Fish & Seafood Restaurants in Buckhurst Hill
1. Bentley’s
Fish & seafood restaurant in Piccadilly
11-15 Swallow St - W1
“Sit in the buzzing and upbeat Oyster Bar” on the ground floor, tip regulars at Richard Corrigan’s West End landmark, in a quiet lane between Piccadilly and Regent Street: one of London’s most venerable and popular dining destinations, which celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2025. Under his careful stewardship, the establishment remains “a classic for a reason!”: “expensive, but very good in all departments”, not least “top-quality fish and crustaceans” (and “it’s always worth looking at the specials board”). Long-serving staff provide “service with a smile” and keep the vibe “upbeat”, although “upstairs, the atmosphere can vary when there are few people there”. Although it is heated all year, the outside terrace is a particular delight in summer. Top Menu Tips – “superb oysters” as you’d hope (“including the baked ones”); “the Irish soda bread is yummy”; “fish ’n’ chips to die for”; “Cornish crab is very special”; “splendid fish stew”.
2. The Melusine
Fish & seafood restaurant in St. Katharine Dock
Unit K, Ivory House, St. Katharine Dock - E1W
“Having walked by it for years, I’m sorry I’ve not started eating here a long time ago!” – “A fabulous waterside location in the swanky development around historic St Katherine Dock” sets the scene at Livebait and Real Greek founder, Theodore Kyriakou’s latest venture, now over five years old. “A small restaurant, it focuses on seafood brought fresh from the coast each day; and there is a lovely buzz about the place, not least because of the charming owner who clearly has a passion for hospitality” and sets up a “warm, inviting atmosphere”. “Affordable by London standards”, it provided some diners with their best meal of the year: “fresh, quality seafood” provided by “chefs with a high level of skills”. “Well worth seeking out!” Top Menu Tips – “octopus butter is insanely good, as is the crab risotto”; and they do an “exemplary blue cheese ice cream”.
3. Tom Brown at The Capital
Fish & seafood restaurant in Kensington and Chelsea
22 - 24 Basil Street - SW3
Chef and Insta-fave-rave Tom Brown made a major culinary name for himself with Cornerstone (RIP) and Pearly Queen (see also) in East London, and was headhunted in early 2025 to relaunch the dining room of this posh Knightsbridge hotel, a short walk from the back of Harrods. In recent times, this small space has operated as a relatively informal brasserie, but its heritage over the decades is huge, having helped boost the career of such starry names as Brian Turner, Gary Rhodes, Éric Chavot and Nathan Outlaw. Despite the many thousands spent over the years on interior design here, there’s only so much one can do within the constraints of this relatively small space (seating 28), so the focus is necessarily on his fish-led cuisine. It opened too late for survey feedback, but press reviews have been very up-and-down. No qualms held back The Telegraph’s William Sitwell from straight talking, who stuck the boot into a “monument to the dull and misconceived” with flavours that were “horrid”… “rank”… a “combo so offensive it should be banned under the Geneva Convention”. William’s best line? “Undercooked white asparagus looked like a dead man’s protuberance – and it wouldn’t suit a morgue let alone this dining room”. This contrasts with The Standard’s David Ellis who diplomatically opined that “There is a five-star restaurant here: I’m coming back, I’m going to find it”. And, in his May 2025 review, The Times’s Giles Coren bucked the trend by declaring the cooking “deeeelicious”.
4. Bellamy’s
British, Modern restaurant in Mayfair
18-18a Bruton Place - W1
“One can never tire of Gavin Rankin’s discreet, restrained and brasserie”, “quietly located” in a Mayfair mews (“an institution that lives with the legacy that the late Queen visited it twice”). “You can start your meal with cocktails in the bar (next to the restaurant)” and then move to the dining room for “classic’ Anglo/French cuisine” that’s “comfortingly familiar” and “superb in its simplicity” (the harsh might say “staid and unadventurous”); and “good value too”. “Service is excellent – one always has everything one needs but is otherwise left alone”. For an “understatedly elegant” business occasion – perfect! Top Menu Tip – “outstanding value for money from the table d’hote menu”.
5. Wiltons
British, Traditional restaurant in St James's
55 Jermyn St - SW1
“Timeless elegance at a mind-boggling price” is a trade-off practically all diners are still content to make at what is technically London’s oldest restaurant (on its current site since the 1980s, but with a history dating back to 1742). “For those who treasure the traditions of yesteryear, they are continued here with impressive commitment”, complete with “boothed seating, crisp white tablecloths and napkins, and immaculately cleaned glasses and cutlery”: a “lovely subdued, elegant and spacious”, interior with a “respectfully quiet” ambience. (There is also “bar-style seating for seafood”.) “You marvel at the slick professionalism of the well dressed-waiters”, who deliver resolutely “old-style British food” – particularly fish, seafood and game in season: simple “but the quality and cooking is simply perfect”. “The only drama is the bill!!” (Style note – “I was concerned about the dumbing down of the dress code – previously jacket and tie de rigueur for men – but it was pleasing to observe that other customers were smartly dressed as are all the waiting staff.”) Top Menu Tips – “sensational roast beef cooked rare with several generous slices and a fine Yorkshire pudding: home-made horseradish sauce was a fine savoury accompaniment; crunchy millefeuille with cream and sweet slices of English strawberries is a sheer delight”.
6. Ormer Mayfair by Sofian, Flemings Mayfair Hotel
British, Modern restaurant in Mayfair
7-12 Half Moon Street - W1
For a comfortable meal in an impressive space in Mayfair, this wood-panneled chamber has much to recommend it, and is one of the better-preserved traditional dining rooms (dating originally from the 1850s and made over in the 1930s). Chef Sofian Msterfi injects North African ideas from his Moroccan roots into some of the dishes on his five-course (for £95 per person) or seven-course (for £140 per person) menus. The odd reporter feels this is “too much concept” for their tastes, but for the most part it’s an approach that’s very well received.
7. Ark Fish
Fish & chips restaurant in South Woodford
142 Hermon Hill - E18
“A good local go-to fish restaurant” – this large South Woodford venue is too grand really to be called a chippy, and its wide menu extends to crab, oysters, seafood platters, fish stews and moules alongside fish ’n’ chips (which can be prepared deep fried, poached or grilled).
8. Cornerstone
Fish & seafood restaurant in Hackney Wick
3 Prince Edward Road - E9
2024 Review: “Tom Brown’s single-minded passion for fish and seafood shines through” at his “mecca of fine dining” – a post-industrial space “tucked away not far from the canal” in “wondrously trendy Hackney Wick”. “We love its informality and the friendliness of the staff” who give “detailed descriptions explaining the provenance of each dish” from “a stunning menu”. “So, get your skinny jeans on, tousle that beard (man bun optional) and go!” Top Menu Tip – “fabulous crab bun with pear hoisin”; “shrimps in a sort of panna cotta, decorated with sprouting herbs and vegetables… inspired”.
9. Behind
Fish & seafood restaurant in Hackney
20 Sidworth Street - E8
“Impeccable…”, “phenomenal…”, “best in ages…” – these are the typical descriptions of the “perfect fish cooking” from an “ever-evolving” menu at Andy Benyon’s Hackney venue (near London Fields). It feels “original”, “the counter dining has an excellent vibe” and “service from the chefs is a highlight” too, all contributing to the “passionate” ethos that underpins this “top gastronomic experience”. But while it’s “high-end cuisine, pricing is down-to-earth”. “Great music too!”
10. Lyon's
Fish & seafood restaurant in Crouch End
1 Park Road - N8
“It’s lovely to have a good seafood restaurant in this part of north London”, according to local fans of Anthony & Lousia Lyon’s popular Crouch End independent, who applaud its “brilliantly well-cooked fish, interesting menu choices and fab vibe”. “It’s busy, so the ambience is not amazing, but the place has a nice buzz and attentive service”.
11. Prawn on the Lawn
Fish & seafood restaurant in Islington
292-294 St Paul's Rd - N1
The “lovely choice of seafood” – delivered fresh every day from Cornwall and Devon – means you “have to book way in advance” to nab a table at this Highbury Corner fixture. “Shame it’s so small”, but it has already moved once into bigger premises, having started out a dozen years ago as a fishmonger with an 8-seater bar. (Its Cornish sibling restaurant in Padstow is a good bet if you are down in those parts.)
12. Toff’s
Fish & chips restaurant in Muswell Hill
38 Muswell Hill Broadway - N10
“A cut above the average chippy” for several decades – this stalwart Muswell Hill fixture was sold in 2024 to the Herts-based Chesterford Group, a century-old family firm with 38 fish’n’chip shops across southern England. “The change of ownership, while widely lamented, has actually given a bit of a fillip to an offering that was getting a bit relaxed” – “the chips seem better, maybe more frequent oil changes”, while “the fish is as fresh as you’d hope from a place with such a high turnover”. It’s “not just your usual fish shop classics” here: “grilled and gluten-free” options are available, and “the wine list is OK, too”. Top Menu Tip – “the grilled plaice fillets are truly magnificent”.
13. Burger & Lobster
Burgers, etc restaurant in Canary Wharf
18 Hertsmere Road - E14
Founded in 2011 by four friends, this interesting concept hit ten sites in London in April 2025 with its debut in Kensington (replacing Street Burger on the high street) and also has a Brighton outpost as well as a handful of footholds in the Middle East and Asia. Fans are still in the majority and say its posh comfort food (the clue is in the name) is “a surprisingly good offering”. But while there are few harsh criticisms, its ratings have over the years slipped to a level that’s only “OK”.
14. One Hundred Shoreditch
Fish & seafood restaurant in Shoreditch
100 Shoreditch High Street - E1
2022 Review: Hipster haunt, Ace Hotel Shoreditch – and its restaurant Hoi Polloi (RIP) – have gone, but this new Lore Group (Sea Containers et al) opening in autumn 2021 is stepping into its boots and aiming to boost appeal with an expanded rooftop bar and terrace (panoramic views of East London), and a restaurant and wine bar specialising in sustainably sourced seafood. It being EC2, there’s even going to be a take-out hatch (that’s a sign of groovy sophistication these days, apparently…)
15. Daffodil Mulligan
Irish restaurant in
70-74 City Road - EC1Y
With a stylish open kitchen centred on a big wood fired grill, famous Irish chef Richard Corrigan’s easygoing haunt south of Silicon Roundabout is hard to pigeonhole. Casual quality dining is the aim: ‘a fusion of Irish and global flavours, showcasing whole cuts of meat, fish, and veg on the grill, alongside raw seafood and other hearty dishes’ to paraphrase the website (or you can just go to the basement bar, Gibney’s, and sup Guinness). All feedback is upbeat, although in terms of fame this place has never caught fire to match the celebrity of its owner. Top Tip – “perfect for a business lunch near Moorgate or Old Street!”
16. Fish Central
Fish & seafood restaurant in Clerkenwell
149-155 Central St - EC1
“Knockout fish ’n’ chips” are “served by friendly, avuncular staff”, “who make every visit an absolute joy” at this family-run Greek-Cypriot institution approaching its 60th anniversary in Clerkenwell. They offer a “wide variety of market-fresh fish” in “generous portions”, and “in a clean but not pretentious dining environment” (plus “very decent steak for carnivorous guests”). (It may be “too popular on a Friday evening – loud and bustling – but it’s good to see them doing well!”)
17. Angler, South Place Hotel
Fish & seafood restaurant in City
3 South Pl - EC2
Like “an airy penthouse” – this City rooftop venue is “a light-filled space” that’s “tucked on the top floor of South Place Hotel” and part of the Evolv Collection (fka D&D London). Serving a “top range of fish and seafood”, it has retained a Michelin star for over 10 years, making it a culinary flagship for the group. Chef Craig Johnston took over the reins in the kitchen in 2024 and he offers menu options ranging from à la carte to five-course and eight-course tasting menus. Caveats? Unsurprisingly given the location, there’s something of a “corporate vibe” and it can seem “rather expensive for what you get”.
18. Lure
Fish & seafood restaurant in Tufnell Park
56 Chetwynd Rd - NW5
2024 Review: This modern fish ’n’ chip shop in Dartmouth Park is “a nice, healthy (and non-smelly) alternative” to the classic old-school chippy, with “good-quality” fresh fish.
19. Alec's
British, Modern restaurant in Brentwood
Navestock Side - CM14
2024 Review: “In the heart of Essex, this fabulous fish restaurant” (est. 2010, and revolving around the “plush conversion of an old pub”) “offers amazing dishes and attentive service in a truly beautiful setting”. “It can be fun watching the TOWIE types amongst fellow diners”, but if that loses its appeal, divert your eyes to the “pleasant views from the terrace on a sunny day”.
20. Burger & Lobster
Burgers, etc restaurant in
52 Threadneedle Street - EC2R
Founded in 2011 by four friends, this interesting concept hit ten sites in London in April 2025 with its debut in Kensington (replacing Street Burger on the high street) and also has a Brighton outpost as well as a handful of footholds in the Middle East and Asia. Fans are still in the majority and say its posh comfort food (the clue is in the name) is “a surprisingly good offering”. But while there are few harsh criticisms, its ratings have over the years slipped to a level that’s only “OK”.
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