Formans Fish Island and Formans East

I live in Stratford so I'm so happy when I find good food in the area that isn't in the Westfield and I don't have to go central for. The first time we came here we brought family from out of town and I got reservations the Friday before which made me a bit skeptical but i was so impressed.

It's a bit difficult to find but once you do you're greeted outside and asked if you have a... more

The coffee was terrible, but the food was brilliant. I had hot smoked salmon with eggs hollandaise (the 'Forman' on the menu) and it was perfect. Would definitely visit again, but I will avoid the coffee!

Having visited a few more times I thought it only fair to bump up my review. On the occasion that me and my partner treat ourselves to breakfast/brunch here it has always been a pleasure.... more

Probably the best smoked salmon I've tasted in a while. Very subtle smoke flavour that didn't over power the fish. Amazingly friendly staff that made every effort possible and even talked through the smoking room which can be seen through the port holes from the first floor of the restaurant. (Visit - 04/10/2014 Brunch) more

Breakfast was really 5 stars good - salmon was massive and tasty, fried breakfast had great quality meat and two types of bacon. Price was good - 20 quid for two quality breakfasts and coffee. The only reason this gets 3 stars is that the coffee was terrible - let down the whole experience for us. more

H. Forman & Son is a longstanding traditional salmon smoking business that was located just across the borough boundary in Stratford and whose owner negotiated a fair arrangement when evicted by the Olympic Park and was able to relocate to his large purpose built smokery along with a brand new ultra-smart bar-restaurant just in time for the Olympics and who is rightly known to have some good... more