Being right beside the sea, it makes sense that Brighton has some seriously good spots for seafood, and what a selection they are. From freshly rolled sushi through to fish caught right on our doorstep, Brighton's seafood restaurants are a rich and eclectic mix with enough options to satisfy any sea-salt craving.
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Last updated on 19th March 2025
It's been a hidey hole for Brighton's fishermen for more than 500 years and The Lion and Lobster is still an excellent seafood pub. With pictures, portraits and fairy lights decorating the walls, the pub has an intimate atmosphere - all the better to enjoy a pint of their excellent craft ale and munch your way through a fish dish.
Pier Court Restaurant is the definition of dinner with a view. Situated on the Grade II-listed Brighton Palace Pier, the venue is renowned for its kickass fish and chips, as well as its other seafood classics and British favourites.
Looking for delicious seafood? Shelter Hall in Brighton brings just that with several kitchens and local seafood from Crabshack. Along with their cocktail, wine and beer bar, the spot offers a stunning view of the Sussex Coastline from their large terrace.
Nostos is an award-winning restaurant in Brighton, rustling up a mouthwatering range of Greek fare. Chow down on things like pan-fried hake with cavolo nero fricassee, as well as red mullet and a tomato-fennel sauce. To wash it down? Perfectly matched wines.
If you're craving fresh, seasonal seafood in Brighton, Catch & Grill in Hove is the place to go. Specialising in charcoal-grilled seafood, the restaurant offers a menu filled with delights like beer-battered fish and chips and pan-fried bass with shrimp.
For something unique, try their salmon katsu curry with Japanese mild curry sauce. Located in the heart of Church Road, Catch & Grill is your perfect destination for a seafood feast that combines freshness and flavour in every bite.
Weave your way through the Laines by the sea to find Moshimo, an authentic Japanese dedication to seafood in Brighton. With sashimi and maki doing the rounds on their sushi menu, Moshimo are sustainability oriented throughout.
The Coal Shed might be further inland than sister restaurant The Salt Room, but it's still a true dedication to sourcing local. With meat cooked on charcoal, you can expect big flavours, alongside a grilled seafood selection with lobster, seabass and more.
A truly unique pub style in Brighton, The Urchin is a celebration of beer and shellfish, with locally caught seafood paired with over 100 craft beers. When you're not praising the knowledgeable staff? You're gushing over a menu with international but simple influences.
Head to Preston Road if you're after an Asian twist on your seafood. Starting life as a pop-up, this northern spot specialises in sharing tapas; stand out dishes include octopus tentacle cooked in red wine and tuna tartare.
It wouldn't be possible to list Brighton's best seafood restaurants without including Riddle and Finns, the oyster and Champagne specialists. The restaurant only has space for 40 but this makes it all the more special; perch by a marble table topped with candelabras and prepare to have all your seafood dreams come true.
