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Bar counter seating with a raw bar piled high with shellfish at Scott's in Mayfair.
7.6

Scott's

Seafood

Mayfair

$$$$Perfect For:Classic EstablishmentCorporate CardsDate NightEating At The Bar
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When it comes to old-school London restaurants, Scott’s is a big name. This Mayfair seafood spot has been around since 1851 and its springtime flower arrangements are always a photo opp, but the truth is it’s got a bit of a stick up its arse. The crowd is usually a mix of suit-wearing regulars or families trying to have a ‘nice dinner’, and it can feel a little stiff and serious at times.

The dining room at Scott's in Mayfair, with a big colourful artwork and tables with white tablecloths.

photo credit: John Carey

A raw bar piled high with shellfish at Scott's in Mayfair.

photo credit: Paul Winch-Furness

Dover sole on a plate at Scott's in Mayfair.

photo credit: John Carey

Scott’s image

photo credit: Paul Winch-Furness

The exterior of Scott's in Mayfair, with a black awning and tables and chairs on the pavement terrace.

photo credit: Paul Winch-Furness

The dining room at Scott's in Mayfair, with a big colourful artwork and tables with white tablecloths.
A raw bar piled high with shellfish at Scott's in Mayfair.
Dover sole on a plate at Scott's in Mayfair.
Scott’s image
The exterior of Scott's in Mayfair, with a black awning and tables and chairs on the pavement terrace.

Some of the fish dishes made us wide-eyed in appreciation—we’re looking at you buttery dover sole—but others made us regret paying upwards of £30 for an overly sweet piece of salmon. It’s hit and miss depending on your order, so here’s how you should play it. Get a fish that’s cooked in butter, or the deep-fried haddock for a fancy take on fish and chips. And don’t leave without trying the bramley apple pie or the banoffee cheesecake to share. They’re both excellent, and an exciting way to round off an otherwise kind-of-boring dinner. If you’re in the mood for a fancy seafood supper, the Richmond location is a lot more compelling.

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