Searching best seafood London usually means one thing: you want names, neighbourhoods, and a clear sense of what to order — not vague “try the South Bank” advice. This review-style guide shortlists highly rated fish restaurants in London from our directory, with ratings, addresses, and why each place earns a seat.
For the full neighbourhood playbook (Borough Market, riverside walks, and booking tips), start with our companion Best Seafood Restaurants in London guide. To compare live listings, hours, and photos, open fish restaurants in London .
Ratings below reflect guest scores on FishRestaurants.com at the time of writing and can move as new reviews arrive.
11 seafood restaurants in London worth booking now
Here are 11 rooms from our London directory — numbered, compared, and linked so you can book with context rather than guesswork.
The Seafood Bar
- seafood, fish
- $$
The Seafood Bar leads this shortlist on guest scores — 4.8 (11k+ reviews). That depth of positive feedback is hard to fake over time, especially for a seafood-led room.
Set in London, United Kingdom, The Seafood Bar is a fish-focused dining spot known for seafood, fish dishes. Expect seafood, fish on the menu, alongside grilled fish, shellfish platters, and other seafood staples. Its 4.8-star Google…
Fishoria Fish and Chips
- seafood, fish
- $$
Scott's
- seafood, fish
- $$$$
Scott's (4.6 (2.8k+ reviews)) sits at a fine-dining tier. Better for a planned dinner than a spontaneous counter stop.
Santo Mare
- seafood, fish
When the brief is narrower — fish and shellfish rather than a catch-all menu — Santo Mare (4.7 (1.6k+ reviews)) is more relevant than a mixed grill with one salmon plate.
Santo Mare brings seafood, fish cooking to London, United Kingdom. The kitchen leans on seafood, fish, with the fresh catch, shellfish, and classic seafood preparations you would expect from a dedicated fish restaurant. It holds a…
Bronek's Fish Restaurant
- seafood, fish - $
For a practical London seafood meal, Bronek's Fish Restaurant is worth a look (4.7 (1.3k+ reviews)) at a budget-friendly price level.
Bronek's Fish Restaurant is a seafood restaurant in London, United Kingdom, serving fresh fish and shellfish to locals and visitors. Its menu centres on seafood, fish, balancing traditional recipes with everyday seafood favourites. Its…
Randall & Aubin
- seafood, fish
- $$$
For a more considered London seafood evening, Randall & Aubin (4.6 (2.1k+ reviews)) is the kind of room you book ahead rather than wander into.
Looking for seafood in London? Randall & Aubin is a United Kingdom-based fish restaurant. Expect seafood, fish on the menu, alongside grilled fish, shellfish platters, and other seafood staples. Its 4.6-star Google rating based on 2058…
Faber Wine & Seafood Restaurant
- Welbeck Mansions
- seafood, fish
Fish Central
- seafood, fish
- $$
For a practical London seafood meal, Fish Central is worth a look (4.7 (1.1k+ reviews)) at a mid-range price level.
Set in London, United Kingdom, Fish Central is a fish-focused dining spot known for seafood, fish dishes. The kitchen leans on seafood, fish, with the fresh catch, shellfish, and classic seafood preparations you would expect from a…
Parsons
- seafood, fish
- $$
For a practical London seafood meal, Parsons is worth a look (4.7 (700+ reviews)) at a mid-range price level.
Parsons is a seafood restaurant in London, United Kingdom, serving fresh fish and shellfish to locals and visitors. Its menu centres on seafood, fish, balancing traditional recipes with everyday seafood favourites. Diners currently rate…
Wiltons Restaurant
- seafood, fish
- $$$$
For a more considered London seafood evening, Wiltons Restaurant (4.7 (700+ reviews)) is the kind of room you book ahead rather than wander into.
Set in London, United Kingdom, Wiltons Restaurant is a fish-focused dining spot known for seafood, fish dishes. Expect seafood, fish on the menu, alongside grilled fish, shellfish platters, and other seafood staples. Its 4.7-star Google…
The Sea, The Sea
- seafood, fish
The Sea, The Sea (4.7 (500+ reviews)) fits diners who want a seafood-focused meal without automatically jumping to the city's most expensive tier.
The Sea, The Sea brings seafood, fish cooking to London, United Kingdom. Its menu centres on seafood, fish, balancing traditional recipes with everyday seafood favourites. Its 4.7-star Google rating based on 581 Google reviews reflects…
FAQ: best seafood London
What is the best seafood restaurant in London right now?
There is no single winner — but for review volume and seafood focus, The Seafood Bar is a top Soho pick, while Scott’s and Wiltons lead the classic Mayfair / St James’s category. Compare live ratings on our London directory.
Where should I eat seafood in London for the first time?
Do one oyster bar (Soho) and one classic fish plate (chips or Dover sole). That combo shows London’s range better than three similar tourist terraces.
Is fish and chips “real” seafood London?
Yes — when the fish is fresh and the fryer is busy. A highly rated chippy like Fishoria belongs on any honest best seafood London shortlist.
Do I need reservations for London seafood restaurants?
For Scott’s, Wiltons, and popular Soho rooms on Thursday–Saturday: yes. For many chippies and some lunch counters: walk-ins are often fine earlier in the day.
How do I find more fish restaurants in London?
Browse all rated listings in London. Read the neighbourhood strategy in our 2026 London seafood guide.