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Summary

£59
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3
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2
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2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The very “essence of chip shop” – this century-old Lisson Grove institution serves “lovely fresh fish” with a “great choice” of preparation (“plain grilled or deep-fried in batter or breadcrumbs”) and “LOTS of chips – it’s bottomless and they mean it!”. “Staff can be a bit pressurised on a busy service, and not terribly engaged with customers”.

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£57
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3
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3
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2
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Really good fish ’n’ chips, big portions, always tasty”; the not-so-secret recipe for this legendary family-owned chippy’s century – and more – of success. There are multiple cooking choices for the “lovely fish”, which can be grilled or fried with panko, matzo-meal and gluten-free options and is served with ‘bottomless’ chips. Despite its heritage, though, it’s been through various owners and refurbs over the decades – the interior is fine, but don’t go expecting quirky period charm.

Summary

£54
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4
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3
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2
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Top-quality fish and chips” have emerged from the fryer at this acclaimed Lisson Grove establishment for a century or so, making it a firm “cabbies’ favourite”. Ratings are particularly strong in our latest survey, perhaps reflecting a taste for comfort eating in the face of the epidemic, during which the staff provided “welcoming and efficient service in difficult circumstances”.

Summary

£51
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2
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2
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Great traditional fish and chips”“still done very well” – have made this chippy a “cabbies’ favourite” for decades. Strangely, though, for an institution tracing its origins back almost a century, the interior of its Lisson Grove premises is dull and “without atmosphere”.

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49-51 Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6UH

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
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No dress code
100

The Sea Shell Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Sea Shell Restaurant in NW1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Sea Shell restaurant.
Richard F
Very nice fish and chips although dinning r...
Reviewed 2 months, 10 days ago

"Very nice fish and chips although dinning room decor is a bit odd "

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£9.50 £15.50 £8.00 £7.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £28.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
49-51 Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6UH
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Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑7 pm

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