Seafood

Review

Brat’s location in London Fields is an indoor-outdoor setup where the atmosphere is a little more casual than its Shoreditch sibling, but the smoky, Basque-inspired dishes are just as good.

Jake Missing

August 22, 2023

Review

Manzi’s, a decadent seafood spot in Soho, is somewhere that Poseidon would come to cut loose.

Sinéad Cranna

August 1, 2023

Guide

16 of London’s best seafood restaurants.

Rianne Shlebak & Jake Missing

July 20, 2023

Review

Sargasso is the Margate sibling of Brawn. And with sea views and superb modern European food, it’s maybe even better than its London counterpart.

Jake Missing

June 27, 2023

Review

Dory’s is a walk-in only seafood bar in Margate making superb small plates and with a great English-leaning wine list.

Jake Missing

June 27, 2023

Review

Angela’s, a polished seafood restaurant in Margate, is all about excellent fish dishes, long lunches, and even longer dinners.

Sinéad Cranna

June 27, 2023

Review

Buoy and Oyster is a group-friendly spot in Margate with a killer beachfront terrace and a seafood menu that'll do the job.

Rianne Shlebak

June 27, 2023

Review

Both a poetic lament and a fishmonger-cum-seafood bar, The Sea, The Sea in Chelsea serves oysters, wine, and small plates.

Jake Missing

June 14, 2023

Guide

From great little seafood spots to big-budget classic institutions, here’s where you should be eating oysters in London.

Heidi Lauth Beasley & Sinéad Cranna

June 7, 2023

Review

Soho institution Randall & Aubin not only has a disco ball in the dining room but it’s also one of London’s go-to seafood spots.

Team Infatuation

June 7, 2023

Review

Trap Kitchen is a soul food-inspired spot in Camden serving excellent, satisfying seafood.

Rianne Shlebak

April 20, 2023

Review

The food at Scott's, a high-end seafood spot in Richmond, is consistently impressive and is ideal for a long lunch with a view of the Thames.

Rianne Shlebak

March 15, 2023

Review

A classic West End seafood restaurant with a big heated terrace, Bentley's a great place to sip champagne over a dozen oysters.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

March 9, 2023

Review

Saltie Girl is a seafood restaurant in Mayfair serving excellent lobster dishes.

Rianne Shlebak

February 23, 2023

Review

Oyster Shack & Seafood Bar is in Essex, deep in Epping Forest, and serves fat oysters, sweet and meaty curried prawns, and juicy lobster tails.

Daisy Meager

February 23, 2023

Review

If you find yourself in Bermondsey and are in the mood for a classy Italian seafood situation, Baccalà has got you covered.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

August 26, 2022

Review

Huge platters of lobster tails, snow crab clusters, bang bang prawns, and more are served at this excellent spot in Balham.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

August 22, 2022

Review

Arguably London’s prettiest rooftop, Seabird in Southwark is also home to the best oyster experience in the city.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

July 15, 2022

Review

Want low-key cool in Highbury? Westerns Laundry is a modern wine bar and restaurant in a converted garage that does brilliant small plates.

Review

Sweetings is a classic spot in the City serving seafood lunch and dollops of nostalgia to suited business types.

Jake Missing

January 14, 2022

Review

Wright Brothers is our favourite spot in Borough Market to perch with a beer and a pint of prawns.

Review

J Sheekey is a classic West End post-theatre hang where you might spot a celebrity and will be guaranteed to have a great meal.

Review

Big Easy is a loud and proud diner with Big BBQ Energy, lots of lobster, and a seriously boozy happy hour.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

January 14, 2022

Review

Sexy Fish is a flash seafood place in Mayfair. It’s fairly funny, fairly vulgar, and it serves food that’s rarely anything more than fine.

Jake Missing

January 14, 2022

Review

You can get a shellfish tower or a posh seafood dinner at Wright Brothers Spitalfields. Or, you can get oysters for a quid a pop, 3-6pm every day.