Côte Brasserie brings the warmth of a Parisian brasserie to over 80 locations across the UK, with an all-day menu spanning classic starters, steaks, seasonal French mains and indulgent desserts. A weekday set menu makes it one of the best-value sit-down French dining options in Britain.
Signature items
Available Monday–Friday lunch. Excludes bank holidays.
Available Monday–Friday lunch. Excludes bank holidays.
Available Saturday and Sunday lunch.
Available Saturday and Sunday lunch.
Available all day. Suitable for under-12s.
A quick-reference guide to popular Côte Brasserie dishes across every course.
| Dish | Course | Price |
|---|---|---|
| French Onion Soup | Starter | £7.75 |
| Calamari | Starter | £8.75 |
| Mushroom Bourguignon | Main | £14.95 |
| Côte Burger | Main | £16.25 |
| Pan-Fried Salmon Béarnaise | Main | £17.25 |
| Beef Cheek Bourguignon | Main | £20.50 |
| 8oz Sirloin Steak | Main | £23.95 |
| 10oz Ribeye Steak | Main | £25.95 |
| 7oz Fillet Steak | Main | £30.50 |
| Madeleines | Dessert | £6.50 |
| Warm Chocolate Fondant | Dessert | £7.95 |
| Crème Caramel | Dessert | £7.95 |
Like-for-like comparison of typical prices at comparable UK casual-dining and French-style restaurants.
| Category | Côte Brasserie | Café Rouge | Wahaca | Nando's |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest starter | £3.95 | £5.95 | £3.75 | £3.95 |
| Main course (mid-range) | £17.25 | £16.50 | £12.95 | £11.95 |
| Steak / premium main | £25.95 | £22.50 | N/A | N/A |
| 2-course set menu | £20.95 | £18.95 | N/A | N/A |
| Dessert | £7.95 | £6.50 | £5.95 | £4.95 |
| Side dish | £4.25 | £3.95 | £3.25 | £3.50 |
Côte Brasserie was founded in 2007 with a single restaurant in Haymarket, London, built around a simple idea: bring the relaxed conviviality of a classic Parisian brasserie to Britain's high streets. The name Côte — meaning 'coast' or 'side' in French — reflects the chain's affinity with the coastal and bistro traditions of France rather than the formality of fine dining.
The menu has always centred on French brasserie staples executed with care: slow-braised bourguignon, confit duck, expertly grilled steaks served with proper frites, and finishing dishes like crème caramel and chocolate fondant. A commitment to sourcing — French cheeses, Breton chicken, sustainably caught fish — sets Côte apart from more generic casual-dining chains. The weekday prix fixe menu, offering two or three courses at a fixed price, has become a cult fixture for office lunch crowds and pre-theatre diners alike.
By the mid-2020s Côte had grown to more than 80 restaurants across England, Wales and Scotland, making it the UK's largest dedicated French brasserie group. Despite its scale the restaurants retain a consistent look — dark wood, bistro tiles, canopied terraces — that keeps the French atmosphere intact from Kensington to Edinburgh.
Find your nearest location, check current hours, and confirm today's prices on the official Côte Brasserie website.
Find a Côte Brasserie near youThe most affordable item on the menu is the Garlic Butter sauce add-on at £1.95. Among shareable snacks, Olives at £3.95 are the cheapest standalone dish. Side dishes such as Frites, Gratin Dauphinois and Baguette are all priced at £4.25.
Main courses range from £14.95 (Mushroom Bourguignon) up to £30.50 (7oz Fillet Steak). Most meat and fish mains fall between £17 and £21, while the Côte Burger and Vegan Côte Burger are both £16.25.
Yes — Côte offers a prix fixe set menu. On weekdays, two courses cost £20.95 and three courses cost £23.95. At weekends, prices rise slightly to £22.95 for two courses and £25.95 for three. A children's two-course menu is available all week for £10.90.
Côte Brasserie caters well for plant-based diners. Vegetarian highlights include the Mushroom Bourguignon (£14.95), French Onion Soup (£7.75) and Warm Chocolate Fondant (£7.95). The Vegan Côte Burger (£16.25) and Rainbow Crudités (£6.50) are among the vegan options. Many sides such as Frites and Green Salad are also vegan.
Steak prices at Côte Brasserie range from £23.95 for the 8oz Sirloin up to £25.95 for the 10oz Ribeye and £30.50 for the 7oz Fillet Steak. All steaks are served with frites and your choice of sauce (from £1.95).
Six sauces are available: Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Wild Mushroom, Sauce Diane and Black Garlic Jus are all £2.75, while Garlic Butter is £1.95. Béarnaise is the classic pairing for steak.
Côte Brasserie has more than 80 restaurants across the UK, making it Britain's largest dedicated French brasserie chain. Locations span England, Wales and Scotland, with a strong concentration in London but restaurants also in cities such as Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Brighton, Bath and Leeds.
The Apple Tarte Tatin is a traditional French upside-down caramelised apple tart, priced at £14.95 as a sharing dessert intended for two people. It is the most expensive dessert on the menu and a long-standing classic of the French brasserie tradition.
Côte Brasserie opened its first restaurant in Haymarket, London in 2007. It was founded with a vision to bring accessible, high-quality French brasserie dining to UK high streets. The group has since grown to over 80 locations while keeping a consistent menu of French classics.