menu. Ordered the katsu buns, homemade fries, enchilada, lamb tagine and couple of cocktails. The tagine was spectacular. Each bite was delicious! My party reported the enchilada was also tasty. The katsu buns whilst presented well, tasted a little plain. It need some sort of sauce. The service whilst friendly, proved the most difficult thing of the night, trying to get the attention from the waiter. This brough my score for Giraffe down a tad.
Sep 22, 2017
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Postcards From Peta
+5
“Best brekkie in London. We were obsessed with Giraffe in London. Such a fun kids restaurant but suited for adults young at heart too.”
Great food, hearty meals for great value
Sep 14, 2016
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Postcards From Peta
+5
Locations in the UK. Peta has visited: Southbank Centre & Brunswick Centre. “Best brekkie in London. We were obsessed with Giraffe in London. Such a fun kids restaurant but suited for adults young at heart too.”
Sep 12, 2016
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Sara Rebelo
+3.5
I liked the service, the food, the friendliness and speed of service.
The full brunch is very good and the BBQ chicken and smoked cheddar quesadilla is also very good.
Mar 01, 2016
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JP
+3.5
My friends and I went here for lunch a couple months back. Giraffe is located in the Southbank across the pier, so it was a perfect waiting spot for River Thames Boat Tour. We came on a sunny day and after a short wait, we got a table outside and were able to soak in some sunlight (and good view). It offers world cuisines; we tried Malaysian and Mexican food, both tasted great. Not authentic-great, but close. The waitress was friendly as well. Overall, no complaints.

Cheers,
P
Jan 07, 2016
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Daniela Robins
+4
Great service!!! People were very friendly .Good food. Nice environment. A good place for a dinner, have some drinks or coffee. Kust next to the London eye.
Oct 23, 2015
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Halime Balta
+4
We came here one night for coffee and dessert. Lovely location by the river, very friendly staff and beautiful food. The caramelised banana waffle is my absolute favourite! I've also tried the berry crumble which was served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was nice but very sour -so if you have a major sweet tooth don't go for this. The hot beverages, coffee and hot chocolate were also very enjoyable. This restaurant is fun and casual
Jul 05, 2015
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Susan
+3.5
Dropped by here for dinner last night after walking past on the Southbank for years. Very busy, but we were lucky enough to get a table by the window with a river view immediately without a booking - the river being a main attraction. I wasn't bowled over by the menu, but a good place if you want burgers or tex mex. I had the Thai duck stir fry which was reasonably tasty and I would order it again. My friend had the classic burger - also perfectly fine but nothing spectacular. The Chenin blanc wine was a good drop, but no choice on small or large glass. I didn't enjoy my Berry Bellini much - too sugary and in wrong shaped glass. Chocolate tart with ice cream and cherry compote for dessert also okay, but again not particularly memorable. Service great . Our drinks arrived quickly and I've never had a main course arrive so fast. Would definitely go again if passing and looking for a bite too eat, but probably wouldn't make a special trip to go.
Apr 26, 2015
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Div
+3.5
Limited experience.
We weren't very hungry but wanted to grab a quick bite before a long night of studying (what a way to spend Saturday night, I know :()
We had the mini mezze (small plate), veg falafel burger, an orange juice and a sparkling water. For 21 bucks.
Veg burger was a little dry but the falafels were not bad.
My hunt for the perfect falafel is still on. The one at St. James Park food truck ranks right up there.
3.5 is more for the quick and friendly service, music than the food.
Apr 05, 2015
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Phil Eagles
+4.5
Children friendly. Toook my family and the kids were made more than welcome - very nice
Apr 23, 2009
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Elsie Hui
+4.5
... amazing place to eat! The atmosphere was fun, the prices was reasonable – especially considering the location of the restaurant! Best of all, the food was great, and the service was fine
Nov 28, 2011
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Mark Edwards
+4.5
Went to Giraffe on the South Bank last night for a meal and catch-up with friends. The founders wanted to create Somewhere relaxed where people could have a great coffee and freshly cooked food at any time of day - all to the spirited sounds of world musi
Mar 13, 2010
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Noodle Capricciosa
+4.5
That orange, 'world music' loving, chirpy waitresses and cheery waiters haven around every busy high street. 2 for 1 specials on everyday if you print off their coupon online means over-indulgence. So, very, very sinful... lamb burgers galore... due to th
Sep 09, 2009
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Catty
+4.5
Brunch was brilliant as usual as we sat in the warm(ish) London sunshine, drinking our hippy hippy shakes. When I got home after lunch – and you can totally picture this I’m sure – I launched for my netbook, wiggled my mouse and impatiently waited for the
Nov 11, 2009
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Fresh And Fearless
+4
We found Giraffe in a dire near to find somewhere to eat last minute. We saw the 2-for-1 cocktails and it just sold us. The cocktails were delicious and made really fast. The food was flavoursome - especially the burgers. They also served my favourite sweet potato fries and were really crisp - so I was happy. The service was good and I would definitely go again!
Nov 11, 2014
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Katrina Hinrichsen
+3.5
With views of the Thames and lots of art centres around, South Bank is one of my favourite areas in London - great place to have a walk around followed by a pleasant meal with friends. Because it's in such a great location this Giraffe restaurant is always very busy, so expecting quick service is sometimes a tall order, though the staff are still very friendly. 

They do a pretty good mojito here, with discount prices if you come early on - I like the mango daiquiri as it tastes like it's made from real fruit. Also recommended are the tasty sweet potato fries and the quesadillas are also worth a try.
Oct 27, 2014
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Carina
+4
This was the very first Giraffe i went to, and it continues to be my favourite,not just because of its location but i found the staff funny and welcoming. The restaurant is rather big and its modern and contemporary.

The food was fantastic, probably the best Giraffe i've been too in regards to the food, both portions and quality.

There's a bar and a small dancing area which makes the restaurant suitable for a night out with friends food & drink, what more could you want! ;)
Oct 24, 2014
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Manuela Fumarola
+3.5
I would start by saying that South Bank is one of my favourite areas in London, especially during Summer or Christmas.

Went to the Giraffe on a summer day. I was attracted by the orange ballons they put outside and those cute outside tables. The menu look pretty various so I gave it a try.

And I actually enjoyed the food. I tried the brunch and then had ribs with chips. Everything was delicious. The idea of an international menu is intresting, especially for lunatic person as me. Service was good. They also gave me one of the ballons I saw at the entrance.

I would reccomend to stop by.
Oct 23, 2014
5
Raj Jas
+5
Excellent customer service, decor and delicious variety of food. We went for breakfast and it was so so good! They were happy to provide anything I asked for. Would definitely go there again... for the cocktails next time! YUM!
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The Hungry Foodie
+4
Late opening restaurant next to the river. I was disappointed by the small portion size of onion rings but they did taste decent. The brownie was delicious and a perfect end to a day out in London Town.
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Samuel Whatley (Sam)
+4
Stopped in here for a quick drink - we had a coffee and a milkshake. We weren't too keen on either of the drinks but the place had a great atmosphere and the staff were friendly. The outdoor seating is really great in the summer!
5
I W
+5
A chill spot with great service (Thank you, Armani!) Food was better than expected and the atmosphere is petty chill. Got the booth seats which was nice. For the food and service received at 9pm on a Saturday night this hit the spot.
5
Supatchara Kananitikul
+5
Good service. We went for 6 people and asked for separate bills, and the staff happy to wait when we take our time to communicate. He was very friendly, I dont know his name but he worked on Thursday 11 May 2023 around 2pm. Try this restaurant if you pass by. There's plenty of space🤍
4
Janet Martin
+4
I came here with my husband and young toddler. My chicken Caesar salad tasted forgettable and even had a bone fragment in the chicken (lucky I had given my husband that piece, not my toddler!). My husband said the duck stir fry was mid. Toddler’s meatballs were super dry and flavorless, she ate nothing but a few peas. However, the server was nice and apologetic about the bee harassing us. Best of all, the restaurant gave a free pack of 4 crayons that toddler loved and ended up helping keep her happy on the flight back home. Giraffe really is child-friendly. Just don’t share your own food with young kids without checking there are no bones.
5
Olive U
+5
Very nice place. Probably similar to a lot of other places around, however the man by the front encouraged us to come in which made our minds up. The food was incredible, my fish and chips were to die for. They also served full English at 3 pm which is quite unsual as most places stop at around 12pm. It was busy which made a good atmosphere, but the food was still very quick. There was lots of seating outside and we were offered shade when it was very sunny.
5
Martin Edwards
+5
Good food on the river's edge. Yeah it's a chain, but you know what you're going to get..... and it's good!
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André Salvatierra
+4
Delicious food. Had the Giraffe All-Day Brunch, which was great, and we also had the Chicken Wings with BBQ sauce and the Korean BBQ, which were a bit too sweet (but still enjoyable). Service was nice and friendly, which is always appreciated. The only downside for this place is that the tables were sticky like a cheap movie theatre's floor in a bad part of town. They don't look dirty, but the moment you touch a table, you feel gross.
5
Méline Barba
+5
Amazing people, delicious food. They found a quick solution when they saw they didn’t have a table for us by asking us to share a table with two nice men. Good memories and will sure come back soon !!
4
Lottie DIAO
+4
I recently tried out Giraffe at Southbank and it was great! The location near the river offered a fantastic view and a great vibe. The loaded nachos portion was huge and delicious. Shoutout to Akbar, our waiter, who was super friendly~
5
yolydelimon
+5
Service was fast. Food well presented and with a good flavor. It was my husband’s birthday and they help me to arrange a candle and write a message for him on his brownie (even when it was a last minute thing). The staff was very friendly and helpful. Only downside is that maybe the portions could be a little bigger, other than that 100% recommended.
5
Ian.J. Gough
+5
Very helpful and polite staff and didn’t hesitate to change my daughters meal for another when she decided she didn’t like it. What’s more, you can even pay at the table by scanning the QR code! The food wasn’t that hot though, but for a quick bite to eat, I’d go again and they accept Blue Light Card!
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Hector Song
+4
Very kind staff. Nice scenery. Quite delicious food and nice mood. I feel alive.
4
Madi Kooienga
+4
Nothing overly special, but it was solid for breakie! Enjoyed my pancakes, but could’ve done without the bacon.
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Stephan Buys
+5
Stopped for an evening meal before the theatre. We did not book, but they accommodated us. The service was of a high standard all the staff was attentive. Great food and dessert. Go and try them.
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