We’ve hunted high and low to find the very best seafood restaurants in the east of England. So pull up a chair and tuck into some delicious fish this summer.
Written by Amanda French
Lussman’s Fish and Grill, Herts
Found in St Albans, Hertford, Harpenden, Hitchin and Tring, this independent group of restaurants focus on serving up food which is sustainable and ethically produced, as well as tasting fantastic. Enjoy their daily set menu for only £13.50 for 2 courses or 3 courses for £16.50 or tuck into their seasonal specials or menu favourites.
Dishes on the current menu include South Coast Mackerel, Wiltshire Oak-smoked trout, Msc South Coast Hake or Seabream and MSC cod Loin among many others including non-fish dishes.
Even the hard to please food critic for The Times, Giles Coren is a fan of this place saying: ‘…everything a modern restaurant should be, so thanks heavens for that…’. To find out more and book a table visit www.lussmanns.com
The Fisherman’s Wharf, Southend-on-sea, Essex
A family run restaurant in the Western Esplanade of Southend seafront. Popular with locals and visitors alike, this restaurant serves up lobster and shellfish, fresh fish and of course, fish and chips, as well as non-fish dishes.
The seasonal set menu is £12.95 for two courses or £15.95 for three courses or why not share a hot seafood platter for 2 or a cold seafood platter for 2 for a real treat. Visit www.fishermanswharfsouthend.co.uk to find out more and book.
Loch Fyne, Woburn, Beds
It might be a chain, but it’s a chain which knows its seafood. Pop into the popular Woburn restaurant to enjoy the best fresh seafood. Housed in a beautiful old building in the heart of the village, there’s also an Al Fresco dining area, for when the sun is shining.
Every Tuesday from 6pm sees them running their endless mussels (with a drink) for £15 event. Choose from 8 different mussel recipes and enjoy all evening! Alternatively, choose from their seasonal specials or main menu. They’ll have something for everyone…including a few non-fish dishes. Visit www.lochfyneseafoodandgrill.co.uk/locations/woburn to find out more.
The Wells Crab House, Norfolk
A must visit for anyone passing through the area. Featuring local and seasonal seafood dishes, this quaint restaurant is run by a husband and wife team. Make sure to book in advance as this is a popular place to enjoy Norfolk seafood.
Current dishes on the menu include Frary’s Dressed Wells Crab or Billy Ward’s Butter Steamed Half Lobsteer, Seatrout, Seabass fillet, Swordfish Steak or why not enjoy a platter for two featuring everything you could possibly want including cockles, crayfish tails, roll mop herrings and much, much more. Visit www.wellscrabhouse.co.uk
The Butley Orford Oysterage, Suffolk
The restaurant takes a simple and uncomplicated approach to seafood featuring oysters, smoked delicacies, fresh local fish and shellfish. Typical dishes include Butley oysters, home-made smoked salmon pate, creamy fish pie or the catch of the day. Jay Rayner, restaurant critic for The Observer also loves this place saying ‘What the Oysterage lacks in frills it more than makes up for with its flavoursome, no-nonsense cooking.’ Visit www.pinneysoforford.co.uk/the-restaurant to find out more.
