Harden's survey result
Summary
“Duncan Ray delivers a top seafood menu from a tiny kitchen” at this “wonderful and intimate spot tucked away behind a busy Brighton street”, where just 20 guests enjoy an “unbelievable menu in a single sitting per night”. Even a reporter who felt “the food didn’t quite live up to some sublime experiences in the past” still felt that “there were some great dishes, we love what LFM does, and it’s well worth a visit”.
Summary
“What a spot!” – working solo, chef Duncan Ray “turns out five-star dishes, each one meticulously thought out, beautiful and tasty”, to just 20 guests at a sitting in this “hidden away” seafood specialist in Hove. With a big reputation after 10 years in business, it’s now “hard to actually get a table in such a small venue” – but “well worth trying” for the “sublime experience”.
Summary
“For an exceptional foodie experience”, this “absolute gem of a restaurant tucked away in a residential area of Hove” is “hard to beat”. Chef Duncan Ray (part of Heston B’s original launch team at the Fat Duck) is “fêted among restaurant owners and foodies” for his “fish-based 8-course menu, which invariably delights” – and has earned increasing recognition in his 10 years here. There are just 20 guests per sitting, and “everyone eats at the same time – like being at a dinner party”. The “good wine list” is from the people behind Noble Rot.
Summary
“Duncan Ray is one of the UK’s best but relatively unsung chefs”, say fans of his “small but perfectly formed” Hove 20-seater. “He continues to put 100% into improving the entire offer, not just the omakase-inspired tasting menu” (fish-centric, and entirely prepared by the aptly named Ray) “which is more sophisticated and delicious than ever, but also refurbished surroundings and a new front-of-house team”.
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Have you eaten at The Little Fish Market?
10 Upper Market St, Brighton, BN3 1AS
Restaurant details
The Little Fish Market Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Great food but brought down by the incredibly slow service across the tasting menu. You have to wait for everyone to arrive, if you are having the wine pairing it takes a long time for the drink to arrive "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
10 Upper Market St, Brighton, BN3 1AS
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 7 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1 pm‑3:30 pm, 6.45 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 1 pm‑3:30 pm, 6.45 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 1 pm‑3:30 pm, 6.45 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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