This is the category the site is built around, and London's seafood restaurant scene has grown well beyond fish and chips in the last couple of decades, with dedicated oyster bars, seafood grills and fine dining rooms now common across the city, not just in the centre.

A seafood restaurant puts fish and shellfish at the centre of the menu rather than treating it as one option among many. That covers a wide range in London, from casual oyster bars and fish counters to formal dining rooms built around a daily catch, and the format usually allows for more variety and freshness than a fixed fried-fish menu.

Looking at the 73 seafood restaurant listings we track, the highest concentration is in Westminster (16), Southwark (7), Kensington and Chelsea (7), Tower Hamlets (6), Bromley (5).

What's on the menu

Expect oysters, crab, lobster, mussels and prawns alongside grilled or pan-fried whole fish and fillets, often with the day's catch changing depending on what's available. Wine lists tend to lean toward whites and Champagne to match, and prices generally run higher than a fish and chips restaurant given the range and quality on offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seafood restaurant restaurants do you list?

73 seafood restaurants are listed in our directory right now, most heavily concentrated in Westminster (16).

Is a seafood restaurant more expensive than a fish and chips shop?

Usually, yes. The wider range of fresh fish and shellfish, plus table service and a fuller wine list, generally puts seafood restaurants at a higher price point than a takeaway-style chippy, though it varies a lot by venue.

Do seafood restaurants only serve fish, or is there anything else on the menu?

Most keep a few non-seafood options for anyone dining with someone who doesn't eat fish, but the menu is built around it, so don't expect much beyond a side salad or a steak as the token alternative.