The Very Best Seafood Restaurants in London

By Ellie Smith

9 months ago

Where to get your fresh fish fix in the capital


A seafood platter paired with a crisp glass of wine evokes memories of seaside lunches in the Med – but fish restaurants are also a pivotal part of the British dining scene. The UK shores are home to an abundance of fresh fish, plus some of the world’s top seafood chefs – from Rick Stein to Nathan Outlaw. Here we highlight the best seafood restaurants in London, from long-standing institutions to neighbourhood newbies, in places including Mayfair, Chelsea and Hackney.

Which Are London’s Top Fish & Seafood Restaurants?

  • The Sea, The Sea, Hackney
  • J Sheekey, Covent Garden
  • The Seafood Bar, Soho
  • Crudo Cevicheria, Covent Garden
  • Sexy Fish, Mayfair
  • Scott’s, Mayfair
  • Prawn on the Lawn, Islington
  • Angler, Moorgate
  • Orasay, Notting Hill
  • Bibendum Oyster Bar, Chelsea
  • Chicama, Chelsea