Oscars Brasserie - Croydon

The food we had was good. The starters were great. The roast beef was lovely. There is a good choice/range of food on offer and it is value for money. The wine was a bit grim. Wouldn't do the wine again and would buy a bottle that's not in the deal. The restaurant is a dated design like going back to the 1980s. Quite liked it's dated faded look. Only criticism is there are little fruit flies around which is off putting.

We have visited Oscars Brasserie at The Croydon Park Hotel in Croydon on several occasions over the years. There is parking at the hotel to the rear. The restaurant itself is nice and there is a separate bar to sit and have a drink before dining. The cold “starter” section is excellent with everything you could want such as salmon, prawns, mackerel, sliced cold meats and different salads. The hot “mains” section includes roast beef, roast turkey, fish and other dishes with rice and vegetables etc. There are plenty of dessert choices too with coffee to follow. Years ago a half bottle of wine was included with the meal but that has not been the case for some time. You can help yourself to as much of the buffet as you want and the price is good for this. We have found the quality of food is not what it used to be especially the hot food. The roast beef, which is carved on a separate trolley, is rather chewy and tough and the vegetables over cooked and the roast potatoes soggy. These problems can be overcome and the service is generally good. We were here last Boxing Day with the family and have booked again for Sunday lunch for the two of us in December so will see how it is.

Was disappointed with the afternoon tea we had. The sandwiches and also the chocolate cake were stale. One of the crusts was left on the sandwich too. The egg mayo sandwich was strange as it tasted a bit sweet not sure why. Have never had sweet egg mayo anywhere else. There was only 1 scone each which we had to send back as it was burnt and didn't taste very good. It also tasted very doughy. Can make much better scones myself.

My partner and I have been meeting friends for Saturday or Sunday lunch at Oscars every two or three months for many years. It is part of the conveniently located Croydon Park Hotel.

My wife and I bought my Aunt here for Sunday lunch, it was our Aunts preference and not ours.