Browse Seafood restaurants in Glasgow

About A'Challtainn at Barras Art and Design

A’Challtainn is an award-winning seafood restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Barras Art and Design at the Barras. It is pronounced A Cawl Tain, after the Gaelic for Calton. As well as being the name for this part of Glasgow, it also means the hazel wood. The restaurant is on a mezzanine level overlooking the BAaD courtyard. The cocktail bar nestles under the restaurant and provides views of the chefs at work.

About Amore

Amore Ristorante e Pizzeria is a family-owned Italian in Glasgow’s Merchant City. The Ingram Street restaurant opened in 2008 and has won many loyal clients thanks to its friendly service and authentic Italian dishes. Amore has a spacious, open dining room but also offers booths for those keen on a more intimate meal. The tartan-backed seats are always a talking point. Views into the kitchen allow diners to watch the kitchen brigade in action.

About Battlefield Rest

Originally a tram station and dating back to 1915, Battlefield Rest is now a popular, family-run Italian restaurant on Battlefield Road. A B-listed building on a traffic island, its unique looks and interior have long endeared it to local residents and it is fair to say that it is something of a local landmark. Well loved, it is the sort of welcoming and familiar Italian bistro that every neighbourhood should have.

About Browns Bar & Brasserie

Classic brasserie in city centre
With the first Browns opening in 1973, this family of classic brasseries has had plenty of time to polish its offer. Stylish, timeless interiors; smartly turned out staff and simple but well sourced and prepared dishes are key. Located in the old General Post Office building on George Square, the Browns Brasserie and Bar in Glasgow fits the mould neatly. A live pianist keeps the atmosphere sparkling on a Sunday from 3pm – 6pm.

About Cameron House - The Boat House

The Boat House is the elegant but unpretentious family friendly dining area on the shores of Loch Lomond at Cameron House Hotel.

About Capo Landa

A family-owned Italian restaurant in Muirhead, Capo Landa prides itself on its warm welcome, award-winning wine list and authentic Tuscan food. Exposed brickwork and mirrors add a contemporary edge to the restaurant’s traditional feel. Capo Landa is popular with visitors and Muirhead residents alike and has also found favour with judges at the Scottish Italian Awards.

About Catch

Opened in early 2015, CATCH calls itself a ‘posh modern day neighbourhood fish and chip shop and restaurant’. The Fenwick Road business is on two levels. On the ground floor, the proudly displayed catch of the day is a talking point for diners in the booth seating. On the mezzanine level, the space is decorated with a nautical theme from old ropes to half a boat which is mounted on the wall. The overall feel is
informal yet smartly turned out. CATCH would work as well for a date as it would for a fish tea with family

About Evoo

A brightly coloured city centre restaurant, EVOO specialises in serving up a variety of Mediterranean flavours, small plate style. Alternatively, you can drop by for brunch or a coffee, or relax with a cocktail, wine, beer or perfect serve gin. The restaurant’s closeness to the Theatre Royal makes it a handy pre-theatre option as well.

About Fat Lobster

Located in the former home of the popular Mussel Inn, Fat Lobster is Glasgow’s latest seafood hotspot serving up delicious lobster rolls, octopus, small plates and more. The team hopes to bring ‘to bring a relaxed, refined and diverse approach on seafood to the city centre’.

About Gamba

Opened in 1998, Gamba has confidently established itself as one of Glasgow’s leading seafood restaurants. With awards and glowing reviews to prove it, Gamba are highly regarded by customers and critics.

About Gandolfi Fish

Just a couple of doors down from the well established Gandolfi flagship restaurant, Gandolfi Fish runs a seasonally adjusted a la carte menu which pays tribute to the different types of fish and seafood landed in local ports at different times of the year. Separated into two dining areas with booths and counter seating at the rear, Gandolfi’s interior is light and airy, showcasing a specially commissioned artwork by Lewis-based Moira Maclean.

About Glaschu

Glaschu offers modern Scottish fine dining and a sophisticated bar area in Royal Exchange Square.

Based in the historic Western Club building, the kitchen is run by chef Dion Scott, who honed his skills in Heston Blumenthal’s kitchens. He promises a menu rooted in Scottish history, cuisine and cooking, with added International influences.

The dishes make the most of local produce, including Gigha halibut and Loch Tay trout from local fishmonger Bernard Corrigan; crustaceans and oysters from Finnieston’s Stuart Wilson, and beef from Lanarkshire farms.

About Gōst

Gōst on Bothwell Street promises delectable prime cuts of beef and expertly grilled fish served with quality wine and cocktails. The restaurant is by the same team behind popular dining spots Glaschu and The Duke’s Umbrella.

According to Executive Chef John Molloy, the aim is to serve dishes that feel familiar but are elevated to a fine dining standard. To this end, Gōst is one of the only restaurants in Scotland offering purebred Angus beef steak from ex-dairy cattle retired onto grass pastures. The result is an incredible depth of flavour.

Inside, the decor is sleek and sophisticated with a focus on elegant simplicity.

About Grapevine

Under new ownership since early 2014, Grapevine is a cosy, contemporary restaurant that makes the most of seasonal, Scottish produce. Decorated with pictures of wine bottles and displays of wine, Grapevine has a relaxed friendly atmosphere. An inviting lounge is available for pre-dinner drinks or after dinner coffees.

About KELP

Kelp serves up sustainable Scottish seafood with a gourmet twist, accompanied by cocktails and seasonal wines. Beautifully presented dishes and vibrant sea-themed art make this a stylish spot to enjoy the best of Scotland’s ocean bounty. That said, those who aren’t a big fan of fish will find choices to suit them too. Outdoor seating is available for finer days.

About Kilmurry & Co

It’s always lovely to find a neighbourhood dining spot that can meet your brunch, lunch and evening dining needs with equal aplomb. The newly-launched Kilmurry & Co on Kilmarnock Road does just this. Branding itself as a ‘brunch to bistro’ restaurant, you can indulge in gourmet French toast and hearty pancake stacks by day, while by night, dine on everything from seafood to steak to stews.

About Leiper's Attic

Leiper’s Attic is a Scottish restaurant in the upstairs space above Cottiers bar, theatre and wedding venue. The Hyndland Street restaurant takes its name from William Leiper , who in conjunction with Daniel Cottier, created the spectacular church building that is today known as Cottier’s. It is an atmospheric space which works well for romantic dinners and family celebrations. If you really want to celebrate, they sell a range of Cuban cigars.

About Mezze

Mezze is a Mediterranean rooftop restaurant on the top floor of the iconic Rotunda complex. Enjoying spectacular views of the River Clyde and Glasgow, the split level venue has an intimate dining area with luxurious booths and rustic tables. There is a laidback bar area under the Rotunda rooftop where olive trees provide a dreamy oasis for cocktails or a quiet glass of wine. Open all day from noon to late, Mezze is all about relaxed casual dining.

About Mora Bar and Kitchen

About No 2 Montgomery

East Kilbride’s cobblestoned village has long been a hidden gem of the West of Scotland restaurant scene. And one of its newest additions, No 2 Montgomery, prides itself on offering contemporary dining with a focus on fresh fish, quality steaks and cocktails.

Based in a historic building, diners can tuck into locally sourced handmade dishes in a relaxed setting. Menus change regularly to reflect what is in season, with meat being supplied from a farm just down the road in Jackton, plus gin and whisky sourced from Jackton Distillery too.

Commendably, the restaurant is committed to being a sustainable business with a low carbon footprint.