Top Seafood restaurants in Brighton, United Kingdom

My partner and I came here 3 nights ago to celebrate our 6th anniversary, and it ended up being one of the best meals we have ever had. Being huge lovers of steakhouse restaurants, we agreed this is definitely in our top 3!

We started out with the pork belly starters and shared the truffle arancini. The pork belly melted in the mouth, and the truffle arancini was just perfect! My partner is Italian, so she was extremely impressed with the truffle arancini.

I had the sirloin steak with triple cooked chips.... incredible! The steak was no chewy at all and was just delicious, to be honest. Triple cooked chips are my absolute favourite, and these ones were again... spot on!

They even brought out mini desserts for us to say happy anniversary. Very nice touch there.

Overall, we were very impressed with everything, and if we ever visited Brighton again, we would not hesitate to visit this restaurant again!

The food was amazing. The service was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing. This was great place to finish off our trip to Brighton. For anyone that loves steaks I would highly recommend checking this place out!! Also the onion rings and meringue pudding was delicious!

The food was superb. The service was attentive but not over bearing.
The only thing in my opinion is the decor is looking a bit tired. Example, the table tops have, in their current condition, seen better days. In my opinion there's a little too shabby in the shabby chic look.
However, I came to try your food and very glad I did. It really was excellent and all served with a smile by your friendly staff.

Four of us went to the Coal Shed for lunch last Sunday and we were all really pleased with our orders. We shared the arancini and sourdough (with amazing butter). Two of us shared the amazing Sunday roast - grilled steak with roast potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and cauliflower cheese. One of the nicest Sunday roasts I’ve ever seen and I liked that it was a massive perfectly grilled steak rather than standard roast beef. I had the burrata followed by the grilled cod. Excellent food and great service… do book in advance though. We managed to reserve the last available table and did see a couple of groups turned away at the door who tried their luck without a ressie.

Went here for our anniversary and every part of the experience was perfect! The food was cooked to perfection, the staff were so lovely and helpful from beginning to end and I really cannot recommend the steaks here enough. Will be returning some day simply due to the lovely service and great food. Solid recommendation if you're looking for steak in Brighton with a nice atmosphere that is isn't so sophisticated you feel awkward just being there, but classy enough you know you're in for a exceptional time.

Beautiful steak , stunning starter.. food was spot on. Fillet steak cooked to perfection. Only thing I would say is more range on soft drinks if people cannot drink booze. Maybe like sugar free soft drinks. Xx

What a fab evening in any possible way! The food was excellent, made with love, fine ingredients and nicely presented. The cocktails were delicious and a tasty surprise. The service was flawless and the upper room was very cosy and relaxed. It is definitely my favourite place to eat in Brighton.

Went here recently for date night and the food continues to be phenomenal. Service was absolutely amazing and staff were kind and engaging. They were also kind enough to make me a non alcoholic cocktail that was off menu.

Everything tasted quality and the triple cooked chips are to die for! The miso chicken starter was impeccable!

Booked for my partners birthday, fantastic location, food and service. Hats off to the kitchen, Oliver and bar staff. We regularly eat at restaurants that offer seafood however The Saltroom reaches the top of the list. Thank you for a fantastic night we will be back when visiting Brighton!!

Highly recommend the oysters and seafood sharers!

Thank you again Oliver!

I'd have to rate this place a 9/10, hence why I can't give it 5 stars. The food was outstanding, could not pick fault with it. The crab platter and the starters of mackerel and lobster ravioli and bisque were incredible! Service was very prompt and not overbearing. I did feel that the wine prices and £11.50 for a miniscule cocktail, which did taste nice, were too much. That's the only thing that denies this place the 10/10 given we spent nearly £100 per head.

The sourdough bread with lobster butter was an amazing starter. For mains we ordered grilled brill and it was fresh and delicious, this also came with sides of the garlicky potatoes and pea salad which were also top notch. We celebrated our mum's birthday here and brought our own cake, which they kindly kept for us until the end of the meal. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

To say this place was a huge disappointment is putting it very lightly! I don’t know where to start first.

The service bar one waitress & barman was ATROCIOUS. The waiter that brought us to the table clearly did not want to be there.

We ordered the seafood platter for one which was £32 and it literally was a few things thrown onto a plate. We could have done the same thing at home. The oysters were very skinny and unfortunately we had to mention them to the waitress.

What ensued was disgusting. The initial waitress was very polite and offered an alternative scallops for the oysters. We offered for her to take the oysters back but she didn’t.
In the next few minutes we were approached by 2 waitresses, an older and younger blonde ladies. I would hazard a guess and say they were mother and daughter and owned the restaurant. The young woman was extremely rude and proceeded to rudely explain to us why the oysters were this way. She did offer the same exchange of scallops for the oysters and actually took the oysters away from the plate. Then the older woman also explained the same thing but in a calmer manner. This was completely unnecessary as the first waitress had already done the same thing. We were pretty shocked with this treatment.

It was my mothers birthday and the day before we went in person to confirm the booking and they had said that they had tagged it was my mothers birthday and asked for her name. Being in the hospitality business myself I would assume they were going to do some gesture to celebrate this. As the meal ended there was no mention of the birthday, even to ask if we wanted to get a dessert to mark the occasion - charged of course.

When we got the bill they had added 12.5% service charge. What a joke!!

I have been to Riddles before and the experience was so much better. It’s literally next door and they also have one in the town. If you’re after a good seafood meal and service go to Riddles and steer way clear of this place!!!

Lovely fresh seafood spot. You will be greatly surprised. Staff extremely professional. Food was exactly as described. The flavours were magical. I am still currently in a food coma. Give this spot a chance. And give yourself the time to absorb the atmosphere, don’t rush. Great selection of wines.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Copper Clam restaurant, and I must say that I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm and friendly smiles from the staff, and I knew right away that I was in for a treat.

First and foremost, the food at Copper Clam was simply outstanding. As their name suggests, they specialize in seafood, and I could tell right away that they only use the freshest ingredients in all of their dishes. I started with the mussels, and it was rich, velvety, and packed with flavor. The shellfish platter that followed were arguably the best I've ever had. I must say that the Copper Clam truly excelled in this department. As someone who has had their fair share of seafood over the years, I can confidently say that the oysters, clams, and mussels were among the freshest and most delicious that I've ever had. I could tell right away that they were carefully sourced and handled, and it made all the difference in the world.

Of course, great food is only part of the equation when it comes to dining out, and I'm happy to report that the service at Copper Clam was equally impressive. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and always had a smile on her face. She made excellent recommendations and was happy to answer any questions that we had. The rest of the staff was also friendly and accommodating, and I could tell that they all took great pride in their work.

In summary, if you're looking for outstanding food, fresh and delicious shellfish, and impeccable service, look no further than the Copper Clam restaurant. I have no doubt that it will quickly become a favorite of anyone who gives it a try, and I can't wait to go back myself. So, if you want to have a memorable seafood dining experience, the Copper Clam restaurant should definitely be on the top of your list.

Recently discovered this gem in Brighton and can't wait to be back. The food was just delicious and the service was perfect, our waitress gave us great Orange wine reocmmandation. Every dish was full of flavour and perfectly balanced! Cannot recommend enough 🧡

Another amazing restaurant in Brighton, especially if you love fish. Excellent wine choices. Again like it's sister restaurant the Coal shed it's not cheap but you are getting quality food and service here. Need to book. Staff were excellent and we will return.

The lobster included in the platter was huge and tasty, which with the outstanding shrimp and other seafood makes the Lobster Platter a must-eat. The service was good and it seems all the past negative reviews are dated and inaccurate now. The food was pricy but very much worth it.

Best seafood I've tasted in Brighton, good portion sizes, quality and flavor. Our waitress was honest and lovely.

Amazing meal. The level of service was sublime. Our waiters knowledge for both the food and drink he was serving was excellent. Staff we all extremely courteous. The selection of seafood was particularly good and its matched. Great location on the seafront. We were sat outside and I would have appreciated the offer of the heater above us being turned on because I arrived without a cover up or cardigan and felt uncomfortably chilly until the breeze dropped.

great food, had big seafood platter and ribeye and both were delicious. location is very good but unfortunately service is poor. saw waitier only when ordering food and paying. have to add that they automatically adding 12.5% service charge ( can be removed)

Oysters to start which were small but tasty and great Bloody Mary’s. We all went for the “Sharing Sunday” menu which is basically surf n turf. Really enjoyed the asparagus salad. Steak was nicely cooked although a bit under seasoned. Pea & broad bean salad was tasty but the crispy potatoes were okay. Needed a bit more cooking. Wish the seafood portion was more generous as it was only one prawn and scallop each. Had a bite of the Eton mess which was very tasty. We had two bottles of wine. Really friendly staff. I’d like to go again and try more seafood options.

A great find. All the staff were very friendly especially Ben and Sarah. We had a lovely lunch - the brill was…brilliant !

This is clearly a very well run restaurant, good wine list, good cocktails, excellent menu selection, clean toilets.

Wonderful views of the sea and dog friendly!

We’ll be back soon.

Great location on the seafront. Lovely food expertly prepared and served with care. Tempura prawns lovely but big! So if you’re having a starter, don’t over order. Fish perfect, and steak amazing. We had rib-eye medium rare. Staff all very attentive. But due to popularity book a table early we missed the first slot on Saturday but managed to get a table on Sunday. Enjoy!

Had a lovely seaside meal here, the monk fish tasted divine, as did the lobster roll starter. My only note would be the portion sizes. Service was great, didn’t catch our waitresses name but she was very friendly and answered all of our questions. Will deffo come back when next in Brighton.