OX AND FINCH, Glasgow

A bright, breezy team run this likeable rustic restaurant, with its tile-backed open kitchen and wines displayed in a huge metal cage. The Mediterranea...

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Ox and Finch is a hugely-popular Kelvingrove restaurant that has added a new dimension to the quality dining arena in Glasgow with its relaxed, sharing concept of contemporary dining; simple, seasonal and ingredient-led menus which combine big, bold flavours with global influences; a great wine list and friendly, attentive service. Bib Gourmand - The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2021 (7th consecutive). Chef Owner Jonathan MacDonald: Formerly the Head Chef of the McLaren Formula One team & Absolute Taste. Founder of scoop. Food category winner in Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards 2014. Chef Director Daniel Spurr: Worked at Glasgow's Rogano and Restaurant Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond.…

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

CUISINES

Scottish, European, Contemporary

FEATURES

Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Gift Cards Available, Reservations, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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Sillvane

7 reviews

Reviewed 23 November 2014

Food delicious when it came

7 of us had lunch. Servers very pleasant & efficient but arrival of food very intermittent. One of my husband' s (hot) dishes arrived 10 mins before anyone else had anything to eat. He sat & looked at it for some time while we prevailed...More

Date of visit: November 2014

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Hello, Thanks for your feedback. Dishes do arrive when ready but our staff are there to help and can have dishes arrive simultaneously, if you wish. Best wishes, The team at Ox and Finch.

Carol1911

187 reviews

Reviewed 23 November 2014

Always delivers

Has become a favourite with me and my friends since it opened a few months ago. Tapas style in that dishes are for sharing but 1 main is enough for 2 people although 3 between 2 is perfect. The ambience is good and the dishes...More

Date of visit: November 2014

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Hi Carol, Thank you very much for your ongoing support of Ox and Finch and for awarding us with a Five Star TripAdvisor review with a headline highlighting the consistency of quality you have experienced. We look forward to continuing to welcome you at 920...More

Iain M

202 reviews

Reviewed 23 November 2014

Good food but not the full package

There for a birthday lunch after being much recommended. Was looking forward to the visit as it is right in the middle of the area where there are so many good new restaurants. On arrival the restaurant itself seemed a bit basic indeed the table...More

Date of visit: November 2014

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We are sorry to read that despite your enjoyment of the food, drink and service experienced during your visit, the interior design of Ox and Finch detracted from the enjoyment of your meal. The team at Ox and Finch.

Peter P

1,582 reviews

Reviewed 22 November 2014

Speedy late night service.

Need to book way ahead for popular times. After 9 on a Friday night service was pleasant and swift. Small plate dining does tend to be a bun fight of sharing! My fav is still Scallops (£9) and chips (£3.50) but plenty of choices. Have...More

Date of visit: November 2014

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Hi, We are very grateful for the positive comments made in your review. If any aspect of your dining experience falls short of your expectations, as with the wine you mention, please feel free to highlight it to a member of our service staff and...More

mezza44

18 reviews

Reviewed 21 November 2014

Must try

Have dined here twice now. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Service is slick and unobtrusive. Feel like a kid in a sweet shop when picking from the menu...i want EVERYTHING! The food is incredible; well cooked, well thought out and a joy to eat. Im...More

Date of visit: July 2014

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Hi, Many thanks for the kind compliments in your review following your recent visits to Ox and Finch. Please be assured that a warm welcome will await you on your next visit and we hope that your satisfaction while dining with ourselves will be maintained...More

Des T

377 reviews

Reviewed 20 November 2014

This place is 10/10

Having been there a few times before, I have to say this visit was the best ever, the menu had changed slightly since June/July 2014, But WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the food, service, just everything about this place is what a restaurant should be. I have to say...More

Date of visit: November 2014

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Hi Desmond, We thank you for posting such an enthusiastic follow-up Five Star review on TripAdvisor to your initial review, when you visited us earlier this year. We are very grateful for your praise of the food, service and value that you continue to experience....More

Karen T

28 reviews

Reviewed 20 November 2014

Vow - enjoyed everything!

Really enjoyed my visit, service fast and informative, tapas style with good portions. We girls tried a lot of different things and particularly enjoyed the white Rioja and the carrot and chick pea dish was absolutely delicious. You must go - if you can get...More

Date of visit: November 2014

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Hi Karen, Thank you very much for posting a great review of Ox and Finch following your recent meal with the girls. Please be assured that a warm welcome awaits you at 920 Sauchiehall Street when you chose to dine with us again. With our...More

Redfox78

24 reviews

Reviewed 19 November 2014

Delicious

2nd time here. 2nd time extremely happy. Great flavour combinations, well presented, reasonably priced, cracking atmosphere. I can't wait to go back.More

Date of visit: November 2014

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Hi, Firstly, many thanks for the ongoing support of our restaurant with your recent visits. We are really pleased to read your observations on the quality of produce and presentation, the value and the ambiance experienced at Ox and Finch. We very much look forward...More

abroadbean

20 reviews

Reviewed 18 November 2014

Decent, but nothing to write home about

I was excited to finally get round to visiting Ox and Finch at the weekend but unfortunately it didn't quite meet the standards I had been expecting from the hype that has been built up. We had 6 dishes, of which the beetroot with goat's...More

Date of visit: November 2014

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Hi, We’re disappointed to read that you visit to Ox and Finch didn’t meet your expectations. The smoked mackerel that you felt could have come from a supermarket vac-pac is actually fresh, un-smoked mackerel, delivered daily to the restaurant from our fishmonger and filleted in-house....More

Aileens87

18 reviews

Reviewed 18 November 2014

Fantastic Meal!

I heard many great things about the restaurant before going on Saturday evening and it did not disappoint! There was 8 of us who went. The menu had a wide range of different tapas sized dishes as well a great selection of sides. We all...More

Date of visit: November 2014

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Hi Aileen, We are delighted to read your praise of our restaurant, following your party’s visit. Comments on the choice and quality of food, alongside your positive observations on the the service are very gratifying to receive. We look forward to warmly welcoming you on...More

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wilmahugh

Have you got easy access for getting in as husband had stroke would like to see if it would be possible to get table close to entrance.

24 July 2020|

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Our apologies for the lateness in replying, Wilma. We have a ramped side entrance, with our wheelchair accessible washroom on street level.

315angiem

Hi guys! Are you dog friendly?

13 February 2020|

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Hi Angie, No. We only permit assistance dogs in the restaurant. Best wishes, The Team at Ox and Finch.

tomhY6048WF

What's the gluten free choices?

28 January 2019|

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Hi Tom, If you advise our staff on arrival of your requirements, they will be able to guide you through our allergens sheet and recommend which dishes are gluten-free and which can be altered to suit a gluten-free... More

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