Unit K, Ivory House, St. Katharine Dock, London, E1W 1AT
Harden's says
Sustainably caught seafood from around the British Isles.
Harden's survey result
Summary
This “relaxed” and “rather good” seafood specialist is “one of the best offerings in St Katharine Dock”, offering a “delightful menu” – “we had cod cheeks and ravioli, oysters, brill and octopus followed by different and interesting ice creams” – alongside a “decent selection of Greek white wine”. Co-founder Theodore Kyriakou was behind Livebait and The Real Greek in the ’90s.
Summary
“Consistently delicious seafood” and a “lovely location” by St Katharine Dock have put this three-year-old securely on the map. The interesting wine list is strong on “Greek offerings” – thanks no doubt to co-founder Theodore Kyriakou, a veteran of Livebait and The Real Greek in the ’90s. Top Tip – “go on Wednesdays for the half-price wine”.
Summary
“Small and perfectly formed” two-year-old with a “wonderful waterside setting” in St Katharine Dock that serves “seafood that should appear on the end of Paul Whitehouse’s rod – it’s that fresh!”. “On a sunny day with an outdoor table, it’s the best” – the “fantastic shellfish” includes “the best langoustines ever and stellar scallops”. Theodore Kyriakou, who set up both Livebait and The Real Greek back in the 1990s, is part of the founding team.
Summary
Theodore Kyriakou – who, back in the day, built both Livebait and The Real Greek – is part of the team behind this simply decorated, early 2020 newcomer in lovely St Katherine Dock (which comes complete with outside tables): “a confident gem of a fish restaurant” with “an unusual wine list which pairs exceptionally well with the well-prepared and presented dishes” (sourced from around the British Isles). It won a recent 10/10 from The Guardian’s Grace Dent.
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Owner's description
We are situated in Ivory House is a statutorily listed Grade 2 building, brick built over 5 storeys with slated roofs with an arched ground floor supported on cast iron beams and columns. Our food is simply great sustainable sourced seafood cooked well from the British Isles.
We aim to talk to the skipper of the boats directly to encourage the freshest product straight from boat to plate in as minimal hours as possible.
Our cocktail list is inventive, creative with great twists on classic cocktails.
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Service | 13.50% |
Restaurant details
The Melusine Restaurant Diner Reviews
"I thought the view would be better; in winter, if you are inside, there is no view of the wharf and its quite gloomy. The fish was creatively cooked, good dessert."
"Very much a fish place which suits us perfectly. We were however disappointed as some dishes lacked bite (no pun) others good and a fine desserts of cheese cake and tiramisu. The ambiance was bland - the promised views of the boats only apply to one or two tables in a long thin room. Furnishings are brown and it just did not feel clean somehow. Service was friendly if a little amateurish. Stone cold plates arrived before the food dish so on serving the food was cooler. One or two other quibbles. Overall, if you like fish and are nearby its decent value. "
"All good for q light lunch."
"Relaxed restaurant in heart of Saint Catherine’s Dock. Food well cooked with decent selection of fish dishes. Reasonably priced wine list with decent selection of Greek Whites"
Unit K, Ivory House, St. Katharine Dock, London, E1W 1AT
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
