The Seafood Bar

In Soho, The Seafood Bar brings a splash of coastal elegance to the city. Think stunning tiling, white-painted timber accents and an elevated approach to seafood that emphasises sustainability, from line-caught fish to carefully sourced shellfish. Founded in 1984 and still family-operated without external investors, the group’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship runs through its prime locations in London, Amsterdam and Utrecht.

The menu leans into the pleasure of the sea, from oyster rituals including Japanese-dressed oysters and bountiful platters to Fruits de Mer layered with mussels, smoked haddock and clams. For a heartier flourish, a mixed grill of crustaceans brings lobster, langoustines and crab to the table, cooked simply to let pristine flavours shine.

Comforting classics meet refined touches: battered fish and chips with a golden crunch; peeled king prawns in garlic butter; crab cakes with herb yuzu mayo. A thoughtful vegetarian option, wild mushroom and black truffle tortelloni, sits alongside a Caesar salad crowned with smoked salmon and sides such as boiled potatoes and truffle parmesan chips.

Polished yet relaxed, it is a setting made for lingering over seafood to share or a plate perfectly executed. Book in for a taste of the tide and let the good times roll in on a well-seasoned wave.