Seafood focused restaurant - central London

[Venisonpie]

As per the title, if anyone can recommend something for a lunch booking on 6th August - no budget constraints due to it being a special birthday.

[Morvan]

Sheekey's, Applebee's, The River Restaurant at the Savoy

[hungry_hog]

Scotts or J Sheekeys in West End
Angler in City

Scotts is a bit "insta" (especially Friday or Saturday evening), Sheekeys more intimate. Both quite classic - Dover Sole etc.
Angler more modern type of food

[sunnygym]

sunnygym said:

Wright brothers spittlefield or borough

[TIGA84]

Randall and Aubin
J Sheekey
Smiths of Wapping
Bentley's
Scott's


If you want something interesting for a special occasion (I haven't but know people that have) then: https://londonshellco.com/the-prince-regent/

[Big Pants]

I'd add the very wonderful Parsons (Endell St, Covent Garden) to the mix.

Small but perfectly formed, and I've never had anything less than an exquisite meal there.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/feb/...

[anonymous-user]

Another vote for either Scott’s or J Sheekey.

[dazmanultra]

Angler is superb

[Venisonpie]

Thanks for all the suggestions. We've been to Angler and it was excellent so we're on the right page.

I think I'll give Sheekeys a go.

[Morvan]

You’ll enjoy it Venison.

[Venisonpie]

Update, we went to Sheekeys for lunch today and it was superb. Location could be a bit off putting but once inside it was a relief to be away from the tourist hubub. I had the obligatory scallops, SWMBO the Sea Bream ceviche and then we shared a side of turbot with bearnaise sauce and jersey royals - bloody fabulous with a bottle of sancerre.

Thanks for the heads up.

[omniflow]

I realise it's too late for this trip, but next time try Brat in Shoreditch.

It's not necessarily as seafood focused as you might want, but their signature dish is a whole grilled turbot, and it's absolutely awesome.

The place has no airs and graces, it's all about the food.

[ClaphamGT3]

Another vote for J Sheekey's.

The oyster bar at Bibendum is also quite an experience

[Exoticlover]

Schott's, or the new one where Parker-Bowl had his old place.

[hungry_hog]

Exoticlover said:

Schott's, or the new one where Parker-Bowl had his old place.

get a nice US air force leather jacket into the piece

Having revisited both in the last couple months, I think Scotts is slightly above JS for both venue and food

Another great place is the Ritz, they have a set menu at GBP75. It's sensational and should be a 2 star at least.

[HappySilver]

Sheekey's is great, but a word of caution - they will not hesitate to cancel your reservation if they get a big party book. Very frustrating if you book in advance for a special occasion and are then left scratching about to book somewhere else a short notice when they cancel you for a more lucrative booking. Happened to a neighbour, they had been on their anniversary for nearly twenty years, they will not go again. I am wary of booking in advance now.