Native oysters
West coast or Jersey rocks — order by the half-dozen with mignonette.
Best seafood restaurants in London
498 restaurants in London
Start here
Three places to start in London
Three rooms we would send a first-time visitor to — complete profiles, strong ratings, and a clear seafood focus.
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Worth knowing in London
A short second list for when the first three are booked, too far, or not the mood.
Editor's pick
Fallow
4.7★ · 12,877
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St Stephen's Tavern
4.4★ · 8,067
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Marugame (The Strand) - Japanese Udon Noodles & Tempura
4.7★ · 4,367
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Shrimp Shack Streatham
4.7★ · 3,942
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OITA Soho
4.7★ · 3,395
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Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Crabshack - Canary Wharf
4.4★ · 16,044
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Shrimp Shack Camden
4.7★ · 2,896
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The Sushi Co - Waterloo
4.8★ · 2,241
Top-rated picks
Top-rated picks in London
Highly rated seafood restaurants in London, chosen on ratings, reviews and complete profiles.
Dining tipsLondon fish restaurants, from Borough to MayfairLondon’s best fish and seafood restaurants split into two habits: a dozen native oysters at Borough Market, or Dover sole in a Mayfair room that still fillets at the table. Covent Garden raw bars and South Bank chippies sit in between. Use this guide when the search is oysters, fish and chips, or a seafood-led menu rather than a brasserie with one salmon plate.Read the full guide
London’s best fish and seafood restaurants split into two habits: a dozen native oysters at Borough Market, or Dover sole in a Mayfair room that still fillets at the table. Covent Garden raw bars and South Bank chippies sit in between. Use this guide when the search is oysters, fish and chips, or a seafood-led menu rather than a brasserie with one salmon plate.
498 seafood and fish restaurants in London, United Kingdom — ranked by Google rating and review volume.
London pulls North Sea and Atlantic catch into oyster bars, classic fish restaurants, and serious chippies — from Borough Market counters to Mayfair Dover sole and Covent Garden raw bars.
Use this directory to compare Soho, South Bank, Marylebone, and riverside rooms by rating and review volume, then open profiles for hours and booking links. Pair it with our London seafood guides for neighbourhood strategy.
Search intent here spans “best seafood London”, “oysters London”, and “fish and chips London”: shortlist venues with a clear seafood focus rather than generic brasserie menus with one salmon plate.
What to order
British seafood institutions
Native oysters, dressed crab, and properly fried fish — London mixes market counters with Mayfair rooms built for celebration.
Dover sole meunière
Tableside or kitchen classics — Mayfair and Soho institutions.
Dressed crab
Brown meat and white meat on toast — summer lunch perfection.
Fish & chips
Beer-battered cod or haddock — seek places that fry to order.
Local species & catches
Dover soleCodCrabOystersScallops
Dining tips
- Order first
- Native oysters, Dover sole meunière, dressed crab, and properly made fish and chips.
- Best areas
- Borough Market and South Bank for first visits; Soho and Mayfair for classics; Shoreditch for modern rooms.
- Skip
- Tourist-strip chippies with pre-fried fish sitting under heat lamps.
Where to eat seafood in London
Borough Market
3 placesMarket counters, oysters, and first-visit energy by the Thames.
Soho
9 placesClassic fish rooms, raw bars, and late-night seafood in the West End.
Covent Garden
6 placesTourist-adjacent but strong when the kitchen is fish-led.
Mayfair
6 placesDover sole, oysters, and special-occasion seafood rooms.
Map of seafood restaurants in London
Explore listed fish restaurants across London, United Kingdom.
Browse by seafood style
All seafood categories →Seafood guides for London
- Best seafood London 2026 — top-rated picks
Soho oysters, Mayfair classics, Covent Garden fish rooms, and rated chippies.
- London seafood neighbourhood guide
Borough Market, riverside walks, booking tips, and how to shortlist London fish restaurants.
- London oysters & Dover sole
How to order oysters and sole — Borough, Soho, and classic fish rooms.
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FAQ — London
Where should I eat oysters and fish in London?+
Borough Market and South Bank are strong for first visits; Soho and Mayfair for classic fish restaurants and Dover sole. Compare ratings on this page before booking tourist-strip chippies.
What are classic London seafood dishes?+
Oysters, Dover sole, dressed crab, smoked salmon, and well-made fish and chips. Prefer venues with a seafood-led menu over generic brasseries with one salmon plate.
What are the best seafood restaurants in London?+
London currently lists 498 seafood and fish restaurants on FishRestaurants.com, sorted by rating and review volume where available.
Where can I find fish restaurants near me in London?+
Use the map section and restaurant list on this page to compare locations across London, then open individual profiles for address and hours.
What are the best grilled fish restaurants in London?+
See the grilled fish category block for venues tagged with grilled fish and classic seafood grill styles.